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UFC
sport

UFC latest: Jon Jones returns while Francis Ngannou leaves promotion

Dricus du Plessis
MMA

Dricus du Plessis banks R1.75 million for UFC 282 victory

Cameron Saaiman UFC
MMA

Cameron Saaiman earns UFC contract after brutal knockout – WATCH

UFC
MMA

UFC latest: Jon Jones returns while Francis Ngannou leaves promotion

Dricus du Plessis
MMA

Dricus du Plessis banks R1.75 million for UFC 282 victory

Cameron Saaiman UFC
MMA

Cameron Saaiman earns UFC contract after brutal knockout – WATCH

Dricus du Plessis
Sport

Dricus du Plessis an UNDERDOG against new opponent at UFC 273

By Garrin Lambley31-03-2022 09:31

South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis is now an underdog against his new Top 10-ranked opponent at UFC 273 on Saturday, 9 April.

Dricus du Plessis
Sport

Dricus du Plessis gets NEW Top-10 ranked opponent at UFC 273

By Garrin Lambley30-03-2022 12:46

South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis will face American No 10-ranked Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273 on Saturday, 9 April.

Jake Paul
Sport

Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor over ‘embarrassing’ training footage

By James Richardson12-03-2022 19:37

Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul continues to take shots at MMA stars turning his gaze back to Connor McGregor.

Dricus du Plessis
Sport

Dricus du Plessis to return to the UFC octagon! Here’s when and where

By Garrin Lambley26-01-2022 16:58

A match-up between American Chris Curtis and South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis has been scheduled for UFC 273 on 9 April 2022.

EFC 91
Sport

Fighter STABBED ahead of bout as EFC 91 weigh-in turns into a farce

By Garrin Lambley04-12-2021 11:50

The official EFC 91 weigh-in took place on Friday at the EFC Performance Institute – and it was complete and utter chaos!

UFC
Sport

UFC: Dana White lays into Herb Dean after another diabolical display

By James Richardson14-11-2021 16:02

Herb Dean’s future as a UFC referee appears to be hanging in the balance after another controversial call from the official.

Dricus du Plessis
Sport

Dricus du Plessis OUT of UFC 269 bout due to injury – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley14-11-2021 12:26

South African star UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis has had to pull out of his upcoming middleweight fight at UFC 269 due to an undisclosed injury.

Dricus du Plessis
Sport

Dricus du Plessis devastating in UFC 264 win – banks R1 million for TKO!

By Garrin Lambley11-07-2021 08:31

South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis won his UFC 264 fight against American Trevin Giles in impressive fashion in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Conor McGregor
Sport

PICTURE: Conor McGregor breaks ankle in freak incident at UFC 264 (WARNING!)

By Garrin Lambley11-07-2021 08:16

American brawler Dustin Poirier overpowered Ireland’s Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, winning their lightweight UFC 264 trilogy fight by a TKO.

Joe Rogan
Sport

Dustin Poirier TKOs Conor McGregor as Irishman suffers horrific broken leg

By AFP11-07-2021 08:10

American brawler Dustin Poirier overpowered Ireland’s Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, winning their lightweight UFC 264 trilogy fight by a TKO.

Israel Adesanya
Sport

Israel Adesanya back to his best in UFC 263 win over Marvin Vettori

By AFP13-06-2021 09:50

Israel Adesanya was back to his brilliant best on Saturday, defeating challenger Marvin Vettori with a show of superior striking in his middleweight fight at UFC 263.

Jake Paul to fight former UFC
Sport

Jake Paul to fight former UFC champion in next bout – report

By Garrin Lambley01-06-2021 12:46

Social media influencer turned pro boxer Jake Paul is ready to get back in the ring.

Conor McGregor
Sport

It’s a boy! Conor McGregor posts picture of newborn son

By Garrin Lambley18-05-2021 13:41

UFC superstar Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin have welcomed their third child into the world.

Faeez Jacobs
Sport

EFC champion paints chest and tells UFC boss: Dana White watch my fight!

By Garrin Lambley07-05-2021 18:57

EFC is set to make an explosive return to action on Saturday for the first time in over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kamaru Usman
Sport

UFC 261 | Kamaru Usman knocks Jorge Masvidal out cold in Round 1

By AFP25-04-2021 08:31

The UFC welcomed back fans for their first time in over a year and three of its greatest fighters rose to the occasion with knockouts at UFC 261.

Conor McGregor Dustin Poirier
Sport

UFC latest: Sexual assault charges against Conor McGregor dropped

By AFP15-04-2021 15:47

Charges of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure against Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor have been dropped.

Conor McGregor
Sport

Las Vegas at 100% for Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier trilogy – Dana White

By AFP15-04-2021 08:09

Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier will take place before a capacity crowd in Las Vegas in July, UFC chief Dana White said.

EFC
Sport

UFC latest | Don Madge returns to the octagon against Georgian opponent

By Garrin Lambley09-04-2021 11:54

South Africa’s Don Madge will return to the UFC octagon on July 19 to fight Georgian Guram Kutateladze.

Conor McGregor Dustin Poirier
Sport

UFC latest | Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier agree to trilogy fight

By Garrin Lambley03-04-2021 08:03

Dustin Poirier has signed on to face Conor McGregor in a third meeting between the two mixed martial arts rivals.

JP Buys
Sport

Bad night in the UFC octagon for JP Buys and his wife

By Garrin Lambley21-03-2021 10:26

South Africa’s JP Buys made his full UFC debut in Las Vegas on Saturday wife his wife Cheyanne on the same card.

Conor McGregor
Sport

‘Notorius’ Conor McGregor vows ‘masterpiece’ in MMA return

By AFP22-01-2021 09:13

Conor McGregor promised a “masterpiece” when the biggest draw card in MMA returns to the fray at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Conor McGregor Dustin Poirier
Sport

Conor McGregor shows off new R15 million watch. You MUST take a look!

By Garrin Lambley19-01-2021 13:00

UFC legend, Ireland’s Conor McGregor, has never been shy about flaunting his wealth on Instagram. He has a new watch. Have a look!

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