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Mma - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Irish youngster Gallagher to headline third Bellator show in Dublin
The 23-year-old will take on Cal ‘Pacino’ Ellenor in a bantamweight bout.
Mma - Wednesday 13 November, 2019
'I'd smash him for free' - Tyson Fury hits back at UFC boss Dana White
Fury has dismissed comments made by White over his suitability to compete in mixed martial arts.
Mma - Monday 11 November, 2019
Three Irish dates announced for Cage Warriors in 2020
The promotion is coming to Belfast and Cork next year.
Mma - Friday 1 November, 2019
'What I did was very wrong': Conor McGregor fined €1,000 for Dublin pub assault
McGregor assured the court that “nothing of this nature will happen again”.
Mma - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Lawyers for Conor McGregor hit back in legal battle with Dutch company over trademark row
Lawyers for the MMA star say McGregor’s brand wouldn’t be confused with the Dutch clothing brand bearing the same.
Mma - Tuesday 29 October, 2019
Cerrone urges McGregor to 'sign the damn deal' for Las Vegas showdown
Talks have taken place between Conor McGregor’s team and Donald Cerrone over a UFC bout in January.
Mma - Saturday 26 October, 2019
UFC 244 main event back on as Diaz cleared of failing drug test
Diaz has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a drug test showed traces of a banned substance.
Mma - Friday 25 October, 2019
Nate Diaz says he's out of UFC 244 after positive drug test
The Stockton fighter was to face Jorge Masvidal in New York but broke the news of the test himself.
Mma - Thursday 24 October, 2019
McGregor says UFC return has been agreed for Las Vegas in January
The former two-division champion has been out of action since his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov last year.
Mma - Sunday 13 October, 2019
Jędrzejczyk fights through the pain to claim dominant win
The Polish fighter’s striking got the better of Michelle Waterson.
Mma - Friday 11 October, 2019
Case against Conor McGregor adjourned until 1 November at Dublin District Court
McGregor appeared in court this morning.
Mma - Sunday 6 October, 2019
Adesanya dethrones Whittaker to become UFC's undisputed middleweight champion
It was a memorable night for the Nigerian-born Kiwi in Melbourne.
Mma - Saturday 28 September, 2019
'People that have turned down fights with me, but Jack is a warrior': Cannonier prevails against Hermansson
Elsewhere on Saturday night, Gunnar Nelson was beaten in his welterweight clash with Gilbert Burns.
Queally beats Scope in thriller before Gallagher produces lightning-quick finish at Bellator Dublin
Danni Neilan made a successful debut in the pro ranks by finishing strong to beat Camila Rivarola.
Mma - Sunday 22 September, 2019
Accidental eye poke ends UFC main event after just 15 seconds
Fans were left furious in Mexico City when Jeremy Stephens was deemed unable to continue.
Mma - Sunday 15 September, 2019
Justin Gaethje stuns Donald Cerrone with first round stoppage
“The Irishman’s retired, I want a real fighter. I want the winner of Tony and Khabib,” he said afterwards.
Mma - Saturday 14 September, 2019
'Mum was showing signs, she was getting sick... They couldn't diagnose her and tell her it was cancer'
Limerick MMA fighter Catherine Costigan speaks to The42 about her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer and her return to the Octagon.
Mma - Saturday 7 September, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Poirier to remain undisputed UFC lightweight champ
Nurmagomedov won by rear naked choke after 2:06 of the third round.
Nate Diaz versus Jorge Masvidal to headline UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden
UFC President Dana White confirmed the pair will meet in New York at the start of November.
Mma - Saturday 31 August, 2019
Zhang ends Andrade's reign in just 42 seconds to become China's first UFC champion
‘Today, I want to dedicate this victory to the 70th anniversary of the motherland,’ said the home fighter.
Mma - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Till moves to middleweight for Madison Square Garden clash with former interim title challenger
The Liverpudlian will look to rebound from back-to-back losses.
Mma - Friday 23 August, 2019
McGregor apologises over pub punch incident caught on video
The MMA star was speaking in an interview with ESPN.
Mma - Thursday 22 August, 2019
Former England rugby star set for MMA stint
James Haskell has signed for leading mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA.
Mma - Sunday 18 August, 2019
'You don't make decisions based on emotions': Cormier not rushing retirement call
Cormier, 40, lost his UFC heavyweight title to Stipe Miocic last night.
Miocic KOs Cormier to take heavyweight title, Diaz makes winning comeback
Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis in his first fight since facing Conor McGregor in 2016.
Mma - Thursday 15 August, 2019
Garda investigation into assault ongoing as CCTV footage allegedly showing Conor McGregor is published in US
The incident took place at a pub in Drimnagh in April.
Mma - Sunday 11 August, 2019
Shevchenko defends UFC flyweight crown after dominant five-round display
The judges scored the fight unanimously in favour of the champion.
Mma - Wednesday 7 August, 2019
Covington next in line for welterweight title shot, confirms UFC president White
The promotion’s ‘super villain’ convincingly overcame former 170lbs champion Robbie Lawler to earn a second shot at gold.
Mma - Sunday 4 August, 2019
UFC super villain Covington wins convincingly with 'family friends' the Trumps watching cageside
Colby Covington was on fire against Robbie Lawler in New Jersey.
Mma - Thursday 1 August, 2019
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Mma - Monday 29 July, 2019
Edgar insists he's 'not going anywhere' after title fight defeat to Holloway
The 37-year-old dropped a unanimous decision loss to the Hawaiian on Saturday night.
Mma - Sunday 28 July, 2019
Max Holloway beats Edgar via unanimous decision to defend UFC featherweight title
The 27-year-old bounced back from his lightweight defeat to Dustin Poirier in April.
Mma - Thursday 25 July, 2019
Boxer's tragic death makes Khabib 'begin to hate this sport in which we beat other'
The UFC lightweight champion was saddened to hear of the death of his younger compatriot.
Mma - Sunday 21 July, 2019
Edwards makes it eight UFC wins in a row after overcoming Dos Anjos by unanimous decision
Leon Edwards beat Rafael dos Anjos after five rounds at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
Mma - Sunday 7 July, 2019
Jon Jones edges Santos via split decision while Nunes outclasses Holm inside opening round
Jones defended his light heavyweight title last night while Holly Holm came up short against Amanda Nunes.
Mma - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
Gallagher opponent named for Dublin card as Bellator prepare for second Irish show this year
The promotion returns to the 3Arena on 27 September, with the Strabane native likely to headline the card.
Mma - Sunday 30 June, 2019
Ngannou demolishes Dos Santos to notch third consecutive first-round knockout, calls for title shot
The former heavyweight title contender wants the winner of Cormier v Miocic 2 later this year.
Mma - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Gunnar Nelson to return at UFC Copenhagen in September
The Icelandic fighter will take on Thiago Alves, while the main event for the card is yet to be announced.
Mma - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Covington set for UFC return against former welterweight champion Lawler
The pair are being targeted to headline the UFC on ESPN 5 card on 3 August.
Mma - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Virgin Media announces deal to broadcast Bellator on Irish TV
MMA fans will be able to watch the promotion on Virgin Media Sport, starting with Bellator London later this month.