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UFC star Robert Whittaker settles ultimate question that is on everyone's lips
19/06/24 10:54
The Australian UFC superstar was asked, ahead of his fight at UFC Saudi Arabia this weekend, whether he would win a fight against a kangaroo. Tall, strong, lean and vicious, kangaroos have often been compared to humans when it comes to the fighting stakes....read
Dana White reveals he 'saw footage of Khamzat Chimaev on the ground violently ill', with UFC president admitting it is mystery why top star keeps getting sick before fights
19/06/24 10:17The undefeated Russian was due to fight former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker on Saturday, but was forced to pull out of the contest due to an illness.UFC insanity as Volkanovski is DENIED a late callup to replace Conor McGregor while Robert Whittaker's opponent pulls out of Saudi slugfest
14/06/24 05:41UFC Saudi Arabia and UFC 303 are in shambles, with two Australian fighters at the centre of the chaosPaulo Costa lashes out at UFC rival Khamzat Chimaev, saying he has 'no balls' and 'only wants easy fights', with Brazilian open to facing Kamaru Usman next
27/02/24 09:08Paulo Costa has taken a swipe at Khamzat Chimaev for having 'no balls' and only wanting easy fights in the UFC. He maintains that his middleweight rival is running scared.Paulo Costa says 'f*** Khamzat Chimaev' and claims nobody takes rival seriously, insisting he will be 'next in line for title shot' by beating Robert Whittaker in UFC 298 showdown
16/02/24 09:02Paulo Costa and Robert Whittaker clash in a major middleweight fight at UFC 298 this Saturday night in Anaheim. For both men, it is a crossroads fight to stay relevant in the title picture.Khamzat Chimaev rules himself out of UFC 300 main event bout as Russian star claims he will NOT fight 'during Ramadan'... despite rumours 'Borz' was in line for title shot in Las Vegas
13/02/24 10:50After beating Kamaru Usman by majority decision back in October, Chimaev alleged that he was promised a middleweight title shot against Dricus du Plessis.Khamzat Chimaev slams Dana White for 'bull**** broken promise' of title shot and tells UFC president he 'must answer for his words', after he played down chances of 'Borz' facing Dricus du Plessis next
24/01/24 11:36Khamzat Chimaev has launched a scathing attack on UFC president Dana White, saying he 'promised' a title shot and 'must answer for his words'.Who will Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland fight next? New UFC champion could tempt Israel Adesanya out of self-imposed exile, while an undefeated star is also lurking in the wings
22/01/24 20:00The UFC's middleweight division has had three different champions in the last five months. Dricus du Plessis is the latest to hold the hot potato of the 185-pound belt.Dricus du Plessis admits UFC 300 showdown with Israel Adesanya 'sounds amazing' and responds to Khamzat Chimaev calling him out after winning middleweight title
22/01/24 10:06Dricus du Plessis has talked up the idea of a huge showdown with Israel Adesanya at UFC 300 in April. The South African became the first man from his country to win a UFC title.Khamzat Chimaev drops major cryptic hint that he will fight at UFC 300 after Dana White's recent huge announcement... as the undefeated star believes he could beat heavyweight champion Jon Jones
18/01/24 12:44The undefeated star defeated the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at UFC 294 last year and has not fought since.UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev reveals alarming hospital pictures showing swollen face and rash all over his body, as he reveals he was 'very sick' after Kamaru Usman fight last year
03/01/24 12:45On Wednesday morning, 'Borz' uploaded a montage of photos - which showed a swollen face and a rash all over his body - but failed to reveal what illness he was suffering from.Colby Covington explains why the UFC 'can't trust Khamzat Chimaev' and takes swipe at old nemesis Jorge Masvidal, claiming he has 'big brothered' him his whole life... as he gears up for Leon Edwards showdown
06/12/23 10:45Colby Covington heads into his UFC 296 title shot against Leon Edwards in typically belligerent form on the mic. The controversial American fighter has taken a swipe at his old nemesis.Khamzat Chimaev reveals plan to 'have surgery then smash somebody' as UFC star confirms surgery is needed on his hand, before telling Dana White when he wants comeback
06/12/23 09:30Khamzat Chimaev has revealed he will have to undergo surgery on his right hand, but does not plan on being sidelined for long. 'Borz' beat Kamaru Usman back in October.UFC star is knocked down and choked out by son of the head of the Chechen Republic... as footage emerges not long after his biggest win yet at UFC 294
06/11/23 10:29The fighter in question, who competes at both welterweight and middleweight, was seen having a sparring session with a rising MMA star, Ali Kadyrov.Israeli cage fighter writes the names of Muslim UFC stars on an artillery shell destined to be used in the war on Hamas
02/11/23 23:28Israeli MMA fighter Haim Gozali has published a shocking photo of an explosive projectile with the names of Muslim UFC fighters written on it as his country battles Hamas in the Gaza Strip.Khamzat Chimaev suffered a torn hand ligament during the first round of his majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294
31/10/23 15:11Chimaev hurt his right hand in the first round of the contest, but went on to take an impressive victory, with two judges scoring the fight 29-27 and the third scoring it a 28-28 draw.Paulo Costa explains how 'a Chechen gang of three or four' tried to attack him in the crowd at UFC 294, with footage showing extraordinary moment man leaps in the air to attack Brazilian
26/10/23 11:14Costa had been slated to take on Chimaev , only to be cruelly denied late on by a serious case of staph infection in his elbow, which reportedly required three surgeries.Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman are left in limbo, while Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev will be focused on title shots... but what's next for the main and co-main event fighters after UFC 294?
25/10/23 20:00Taking place at the Etihad Arena, UFC fans were treated to two blockbuster fights as Islam Makhachev took on Alexander Volkanovski and Khamzat Chimaev faced off with Kamaru Usman .Khamzat Chimaev could be UFC's new superstar after his victory against one of the best fighters of his generation in Kamaru Usman... but can he surpass Conor McGregor and Jon Jones?
24/10/23 20:00Following his impressive win over the former welterweight king, many are comparing his rise to the likes of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.Paulo Costa fights fan, who leapt from stands to attack him, at UFC 294 after withdrawing from his fight against Khamzat Chimaev following surgery for serious elbow infection
21/10/23 21:33Footage on X from Saturday's event in Abu Dhabi shows a fan emerging out of the crowd, straight out of nowhere, to be leap onto the Brazilian to try to fight him, only for bodyguards to stop him.Islam Makhachev KNOCKS OUT Alexander Volkanovski after landing stunning head kick at UFC 294, with Russian defending his title in emphatic style following Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman in co-main event
21/10/23 20:39Islam Makhachev delivered a spectacular head kick knock out to extinguish Alexander Volkanovski's dream of becoming a two-weight champion at UFC 294.UFC 294 RECAP: Islam Makhachev KNOCKS OUT Alexander Volkanovski with incredible head kick in first round to retain lightweight belt
21/10/23 15:01Read through Mail Sport's live blog to see how the action unfolded.Sean Strickland reveals Kamaru Usman's mouth-watering payday for UFC 294 clash with Khamzat Chimaev as he brands the short-notice title eliminator for his middleweight championship a 'BULLS*** fight'
21/10/23 12:32Strickland was the first fighter the UFC turned to as a replacement, but the middleweight champion opted not to make the first defence of his belt on such short notice.Alexander Volkanovski has been 'obsessed' with exacting his revenge against Islam Makhachev while Kamaru Usman 'was not the UFC's first choice to face Khamzat Chimaev' as the pair prepare for short-notice showdowns at UFC 294
21/10/23 09:49After Oliveira was forced to withdraw from his own highly-anticipated rematch with Makhachev, Volkanovski wasted no time in accepting the opportunity to replace him.Khamzat Chimaev signs new 'long-term UFC deal' ahead of his blockbuster clash against Kamaru Usman at UFC 294… and he may have let slip his new contract is worth 'almost £16m' over seven fights
21/10/23 08:45Though he had two fights remaining on his existing deal, ESPN revealed earlier this week he has been rewarded for his success with a new long-term contract.What time is Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 294? Everything you need to know as two giants go head-to-head in Abu Dhabi
21/10/23 07:55The pair went face-to-face at UFC 284 earlier this year in what was a close contest. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards.Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against him in Abu Dhabi
20/10/23 21:08It wasn't so long ago that Kamaru Usman walked the UFC world like a God and at times seemed almost untouchable. The former welterweight champion reigned supreme.UFC 294 co-main event star Khamzat Chimaev plays 'smash or pass' about rivals in his division... but fans point out Chechen has been cruelly set up by interviewer
20/10/23 09:04Khamzat Chimaev found himself the victim of the joke as he underwent an interview ahead of his long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 294 on Saturday night.Khamzat Chimaev issues chilling warning to Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 pre-fight press conference ahead of co-main event in Abu Dhabi
19/10/23 14:53Khamzat Chimaev issued a brutal signal of intent at the pre-fight UFC 294 press conference on Thursday.Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294
19/10/23 14:13Few fighters have every picked up ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier as though it was nothing, but Khamzat Chimaev did just that on Thursday.Khamzat Chimaev says Kamaru Usman is like an old iPhone 5 compared to his upgraded model and claims UFC 294 rival 'only took late notice fight for the money'
19/10/23 07:49Khamzat Chimaev has compared Kamaru Usman to an old iPhone 5 in comparison to him being an advanced 'Pro' version. The pair lock horns in the co-main event of Saturday night's UFC 294 card.Khamzat Chimaev appears to catch coach with some quick blows in open sparring session ahead of Saturday's blockbuster UFC 294 clash with Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi
18/10/23 18:19The Swedish mixed martial arist unleashed a flurry of punches and exchanged a laugh with his coach after appearing to catch him with a blow to the face.Gruesome photos show the extent of Paulo Costa's elbow infection that saw Brazilian ruled out of fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... with Kamaru Usman now stepping in on 10 days notice
18/10/23 09:05The Brazilian was hoping to become the first fighter to beat 'Borz,' but was forced to pull out of the highly-anticipated showdown with Chimaev.Israel Adesanya reveals he won't be fighting 'for a long time' after losing his belt to Sean Strickland last month, as former UFC middleweight champion faces possible three months in jail for drunk driving
14/10/23 09:44Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has announced a sabbatical 'for a long time', but has promised to return to the sport, despite facing the possibility of three months in jail.Fans go wild for 'INSANE' fight between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev in UFC 294 co-main event, as they laud 'Nigerian Nightmare' for stepping up on just 10 days notice
12/10/23 06:42Kamaru Usman's late inclusion to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 has been greeted with plenty of fanfare. On just 10 days notice, the former welterweight champion is stepping upKamaru Usman confirmed to fight Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 294 co-main event... after Paulo Costa was forced to withdraw through injury
11/10/23 20:44Dana White has announced Khamzat Chimaev will fight Kamaru Usman in the co-main event at UFC 294, after Paulo Costa was forced out of his bout due to injury.Dillon Danis aims another dig at Logan Paul ahead of their grudge match on Saturday by offering to fight Khamzat Chimaev and saying he's 'free next week' - after Dana White revealed the UFC 294 bout could be OFF due to Paulo Costa's elbow surgery
11/10/23 11:08Costa has insisted that he will be fine to contest the co-main event in Abu Dhabi but White struck a more fearful tone in his comments on Tuesday, sparking rumours of who could replace him.Dana White reveals Paulo Costa's UFC 294 clash with Khamzat Chimaev could be OFF after Brazilian revealed he underwent surgery on infected elbow just three weeks ago
11/10/23 10:20Paulo Costa's highly anticipated clash with Khamzat Chimaev is in doubt, revealed UFC president Dana White. The pair are due to lock horns in the co-main event of UFC 294.When is Alex Volkanovski's rematch with Islam Makhachev and how can you watch? As major change is made to UFC 294 main event due to Charles Oliveira injury
11/10/23 09:30Alexander Volkanovski fell to a narrow points defeat in his first meeting with Islam Makhachev in Perth at UFC 284 but will now get a second chance at becoming a two-weight champion.Israel Adesanya admits he is rooting for 'new blood' in hoping Khamzat Chimaev beats old rival Paulo Costa, with 'Stylebender' out to defend title at UFC 293 against Sean Strickland in Sydney
04/09/23 23:01Isreal Adesanya has admitted he is rooting for 'new blood' when Khamzat Chimaev faces his former rival Paulo Costa ahead of his title defence at UFC 203 in Sydney.'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 06:10Khamzat 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.'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 07:50Jorge 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.'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 09:48Paulo 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.Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title with a striking MASTERCLASS against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286... but what's next for 'Rocky' with Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor all eyeing a potential showdown with the Brit
20/03/23 14:39Sportsmail breaks down what's next for Leon Edwards after he defended his welterweight title for the first time against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.'Soon I'll take my belt from these clowns': Khamzat Chimaev issues a stern warning to Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman ahead of their UFC Welterweight Championship clash
18/03/23 10:59Commenting on a post from the UFC showing the staredown between the two fighters in UFC 286's headline bout, the 28-year-old wrote: 'Soon I'll take my belt from this two clowns.''The guys talk a lot of s**t about me and then run away': Khamzat Chimaev hits out at UFC rivals for ducking him, as undefeated star targets March for return to action
26/12/22 17:22UFC welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev has hit out at potential opponents for 'running away' from fighting him and has stated his desperation to secure a title shot within the next 12 months.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 19:00Khamzat 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.Khamzat Chimaev squashes beef with Team Khabib over dinner after his brainless fight with Abubakar Nurmagomedov at UFC 280... as the MMA fighters admit they are 'tired of this nonsense' following cageside brawl
24/10/22 09:16Khamzat Chimaev appears to have made peace with Team Khabib over dinner following his brainless cageside brawl with Abubakar Nurmagomedov at UFC 280.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 22:01Khamzat 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.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 14:58Dana 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.Rising star Bo Nickal explains why he is 'the guy' to beat Khamzat Chimaev despite having only THREE MMA fights to his name, with American wrestler yet to make his full UFC debut
06/10/22 09:49Despite his lack of professional experience, Nickal believes he's 'the guy' who would overcome the undefeated and feared Khamzat Chimaev.'There are no problems': Khamzat Chimaev's manager dismisses reports that UFC fighter's passport was seized in Russia
05/10/22 10:25Khamzat Chimaev's manager has dismissed reports in Brazil that the UFC star had his Russian passport seized during a recent trip to his native country.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 14:58Khabib 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.'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 08:54Sean 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.Brendan Schaub slams 'bully' Dana White and calls the UFC president a 'low budget Vince McMahon' after White had taken shots at the former heavyweight fighter in a press conference
15/09/22 11:25Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has fired back at Dana White, following comments made by the UFC president at a press conference.Leverage! Tony Ferguson forced UFC executive Hunter Campbell to let him take his 'beautiful' Bentley for a 45-minute test drive before he would accept the last-minute showdown with Nate Diaz at UFC 279
15/09/22 08:37At UFC 279 Tony Ferguson demonstrated himself to be the consummate company man, stepping in at short notice following Khamzat Chimaev's weight miss to take a main event bout.Backstage melee before UFC 279 press conference will be investigated by Nevada State Athletic Commission as they threaten disciplinary action after Dana White vowed chaotic scenes will NEVER happen again
13/09/22 10:25The Nevada State Athletic Commission are investigating the backstage melee that led to UFC 279's pre-fight press conference to being cancelled.'He was shaking, vomiting and passing out': Khamzat Chimaev's coach details botched weight cut at UFC 279 and admits missing mark by seven pounds was 'unprofessional'... but he insists 'Borz' WILL still compete at welterweight
13/09/22 05:38Khamzat Chimaev was 'shaking, vomiting and passing out' while trying to cut weight ahead of UFC 279. 'Borz' came in for plenty of criticism after missing the mark.Khamzat Chimaev claims he was willing to forfeit his £1.7m purse to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 279 after weighing SEVEN POUNDS over the limit for their proposed bout... before the Swedish star was instead forced to face Kevin Holland in a backup contest
11/09/22 15:22The Swedish fighter, insists he was willing to forfeit his £1.72million ($2m) purse to fight the veteran Diaz, who won in his final fight to ensure he ended his career on a high note.Conor McGregor voices concerns that more UFC fighters will deliberately miss weight after Khamzat Chimaev was allowed to fight Kevin Holland despite coming in SEVEN POUNDS over the limit for his proposed bout with Nate Diaz
11/09/22 11:14Controversial star Conor McGregor has warned UFC that more fighters will follow in the footsteps of Khamzat Chimaev after he was allowed to remain on the card despite failing to make weight.'I'll kill everybody... if I die, I'll die in the cage': Khamzat Chimaev makes light work of Kevin Holland in just over two minutes to take his unbeaten record to 12-0... after his failure to make weight for main event sparked late reshuffle
11/09/22 04:50Khamzat Chimaev defeated Kevin Holland in the co-main event of UFC 279, and to the surprise of many did it in extremely dominating fashion, taking just over two minutes to end the bout.'I'll fight him right now if I could find his b**** a**': Nate Diaz rages after Khamzat Chimaev fails to make weight for UFC 279 by SEVEN POUNDS as Dana White shuffles the pack and gets Tony Ferguson to step in
10/09/22 13:10Nate Diaz has vowed he will never fight 'little leaguer' Khamzat Chimaev in the octagon after the welterweight missed his weight limit by seven pounds ahead of UFC 279.Dana White announces huge last-minute changes to UFC 279 main card after Khamzat Chimaev missed weight to throw whole event into chaos... as Tony Ferguson steps up to fight Nate Diaz in new co-headline slot
09/09/22 22:36The unprecedented changes come as a result of Khamzat Chimaev being seven and a half pounds over the weight limit for the original main event between him and Nate Diaz.Khamzat Chimaev misses weight by 7 POUNDS ahead of UFC 279 main event clash with Nate Diaz... with the promotion reportedly considering putting the American in a short-notice clash against Tony Ferguson
09/09/22 17:45The UFC 279 main event clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz is in serious jeopardy after the Swedish star missed the welterweight limit by seven pounds at the weigh in on Friday.Khamzat Chimaev claims his rivals 'got what they deserved' in 'absolute s*** show' backstage scrap with Kevin Holland and the Diaz brothers which forced Dana White to CANCEL the UFC 279 press conference... and Darren Till has revealed what really happened
09/09/22 14:01A fight erupted between Khamzat Chimaev and the Diaz brothers, along with several other fighters and their respective camps, forcing Dana White to cancel the pre-fight press conference.'Now you're one of us': Darren Till wrestles with a child in a restaurant before Khamzat Chimaev rewards the young fan in heartwarming moment...but he wasn't so nice during backstage brawl that cancelled UFC 279 press conference
09/09/22 11:44The UFC fighters showed their softer side by getting into a light-hearted 'fight' with UFC fans during a night out at a restaurant ahead of UFC 270 this weekend.Brothers Nate and Nick Diaz filmed SPARRING during Starbucks coffee run as the UFC legends prepare for Nate's fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 this weekend... but a backstage fight has thrown the event into chaos
09/09/22 08:31Nate Diaz and his brother, Nick, have been filmed sparring inside a Starbucks coffee shop ahead of Nate's fight with Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 279.Dana White CANCELS UFC 279 press conference after fighters 'Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland get into physical altercation and ignite melee backstage': 'Absolute s*** show'
09/09/22 01:00UFC president Dana White was forced to cancel Thursday's press conference moments before it was set to start due to an 'absolute s*** show' backstage.'I didn't call for this fight': Nate Diaz blasts UFC for matching him up with Khamzat Chimaev and insists he is doing them a favour by stepping into the Octagon with undefeated welterweight
07/09/22 08:06Many fans believe the UFC have deliberately matched Nate Diaz with undefeated Khamzat Chimaev as a result of his ongoing dispute with president Dana White.'I didn't call for this fight and still don't want it': Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown but insists he 'doesn't care if he gets his ass whooped' because he will be a free agent afterwards
07/09/22 00:02Nate Diaz says Saturday's welterweight fight with Khamzat Chimaev isn't one he wanted and insists he doesn't care if he gets his his 'ass whooped' by the 'rising star.'Did you say you want to f**k me up?': UFC sensation Khamzat Chimaev confronts Paulo Costa at UFC's Performance Institute with multiple fighters needed to keep the contenders apart... but Borz has been accused of putting on an 'act' for the altercation
06/09/22 12:04Chechen-Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev was seen watching Paulo Costa train with former UFC title challenger, Jake Shields at the UFC Performance Institute on Monday.'Now you know you're human': Khamzat Chimaev says he doesn't think Kamaru Usman will be the same again after shock Leon Edwards defeat at UFC 278
06/09/22 00:03Khamzat Chimaev believes Kamaru Usman will be a changed man after losing to Leon Edwards in shocking fashion at UFC 278 last month.Nate Diaz 'needs a MIRACLE' against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, but American's 'X-factor' could help spring stunning upset, claims Li Jingliang
31/08/22 14:30The Chinese star knows exactly what Chimaev is capable of having finished him within one round of their fight this year. Many feel as though Diaz is being thrown to the wolves.REVEALED: Darren Till was 'arrested for drink driving in Sweden after breathalyser test found him THREE times over the legal limit'... as the UFC star finds himself in trouble with the law AGAIN, after he was charged for stealing a taxi in Tenerife in 2019
31/08/22 07:19The 29-year-old has been making regular trips to Sweden over the past 12 months to train alongside undefeated welterweight Khamzat Chimaev, who is due to face Nate Diaz at UFC 279 next month.'If he beats Nate Diaz, does he get Colby Covington next?': Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout, as undefeated star must now wait for title shot after Usman vs Edwards trilogy
28/08/22 08:21Leon Edwards' shock UFC welterweight championship win over Kamaru Usman is the highlight of the Englishman's career with Edwards becoming the division's undisputed champion.'Imagine the scenes! If Nate wins, he's definitely getting the shot': Leon Edwards would seek Diaz title defence if American fan favourite can shock Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279
23/08/22 08:59Leon Edwards would relish a rematch with Nate Diaz as his first title defence, if the American can somehow overcome Khamzat Chimaev. Diaz and Chimaev fight on September 11.UFC icon Chael Sonnen controversially claims that Conor McGregor 'BEAT UP' Floyd Mayweather in their lucrative fight... despite the Irishman being stopped and losing almost every round on the scorecards
07/08/22 10:40Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has sensationally claimed that Conor McGregor 'beat up' Floyd Mayweather during their infamous clash in 2017.Dan Hardy calls Nate Diaz vs Chimaev fight 'an assassination attempt' and says charges should be pressed against the UFC over dangerous mismatch
26/07/22 07:20UFC commentator Dan Hardy is so incensed at the lopsided Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev match-up, he has called the fight an 'assasination attempt' against Diaz.'RIP Nate Diaz's career': UFC fans claim the MMA legend 'has signed his death sentence' as he opens as a historic 8/1 underdog for shock fight against 'golden child' Khamzat Chimaev
22/07/22 09:46The fight serves as the culmination of the ongoing dispute between Diaz and UFC president Dana White, with the Stockton fighter accusing the company of holding him hostage.Nate Diaz set for brutal octagon swansong after he agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 in what is set to be his last ever fight in the promotion... but Chechen is promising that it'll be 37-year-old's 'funeral'
20/07/22 09:43A fight UFC originally tried to make for International fight week earlier this month, Diaz and Chimaev will now face-off in a five-round main event at UFC 279 on September 10, according to ESPN.
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- Harry Kane SMASHES Bundesliga record previously held by Erling Haaland as the England captain nets hat-trick in Bayern Munich thrashing
- Tom Brady reveals what David Beckham 'taught' him at Birmingham's win over Wrexham - but 'can't repeat most of what was said'
- Anthony Joshua reveals he has 'been through a lot of pain' and has 'worked hard' to climb back to becoming a mandatory challenger
- Real Madrid and Brazil wonderkid Endrick, 18, marries his model girlfriend Gabriely Miranda, 23, less than a year after the couple first met
- New Bukayo Saka mural shows what the Arsenal star means to north London, writes ISAAN KHAN... still just 23, he has grown into a Gunners leader
- Erling Haaland could smash remarkable Cristiano Ronaldo record in Man City's Champions League tie against Inter Milan on Wednesday
- Emma Raducanu seals straight-sets victory in marathon contest at the Korea Open - marking the 21-year-old's first win since her teary US Open exit
- Ebanie Bridges reveals she is PREGNANT as former boxing world champion and OnlyFans star shows off baby bump at influencer event
- Phil Foden's five-year-old son Ronnie set to rake in 'LOADS of money' from new venture after already landing a modelling contract
- Manchester City's lawyers arrive for day two of club's trial of the century - after 'top-secret' location of the legal battle was revealed
- EXCLUSIVEAymeric Laporte opens up on proving doubters wrong after Euros triumph with Spain, life in Saudi Arabia... and a possible return to Europe
- EXCLUSIVEEddie Hearn reveals the secret to his bond with Anthony Joshua as Matchroom boss drops retirement hint ahead of Daniel Dubois fight .
- Daniel Dubois says 'the momentum is with me' despite being the bookies' underdog in Saturday's world heavyweight title clash with Anthony Joshua
- How Premier League stars travel back from international duty in style, with clubs uniting to splash out six-figure fees on private jets to fly them back
- Former Man United defender Phil Jones opens up on mental health 'trauma' as he admits abuse from trolls left him not wanting to go out in public
- Andy Carroll 'gears up for a move to FOURTH-TIER side' - the eighth in his journeyman career - just one year after joining Ligue 2 outfit Amiens
- World's best-paid female footballers revealed as Barcelona star sets new record... but does Sam Kerr make the cut? New list released
- Jimmy Anderson 'emerges as a shock target for unnamed Major League Cricket team' after England retirement in '£135,000 deal'
- Man United 'set to offer new long-term deal to rising star in the final year of his contract' after impressive start to the season under Erik ten Hag
- Lord Coe stakes his claim to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president with double Olympic champion among seven candidates
- Inside Formula One star Oscar Piastri's jet-set life as expert says Baku GP winner is on track to become Australia's biggest sport star
- Paul Merson's BRUTAL response when asked if Ange Postecoglou can deliver a trophy for Tottenham this season Ange confident
- Ange Postecoglou doubles down on belief he'll win silverware with Tottenham insisting 'I ALWAYS win things in my second season' as manager
- Man City star Manuel Akanji sounds alarm bells over fixture congestion claiming 'there's no end to it' - as defender jokes he 'may have to retire at age 30'
- Former Man United star Jesse Lingard is mocked in the Korean league as opponent copies his celebration following late winner in Asia
- Postecoglou defends his decision not to have a specialist set-piece coach despite Spurs conceding ANOTHER goal from a dead ball delivery
- Jamie Redknapp issues stern warning to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as he urges Australian to 'pick up some results quickly' after Arsenal defeat
- Eddie Howe insists he'll do 'everything in his power' to keep harmony at St James' Park as Newcastle boss hopes to ease tensions over transfer strategy
- Olympic hero ALEX YEE opens up on his pride at getting the nation hooked on triathlon... and reveals unlikely Instagram follow
- Jamie O'Hara slams Tottenham after Arsenal defeat as he blames signing players from smaller clubs for poor performances More Spurs struggles
- Lando Norris hails his 'flying' McLaren and says he's 'surprised' he overtook Max Verstappen as Brit closes gap on title rival in Baku
- Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible' Erling Haaland after Man City striker scored a brace in comeback win over Brentford just days after the death of close friend
- Gary Neville revels in Liverpool's demise and taunts pal Jamie Carragher as he toasts Liverpool's derby defeat and fourth Anfield loss in a row
- Why Jhon Duran can be the 'best striker in the world' if he fixes the one problem Aston Villa tried to sell him for this summer Scored stunner
- Former Man United star is labelled 'the new s***house king' as he goads furious Leeds fans after being substituted in Burnley's 1-0 win at Elland Road
- Raheem Sterling 'cleanses himself' and makes public declaration of his faith by getting baptised ahead of his first north London derby
- Peter Crouch admits he 'feels sorry' for Marcus Rashford after Man United star nets his first goal of the season... amid insider claims of 'bullying'
- Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil
- Ivan Toney denied winning start at Al-Ahli as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr score 99th-minute equaliser, after star was presented with special shirt
- Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona
- Arsenal star Declan Rice reveals his surprising second career as England midfielder shares details of his secret hobby
- Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will retire from boxing before bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois
- Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
- Kate Abdo's new husband Malik Scott opens up on their stunning wedding... and reveals what her 'work husband' Thierry Henry said about it
- EXCLUSIVEWhy Jadon Sancho is set to 'smash it' at Chelsea: KIERAN GILL uncovers the real story of the nutmeg king of Kennington
- Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract in Serbian first division as he looks to emulate his father's titanic career in the game
- England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
- Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
- PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
- Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
- EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
- David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
- Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
- Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
- Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
- Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
- Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
- Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
- Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
- Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
- Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
- Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
- Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
- Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
- Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool .
- Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
- Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
- Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
- Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
- Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
- Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
- Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
- Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
- Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
- Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
- YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
- Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
- After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
- The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
- Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation