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# mma - Sunday 19 May, 2019

From The42 Dos Anjos spoils Lee's welterweight debut with stoppage victory in New York RDA

Dos Anjos spoils Lee's welterweight debut with stoppage victory in New York

Sun 10:46 AM 8,285 Views No Comments

The former lightweight champion returned to winning ways in last night’s UFC Fight Night 152 headliner.

# mma - Thursday 16 May, 2019

From The42 'In the UFC, there was a lot of pressure. If you lost, you were only getting half your money' Interview

'In the UFC, there was a lot of pressure. If you lost, you were only getting half your money'

Thu 7:15 AM 6,189 Views 2 Comments

Norman Parke chats to The42 about bare-knuckle boxing, life after the UFC and closing in on title glory ahead of his KSW bout this weekend.

# mma - Monday 13 May, 2019

Charges dropped against Conor McGregor in alleged phone-snatching case Miami

Charges dropped against Conor McGregor in alleged phone-snatching case

May 13th 2019, 3:10 PM 26,309 Views No Comments

Local media reported an out-of-court settlement.

# mma - Sunday 12 May, 2019

From The42 Andrade lifts UFC gold after controversial slam finish against 'Thug Rose' Champ

Andrade lifts UFC gold after controversial slam finish against 'Thug Rose'

May 12th 2019, 12:20 PM 8,963 Views 3 Comments

The Brazilian celebrated her win in front of a home crowd at UFC 237.

From The42 Ferguson set to face 'Cowboy' Cerrone as lightweight title picture takes shape Fireworks

Ferguson set to face 'Cowboy' Cerrone as lightweight title picture takes shape

May 12th 2019, 11:39 AM 3,931 Views 2 Comments

In his first bout since October, El Cucuy will take on one of the UFC’s most in-form fighters at 155lbs.

# mma - Sunday 5 May, 2019

From The42 Cerrone takes convincing win over Al Iaquinta, calls on McGregor to fight in July Cowboy

Cerrone takes convincing win over Al Iaquinta, calls on McGregor to fight in July

May 5th 2019, 10:54 AM 10,131 Views 6 Comments

The 36-year-old won on a unanimous points decision.

# mma - Sunday 28 April, 2019

From The42 'I am a force to be reckoned with': Hermansson lands biggest UFC win of his career Underdog This post contains videos

'I am a force to be reckoned with': Hermansson lands biggest UFC win of his career

Apr 28th 2019, 9:55 AM 4,897 Views 4 Comments

Swede Jack Hermansson secured the biggest victory of his career by beating Ronaldo Souza in Florida.

# mma - Saturday 20 April, 2019

From The42 First round TKO sees 38-year-old veteran Overeem beat Oleinik at UFC St. Petersburg Knockout This post contains videos

First round TKO sees 38-year-old veteran Overeem beat Oleinik at UFC St. Petersburg

Apr 20th 2019, 11:05 PM 8,384 Views 6 Comments

Overeem extended his winning streak on Saturday in the Russian capital.

From The42 'I couldn’t even hold my kids. But if I've to break both hands again to get the win, I will' Interview

'I couldn’t even hold my kids. But if I've to break both hands again to get the win, I will'

Apr 20th 2019, 7:45 AM 9,010 Views No Comments

With one fight left on his current contract, Wexford’s Brian Moore is fighting to secure his future with MMA promotion, Bellator.

# mma - Tuesday 9 April, 2019

From The42 Former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO Suspended

Former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO

Apr 9th 2019, 10:29 PM 5,202 Views 6 Comments

Dillashaw willingly relinquished his bantamweight championship last month.

# mma - Tuesday 2 April, 2019

From The42 Third anti-doping violation sees UFC heavyweight banned for life Sanction

Third anti-doping violation sees UFC heavyweight banned for life

Apr 2nd 2019, 1:29 PM 8,090 Views 9 Comments

Ruslan Magomedov is the first fighter to receive a lifetime ban under the USADA-administered programme.

# mma - Thursday 28 March, 2019

From The42 UFC book trio of summer title bouts involving Jones, Nunes and Cejudo Coming Up

UFC book trio of summer title bouts involving Jones, Nunes and Cejudo

Mar 28th 2019, 1:57 PM 3,545 Views 3 Comments

Henry Cejudo will have an opportunity to become a two-weight champion at UFC 238 in Chicago.

# mma - Sunday 24 March, 2019

From The42 Wonderboy stopped for the first time by stunning Pettis 'Superman' KO Showtime This post contains videos

Wonderboy stopped for the first time by stunning Pettis 'Superman' KO

Mar 24th 2019, 12:02 PM 21,606 Views 4 Comments

The former lightweight champion made a big statement in his UFC welterweight debut in Nashville.

# mma - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

From The42 'I didn't give Khabib his respect, I marched forward and got caught,' says McGregor UFC

'I didn't give Khabib his respect, I marched forward and got caught,' says McGregor

Mar 20th 2019, 4:45 PM 20,443 Views 15 Comments

The Dubliner said because he had reached such an elite level of fighting, he was lacking motivation at UFC 229.

From The42 Dillashaw's reign as UFC champion over after revealing 'adverse' drug test Flagged

Dillashaw's reign as UFC champion over after revealing 'adverse' drug test

Mar 20th 2019, 2:17 PM 8,835 Views 6 Comments

The 33-year-old announced today that he is ‘voluntarily relinquishing’ the UFC bantamweight title.

# mma - Sunday 17 March, 2019

From The42 Masvidal stuns Till in London to derail UFC comeback Upset

Masvidal stuns Till in London to derail UFC comeback

Mar 17th 2019, 10:02 AM 7,681 Views 6 Comments

The Liverpudlian suffered a second-round knockout on Saturday night, while there was also defeat for Ireland’s Joseph Duffy.

# mma - Saturday 16 March, 2019

From The42 Duffy 'buzzing' for tonight's UFC return after 'dark days' during lengthy lay-off London Calling

Duffy 'buzzing' for tonight's UFC return after 'dark days' during lengthy lay-off

Mar 16th 2019, 7:15 AM 5,672 Views 2 Comments

The Donegal lightweight faces Marc Diakiese, having not competed in the octagon since November 2017.

# mma - Sunday 10 March, 2019

From The42 Dos Santos eyeing another heavyweight title shot after quick stoppage against Lewis UFC Wichita This post contains videos

Dos Santos eyeing another heavyweight title shot after quick stoppage against Lewis

Mar 10th 2019, 10:26 AM 4,467 Views 1 Comment

Brazilian makes light work of Saturday’s main event at UFC Wichita.

# mma - Thursday 21 February, 2019

From The42 Big weekend for Irish MMA as Sky Sports broadcast Bellator card live from Dublin Fight Night

Big weekend for Irish MMA as Sky Sports broadcast Bellator card live from Dublin

Feb 21st 2019, 5:45 PM 14,906 Views 3 Comments

The likes of James Gallagher, Peter Queally and Paul Redmond will all compete at the 3Arena on Saturday.

From The42 UFC legend St-Pierre announces retirement after failed Khabib negotiations King Georges

UFC legend St-Pierre announces retirement after failed Khabib negotiations

Feb 21st 2019, 3:45 PM 11,542 Views 12 Comments

The 37-year-old was a UFC champion in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.

# mma - Wednesday 20 February, 2019

From The42 UFC to put interim title on the line in the absence of middleweight champ Whittaker In The Meantime

UFC to put interim title on the line in the absence of middleweight champ Whittaker

Feb 20th 2019, 12:52 PM 5,127 Views 3 Comments

A bout between Kelvin Gastelum and undefeated star Israel Adesanya will take place at UFC 236.

# mma - Monday 18 February, 2019

From The42 'One of the greatest comebacks in UFC history' - Pendred relives his finest hour Against All Odds This post contains videos

'One of the greatest comebacks in UFC history' - Pendred relives his finest hour

Feb 18th 2019, 12:47 PM 86 Views No Comments

The Dubliner overcame enormous pressure in front of hometown fans to claim a remarkable victory on his UFC debut.

From The42 Ngannou calls out Cormier after finishing ex-champion Velasquez in 26 seconds Phoenix Night This post contains videos

Ngannou calls out Cormier after finishing ex-champion Velasquez in 26 seconds

Feb 18th 2019, 11:14 AM 5,341 Views 1 Comment

A first outing since July 2016 ended in a resounding defeat for Cain Velasquez in the Phoenix headliner.

# mma - Sunday 10 February, 2019

From The42 Anderson Silva's return ends in defeat after UFC 234 main event cancelled UFC 234

Anderson Silva's return ends in defeat after UFC 234 main event cancelled

Feb 10th 2019, 10:13 AM 11,307 Views 2 Comments

Israel Adesanya took his undefeated record to 16-0 with a unanimous decision against Anderson Silva.

# mma - Saturday 9 February, 2019

From The42 'I worked my entire life for this sport': Anderson Silva brought to tears ahead of UFC comeback Comeback This post contains videos

'I worked my entire life for this sport': Anderson Silva brought to tears ahead of UFC comeback

Feb 9th 2019, 8:59 AM 7,673 Views 3 Comments

Having not stepped foot in the octagon since 2017, the Brazilian was overcome with emotion in Melbourne on Saturday.

# mma - Monday 4 February, 2019

From The42 'I think the story is going to be different': Aldo keen on McGregor rematch following victory in Brazil Run It Back

'I think the story is going to be different': Aldo keen on McGregor rematch following victory in Brazil

Feb 4th 2019, 3:45 PM 7,893 Views 6 Comments

The Irishman knocked out the featherweight kingpin in 2015, ending his 10-year unbeaten run.

# mma - Sunday 3 February, 2019

From The42 Jose Aldo bags $50,000 Performance of the Night prize with second-round TKO UFC Fortaleza

Jose Aldo bags $50,000 Performance of the Night prize with second-round TKO

Feb 3rd 2019, 10:13 AM 14,566 Views 7 Comments

The 32-year-old overcame Renato Moicano at UFC Fortaleza on Saturday night in front of a home crowd.

# mma - Friday 1 February, 2019

From The42 Joseph Duffy to make UFC return on St Patrick's weekend after 16 months out CONFIRMED

Joseph Duffy to make UFC return on St Patrick's weekend after 16 months out

Feb 1st 2019, 2:01 PM 4,631 Views 2 Comments

The 30-year-old former boxer will face Marc Diakese at London’s O2 Arena on 16 March.

# mma - Wednesday 30 January, 2019

From The42 Artem Lobov's time in the UFC has come to an end Drop The Hammer

Artem Lobov's time in the UFC has come to an end

Jan 30th 2019, 11:32 AM 7,897 Views 6 Comments

The Straight Blast Gym featherweight says he asked to be released from his contract.

From The42 Light-heavyweight champ Jones approved for UFC 235 bout Bones

Light-heavyweight champ Jones approved for UFC 235 bout

Jan 30th 2019, 9:55 AM 3,796 Views 2 Comments

The MMA star will be required to be drug tested at least twice a month until the event.

# mma - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

From The42 McGregor gets six-month suspension and $50,000 fine over UFC 229 fracas Punishment

McGregor gets six-month suspension and $50,000 fine over UFC 229 fracas

Jan 29th 2019, 5:48 PM 30,541 Views 44 Comments

Nurmagomedov has been hit with a nine-month ban and a fine of $500,000 in relation to October’s incident.

# mma - Thursday 17 January, 2019

From The42 Darren Till gets top billing as Gunnar Nelson is also booked for UFC London London Calling

Darren Till gets top billing as Gunnar Nelson is also booked for UFC London

Jan 17th 2019, 12:03 PM 5,355 Views 4 Comments

The card for the UFC’s return to the English capital on 16 March is beginning to take shape.

# mma - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

From The42 Woodley's next title defence confirmed after Covington accuses UFC of broken promises Welter Wait

Woodley's next title defence confirmed after Covington accuses UFC of broken promises

Jan 9th 2019, 1:43 PM 4,733 Views 4 Comments

The champion will put his belt on the line against Kamaru Usman.

# mma - Tuesday 1 January, 2019

From The42 UFC boss expects Nurmagomedov and McGregor to fight again this year Rematch

UFC boss expects Nurmagomedov and McGregor to fight again this year

Jan 1st 2019, 7:28 PM 15,561 Views 21 Comments

The pair clashed in Las Vegas last October, when Nurmagomedov managed a fourth-round submission victory.

# mma - Monday 31 December, 2018

From The42 Floyd Mayweather eases to first-round victory in shambolic 'exhibition' bout Result This post contains videos

Floyd Mayweather eases to first-round victory in shambolic 'exhibition' bout

Dec 31st 2018, 3:16 PM 24,321 Views 39 Comments

Tenshin Nasukawa’s trainer stopped the fight after the Japanese fighter had been floored three times.

# mma - Sunday 30 December, 2018

From The42 Nunes hailed as the best female fighter ever following historic UFC victory Goat

Nunes hailed as the best female fighter ever following historic UFC victory

Dec 30th 2018, 6:13 PM 8,536 Views 5 Comments

Amanda Nunes emulated Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier with last night’s knockout of Cris Cyborg.

From The42 'Daddy's home, DC' - Jones taunts Cormier but rules out heavyweight title bid Bare Bones This post contains videos

'Daddy's home, DC' - Jones taunts Cormier but rules out heavyweight title bid

Dec 30th 2018, 2:52 PM 8,390 Views 19 Comments

Light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones is eyeing a third clash with Daniel Cormier after regaining the belt.

From The42 Nunes stuns Cyborg to make UFC history, Jones wins title on return from doping ban UFC 232

Nunes stuns Cyborg to make UFC history, Jones wins title on return from doping ban

Dec 30th 2018, 9:57 AM 8,774 Views 14 Comments

Amanda Nunes becomes just the third fighter to hold two UFC belts simultaneously.

# mma - Friday 28 December, 2018

From The42 'They can have it': Daniel Cormier relinquishes light heavyweight title ahead of Jones-Gustafsson 2 Dethroned

'They can have it': Daniel Cormier relinquishes light heavyweight title ahead of Jones-Gustafsson 2

Dec 28th 2018, 9:49 PM 8,759 Views 18 Comments

The champ-champ is no more following his statement to Ariel Helwani on Friday.

# mma - Sunday 16 December, 2018

From The42 'If Conor wants a rematch against Khabib, he’s gotta go through me first', says Iaquinta UFC On FOX 31 This post contains videos

'If Conor wants a rematch against Khabib, he’s gotta go through me first', says Iaquinta

Dec 16th 2018, 10:20 AM 8,381 Views 12 Comments

Lightweight Al Iaquinta secured a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Lee in Milwaukee last night.

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