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Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
October 3, 2026The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums
From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.
September 26, 2026GB's Connor earns UFC contract despite defeat
Callum Connor wins a UFC contract after losing what Dana White describes as "one of the greatest fights you'll ever see".
September 23, 2026'I'm an idiot' - Strickland survives crash with no helmet
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he is "OK" but "an idiot" after surviving a crash in an off-road vehicle while not wearing a helmet.
September 22, 2026Van beats Pantoja to retain UFC flyweight title
Joshua Van retains his flyweight title with a commanding win over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
September 20, 2026'Do better kid' - Gaethje rejects Topuria's cheat claim
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje tells Ilia Topuria he needs to "do better" after insinuating he cheated to win their fight at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
September 17, 2026'Ten-plus years of work' - Darby on earning UFC contract
Dublin mixed martial artist Adam Darby says more than a decade of hard work came "to fruition" after becoming the first Irish fighter to earn a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series.
September 17, 2026Coker unveils Ki MMA, plans global 32-fighter tournament - Reuters
Coker unveils Ki MMA, plans global 32-fighter tournament Reuters
September 15, 2026'I haven't delivered' - MVP set for final bout on UFC contract
Michael 'Venom' Page says he needs to remind the UFC why they signed him, with his contract set to end after his UFC Paris bout on Saturday.
September 4, 2026Mir suffers shock defeat as Clancy Jr wins UFC contract
Bella Mir misses out on a UFC contract after suffering one of the biggest shocks in MMA history by losing to Alex Apodaca.
August 26, 2026Cyborg set to delay retirement after narrow win
Cris Cyborg appears ready to continue her fighting career after 30th win at PFL Tampa.
August 23, 2026Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg's PFL featherweight world title will not be at stake in Tampa on Saturday after opponent Ketlen Vieira failed to make the weight.
August 22, 2026Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
August 21, 2026Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 15, 2026I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 13, 2026UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.
August 4, 2026UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack
MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC.
August 3, 2026UFC or PFL? Nurmagomedov to decide future 'very soon'
PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.
August 3, 2026Medic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
Uros Medic puts on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia.
August 1, 2026Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury
Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at PFL New York.
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Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong has won 10 of her 11 professional MMA fights Before Wang Cong faces off with her opponents, she dyes her hair green, paints her face white and draws a bright red grin from cheek to cheek.
The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums
Christian Eckerlin has won 18 of his 26 professional fights Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton's success. Last season, the 39-year-old MMA fight
GB's Connor earns UFC contract despite defeat
Callum Connor (right) made his professional debut in December 2022 Britain's Callum Connor was given a UFC contract despite losing in Dana White's Contender Series, but Norbert Novenyi Jr missed out
'I'm an idiot' - Strickland survives crash with no helmet
Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC middleweight champion UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he is "OK" but "an idiot" after surviving a crash in an off-road vehicle while not wearing a hel
Van beats Pantoja to retain UFC flyweight title
Joshua Van (left) made his UFC debut in 2023 Joshua Van retained his flyweight title with a commanding win over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old from Mya
'Ten-plus years of work' - Darby on earning UFC contract
Adam Darby earned a UFC deal after beating Patrick Rivera in Las Vegas Mixed martial artist Adam Darby says more than a decade of hard work came "to fruition" after becoming the first Irish fighter t
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MVP set for final fight on UFC contract in Paris
Michael 'Venom' Page has been chasing a fight with fellow Briton Leon Edwards since joining the UFC Michael 'Venom' Page will fight the final bout on his UFC contract when he takes on Nursulton Ruzib
Mir suffers shock defeat as Clancy Jr wins UFC contract
Bella Mir (left) is the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir Bella Mir has missed out on a UFC contract after suffering one of the biggest shocks in MMA history by losing to Alex Apo
Cyborg set to delay retirement after hard-fought win
Cris Cyborg made her pro MMA debut in 2005 Cris Cyborg appears set to continue her fighting career after a hard-fought points win against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa in Florida. The Brazilian was exp
Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg made her professional MMA debut in 2005 Cris Cyborg's potential retirement fight was almost cancelled on the eve of the bout after her opponent missed the weight by a huge seven pounds.
Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg has won 29 of her 32 professional fights For someone who has enjoyed a glittering 21-year career, winning titles across multiple promotions, you would think it would be difficult to pinpo
Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
Islam Makhachev (left) set the record for UFC lightweight title fight victories (five) before vacating the belt in January 2025 Islam Makhachev makes the first defence of his welterweight title again
I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is on a joint-record 16-win streak in the UFC Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight t
UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
US President Donald Trump (pictured with UFC president Dana White) met with fighters inside the Oval Office at the White House before the event UFC owners lost $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 eve
UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack
Allan Nascimento had six fights in five years with the UFC Mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34, says the UFC. According to MMA's leading promotion, the Brazilian fl
UFC or PFL? Nurmagomedov to decide future 'very soon'
Usman Nurmagomedov has secured 16 finishes in 22 fights PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin an
Medic marks UFC's Serbia debut with 30-second win
Uros Medic has won eight of his 11 fights since signing with the UFC Uros Medic put on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia
Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury
Dakota Ditcheva has won all 16 of her professional MMA fights Dakota Ditcheva outclassed Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marked her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at P
Ex-UFC fighter Smith arrested on felony charges
Anthony Smith lost his final three fights in the UFC Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges. The American, 38, was booked in