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Will Griffee - MMA Editor

Politics graduate of Newcastle University. NCTJ qualified to gold standard in news and sports journalism from Press Association.
Specialise in the mad world of MMA but an avid fan of just about every sport (except F1). Outside the office I'll be at the driving range or losing control of my unruly border terrier.

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A fighter nicknamed 'Muscle Hamster' drafted in as late-notice replacement, a flyweight title fight and emotional farewell to a legend... the must-see match-ups at UFC 290 this weekend

06/07/23 08:00

International Fight Week is always one to circle in the calendar and the 2023 edition is no different, with Alexander Volkanovski taking centre stage. The featherweight champion takes on unpredictable Mexican Yair Rodriguez in the main event in Las Vegas on Saturday night. But the main card and pre-lims are stacked with high quality match-ups well worth watching. Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja compete for the flyweight belt in the co-main event, while middleweight contenders Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis look to set up a showdown with Israel Adesanya....read

UFC fighter Sean Strickland says 'women should be back in the kitchen' and 'taken out the workforce', as American makes sexist comments in bizarre press conference
29/06/23 03:47
UFC fighter Sean Strickland made a string of sexist and misogynistic remarks, saying 'we need to take women out of the workforce' and 'put them back in the kitchen.
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Daniel Cormier insists it 'would not add up' for old rival Jon Jones to win Fighter of the Year award, after he was nominated despite only one victory over Ciryl Gane so far
29/06/23 10:23
Daniel Cormier insists his old rival Jon Jones should not win Fighter of the Year without at least one more win. Jones came back in spectacular fashion after three years out of action.
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Kevin Lee blasts 'STUPID' decision to keep hosting events at UFC APEX facility without fans and tells his paymasters: 'The pandemic is over... I don't know what we're doing here'
29/06/23 09:16
Kevin Lee hit out at the 'stupid' decision made by the UFC to keep holding events at the APEX. The cage at UFC headquarters was useful during the pandemic.
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Undefeated rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov will face Kelvin Gastelum in UFC welterweight clash, as they prepare to lock horns on September 16
29/06/23 08:04
Undefeated rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov will take on Kelvin Gastelum in his next fight on September 16. The Kazakh fighter has finished every one of his five opponents.
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James Maddison is having his medical at Tottenham, with a £45m deal in place after agreeing a £170,000-a-week deal with the Leicester and England midfielder
28/06/23 01:31
The initial fee is understood to be in the region of £40million according to reports, with add-ons taking the deal to £45m, as Mail Sport reported on Tuesday night.
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Alexander Volkanovski claims UFC 290 challenger Yair Rodriguez is 'a much bigger threat' than Ilia Topuria, but admits Georgian is 'great' emerging force at featherweight
28/06/23 11:17
Alexander Volkanovski hailed Ilia Topuria as 'great' but sees upcoming opponent Yair Rodriguez as a bigger threat. Topuria is the coming force at featherweight.
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Dricus du Plessis insists he 'manhandled' Israel Adesanya in sparring as a 19-year-old and denies UFC middleweight rival's claim he was 'messed up' in stand-up battle
28/06/23 10:17
Dricus du Plessis claims he 'manhandled' Israel Adesanya in sparring when he was 19. 'Stylebender' originally spoke about sparring Du Plessis and said he dominated the stand-up.
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Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor clash WILL happen this year despite Irishman missing drug testing deadline, as he suggests 'an exemption could be on the table'
28/06/23 08:29
Michael Chandler still believes he will fight Conor McGregor this year, despite the Irishman failing to enroll in the US Anti-Doping Agency testing pool.
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Leicester 'accept offer for James Maddison from Tottenham', with England midfielder set for medical ahead of £170,000-a-week deal
28/06/23 07:19
Leicester have 'a verbal agreement with Tottenham for James Maddison', with the England midfielder set for a medical. Maddison has already agreed terms of £170,000-a-week at Spurs.
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Sadio Mane breaks his silence on PUNCHING team-mate Leroy Sane last season - and reveals his plans for what he wants this summer as Bayern Munich name him on a seven-man transfer list
28/06/23 06:10
Sadio Mane has broken his silence on the extraordinary scrap with Leroy Sane last season. He was fined £250,000 by the club - the biggest in their history - and given a ban.
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Newcastle Fixtures Premier League 2023-24: Magpies face brutal August with games against Manchester City and Liverpool after Aston Villa clash in home opener
15/06/23 08:00
Newcastle begin their Premier League campaign with a home game against Unai Emery's Aston Villa and face a tough opening month with games against Man City and Liverpool.
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Nottingham Forest Fixtures Premier League 2023-24: Steve Cooper's side face nightmare start with Arsenal opener then Man United, Chelsea and Man City in first six games
15/06/23 08:00
Nottingham Forest face a hugely difficult start to the season, with Arsenal away in their Premier League opener before clashes against Man City, Man United and Chelsea in the first six weeks.
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'The BMF title? I don't want this s**t': Islam Makhachev urges Dana White to ditch 'belt for the bums' and predicts Dustin Poirier will beat Justin Gaethje
14/06/23 12:39
Islam Makhachev has blasted the 's**t' BMF title and urged Dana White to stop using the belt many regard as a gimmick. Justin Gaethje is fighting Dustin Poirier for the belt.
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'I'd love to keep her around, but I'm happy for her': Dana White admits losing Amanda Nunes is a blow for the UFC but is 'not shocked' by retirement
14/06/23 11:24
Dana White has admitted it is a major blow for the UFC to lose Amanda Nunes, but insists he is happy for the 'incredible champion' to retire if that's what she wants.
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John Gotti III is hit with six-month ban for sparking brawl after Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout, with grandson of notorious mob boss paying price for mayhem in Florida
14/06/23 10:09
John Gotti III has been hit with a six month ban for sparking a post-fight brawl after his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. His exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather descended into chaos.
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'Close your eyes, feel where the pain is... and then just f***ing get rid of it': Conor McGregor reveals BIZARRE technique to visualise injuries away
14/06/23 10:05
Conor McGregor has given an insight into his unusual pain management strategy, which involves pretending to throw the problem out of the body. He spoke passionately about a technique he uses.
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Francis Ngannou claims Dana White has no chance of convincing Tyson Fury to fight Jon Jones in MMA... as ex-UFC champ reveals he could make boxing debut against Deontay Wilder this year
14/06/23 08:11
Francis Ngannou doubts Dana White could ever convince Tyson Fury to fight in MMA. Ngannou, who left the UFC as a free agent to pursue boxing matches, has been in talks with Deontay Wilder.
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Kylian Mbappe takes swipe at PSG for 'shortcomings' and the 'bad news' of Lionel Messi exit, with French superstar explaining reasons behind rejecting new deal as he forces club into corner
14/06/23 05:46
Kylian Mbappe has launched another offensive against his club PSG, pointing to their 'shortcomings' and Lionel Messi's departure as reasons for his decision not to extend his contract.
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Justin Gaethje admits he expects to retire 'in the next three years', with 34-year-old UFC fan favourite planning to call time on career when he can no longer beat the best
01/06/23 11:47
Justin Gaethje expects to retire from MMA in the next three years and is conscious of taking punishment for too long. He will keep going as long as he feels he can compete at the top.
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'I would pick Conor McGregor up like a shopping bag... he's so small compared to me': True Geordie hits back after UFC star's tirade calling podcaster 'a fat nobody' and 'oestrogen head'
01/06/23 10:00
Conor McGregor's latest Twitter tirade - strangely targeted at podcaster True Geordie - has drawn a bullish response. True Geordie, real name Brian Davis, was branded 'a fat nobody'.
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'He's just tailor-made for being kicked all over the place': Conor McGregor warns Michael Chandler he'll 'wrap steel bar' in his surgically repaired leg around American in huge UFC comeback fight
01/06/23 08:49
Conor McGregor believes Michael Chandler is the perfect opponent for him to 'kick all over the place'. 'Not only is it just a return - it's the greatest return in combat sports,' McGregor said
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'If he hits you, you're going to sleep': Francis Ngannou would have no chance against Deontay Wilder if ex-UFC champion fights American boxer, claims Terence Crawford
01/06/23 07:57
Francis Ngannou has 'no chance' against Deontay Wilder and would be knocked out in a boxing match with the American, claims Terence Crawford.
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Is THIS the sign that it's all over for Mason Mount and Chelsea? Thiago Silva reacts to his impending exit with tearful emojis... as Brazilian makes his feelings clear, with Manchester United ready to seal a move for £85m-rated star
01/06/23 07:04
Thiago Silva has made his feeling crystal clear over Mason Mount's seemingly inevitable Chelsea exit. The centre-back responded to a Chelsea fan account on Instagram.
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Tottenham 'will ask Juventus for cut-price Dejan Kulusevski deal' instead of triggering £24.9m clause, with Italian side backed into a corner and set to miss out on £120m from loaned players not being sold
01/06/23 06:12
Tottenham 'will ask Juventus for a discount on Dejan Kulusevski', rather than opt to trigger his £24.9m release clause. The winger has been on loan with Spurs.
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'I thought I was done... I was f***ing raging': Molly McCann opens up on emerging from the darkness of heartbreaking Erin Blanchfield loss... as 'Meatball' relishes UFC London return
25/05/23 11:49
Molly McCann describes the taste of her heartbreaking defeat last year as like having 'acid' in her mouth. But on July 22, that bitter flavour could make way for something far more palatable.
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Colby Covington blasts Belal Muhammad for 'racist' suggestion that he was given title shot because 'he's white' and claims UFC 288 win does nothing to help him skip queue to face British champ Leon Edwards
09/05/23 10:24
Colby Covington has again accused Belal Muhammad of racism for his suggestion that 'Chaos' was only preferred for a title shot for being white. Muhammad won at UFC 288 on Saturday night.
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Sean O'Malley claims he has 'the skills to shock the world' in huge bantamweight title fight with Aljamain Sterling later this year and backs event to DOUBLE the pay-per-view buys of UFC 288
09/05/23 09:08
Sean O'Malley believes he will 'shock the world' by dethroning UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. He also believes their fight will outperform the Henry Cejudo bout in PPV buys.
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Paddy Pimblett brands Matt Frevola his 'easiest route to the top 15' after American told injured star to 'stop being a b***h' in call-out following UFC 288 KO
09/05/23 08:10
Paddy Pimblett has called Matt Frevola 'the easiest route to the top 15', after the American called him out at UFC 288. Frevola knocked out Drew Dober in fine style in the first round.
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'He was caught up in the moment... I also saw him pounding a bottle of Proper 12!': Dana White has 'no issue' with Conor McGregor's antics at Bare Knuckle FC event after UFC star faced-off with Mike Perry and draped rival promotion's belt over his shoulder
09/05/23 07:10
Dana White has insisted he did not take issue with Conor McGregor showing up a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event and joked that the Irishman was 'pounding a bottle of Proper 12'.
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'The problem is definitely NOT me': Khamzat Chimaev hits back at Dana White, after UFC president claimed undefeated star's inactivity is due to 'personal issues'... with 'Borz' calling out SIX fighters he wants to face
09/05/23 06:10
Khamzat Chimaev has fired back at Dana White's claim about his inactivity being down to 'personal problems'. The undefeated star has been out of action since last September.
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Jude Bellingham 'is set to reject Borussia Dortmund's last-ditch offer of £230,000-a-week', with £130m-rated 19-year-old poised to join Real Madrid on huge deal this summer
09/05/23 05:41
Jude Bellingham is set to reject a last-ditch offer from Borussia Dortmund, after they presented improved terms in a bid to see off interest from Real Madrid.
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Aljamain Sterling edges out Henry Cejudo by split decision to RETAIN bantamweight title at UFC 288, with champion teeing up Sean O'Malley clash after thrilling five-round battle in New Jersey
07/05/23 05:51
Aljamain Sterling edged out a split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) win over Henry Cejudo, shunting Triple C back towards retirement at UFC 288.
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Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo, UFC 288 RECAP: Champion retains title after thrilling five-round battle against Triple C, with 'Funk Master' claiming split decision to tee up Sean O'Malley clash
07/05/23 12:01
Aljamain Sterling edged out a split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) win over Henry Cejudo, shunting Triple C back towards retirement at UFC 288.
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Could Leon Edwards have a new challenger after UFC 288? Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad are both ferociously chasing a shot at the Brit's title and can pile pressure on the UFC to ditch Colby Covington plans if they steal the show
05/05/23 10:14
Leon Edwards might be the most interested observer of UFC 288 on Saturday night. The co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad has the makings of a classic.
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Henry Cejudo clouded his own incredible feats with the 'King of Cringe' persona, but the UFC is lucky to have him back... his retirement U-turn to face Aljamain Sterling gives fans a blockbuster title fight in New Jersey
04/05/23 07:00
Henry Cejudo's three-year absence from the UFC - a mini retirement - has actually seen his stock grow. He has coached some high profile fighters and earned kudos for his brilliant tactical brain.
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'Pound-for-pound vs the greatest combat sports athlete ever?': Henry Cejudo's coach talks up Alexander Volkanovski clash but wants him to become 'undeniable' as Australian's next opponent - and predicts UFC 288 win in round three
04/05/23 11:11
Henry Cejudo's coach wants a drawn-out build-up to what would be a mega-fight between CCC and Alexander Volkanovski. He wants to win the featherweight title to add to his collection.
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'Legal fees are heavy but that's what we do': Conor McGregor revels in Paradigm Sports' legal battle win over Manny Pacquiao, with his management company owed £6.3m for breach of contract and court costs by legendary boxer
04/05/23 09:49
Conor McGregor is revelling in his management company Paradigm Sports winning a high profile law suit against legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao.
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Jon Jones reveals huge Stipe Miocic showdown will be his LAST fight, but admits he will 'entertain not retiring' if Francis Ngannou makes dramatic UFC comeback
04/05/23 08:21
Jon Jones has revealed that unless Francis Ngannou comes back to the UFC, a clash with Stipe Miocic will be the last of his career. 'Bones' made a sensational return to the octagon.
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Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo share awkward 12-SECOND handshake, as UFC 288 headliners bump into each other at fighter hotel ahead of New Jersey showdown
03/05/23 10:21
Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling were filmed running into each other in an awkward hotel encounter before their UFC 288 headliner this Saturday.
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Leeds FINALLY confirm Javi Gracia has been sacked and Sam Allardyce is taking over at Elland Road as they dedicate just 12 words to the Spaniard in farewell statement
03/05/23 09:30
Gracia, who came in after Jesse Marsch was sacked in February, has been given the axe after fans turned on him following the abject 4-1 defeat against Bournemouth on Sunday.
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Kamaru Usman 'just can't accept' losing to Leon Edwards and wants to face undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in bid to set up FOURTH clash with British star for welterweight title
03/05/23 08:35
Kamaru Usman is struggling to get over his second defeat by welterweight champion Leon Edwards - and wants a fourth fight with the British star.
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'I was playing ping pong with this guy's head!': Conor McGregor claims he could make easy adjustments to BEAT Floyd Mayweather in a rematch as he talks up clip of him landing 'body shot' called as a low blow during fight
03/05/23 07:25
Conor McGregor claims a few easy adjustments would see him 'finish the job' and beat Floyd Mayweather if they are ever to rematch in the boxing ring.
Daniel Levy 'has reservations about 35-year-old Julian Nagelsmann's age' in offering him the Tottenham job, with chairman also 'worried about German being outspoken' as he was in charge of Bayern Munich
03/05/23 06:15
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy 'has reservations about Julian Nagelsmann's age' in considering making him Spurs boss.
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'When you sign so many top young players, it gives you a problem': Ex-Chelsea star Nemanja Matic backs Mauricio Pochettino to steady sinking ship at Blues but warns him over 'balance' in squad if he takes job
03/05/23 05:39
Nemanja Matic has issued a warning to Mauricio Pochettino about a problem he will have with the Blues next season, if he takes over at Chelsea. He warned him over young players.
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Israel Adesanya doubles down on mocking Alex Pereira's 12-year-old son after UFC 287 KO, insisting he 'taught him a life lesson' by mimicking Brazilian going unconscious as revenge for the child's same taunt after kickboxing defeat in 2017
02/05/23 09:22
Israel Adesanya has doubled down on his mocking of Alex Pereira's 12-year-old son in the immediate aftermath of knocking out his father at UFC 287.
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Andreas Pereira will NOT play again this season, confirms Marco Silva as Fulham boss reveals ankle injury is as serious as feared - with midfielder joining Tim Ream on sidelines until next term in double blow
02/05/23 06:04
Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira has joinedTim Ream in being ruled out for the rest of the season. Pereira departed the field on a stretcher following a coming-together with Manuel Akanji.
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Manchester United 'are pushing hardest' to sign £105m-rated Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani, with Frenchman 'viewed as a better option than Napoli's Victor Osimhen' - if club fail to secure Harry Kane
02/05/23 05:43
Manchester United 'are the club pushing hardest' to sign Eintracht Frankfurt and France star Randal Kolo Muani. Harry Kane remains the No 1 choice this summer.
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Leeds players APOLOGISE to their fans and admit 'there's no excuse' for the way they ignored kids waiting to greet them at their hotel, after Piers Morgan led condemning of 'arrogant' stars
01/05/23 12:10
Leeds players have apologised for ignoring young fans waiting to greet the team at their hotel, after footage emerged of them simply blanking supporters on Sunday.
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An ex-dancer from Diversity, two gifted Liverpool flyweights, the Afghanistan-born fighter who beat the bullies to follow his passion and a lightweight gunning for UFC greatness one day... meet the Brits chasing their dreams at MMA Fight Academy
01/05/23 11:00
In almost every sport, the prodigious young stars have a clear route to the top. But MMA is young, approaching a 30th birthday this year and there is no set path to follow.
'Arnold Allen is the nicest dude ever... I couldn't even talk s**t to him!': Max Holloway pays tribute to Brit after beating him in Kansas City, with Hawaiian predicting he will face 'Almighty' again
16/04/23 04:58
WILL GRIFFEE IN KANSAS CITY: Max Holloway paid tribute to British star Arnold Allen after claiming a sensational five-round win over him in Kansas City.
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Arnold Allen falls painfully short in Kansas City headliner as British star suffers unanimous decision defeat by UFC legend Max Holloway after enthralling five-round battle
16/04/23 04:14
WILL GRIFFEE IN KANSAS CITY: Arnold Allen fell painfully short in his huge headliner against UFC legend Max Holloway in Kansas City. The Brit dropped a unanimous decision.
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Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen RECAP: UFC legend puts on vintage display in Kansas City headliner to earn unanimous decision victory over British star after thrilling battle
16/04/23 12:02
WILL GRIFFEE IN KANSAS CITY: Arnold Allen fell painfully short in his huge headliner against UFC legend Max Holloway in Kansas City. The Brit dropped a unanimous decision.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the softly-spoken British UFC star out to prove nice guys CAN finish first... Arnold Allen opens up on a new era, where fighters can thrive without being 'loudmouth cocky characters' - and his huge fight with legend Max Holloway TONIGHT
15/04/23 01:02
EXCLUSIVE: Flipping tables at press conferences, Twitter tirades and angry confrontations with rivals - it is the unfortunate currency many fighters deal in.
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FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: UFC stars offer verdict on huge fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira... as Jon Jones and Erin Blanchfield tip Brazilian to win, while Jamahal Hill and Derek Brunson back 'calculated' ex-champion to banish his demons
07/04/23 08:00
Israel Adesanya may have lost all three fights with Alex Pereira across kickboxing and MMA but he arrives at UFC 287 as the betting favourite. Fighters are divided over who will win.
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EXCLUSIVE: The UFC's youngest superstar Raul Rosas Jr. opens up on knowing he would be a top fighter at just 13, sacrificing a normal teenage life and his pledge to be a 'showman to hype up the crowd' in Miami main card slot at UFC 287
07/04/23 07:00
EXCLUSIVE: Few fighters, if any, have made waves at the start of their UFC careers as sweeping and powerful as Raul Rosas Jr. The 18-uear-old prodigy is back in action this Saturday in Miami.
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Jorge Masvidal knows UFC 287 showdown with Gilbert Burns is boom or bust... the 38-year-old can make case for one last title shot with victory but a FOURTH defeat on the spin could shunt him close to retirement
06/04/23 08:00
Jorge Masvidal's glorious mid-career streak was as unexpected as it was impressive but 'Gamebred' is now without a win in three years. He's desperate for a title shot against Leon Edwards.
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Is Alex Pereira the 'bogeyman' for Israel Adesanya? Jon Jones and Marvin Vettori are among fighters who think the new champion is his old nemesis' 'kryptonite', with the perfect style to win a FOURTH showdown between the pair at UFC 287
05/04/23 04:36
Israel Adesanya must be sick of the sight of Alex Pereira by now - the man many are calling his 'bogeyman' and 'kryptonite'. He has the chance to banish the demons in Miami.
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REVEALED: The five-person panel who now judge Premier League referees - including Karen Carney and Rob Green - after it was decided they 'couldn't mark their own homework any more'
30/03/23 11:45
Karen Carney and Rob Green are among a five-person panel judging the performance of Premier League referees. PMGOL used to judge their own performances in house.
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'I'm hunting now... this is my last shot and I'll roll the dice': Israel Adesanya insists he has shifted mentality ahead of huge rematch with Alex Pereira for middleweight title at UFC 287
30/03/23 09:27
Israel Adesanya admits UFC 287 is his 'last chance' to banish the demons and exact revenge over old rival Alex Pereira. Miami plays host to the rematch next Saturday.
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'Go f***ing make weight before we talk': Jorge Masvidal slams Khamzat Chimaev for calling out fighters despite botched attempt at cutting down to 170-pounds
30/03/23 07:50
Jorge Masvidal has taken aim at Khamzat Chimaev for calling out big names despite missing weight by seven-and-a-half pounds in his last fight. Masvidal takes on Gilbert Burns next weekend.
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Premier League's top-earning footballers are revealed by L'Equipe, with Kevin De Bruyne officially top (although Erling Haaland is the real No 1)... and which bit-part Man United man makes the top five?
30/03/23 07:18
L'Equipe have revealed the top five earners in the Premier League, with Manchester City stars leading the way. The real No 1, as reported by Sportsmail last October , is Erling Haaland.
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'The potential of a fight against Khamzat Chimaev is GIGANTIC': Paulo Costa's manager talks up chances of clash with undefeated star being Brazilian's first contest in bumper new £3.2m UFC deal
29/03/23 09:48
Paulo Costa is in line to fight either Khamzat Chimaev or Robert Whittaker after signing a huge new deal with the UFC. He committed to the organisation rather than test free agency.
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'Football is about winning and that makes Sir Alex Ferguson number one': Erik ten Hag pays glowing tribute to legendary former Manchester United boss after his induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame
29/03/23 09:00
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has paid glowing tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after the Scot's induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Colby Covington wants to share huge event with Jon Jones at UFC International Fight Week in July for shot at Leon Edwards' title, as 'Chaos' targets 'the biggest spectacle', despite Brit insisting he does not deserve it
29/03/23 07:54
Colby Covington is talking up International Fight Week for a showdown with Leon Edwards this summer. 'Chaos' wants to share the event with Jon Jones.
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REVEALED: Sadio Mane 'confronted Julian Nagelsmann in front of shocked Bayern Munich team-mates when he only played eight minutes of a game they WON' - leaving him 'intimidated' before his shock sacking
29/03/23 07:19
Sadio Mane 'intimidated Julian Nagelsmann in a furious dressing room rant about his lack of game time', before the Bayern Munich boss was sacked. Mane came on as a sub against PSG.
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Israel Adesanya's coach compares Alex Pereira to Mike Tyson with his 'superpower' to deliver one-shot KO, but insists there will be only small tweaks to tactics for UFC 287 showdown in Miami
28/03/23 02:43
Israel Adesanya is preparing for one of the toughest challenges in combat sport in facing Alex Pereira, admitted his coach Eugene Bareman. The one-shot power is hard to plan around.
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Brazilian fighter Nikolas Motta shares gruesome picture of deep cut suffered from accidental headbutt - with wound so bad it exposed facial tendon and forced him to withdraw from UFC 287
28/03/23 08:01
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Nikolas Motta has been forced to pull out of the huge UFC 287 card after suffering a horrendous cut to the head. The 30-year-old shared an image.
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'I'll break Gilbert Burns' face and Leon Edwards will call me out': Jorge Masvidal insists Dana White's plan to give hated rival Colby Covington the next shot at Brit's title can still be scrapped if he wins at UFC 287
28/03/23 07:01
Jorge Masvidal expects Leon Edwards to call him out if he beats Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 next month, despite Dana White's plans to give Colby Covington a title shot.
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Now Sky Sports' iconic pitchside reporter Geoff Shreeves faces the AXE as part of broadcaster's huge shake-up... with Soccer AM set to be shelved and football staff told to reapply for jobs
23/03/23 11:48
Geoff Shreeves could be in danger of losing his job with Sky Sports as the broadcaster considers more cuts. The veteran pitchside interviewer has been an ever-present since 1992.
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Colby Covington would BEAT Leon Edwards, claims former two-weight UFC champ Henry Cejudo... as he insists American can 'grind him out over five rounds' for welterweight title
22/03/23 01:49
Colby Covington would be the worst possible match-up for Leon Edwards and beat the UFC welterweight champion, claims Henry Cejudo. He believes the constant pressure would tell in the end.
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'He never came to 170 because I'm here, I would have walked him down': Colby Covington makes outlandish claim that Khabib Nurmagomedov retired to avoid facing him
22/03/23 12:22
Colby Covington has made the outlandish claim that Khabib Nurmagomedov opted to retire rather than move up a division and face him. Khabib called time on his career back in 2020.
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Michael Bisping plays down Justin Gaethje's claim that he was 'very unprofessional' and 'biased' on commentary for Leon Edwards' win over Kamaru Usman, claiming American was just being 'a loyal friend'
22/03/23 11:19
Michael Bisping has responded to Justin Gaethje's claim that he was biased on commentary for UFC 286. He believes it was natural for Gaethje to root for his friend.
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Mike Tyson pretends to BITE the ear of internet sensation Hasbulla, as legendary former heavyweight picks up 3ft 3in 20-year-old Dagestani like a child during podcast appearance
22/03/23 10:50
A giant of the fight game crossed paths with one of combat sports' smaller stars as Mike Tyson welcomed Hasbulla into his studio. The internet sensation showed off his skills on the pads.
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Francis Ngannou claims 'Kamaru Usman didn't train properly' for UFC 286 defeat by Leon Edwards, as he reveals 'Nigerian Nightmare' suffered injury problems ahead of London clash
22/03/23 09:23
Kamaru Usman was injured for much of his training camp prior to the UFC 286 defeat by Leon Edwards, revealed Francis Ngannou. He claims Usman could not properly prepare.
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Conor McGregor launches scathing attack on FIVE major MMA coaches as he hits out at each one personally, before lauding his own trainer John Kavanagh, insisting 'the world will know what we've been at'
22/03/23 08:31
Conor McGregor has insulted five major MMA coaches, before hailing his own long-time trainer John Kavanagh. The Irishman is due to make his comeback later this year against Michael Chandler.
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Ederson reveals 'great possibility' that Carlo Ancelotti will be next Brazil boss after speaking to team-mates Casemiro, Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao... with Man City keeper hailing 'exceptional' manager
22/03/23 07:18
Carlo Ancelotti is likely to take over as the next Brazil manager, according to Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson. The Real Madrid manager is widely expected to leave this summer.
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'I'm the king now, I've earned my way and should decide who is next': Leon Edwards REJECTS Dana White's plan for him to face Colby Covington, insisting controversial American does not deserve title shot
19/03/23 01:42
WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards has rejected Dana White's plan for him to face Colby Covington in his next title defence. He thinks the American hasn't earned it.
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Leon Edwards DEFENDS UFC welterweight title in thrilling five-round masterclass against Kamaru Usman, with British star lighting up O2 Arena in London at UFC 286 to claim majority decision
19/03/23 12:11
WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards put on a tactical masterclass over a thrilling five rounds to defend his welterweight title at UFC 286 in London.
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UFC 286 AS IT HAPPENED: Leon Edwards BEATS Kamaru Usman in thrilling five-round battle to defend welterweight title in front of packed crowd in London, with the Brit earning majority decision
18/03/23 05:00
WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman with an incredible performance to win a majority decision in front of a packed out O2 Arena.
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