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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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John Terry labels Roman Abramovich 'the best owner' and vows to help fund giant banner of Russian to be displayed at Stamford Bridge, despite oligarch's links to Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine

29/04/22 02:47

John Terry has pledged to help fund an enormous flag adorned by the image of Roman Abramovich. The Chelsea owner, who is in the process of having the club sold after all his assets were frozen by the government due to his links to Vladimir Putin, is still regarded as a hero by some supporters and Terry is unapologetically among them. A number of oligarchs have been sanctioned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent atrocities, but Terry is a staunch defender of Abramovich. ...read

Jurgen Klopp does NOT think his surprise contract extension will be the decisive factor in persuading Mo Salah to finally sign a new deal... but boss admits 'guaranteed stability' gives Liverpool a boost in the transfer market
29/04/22 10:54
Jurgen Klopp does not believe his new Liverpool deal will be a decisive factor in persuading Mo Salah to stay. Salah and his representatives have made little progress.
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Jose Aldo blasts TJ Dillashaw and claims Henry Cejudo 'faked his retirement' as Brazilian makes his case to fight Aljamain Sterling for UFC bantamweight title
29/04/22 08:13
Jose Aldo has hit out at both TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo, claiming he is the right choice to fight for the bantamweight title next. Aljamain Sterling currently holds the belt.
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UFC strawweight star Joanna Jedrzejczyk inks new six-fight contract ahead of highly-anticipated rematch with Zhang Weili in June
29/04/22 06:51
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has put pen to paper on a new six-fight deal with the UFC and wants to see out her career with the organisation. She is fighting in June.
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Conor McGregor should have 'tune-up fight' against someone 'who might not be dangerous enough to beat him' when he returns from broken leg, claims Daniel Cormier
28/04/22 01:17
Conor McGregor needs a 'tune-up' fight when he returns to action following his broken leg last year, according to Daniel Cormier. He has won only one fight in the octagon since 2016.
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UFC London is CONFIRMED for July 23 as Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and host of British stars prepare for another huge night... but event could clash with Anthony Joshua's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk
28/04/22 12:14
The UFC's return to London has been confirm for July 23 and it could clash with Anthony Joshua's huge rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. It is set to be another huge night in the capital.
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'I'd rather be fat and happy than ripped': Paddy Pimblett explains post-fight calorie binges but admits feasting is over as he starts diet for 'UFC's return to UK in July'
28/04/22 11:18
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett is putting an end to his calorie binge following reports that the UFC is returning to London on July 23. The Liverpool fan favourite is renowned for indulging.
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Ralf Rangnick denies putting together dossier for Erik ten Hag branding Man United players 'unprofessional' but is 'more than happy' to share his thoughts on underperforming squad with incoming boss
28/04/22 10:06
Ralf Rangnick has flatly denied claims that he put together a dossier for Erik ten Hag, calling certain Manchester United players unprofessional. He says he has never criticised his group at Old Trafford.
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Gilbert Burns hits out at Colby Covington for 'picking and choosing' his fights as Brazilian claims 'Chaos' would dodge dangerous clash with Khamzat Chimaev
28/04/22 09:20
Gilbert Burns believes Colby Covington will shy away from a fight against undefeated rising star Khamzat Chimaev. Burns went three rounds against the Chechen-born phenom at UFC 273
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Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez trade barbs as Mexican star insists any crossover bout MUST be in the ring and UFC champion claims boxer 'doesn't want that smoke in a real fight'
28/04/22 08:10
Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez have been trading blows on Twitter, with the UFC champion keen to secure a huge crossover fight. The Mexican does not seem interested in the bout.
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Tom Aspinall teases 'massive fight in the works' ahead of UFC's mooted return to London this summer and explains why he views Georges St-Pierre as the greatest fighter ever
27/04/22 12:06
Tom Aspinall has teased 'a massive fight in the works' ahead of the UFC's potential return to London in July. The organisation are yet to make an official announcement but July 23 is expected.
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'Who the f*** is this?': Canelo Alvarez is baffled by Kamaru Usman's manager branding him 'an absolute chicken' in attempt to lure him into huge crossover fight with UFC pound-for-pound king
27/04/22 10:26
Canelo Alvarez has been left baffled by Kamaru Usman's manager branding him 'a chicken' on social media. Ali Abdelaziz has been pushing for his man to have a bumper payday.
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Jon Jones admits he is 'disappointed' by Stipe Miocic setting September date for showdown but will wait to fight former champion 'at his absolute peak' on UFC heavyweight debut
27/04/22 09:11
Jon Jones is 'disappointed' that Stipe Miocic will make him wait until September for his heavyweight debut. The former light-heavyweight champion has been out of action for more than two years.
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Khamzat Chimaev 'needed adversity' in narrow win over Gilbert Burns because 'he was going through opponents like butter', claims UFC legend Georges St-Pierre
27/04/22 08:01
Khamzat Chimaev 'needed adversity' in the narrow win over Gilbert Burns to teach him valuable lessons, claims Georges St-Pierre. Until UFC 273, he had been beating people with ease.
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'Justin Gaethje is coming out with a lot of bulls***': Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above 'mind games' ahead of UFC 274 showdown after American branded him 'a quitter'
26/04/22 02:56
Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above the mind games presented to him by Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 274. Prior to Oliveira's win over Dustin Poirier, Gaethje branded the champion 'a quitter'.
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Conor McGregor warns UFC rivals 'the countdown is on' as Irishman steps up training at Crumlin Boxing Club ahead of highly-anticipated comeback later this year
26/04/22 12:18
Conor McGregor is ramping up his training ahead of his long-awaited return to action after the horror leg break last year. The Irishman has shared a number of photos of himself training.
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Henry Cejudo wants to 'take a stab at two weight classes' after 'great meeting' with UFC chiefs over dinner... as former two-weight champion plots comeback from retirement in six months
26/04/22 09:23
Henry Cejudo has detailed a 'great meeting' with UFC chiefs to talk about his comeback from retirement. The former two-weight champion decided to hang up his gloves in 2020.
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'I'm not fighting Conor, he sucks': Nate Diaz fumes at UFC denying him a fight to see out contract but refuses to clash with old rival McGregor in huge trilogy
26/04/22 08:14
Nate Diaz will refuse to see out his UFC contract with a huge trilogy fight against Conor McGregor. The fan favourite has been lobbying Dana White and Co to give him a match-up.
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'From 95,000 at Wembley for the heavyweight championship... to taking out the bins!': Tyson Fury and his trainer SugarHill Steward come back down to earth with chores after dizzying high of win over Dillian Whyte
26/04/22 07:40
Tyson Fury has come back to reality with a thud, going from the adrenaline rush of beating Dillian Whyte at a packed Wembley, to taking out the bins. Monday morning looked very different.
'Is an extra five per cent going to kill you guys?': Aljamain Sterling calls for UFC fighter pay hike after parent company Endevor 'generated record £840m last year'
21/04/22 01:24
Aljamain Sterling has called for the UFC to pay all fighters an extra five per cent after owners Endevor reportedly made more than £840million last year.
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Jamie Carragher believes Erik ten Hag could have Man United 'challenging for the biggest honours in a couple of years' and backs new boss to 'start afresh with three or four new first-team players'
21/04/22 12:23
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United's appointment of Erik ten Hag could see them competing for major honours within the next two seasons.
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'I need to get the f*** out': Nate Diaz rages at UFC hypocrisy after they offer special NFT deal on '420 day' related to him and his brother... despite punishing both for using marijuana in the past
21/04/22 10:29
Nate Diaz has slammed the UFC for hypocrisy and reiterated his desire to be released by the organisation. The Stockton fighter responded angrily when the UFC posted a link to NFTs.
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Paddy Pimblett is 'entertaining as f***' but Liverpool fan favourite 'lacks the skillset to become a UFC champion right now', claims Jorge Masvidal
21/04/22 09:11
Paddy Pimblett still has plenty of work to do before he is at the level required to become a UFC champion, claims Jorge Masvidal. 'Gamebred' has been following the lightweight's rise.
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Michael Chandler claims he is 'the perfect guy' to fight Conor McGregor in Irishman's comeback this summer if he can beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
21/04/22 08:09
Michael Chandler claims he is 'the perfect guy' to welcome Conor McGregor back to the octagon on the Irishman's comeback from a broken leg. Chandler, is scheduled to take on Tony Ferguson in May.
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Antonio Conte 'will tell Tottenham he needs SIX new signings this summer' to compete for major trophies as he prepares for crunch talks with Daniel Levy... but club face balancing act to avoid breaking homegrown rules
20/04/22 03:33
Antonio Conte is convinced that his Tottenham squad needs to be supplemented by as many as six new signings if they are to compete for silverware next season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is pictured for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son as he returns to work at Man United, just 48 hours after announcing the shocking news
20/04/22 12:44
Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured for the first time since the tragic death of his newborn son. The Manchester United striker was given leave by his club but took part in the full session.
Diego Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' shirt from infamous 1986 World Cup victory over England goes up for sale at auction with Sotheby's... and the whopping £4m reserve has already been met with two weeks remaining for bidders
20/04/22 11:08
One of the most precious items of memorabilia in sporting history has been put up for auction. Wealthy bidders have the chance to buy Diego Maradona's shirt from the 1986 World Cup win against England.
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Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones in heavyweight debut and lacks the 'scary power' of Francis Ngannou, claims Henry Cejudo
20/04/22 10:03
Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones if the former light-heavyweight agrees to face him, according to Henry Cejudo. Jones has been out of the octagon for more than two years.
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Man United fans are slammed for singing: 'The Sun was right, you're murderers' in a sick Hillsborough disaster taunt to Liverpool supporters after the Anfield crowd had honoured Cristiano Ronaldo with a tribute after his tragic baby death
20/04/22 09:49
A group of Manchester United fans have been roundly condemned for chanting a vile Hillsborough-related taunt to Liverpool supporters on Tuesday night.
Jorge Masvidal breaks silence about torment of defeat by bitter rival Colby Covington, admitting he was 'f***ing irate' following UFC 272 heartbreak
20/04/22 08:01
Jorge Masvidal has broken his silence about the agonising defeat he suffered at the hands of his fierce rival Colby Covington. 'Gamebred' was on the wrong side of a decision at UFC 272.
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Manchester United 'revive interest in a £50m summer move for Villarreal defender Pau Torres' with the centre-back impressing in the Spanish side's run to the Champions League last four
19/04/22 12:57
Manchester United are 'interested in signing Villarreal defender Pau Torres this summer'. He was previously on United's radar and they are now reportedly revisiting the possibility of a move.
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Dillian Whyte is a NO-SHOW at the open media workouts ahead of huge heavyweight clash against Tyson Fury, with the 'Bodysnatcher' again refusing to take part in promotional duties to focus on training in the Algarve
19/04/22 11:26
Dillian Whyte was a no-show for his scheduled open workout on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's huge showdown with Tyson Fury. The 'Bodysnatcher' previously failed to turn up to a press conference.
Michael Bisping 'does not see Jake Paul as a threat' and toys with idea of facing YouTuber-turned-boxer, despite ex-UFC champion admitting 'the whole thing is beneath me'
19/04/22 11:06
Michael Bisping has insisted he 'does not see Jake Paul as a threat' and is contemplating the idea of fighting the YouTuber-turned-boxer. The 43-year-old is happily retired but could be tempted.
'Who is that guy?'... 'I don't know!' Khamzat Chimaev shares footage of hilarious exchange with Darren Till after UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley baffled pair by trying to arrange a fight
19/04/22 09:24
Look away now, Joaquin Buckley... Khamzat Chimaev has posted a video of a hilarious exchange between himself and Darren Till after the American approached, trying to set up a fight.
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Khamzat Chimaev 'feels sorry' for his coaches after 'making many mistakes' in brutal victory over Gilbert Burns... but insists he will 'fix everything' for run at the UFC welterweight title
19/04/22 07:51
Khamzat Chimaev admitted he 'feels sorry' for his coaches after making 'many mistakes' in the victory over Gilbert Burns. The Chechen-born welterweight won a decision at UFC 273.
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Liam Gallagher issues a DEATH THREAT to Stefan Savic and calls the Atletico Madrid star a 'goofy looking c***' in a furious outburst on Twitter after the defender's shocking behaviour in Man City's Champions League win
15/04/22 12:03
Former Oasis frontman and Manchester City fan Liam Gallagher branded Stefan Savic a 'goofy looking c***' on Twitter. The 49-year-old posted the message just after midnight on Thursday.
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Liverpool in moving Hillsborough tribute ahead of 33rd anniversary of disaster, with fans displaying spectacular mosaic remembering the 97 victims prior to Benfica clash at Anfield
13/04/22 08:37
Prior to Liverpool's clash with Benfica, there was an immaculately observed and emotional tribute at Anfield for those who died in the Hillsborough disaster.
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'It was special, he connects with Vinicius Jr's eyes, backpedals and then attacks the ball': Thierry Henry breaks down Karim Benzema's elite attacking play for decisive Real Madrid goal against Chelsea
13/04/22 12:02
Karim Benzema's decisive extra-time goal showcased his intelligence, movement and lethal finishing ability, according to Thierry Henry. The Real Madrid striker scored his fourth goal of the tie.
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'This pass from Luka Modric is why I lost my voice today': Rio Ferdinand leads praise for veteran's 'ILLEGAL' assist for Rodrygo... which forced extra-time before Real Madrid beat Chelsea 5-4 in epic
12/04/22 11:08
Luka Modric has been at the heart of Real Madrid's resurgeance this year and played a starring role in helping them through to the Champions League semi-finals.
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Alexander Volkanovski DEMOLISHES 'The Korean Zombie' to defend title at UFC 273 after Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan and Khamzat Chimaev wins incredible scrap with Gilbert Burns
09/04/22 11:31
Alexander Volkanovski delivered a career-best masterclass to blow 'The Korean Zombie' away and defend his UFC featherweight title in Florida.
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Chael Sonnen backs Alexander Volkanovski to 'beat the hell out of Korean Zombie, then LOSE by KO' but Robert Whittaker tips 'powerhouse' champ to retain title - MMA stars predict UFC 273 main event
09/04/22 11:00
Alexander Volkanovski is swaggering into Saturday night with huge confidence that Bruce Buffer will be yelling "and still". But what do fellow fighters and figures from the MMA world think?
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'Deep down, he knows he only has a very small chance': Irish rising star Ian Garry is relishing UFC 273 clash with Darian Weeks and claims it is 'inevitable' that he will become champ
08/04/22 01:43
A fearsome prospect with bags of charisma fighting at UFC 273? Well, there might be two of them. Khamzat Chimaev is of course generating most of the buzz but Ian Garry could steal the show.
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Gilbert Burns predicts 'crazy action and a finish' in huge Khamzat Chimaev showdown at UFC 273 and insists Leon Edwards has 'a really big chance' against Kamaru Usman if Brit's expected title shot is booked
07/04/22 08:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The bookmakers are dismissing Gilbert Burns' chances at UFC 273 on Saturday night. The man himself cares little for those predictions.
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A bantamweight blockbuster, Khamzat Chimaev's biggest test and TWO undefeated fighters taking centre stage... the best of the rest at UFC 273 before Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie
07/04/22 07:00
UFC 273 features a mouth-watering featherweight title fight as the headliner but there are some other gems to observe. Sportsmail takes a look at the best match-ups outside the main event
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Conor McGregor CONFIRMS his plan to move up to welterweight and is 'back in training' at last following horror leg break last year
07/04/22 12:28
Conor McGregor has confirmed his plan to move up to welterweight when he returns to action in the UFC. He has been warned against the move but has been bulking up in recent months.
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Aljamain Sterling vows to 'smoke' Petr Yan on a 'short night' for the Russian as bantamweight champion relishes chance to 'rub it in the face of critics' at UFC 273
07/04/22 09:34
Aljamain Sterling believes he will 'smoke' Petr Yan on a short night for the Russian at UFC 273. Yan's illegal knee in their first fight led to a disqualification and few see Sterling as legitimate.
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Khamzat Chimaev blasts 'old' Kamaru Usman and claims 'nobody cares' about Leon Edwards, with fearsome Chechen eyeing fight with Israel Adesanya after UFC 273
07/04/22 07:52
Khamzat Chimaev has insisted he is UFC welterweight champion-elect and dismissed Kamaru Usman as 'old'. Chimaev takes on No 2-ranked Gilbert Burns this weekend.
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Alexander Volkanovski rates Jose Aldo as the featherweight GOAT but backs himself to overhaul Brazilian by 'fighting absolute killers' ahead of UFC 273 clash with 'The Korean Zombie'
07/04/22 06:59
Alexander Volkanovski believes he still has a way to go before becoming the UFC's greatest featherweight of all time. The Australian has looked phenomenal so far.
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'Blowing s*** up, cutting some weight and punching people in the face... what a life!': Alexander Volkanovski unwinds ahead of UFC 273 title defence against 'The Korean Zombie'
06/04/22 09:13
Alexander Volkanovski will be hoping he's as effective with the heavy artillery on Saturday night as he was in the Georgian countryside. He was filmed as part of UFC embedded series.
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Petr Yan brands Aljamain Sterling 'a clown' and tells fans they will see American's 'crying head on TV again' after UFC 273 title rematch
06/04/22 07:33
Petr Yan has branded Aljamain Sterling a 'clown' chasing his final payday in their UFC 273 co-main event. The Russian was disqualified for an illegal knee in their first fight.
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The worrying Atletico Madrid omen for Manchester City... Diego Simeone's side have NEVER lost a Champions League tie after losing the first leg by one goal
06/04/22 07:05
Even though the Atletico Madrid dressing room will have been a somber place on Tuesday night, Diego Simeone's men have reason to be cheerful. They are no strangers to comebacks.
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Khamzat Chimaev has absorbed only ONE significant strike in four UFC outings and makes elite fighters look amateurish...but will the Chechen-born phenom pass his toughest test so far against Gilbert Burns?
05/04/22 09:00
Up to this point, the so-called 'tests' presented to Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC have been dealt with in the same way Stephen Hawking might have handled a GCSE science paper.
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Michael Bisping tips Khamzat Chimaev to maintain freakish rise with win over Gilbert Burns and admits being 'blown away' by welterweight's dominance ahead of UFC 273
05/04/22 02:55
Michael Bisping is tipping Khamzat Chimaev to keep up his incredible momentum by beating Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. The well-rounded former title contender is no easy prospect.
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Ronda Rousey is 'kind of a JOKE in the MMA world' and ruined her legacy by becoming a 'sellout' in WWE rather than rebuilding her reputation from two infamous knockouts, claims UFC champ Julianna Pena
05/04/22 08:09
Ronda Rousey has become a 'joke' in MMA circles after 'selling out' to WWE following her ignominious exit from competitive sport, according to Julianna Pena.
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'Dangerous' Davey Grant will face Louis Smolka at UFC Fight Night on May 14 as British bantamweight aims to break two-fight losing run
31/03/22 11:55
EXCLUSIVE: 'Dangerous' Davey Grant will take on Louis Smolka on May 14 in his next UFC fight, Sportsmail can exclusively reveal. Grant is looking to bounce back from two defeats in succession.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is on course to be fit for Liverpool's huge showdown with Manchester City next weekend as he steps up his recovery from injury back on Merseyside after trip to Dubai
31/03/22 10:06
Trent Alexander-Arnold is on course to be fit for Liverpool 's massive clash with Manchester City on April 10 after stepping up his recovery from injury back in Kirkby.
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett is open to fighting Ilia Topuria next after their pre-UFC London hotel scuffle, as the Liverpool fan insists he 'will fill out Anfield within the next two years'
31/03/22 08:00
Paddy Pimblett is open to fighting Ilia Topuria next, following their hotel scuffle before UFC London. There was a brief confrontation during which Pimblett threw a bottle of hand sanitiser.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre tells Francis Ngannou he 'needs to be paid his value' and insists heavyweight star 'deserves his millions more than anybody' as contract row rages on
30/03/22 09:48
Georges St-Pierre has told UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to test the waters of free agency to get paid his value if Dana White and Co fail to make the best offer.
Jon Jones believes his 'destiny' is to claim UFC heavyweight title and is 'stoked about this new season' as he underlines desire to come back despite two years out
30/03/22 08:43
Jon Jones 'genuinely believes' winning the UFC heavyweight title is his 'destiny' despite two years out of action. 'Bones' vacated his light-heavyweight crown back in early 2020.
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Robert Whittaker confirms fight against Marvin Vettori at UFC 275 in Singapore, with Aussie middleweight 'stoked' to have three-rounder against 'tough cookie'
30/03/22 07:55
Robert Whittaker will take on Marvin Vettori at UFC 275 in Singapore in his next fight having dropped the title rematch with Israel Adesanya. 'Once more into the fray', he wrote on Twitter.
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Julen Lopetegui 'ruled out of the race to become next Manchester United boss after Sevilla manager commits future to Spanish side'
29/03/22 03:19
Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui has ruled himself out of the race to take over as Manchester United boss. The Spaniard had been considered by the Old Trafford club as a contender.
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Chelsea are FINALLY able to sell match tickets again, as they release details for their FA Cup semi-final and clash with Real Madrid... but tell fans they CAN'T subsidise coach travel or offer hospitality packages under sanctions
29/03/22 12:38
Chelsea have released detailed information to fans who are allowed to buy tickets again after the government amended the club's licence. Fans have been updated over the next few games.
Rafa Benitez's sacking 'proved me RIGHT', claims Lucas Digne as Frenchman reveals team-mates were 'unanimous' in backing him against manager 'who had a bad philosophy' during row that led to £25m Aston Villa transfer
29/03/22 10:42
Lucas Digne has savaged Rafa Benitez and revealed the details behind his Everton exit in January. The Frenchman joined Aston Villa for £25million having been exiled by Benitez.
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Paddy Pimblett is hopeful over a new UFC deal after banking just £9,000 to fight on recent London card, with fan favourite insisting he 'showed how much I am worth' with stylish win
29/03/22 09:23
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett is 'hopeful' over agreeing fresh terms with the UFC after he was paid just £9,000 to fight at UFC London.The Liverpool fighter was a huge draw on the card.
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Francis Ngannou should QUIT the UFC to pursue boxing dream and can beat Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua with 'explosion and athleticism', claims heavyweight rival Curtis Blaydes
29/03/22 08:17
Francis Ngannou should leave the UFC to pursue a huge payday in boxing, claims UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes. The American knocked out Chris Daukaus at the weekend.
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Bouncing back from 'rock bottom', victory over a legend on home turf and evolving from brawler to technician... why Aussie champ Alexander Volkanovski cannot overlook 'Korean Zombie' at UFC 273
29/03/22 12:53
By the time Chan Sung Jung takes the stroll to the octagon at UFC 273, it will 3,171 days since his ill-fated last title shot. He has been through the ringer since that night in 2013.
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'I'm not the best striker, wrestler or jiu-jitsu guy but I am the best at mixing it up': Tom Aspinall backs lethal blend of skills to elevate him to the top after UFC London heroics and brands Muhammad Mokaev 'a born star'
27/03/22 11:00
Tom Aspinall believes the way he can merge MMA disciplines seamlessly sets him apart from his heavyweight rivals. He thinks the ability to mix it up is his great strength.
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England cricket star Jofra Archer enjoys boat cruise with West Indies legend Chris Gayle and friends as injured fast bowler relaxes in Barbados
22/03/22 05:41
England star Jofra Archer has been pictured hanging out with legendary West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle in Barbados. Archer, 26, is currently sidelined with an elbow injury.
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Brits take UFC London by storm as Tom Aspinall submits Alexander Volkov, Paddy 'The Baddy' and Arnold Allen blow the roof off the O2 Arena and Molly McCann delivers her own BRUTAL spinning-elbow KO
19/03/22 05:38
WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Tom Aspinall obliterated Alexander Volkov in a round to cap off one of the most successful nights in British MMA history at UFC London.
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Leon Edwards insists there is 'no way' Kamaru Usman can beat him or Canelo Alvarez, with British star expecting 'totally different' fight in rematch with 'Nigerian Nightmare' for UFC title
18/03/22 03:55
Leon Edwards insists there's 'no way' Kamaru Usman can beat him or Canelo Alvarez. The British star will finally have his shot at UFC gold this year.
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England suffer huge blow as fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out for the rest of West Indies series with elbow injury as he prepares to see a specialist... and he's at risk of missing out on £735,000 IPL payday too
18/03/22 01:46
England have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Mark Wood is out for the rest of the series against West Indies. An elbow injury will see him return home for specialist advice.
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Colby Covington insists he would 'drop Israel Adesanya on his f***ing head' and brands middleweight champion a 'cardio kickboxer' as he chases fight with Kiwi star
18/03/22 12:28
Colby Covington has dismissed UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as a 'cardio kickboxer' and says he would 'drop him on his f***ing head'.
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All systems GO for UFC London as Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker, Arnold Allen and Co weigh-in without a hitch ahead of huge card at O2 Arena
18/03/22 10:31
UFC London is all systems go after every fighter competing on Saturday night made weight with ease. Weight cutting can be fraught with issues and remains a huge hurdle for some.
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A life-long jiu-jitsu specialist with incredible striking and a ferocious work ethic... Tom Aspinall has EVERYTHING it takes to stun the UFC London crowd and one day become heavyweight champion
17/03/22 07:00
Tom Aspinall might well become a household name over the next decade and this Saturday is likely to be his coming out party. This is a major step up in class and pressure.
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Mike Grundy is dedicating 'special' UFC London fight to his terminally ill father who will be cageside at O2 Arena and insists 'even a heavyweight wouldn't put me away'
17/03/22 11:17
Mike Grundy is dedicating his fight at UFC London to his terminally ill father, who will be sitting cageside at the O2 Arena. Grundy will be fuelled by emotion and a burning desire to put on a performance.
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'Don't be f***ing sorry for that!': Ian Wright defends Marcus Rashford and tells Manchester United striker to 'stand your ground' after he is forced to deny making rude gesture to fans following defeat by Atletico Madrid
17/03/22 11:00
Ian Wright has launched an impassioned defence of Marcus Rashford following the Manchester United star's angry reaction to fans. He says Rashford was right to stand up for himself.
'If you get sparked out on home turf, you'll never live it down': Dan Hooker warns UFC London opponent Arnold Allen 'someone in the pub' will always remind him if he loses by KO on Saturday night
17/03/22 09:34
Arnold Allen will never be allowed to forget it if he gets knocked out on home turf this Saturday, warned his opponent Dan Hooker. Hooker is embracing the foray into enemy territory.
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Nathaniel Wood suffers huge blow as 'heartbroken' UFC London opponent Vince Morales pulls out of fight due to illness preventing weight cut
17/03/22 07:56
Nathaniel Wood was looking forward to a stellar night in front of his home crowd at UFC London but those dreams now look to be shattered. His opponent has withdrawn.
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'Thomas Tuchel should be Prime Minister!': Joe Cole lavishes praise on Chelsea boss for exemplary leadership during 'turbulent time' at crisis club
17/03/22 07:00
Joe Cole has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel for his dignified handling of a turbulent time at Stamford Bridge. He joked that the German should be Prime Minister.
Paddy Pimblett explains hotel scuffle with 'Mr Hand Sanitiser', relief at no longer suffering death-defying weight cuts and how he has matured ahead of UFC London showdown
16/03/22 03:40
Paddy Pimblett was in typically ebullient form just three days out from his UFC London clash with Kazula Vargas. 'The Baddy' has pledged to blow the roof off the O2 Arena.

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