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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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McGregor was at the peak of his powers, Edwards - now set to headline - fought on the pre-lims and a £3.3BILLION takeover had just been completed... with a huge pay-per-view card coming to the UK for the first time since 2016, what's changed since?

08/12/22 08:00

When the big show rolls back into town next March, it will have been seven long years since the UK played host to a major UFC pay-per-view card. UFC 286 has been announced as the numbered event on March 18 at London's O2 Arena and Leon Edwards is expected to headline with a trilogy fight against Kamaru Usman. It has the makings of the biggest night of MMA ever seen on UK soil. Back in 2016, the last numbered card on these shores, Michael Bisping defended his middleweight title in a five-round battle with old foe Dan Henderson in Manchester. ...read

'No one respects me, and it does p*** me off': Paddy Pimblett claims 'breakout' win over Jared Gordon will prove doubters wrong at UFC 282
08/12/22 09:21
Paddy Pimblett has a huge amount of interest around him and is unbeaten in three UFC fights, but still feels a lack of respect. The Liverpool fighter features on the co-main event of UFC 282.
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'I felt the guy's middle finger go to the back of my brain': Darren Till reveals details of injury from horrific eye poke in training camp - and admits he feared UFC 282 clash with Dricus du Plessis was at risk
08/12/22 08:22
Darren Till has revealed the full extent of a horrendous eye poke that 'felt like a finger went to the back of his brain'. The Liverpool fighter has had rotten luck with injuries.
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We'll keeeeep dancing! Vinicius Jr warns Brazil's critics they have 'MANY more celebrations ready' after Roy Keane claimed the goal routines were 'disrespectful'
08/12/22 07:07
Brazil star Vinicius Jr has defended his side's choreographed dance celebrations that were blasted by Roy Keane as 'disrespectful'. He says there is more to come from the Selecao.
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UFC 286 is announced for London on March 18 next year, with Leon Edwards' huge trilogy fight against Kamaru Usman expected to headline
08/12/22 06:30
UFC 286 will take place in London in the first numbered event to be held in Britain since Michael Bisping vs Dan Henderson in 2016. Leon Edwards is anticipated to take centre stage.
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Darren Till is a wounded animal and UFC 282 could be a crossroads moment for his career... victory over Dricus du Plessis will light the fire again, but a fifth defeat in six would be devastating
07/12/22 08:00
Darren Till isn't quite in the last chance saloon but he might be drinking in the bar next door. His UFC 282 showdown with Dricus du Plessis could be the launchpad for a new chapter.
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'I don't play with my food, I finish my dinner': Paddy Pimblett targets ANOTHER $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus as he bids to make it four from four at UFC 282
07/12/22 09:57
Paddy Pimblett is out to cash in his fourth $50,000 (£41,000) Performance of the Night bonus at UFC 282. 'The Baddy' is 3-0 in the UFC, winning each of his fights in enough style to cash in.
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'No fight, no ideas, no goals': Spanish press round on Luis Enrique's 'IMPOTENT' side after stunning upset by Morocco knocked La Roja out of the World Cup on penalties
07/12/22 08:21
The Spanish press blasted Luis Enrique's side as 'impotent', having 'possession for the sake of it' and lacking ideas after their shock World Cup exit.
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Can Paddy Pimblett grab his chance to shine under the Las Vegas lights? A win in the co-main event slot at UFC 282 will show 'The Baddy' is a serious player in talent-stacked lightweight division
06/12/22 10:00
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett could take a gigantic leap forward under the bright lights of Las Vegas on Saturday night at UFC 282. It is the biggest stage he has been given to perform on.
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England SACK Eddie Jones after a dismal run of results with the Australian's seven-year reign brought to an end just nine months before the World Cup... and Leicester's Steve Borthwick is lined up to replace him
06/12/22 11:11
Eddie Jones has been sacked as England's head coach, ending his seven-year reign, with Richard Cockerill taking over until a permanent replacement is found.
'Everyone will know who the f***ing boy is': Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Jared Gordon in the first round of huge UFC 282 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena
06/12/22 11:00
Paddy Pimblett has vowed to finish Jared Gordon in the first round of their UFC 282 co-main event on Saturday night. The Liverpool fan favourite remains unbeaten since signing.
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'I'm coming back to put you in a box... I'm sending you off this earth': Conor McGregor issues grim warning to old rival Dustin Poirier as pair talk up FOURTH UFC fight, with Irishman set to return next year
06/12/22 09:47
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier could be on a collision course for a fourth fight after the old rivals traded barbs on social media. Poirier holds a two wins to one advantage.
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TJ Dillashaw RETIRES from MMA in 'shock for the UFC', with controversial American told his shoulder injury is 'one of the worst ever seen' as 36-year-old ex-champion walks away following hapless title defeat
06/12/22 08:26
TJ Dillashaw has decided to retire from MMA, shocking the UFC with his decision just two months after losing a bantamweight title fight.
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Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr 'has filed a lawsuit to break out of £7m-a-year deal with Nike', after 22-year-old was upset at 'being given OLD BOOTS last season'
06/12/22 08:09
Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is 'trying to get out of his £7million-a-year deal with Nike after the sportswear giant gave him old boots'. He is unhappy at how he has been treated.
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'You're a hero to your people!': Richarlison sends heartfelt message to Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min after helping Brazil knock South Korea out of the World Cup
06/12/22 06:35
Richarlison sent a heartfelt message to Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min in the wake of Brazil's 4-1 thumping of South Korea. The Spurs duo squared off for their respective nations.
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Jude Bellingham could now KEEP his place in the England team to face Wales, alongside Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson... with Gareth Southgate 'rotating' in last group game
29/11/22 12:28
Jude Bellingham could keep his place in the England team for their showdown with Wales, as Mason Mount faces being dropped for Jordan Henderson.
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EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo DID NOT score Portugal's first goal against Uruguay, adidas' 'highly accurate' sensor inside the match ball confirms, despite his desperate claims that he touched it last
29/11/22 11:14
Cristiano Ronaldo did not get a touch on the ball for Portugal's opener against Uruguay, according to 'highly accurate' data taken from a sensor inside the match ball.
Crisis-club Juventus name Gianluca Ferrero as leading candidate to become next president, with 59-year-old economics expert the front-runner to clean up mess following resignation of entire board at Italian giants
29/11/22 10:14
Juventus have put Gianluca Ferrero forward as the club's new president, after the club's entire board, including Andrea Agnelli, sensationally resigned on Monday.
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'I HATE the word "banter", I'd never used it': Richard Keys opens up on 2011 sexism scandal and explains his infamous apology for his 'prehistoric' leaked comments about female official Sian Massey
29/11/22 08:54
Richard Keys has opened up on the infamous scandal that brought about then end of his - and Andy Gray's - broadcasting careers with Sky Sports back in 2011.
WORLD CUP 2022 RECAP: Millions of fans celebrate as England finish 3-0 with Wales eliminated after goals from Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden putting Three Lions through to knockout phase
29/11/22 07:05
RECAP: Here was MailOnline's blog on England's win over Wales at the Qatar World Cup dubbed the 'Battle of Britain'.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Richarlison showed predatory instincts to go with his flamboyance for Brazil, but Aleksandar Mitrovic offered precious little in Serbia's toothless attack
24/11/22 10:22
Brazil kick-started their World Cup campaign in fine style with their 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday evening. Here, Sportsmail runs the rule over each player an rates them out of 10.
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Napoli flyer Hirving Lozano is the key man in attack, Chelsea and Barcelona will be keeping tabs on Edson Alvarez and Andres Guardado is gunning for an incredible appearance record - meet Mexico's stars ready to take the World Cup by storm
22/11/22 10:58
Mexico travel to Qatar with a squad predominantly from their homeland and a handful of players plying their trade in Europe. Here, Sportsmail takes a closer look at Edson Alvarez and Co.
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Tournament favourites Brazil begin 2022 World Cup campaign against Serbia in Group G... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
21/11/22 07:55
All eyes will be on Brazil's opening game against Serbia in Group G, with the Selecao favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
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'He had his fingers in my mouth and lifted up...': Dustin Poirier claims Michael Chandler 'FISH-HOOKED' him in illegal move while attempting to secure submission at UFC 281
13/11/22 07:37
Dustin Poirier confronted Michael Chandler about illegally 'fish-hooking' him after their UFC 281 clash. 'Diamond' won a hugely entertaining bout but appeared irate in the aftermath.
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Israel Adesanya suffers devastating defeat by old nemesis Alex Pereira as Brazilian pulls off incredible comeback via fifth-round TKO to claim middleweight title at Madison Square Garden
13/11/22 01:01
Israel Adesanya suffered a devastating first defeat at middleweight to lose his belt to old kickboxing rival Alex Pereira in a classic UFC 281 showdown.
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'She'll try to wrestle-f**k me and I'll punch her head off for it!': 'Meatball' Molly McCann aims to cap off incredible year at UFC 281 as she gears up to face jiu-jitsu specialist Erin Blanchfield
11/11/22 07:00
Molly McCann may not have a stadium full of British fans to serenade her this Saturday but the iconic Madison Square Garden should make up for it.
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Israel Adesanya's UFC 281 grudge match with Alex Pereira is deeply personal... the champ is desperate to 'rewrite history' after being knocked out cold by Brazilian in 2017 kickboxing bout - he knows this can be a legacy-defining clash in New York
09/11/22 07:00
Israel Adesanya has stepped into the cage 24 times but none of those fights come close to meaning as much as his UFC 281 showdown with Alex Pereira.
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Cage Warriors launch new X-Factor style show 'Fight Academy' to find the next crop of MMA stars around the world, with hopefuls chasing opportunity to follow in footsteps of Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett
09/11/22 04:13
A new X-Factor style show called Fight Academy is looking to unearth the next crop of MMA stars from around the world. Aspiring professional fighters will be able to compete for a spot on a 20-strong team.
'If there's an interim title fight, I need to be half of it': British UFC star Arnold Allen wants to rubberstamp place as heir to Alexander Volkanovski's throne... but tips Australian to fall short against Islam Makhachev
08/11/22 11:37
Arnold Allen wants an interim title shot at featherweight, while Alexander Volkanovski makes his leap up to fight Islam Makhachev. The Brit is on a 10-fight win streak.
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Conor McGregor reveals plan to make his UFC comeback in 'first quarter of 2023', despite Dana White admitting he is not yet in USADA drug testing pool... with 'Notorious' finishing filming a movie ahead of his return to training
28/10/22 09:55
Conor McGregor plans on making his UFC comeback in 'the first quarter of 2023', despite Dana White's recent admission that he is not currently in the USADA testing pool.
Arnold Allen claims Calvin Kattar's 'miles on the clock' from brutal 'five-round wars' will work against him in their main event showdown, with Brit aiming for 10th win in a row
28/10/22 08:48
Arnold Allen believes he can take advantage of Calvin Kattar's 'miles on the clock' to put himself within touching distance of a title shot. Kattar has had plenty of wars in the octagon.
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'Conor McGregor knows there's an opportunity there': Alexander Volkanovski claims win over Islam Makhachev would open door for Irishman to have lightweight title shot
28/10/22 08:02
Alexander Volkanovski has opened the door for Conor McGregor to have a title shot, if the Australian beats Islam Makhachev. It seems inevitable now that the pound-for-pound No 1 will move up a division.
TJ Dillashaw claims 'sparring was f***ing awesome', despite admitting he popped his shoulder out 20 times before Aljamain Sterling loss... and injured American insists he will NOT retire as he plots comeback
28/10/22 06:59
TJ Dillashaw has insisted his 'sparring was f***ing awesome' despite suffering a shoulder injury before UFC 280 and is adamant he will not retire. He came in for plenty of criticism after the event.
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'Listen to an a***hole like me!': Darwin Nunez reveals advice Uruguay team-mate and ex-Liverpool striker Luis Suarez sent him after his shocking red card for headbutt against Crystal Palace earlier this season
28/10/22 06:11
Darwin Nunez has revealed some sage advice from Luis Suarez, a man who knows all about the expectation of leading the line for Liverpool and losing his rag every so often.
Max Verstappen swats aside criticism of Red Bull's budget cap breach, branding Lewis Hamilton and Co 'sore anyway'... with team set to learn punishment TODAY after breaking rules in controversial title-winning season
28/10/22 05:41
Max Verstappen insists he can brush off criticism over Red Bull's budget cap breach, ahead of the team's punishment being dished out today. Last season's climax will live long in the memory.
Khamzat Chimaev is the latest in a line of UFC stars to spark mayhem OUTSIDE the octagon... Khabib infamously ignited a Las Vegas brawl, Conor McGregor smashed a bus window and Nick Diaz even started a fight with his opponent in hospital!
26/10/22 07:00
Khamzat Chimaev provided an ugly footnote to UFC 280 by sparking a mini-brawl in the crowd after Islam Makhachev's win. The Chechen-born is ever the pantomime villain.
Liverpool go to Ajax with just ONE away win all season - Fabinho is struggling, Konate has been missed and the Reds are letting in two goals a game... Klopp's side have never been worse on their travels
26/10/22 02:16
Liverpool's puzzlingly poor start to the season has been summed up by their form away from home. They have won just 14 percent of their matches on the road this this term.
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Jared Gordon relishes prospect of 'action-packed' fight with Paddy Pimblett as American aims to raise mental health awareness alongside Liverpool fan favourite ahead of December showdown
26/10/22 08:04
Jared Gordon is relishing his December 3 showdown with Paddy Pimblett and believes they will have an 'action-packed' scrap. He does not want to engage in any trash talk.
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UFC 'target Henry Cejudo vs Aljamain Sterling' for huge card in Australia next February', as former two-weight champion aims to recapture old belt on comeback
26/10/22 06:46
A huge bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo is being targeted for UFC 284 in Australia. Sterling beat an injured TJ Dillashaw in Abu Dhabi at the weekend.
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Carlos Corberan is appointed new West Brom boss, as 39-year-old Spaniard replaces sacked Steve Bruce with Baggies languishing in Championship relegation zone
26/10/22 05:52
Carlos Corberan has been appointed West Brom's new head coach. The former Huddersfield boss who take his first training session on Wednesday with his side second bottom.
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British heavyweight star Tyson Fury to release a version of 'Sweet Caroline' - England's unofficial anthem - ahead of the World Cup, with proceeds going to a men's mental health charity
26/10/22 05:29
Tyson Fury is to release a version of the Neil Diamond classic 'Sweet Caroline' in order to raise money for a men's mental health charity Talk Club. Fury is known to love a sing song.
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A super-fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev will be one for the ages... Conor McGregor told the Aussie to 'go back to his rugby days and be a bowling ball' - so could he make history against the UFC's newest superstar?
25/10/22 05:00
The pound-for-pound No 1 on home turf vs a Dagestani destroyer who looks every inch the UFC's newest superstar? Dana White can already see the dollar signs rolling.
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WORLD CUP GROUP C GUIDE: Lionel Messi will have his last hurrah, Robert Lewandowski is still the main man for Poland, Mexico love the big stage and minnows Saudi Arabia are out to cause upsets in Qatar
25/10/22 10:25
Group C could well turn out to be one of the least predictable bracket of the World Cup. Yes, on paper Argentina are favourites to top the pile but could any of the others upset the apple cart?
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'I had no idea... it's a problem': Dana White hits out at TJ Dillashaw for keeping severe shoulder injury secret from UFC leading up to title fight - after bantamweight revealed 'it popped out 20 times' in training and apologised to the weight class
25/10/22 08:13
Dana White has admitted the UFC had no idea that TJ Dillashaw was severely injured going into his UFC 280 title fight with Aljamain Sterling. The bantamweight has come in for plenty of criticism.
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Muhammad Mokaev claims his UFC 280 win over Malcolm Gordon was 'a 50% performance' and admits doctors almost pulled him out before fight as he suffered from 'crazy temperature'
25/10/22 07:01
Muhammad Mokaev had a 'crazy temperature' and was feeling extremely unwell ahead of his win over Malcolm Gordon at UFC 280. The British rising star moved to 3-0 in the organisation.
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Aljamain Sterling claims Dana White is scrambling to find 'last hope' to beat him and insists Henry Cejudo needs to earn title shot, with 'Funk Master' fresh from UFC 280 win over TJ Dillashaw
25/10/22 06:06
Aljamain Sterling has claimed Dana White is looking for a 'last hope' to dethrone him as UFC bantamweight champion. Sterling defeated TJ Dillashaw by second-round TKO.
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'How is it possible, brother?': Cameras catch fuming Khabib Nurmagomedov as the Russian is left in disbelief at the controversial split decision victory for Sean O'Malley over Petr Yan
24/10/22 03:34
The UFC world was shocked when O'Malley was awarded the win, with many supporters claiming Yan was 'robbed' by the judges' decision.
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Fighters and fans claim Petr Yan was 'ROBBED' in decision defeat by Sean O'Malley at UFC 280, after judges controversially score victory for American rising star over Russian
22/10/22 11:45
Petr Yan was 'robbed' by the judges in his decision defeat by Sean O'Malley at UFC 280, according to fighters and fans alike. The bantamweight duo put on an incredible showing.
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Khamzat Chimaev sparks CHAOS cageside at UFC 280 as he fights Khabib and Islam Makhachev's team-mate, before Abu Dhabi security team rush in and break up melee
22/10/22 10:01
Khamzat Chimaev sparked chaos at UFC 280 after a fight erupted outside of the octagon in astonishing scenes. He was seen deep in conversation before it turned nasty.
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Islam Makhachev is crowned new lightweight king at UFC 280 as dominant Russian steps out of Khabib's shadow to become superstar in his own right with second-round submission of Charles Oliveira
22/10/22 04:02
The UFC has a new superstar after Islam Makhachev stepped out of Khabib Nurmagomedov's shadow to claim the UFC lightweight championship.
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UFC 280 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: Paddy Pimblett backs Charles Oliveira to secure 'finish in round three', but Alexander Volkanovski tips Islam Makhachev for a late submission win
21/10/22 08:00
With just one day to go until the highly-anticipated showdown between Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira, the picks are in. Bookmakers have Islam Makhachev as the narrow favourite.
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Dana White wants Khamzat Chimaev vs Colby Covington as co-main event for Leon Edwards' proposed trilogy bout against Kamaru Usman on UK soil
21/10/22 02:58
Dana White has revealed his desire for Khamzat Chimaev to fight Colby Covington as the co-main event of Kamaru Usman's trilogy bout with Leon Edwards next year.
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Beneil Dariush admits 'it sucks' being leapfrogged by Alexander Volkanovski for lightweight title shot and claims he is 'one of the most avoided fighters', ahead of clash with Matheusz Gamrot at UFC 280
21/10/22 09:12
Beneil Dariush is on a seven-fight winning streak but still remains at arms length of a lightweight title shot. He believes he is among the most-avoided fighters in the entire UFC.
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Petr Yan SHOVES Sean O'Malley during heated face-off, with Russian losing his cool ahead of huge bantamweight showdown at UFC 280
21/10/22 07:48
Petr Yan was so riled up at the UFC 280 face-offs that he shoved Sean O'Malley backwards and the sage is set for their huge bantamweight clash. The UFC are wary of any violence before the fight.
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UFC 280 main event WILL go ahead as planned, with Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev making weight... meaning Alexander Volkanovski misses out in bid to step in as emergency replacement
21/10/22 06:39
Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev both made weight in Abu Dhabi, meaning the UFC 280 main event will go ahead as planned. Alexander Volkanovski also cut down sufficiently.
Title auditions for Beneil Dariush and Belal Muhammad, two bantamweight bonanzas and British rising star Muhammad Mokaev taking centre stage again - the best of the rest at UFC 280
20/10/22 08:00
UFC 280 is undoubtedly the card of the year so far, stacked with eye-catching match-ups from the pre-lims onwards. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the best of the rest of the fights at UFC 280.
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Charles Oliveira reveals plan to 'fight Alexander Volkanovski for title at lightweight AND featherweight', if he defeats Islam Makhachev in UFC 280 showdown
20/10/22 03:14
Charles Oliveira wants to fight Alexander Volanovski at both lightweight and featherweight if he wins the UFC 280 showdown with Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski has flown out in reserve.
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'He surfed on someone else's wave and skipped the line': Charles Oliveira claims Islam Makhachev used Khabib to jump queue for lightweight title shot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi
20/10/22 09:10
Charles Oliveira has claimed his UFC 280 title rival Islam Makhachev 'skipped the line' for a shot at the belt and used the influence of Khabib to his advantage.
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Islam Makhachev admits he has been 'angry at Khabib for pushing him so hard' during training ahead of UFC 280 title fight, and claims his coach and mentor cracks the whip even harder than late father Abdulmanap
20/10/22 07:54
Islam Makhachev admitted he has felt 'angry' towards his coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov for how hard the ex-UFC champion pushes him in training.
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Islam Makhachev has marched relentlessly towards the title but Charles Oliveira's box of tricks will be giving him sleepless nights... can Khabib's protege create his own legacy or will the brilliant Brazilian reign again at UFC 280?
19/10/22 05:00
Few fighters have been earmarked as champions-elect with as much conviction as Islam Makhachev. Saturday's title fight seemed an inevitability for some time.
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TJ Dillashaw 'took two-year drugs ban on the chin and handled it like a man', insists Dana White ahead of American's bantamweight title shot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi
19/10/22 01:10
Dana White has lauded TJ Dillashaw for the way he has handled his drugs ban and admitted guilt and remorse at his actions. He says plenty of fighters take the opposite approach.
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'This is Sean O'Malley's Conor McGregor vs Jose Aldo moment': Dana White claims American rising star can announce himself with huge UFC 280 win over Petr Yan, as 'Notorious' did with 13-second KO of Brazilian legend in 2015
19/10/22 09:03
Dana White has compared Sean O'Malley's huge opportunity to break into the big time on Saturday night with Conor McGregor's iconic Jose Aldo fight.
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UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka 'spent three days in total darkness without food' to 'train and work on demons', ahead of rematch with Glover Teixeira
19/10/22 08:07
The UFC light-heavyweight champion, who dethroned Glover Teixeira earlier this year, is an avid follower of 'Bushido' the Japanese Samurai code. And he takes a bizarre approach to training.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'If Islam Makhachev gets knocked down or loses the first round 10-8, how will he feel going back to Khabib in his corner?': Dan Hardy digs deep on huge UFC 280 title showdown between Dagestani and Charles Oliveira
17/10/22 06:12
Of all the many plot points surrounding UFC 280 this Saturday, the weight of psychological pressure on Islam Makhachev is among the most fascinating.
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What happened to Cristiano Ronaldo's 'truth' bomb? Manchester United's wantaway star remains silent, a month on from claiming he would reveal the real story behind his summer transfer saga within 'a couple of weeks'
17/10/22 12:34
A month has passed since Cristiano Ronaldo promised to publicly address 'lies' told about him this summer when he attempted to engineer a way out of Manchester United.
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'Accept this payday and get your face broken': Jorge Masvidal insists Leon Edwards grudge match is 'no-brainer' after British UFC champion told rival to 'get on his knees and beg' for title shot
17/10/22 09:46
Jorge Masvidal has bitten back at Leon Edwards after the British UFC star told him to 'get on his knees and beg' for a title shot. 'Rocky' is enjoying the newfound power he wields.
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Premier League to take 'first step towards competitive matches abroad' with a new enhanced pre-season tournament heading for the US next summer, involving six top clubs
17/10/22 07:53
The Premier League will creep 'a step closer to holding meaningful games abroad with plans to hold a pre-season tournament in the United States' next year.
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Jon Jones went on to become a legend, 19-year-old Sage Northcutt sparkled before Dana White ruthlessly cut him and Muhammad Mokaev is Britain's next big hope - how the UFC's youngest fighters have fared after Raul Rosas Jr earned a contract at 17...
22/09/22 07:46
Raul Rosas Jr could be a name MMA fans remember for years to come, or he might crash and burn - overcome by the pressure of too much too soon.
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Khamzat Chimaev did NOT miss weight due to 'lack of Muslim team-mates' as Khabib Nurmagomedov bizarrely claimed, insists Reza Madadi... with cornerman pointing out UFC legend's own issues cutting down
22/09/22 02:58
Khabib Nurmagomedov's bizarre verdict that Khamzat Chimaev needs more Muslim team-mates is incorrect, claims Reza Madadi.Madadi, a fellow Muslim, works closely with Chimaev.
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'I don't even know if UFC will book him at 170-pounds': Sean O'Malley doubts Khamzat Chimaev's welterweight future after botched cut but questions whether undefeated star wants to clash with 'big boys' in division above
22/09/22 08:54
Sean O'Malley doubts that the UFC will sanction another fight for Khamzat Chimaev at welterweight again after his botched weight cut threw UFC 279 into disarray.
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Anderson Silva DEFENDS Dana White and the UFC over pay issue but admits he has problem with president talking about fights having 'never competed in MMA in his life'
22/09/22 07:41
Anderson Silva has weighed in on the issue of UFC fighter pay, defending his former employers and Dana White. The promotion have come in for plenty of criticism.
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Bellator are 'definitely talking to Nate Diaz' in bid to sign free agent after ex-UFC star's contract expired, reveals president Scott Coker... but he admits fan favourite will be fielding offers from everywhere
22/09/22 06:43
Bellator are 'in talks' with Nate Diaz and among the many interested parties hoping to strike a deal with the former UFC fan favourite. Diaz is a free agent after bowing out of his UFC contract.
The boy from Brazil who became King of Rio: Jose Aldo will be remembered for far more than his 13-second KO nightmare against Conor McGregor... almost two decades among the elite make him an ALL-TIME great
19/09/22 08:00
As the King of Rio calls time on his glittering career, we can reflect on his legacy and achievements as a whole. He is destined for the Hall of Fame.
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Arnold Allen 'is set to face No 5-ranked featherweight Calvin Kattar on October 29', with British star aiming for incredible TENTH UFC win in a row
15/09/22 03:01
Arnold Allen is set for another big fight, with the British star due to take on Calvin Kattar next month. 'Almighty' is riding high on a nine-fight winning run.
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Jose Aldo's manager will 'tell him to retire' after UFC 283 homecoming in Brazil next year as he fears legendary ex-champion could 'suffer an injury late in his career that screws him for life'
15/09/22 12:18
Jose Aldo could call time on his legendary UFC career next January, according to his manager. The Brazilian is understood to be contemplating bowing out.
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Conor McGregor has not been tested once by USADA this year as doubts emerge over whether 'Notorious' is still enrolled in the UFC's anti-doping program ahead of his planned return in early 2023
15/09/22 11:02
Conor McGregor has not been tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency since the third quarter of 2021. His last test was taken in the third quarter of 2021 and USADA's data is available online.
'Tony Ferguson is a shell of himself': Daniel Cormier claims 'El Cucuy' is 'done' as a UFC fighter after FIFTH defeat in a row against Nate Diaz
15/09/22 09:51
Tony Ferguson 'is done as a UFC fighter' and looks like a shell of himself, according to Daniel Cormier. The former two-weight champion, now commentator thinks he is almost unrecognisable.
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Khamzat Chimaev's botched weight-cut is blamed on 'there being no Muslims around him' by Khabib Nurmagomedov... as former UFC champion suggests fame and fortune is changing 'Borz'
15/09/22 08:59
Khabib Nurmagomedov has blamed Khamzhat Chimaev's unprofessionalism and lack of discipline in missing weight on a 'lack of Muslims around him'.
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UFC fighters 'will NOT get a cut of footwear deal with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson'... as Nate Diaz claims 'these shoes f***ing suck' and says 'they made me put this s**t on' during footage of interview cut by ESPN
15/09/22 08:08
UFC fighters will 'not be given a cut' of the deal struck by their employers to use Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's shoe brand as their footwear sponsor. Nate Diaz criticised the shoes.
Khamzat Chimaev is at a crossroads with Dana White wanting him to move up a division... his badly botched UFC 279 weight cut could spell the end of ambitions at 170-pounds but there are plenty of options for the ferocious Chechen-born star
13/09/22 07:00
Khamzat Chimev is the UFC's new super villain and has no issue playing up to the role. The fearsome Chechen-born star obliterated Kevin Holland in the first round.

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