Iaquinta steps in after Holloway fails to make weight A tumultuous 24 hours for the UFC took another turn on Friday when lightweight title contender Max Holloway could not make the weight for the fight at UFC223, with American Al Iaquinta stepping in to face Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov for the belt. MMA • 06 Apr 18
Iaquinta steps in after Holloway fails to make weight A tumultuous 24 hours for the UFC took another turn on Friday when lightweight title contender Max Holloway could not make the weight for the fight at UFC223, with American Al Iaquinta stepping in to face Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov for the belt. MMA • 06 Apr 18
Notorious vows to return to the octagon McGregor says he was ready to fight in March, but that the UFC weren't willing to let the bout go ahead. MMA • 23 Feb 18
Notorious vows to return to the octagon McGregor says he was ready to fight in March, but that the UFC weren't willing to let the bout go ahead. MMA • 23 Feb 18
Cormier to step up for heavyweight shot Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to emulate Conor McGregor and grab a second belt when he steps up a division to fight Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight strap in July, the UFC has announced. MMA • 27 Jan 18
Cormier to step up for heavyweight shot Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to emulate Conor McGregor and grab a second belt when he steps up a division to fight Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight strap in July, the UFC has announced. MMA • 27 Jan 18
McGregor might never fight again, says UFC president UFC president Dana White has questioned the motivation of Conor McGregor to return to the octagon and admitted that the lightweight champion 'might never fight again.' MMA • 30 Nov 17
McGregor might never fight again, says UFC president UFC president Dana White has questioned the motivation of Conor McGregor to return to the octagon and admitted that the lightweight champion 'might never fight again.' MMA • 30 Nov 17
Bisping ready to impress in early comeback fight Michael Bisping sees his return to action just three weeks after surrendering his UFC middleweight title as his penultimate fight and "a gift from the gods". MMA • 24 Nov 17
Bisping ready to impress in early comeback fight Michael Bisping sees his return to action just three weeks after surrendering his UFC middleweight title as his penultimate fight and "a gift from the gods". MMA • 24 Nov 17
McGregor return could be scuppered by ugly flashpoint Conor McGregor faces an anxious wait to discover the repercussions of an ugly flashpoint with a referee at the Bellator 187 event in Dublin last night. MMA • 11 Nov 17
McGregor return could be scuppered by ugly flashpoint Conor McGregor faces an anxious wait to discover the repercussions of an ugly flashpoint with a referee at the Bellator 187 event in Dublin last night. MMA • 11 Nov 17
Duffy goes down at UFC217 Ireland's Joseph Duffy suffered his third UFC defeat when he was stopped by James Vick at at Madison Square Garden. MMA • 05 Nov 17
Duffy goes down at UFC217 Ireland's Joseph Duffy suffered his third UFC defeat when he was stopped by James Vick at at Madison Square Garden. MMA • 05 Nov 17
'McGregor will definitely return to the UFC' The promotion's star attraction has thus far given no indication of when he will return to the UFC, but his manager insists Conor McGregor will be back. MMA • 12 Oct 17
'McGregor will definitely return to the UFC' The promotion's star attraction has thus far given no indication of when he will return to the UFC, but his manager insists Conor McGregor will be back. MMA • 12 Oct 17
Cejudo burns foot escaping from California fires MMA flyweight contender Henry Cejudo has confirmed he remains on track to fight at UFC 218 in December despite suffering burns to his foot in the deadly wildfires in California. MMA • 12 Oct 17
Cejudo burns foot escaping from California fires MMA flyweight contender Henry Cejudo has confirmed he remains on track to fight at UFC 218 in December despite suffering burns to his foot in the deadly wildfires in California. MMA • 12 Oct 17
Joseph Duffy to fight at UFC 217 in New York Donegal MMA fighter Joseph Duffy has been added to the bill for UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 4. MMA • 25 Sep 17
Joseph Duffy to fight at UFC 217 in New York Donegal MMA fighter Joseph Duffy has been added to the bill for UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 4. MMA • 25 Sep 17
McGregor-Mayweather bout misses ticket-sales record Ticket sales from the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather's superfight failed to top the record set by the American's 2015 bout with Manny Pacquiao. MMA • 07 Sep 17
McGregor-Mayweather bout misses ticket-sales record Ticket sales from the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather's superfight failed to top the record set by the American's 2015 bout with Manny Pacquiao. MMA • 07 Sep 17
Mayweather v McGregor: What's there to know? After at least a year of speculation and months of verbal jousting, we are hours away from the long-awaited Mayweather-McGregor showdown. MMA • 26 Aug 17
Mayweather v McGregor: What's there to know? After at least a year of speculation and months of verbal jousting, we are hours away from the long-awaited Mayweather-McGregor showdown. MMA • 26 Aug 17
Joseph Duffy signs new UFC deal Irish mixed martial arts fighter Joseph Duffy has signed a seven fight contract with the UFC. MMA • 13 Jul 17
Joseph Duffy signs new UFC deal Irish mixed martial arts fighter Joseph Duffy has signed a seven fight contract with the UFC. MMA • 13 Jul 17
Mayweather silent on McGregor's claims Floyd Mayweather has refused to respond to Conor McGregor's claims the Irishman has signed to fight him. Boxing • 18 May 17
Mayweather silent on McGregor's claims Floyd Mayweather has refused to respond to Conor McGregor's claims the Irishman has signed to fight him. Boxing • 18 May 17
Duffy hits free agency with convincing UFC success Ireland's Joe Duffy enjoyed what could be a winning end to his UFC career as he beat Reza Madadi via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 107. MMA • 19 Mar 17
Duffy hits free agency with convincing UFC success Ireland's Joe Duffy enjoyed what could be a winning end to his UFC career as he beat Reza Madadi via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 107. MMA • 19 Mar 17
Mayweather says McGregor fight is 'very close' Floyd Mayweather believes a superfight between him and MMA star Conor McGregor will happen sooner rather than later. MMA • 14 Feb 17
Mayweather says McGregor fight is 'very close' Floyd Mayweather believes a superfight between him and MMA star Conor McGregor will happen sooner rather than later. MMA • 14 Feb 17
Mayweather says McGregor fight 'likely' to happen Floyd Mayweather says a crossover showdown with UFC superstar Conor McGregor is likely to happen. MMA • 29 Jan 17
Mayweather says McGregor fight 'likely' to happen Floyd Mayweather says a crossover showdown with UFC superstar Conor McGregor is likely to happen. MMA • 29 Jan 17
White makes offer to set up McGregor v Mayweather UFC president Dana White has weighed in on talk about a possible bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, saying he would offer $25m to each, plus pay-per-view money. MMA • 13 Jan 17
White makes offer to set up McGregor v Mayweather UFC president Dana White has weighed in on talk about a possible bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, saying he would offer $25m to each, plus pay-per-view money. MMA • 13 Jan 17
Mayweather tells McGregor - "let's make it happen" Floyd Mayweather claims that he has made an offer to fight UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match and that he is eager to meet the MMA star in the ring. MMA • 12 Jan 17
Mayweather tells McGregor - "let's make it happen" Floyd Mayweather claims that he has made an offer to fight UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match and that he is eager to meet the MMA star in the ring. MMA • 12 Jan 17
Rousey considering her future following defeat Ronda Rousey has said she will "take some time to reflect and think about the future" after her UFC comeback lasted just 48 seconds in a brutal loss to Amanda Nunes on Friday night. MMA • 01 Jan 17
Rousey considering her future following defeat Ronda Rousey has said she will "take some time to reflect and think about the future" after her UFC comeback lasted just 48 seconds in a brutal loss to Amanda Nunes on Friday night. MMA • 01 Jan 17
Rousey lasts less than a minute in comeback Ronda Rousey's UFC comeback after more than a year out of the octagon lasted just 48 seconds as she was brutally stopped by Amanda Nunes, who said afterwards: "I'm here to stay". MMA • 31 Dec 16
Rousey lasts less than a minute in comeback Ronda Rousey's UFC comeback after more than a year out of the octagon lasted just 48 seconds as she was brutally stopped by Amanda Nunes, who said afterwards: "I'm here to stay". MMA • 31 Dec 16
Rousey bids to win back UFC bantamweight belt When Ronda Rousey makes her long-awaited return to the octagon on Friday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, she will have just one thing on her mind - avenging her only UFC defeat and winning back what she sees as "her" belt. MMA • 29 Dec 16
Rousey bids to win back UFC bantamweight belt When Ronda Rousey makes her long-awaited return to the octagon on Friday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, she will have just one thing on her mind - avenging her only UFC defeat and winning back what she sees as "her" belt. MMA • 29 Dec 16
McGregor issued with California boxing licence UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been issued a boxing license in California, fuelling further speculation of a professional boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. MMA • 17 Dec 16
McGregor issued with California boxing licence UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been issued a boxing license in California, fuelling further speculation of a professional boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. MMA • 17 Dec 16
McGregor challenges Mayweather again Fresh off his latest triumph, UFC champion Conor McGregor continues to call out boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and attempt to lure him into a bout. MMA • 17 Nov 16
McGregor challenges Mayweather again Fresh off his latest triumph, UFC champion Conor McGregor continues to call out boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and attempt to lure him into a bout. MMA • 17 Nov 16
Regretful Alvarez hails 'amazing' McGregor Eddie Alvarez has admitted he is full of "regret and anger" after losing his title to Conor McGregor in New York, but paid tribute to the unique achievement of the Dublin fighter. MMA • 15 Nov 16
Regretful Alvarez hails 'amazing' McGregor Eddie Alvarez has admitted he is full of "regret and anger" after losing his title to Conor McGregor in New York, but paid tribute to the unique achievement of the Dublin fighter. MMA • 15 Nov 16
