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Tommy McMillen wanted to prove point by knocking out Manolo Zecchini

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Ethyn Ewing sees room for improvement despite dominant win over Rafael Estevam

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Newcomer makes quick turnaround for UFC Perth

Tresean Gore credits Jared Cannonier's 'bubble fighting' method for latest win

Tresean Gore secured a victory over Azamat Bekoev using a guillotine choke, crediting his training with Jared Cannonier for the win.

Debuting Tommy McMillen Shares FOTN with Manolo Zecchini at UFC Vegas 115

Tommy McMillen won his UFC debut against Maolo Zecchini, earning Fight of the Night honors and $100,000 at UFC Vegas 115.

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Alessandro Costa frequently trained body shot that finished Stewart Nicoll

Alessandro Costa won against Stewart Nicoll with a liver shot, demonstrating his daily training and strategic patience during the fight.

Tommy McMillen wanted to prove point by knocking out Manolo Zecchini

Tommy McMillen aims to be a fan-friendly fighter, showcasing striking skills in his UFC debut victory over Manolo Zecchini.

Ethyn Ewing sees room for improvement despite dominant win over Rafael Estevam

Ethyn Ewing spoils undefeated records, defeating Rafael Estevam and expressing a desire for improvement despite his success.

Newcomer makes quick turnaround for UFC Perth

Marwan Rahiki will face Jack Jenkins in a featherweight matchup at UFC Perth on May 2 after a successful debut.

Tresean Gore credits Jared Cannonier's 'bubble fighting' method for latest win

Tresean Gore secured a victory over Azamat Bekoev using a guillotine choke, crediting his training with Jared Cannonier for the win.

Debuting Tommy McMillen Shares FOTN with Manolo Zecchini at UFC Vegas 115

Tommy McMillen won his UFC debut against Maolo Zecchini, earning Fight of the Night honors and $100,000 at UFC Vegas 115.

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Rory McIlroy can win second Masters and even go for a treble, says top sports psychologist

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Rory McIlroy and the town in Northern Ireland that will always be part of his story

Rory McIlroy's journey in golf began at Holywood Golf Club, a place that holds deep historical significance in Northern Ireland.

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I still have a lot left': Rory McIlroy on his Masters defence and staying motivated

Rory McIlroy's Masters victory marks a significant achievement, fueling his ambition for more major wins in the future.

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Rory McIlroy can win second Masters and even go for a treble, says top sports psychologist

New York Islanders

Rory McIlroy and the town in Northern Ireland that will always be part of his story

Rory McIlroy's journey in golf began at Holywood Golf Club, a place that holds deep historical significance in Northern Ireland.

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I still have a lot left': Rory McIlroy on his Masters defence and staying motivated

Rory McIlroy's Masters victory marks a significant achievement, fueling his ambition for more major wins in the future.

Leinster stay alive in Champions Cup after chaotic last 16 victory over Edinburgh

Leinster overcame a brief scare to secure a 49-31 victory over Edinburgh in the Champions Cup.

Conor McKeon: The truth is the Munster SHC is one of the purest cultural institutions of this poxed nation

Brian Cody's views on the media at large, or at least that wretched part of it tasked with covering hurling, were dim. Roughly similar in wattage to Bobby Knight.

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James McClean hits out at 'garbage' speculation on boxing video after Derry defeat in Galway

James McClean has lashed out at 'garbage' speculation around his absence from Derry City's defeat to Galway last night.

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McArdle out to end NI's goal drought - could Chambers help?

Northern Ireland women face challenges in scoring and defense, but new coach Michael McArdle aims to improve their performance for the 2027 World Cup.

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Paul Kimmage: The ultimate bloodsport, compelling and brutal and cruel

Greg Norman extended his lead to six shots in the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill and leaving competitors behind.

'He's the most competitive person I know' - Shane Lowry's S&C coach on hard work, weight change and what makes Offaly man tick

Robbie Cannon was in a fourball with Shane Lowry at The Grove XXIII, a small corner of paradise tucked away on the outskirts of Hobe Sound in Florida.

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Uncapped Chambers named in McArdle's first NI squad

Cora Chambers has been selected for Northern Ireland's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Malta after a strong season with Linfield.

Philly McMahon: 31 shots from 32 possessions - the staggering stat that proves Donegal have moved into pole position

Donegal had 32 possessions in the game. They got off 31 shots.

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Bohs' Brennan earns first Republic of Ireland call-up

Aoibhe Brennan has earned her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April.

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Sean Strickland recalls trying to fight UFC legend as a child

Sean Strickland recalls a childhood encounter with Tank Abbott that shaped his perspective on fan interactions.

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Parrott apportions blame for Republic of Irelands friendly draw with North Macedonia - Soccer News

To be honest, I probably put some of the blame on myself. I had a lot of chances to score and I didn't. It wasn't good enough in front of goal.

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Who could get Northern Ireland chance in Wales?

Wales and Northern Ireland face an unappealing friendly, providing an opportunity for young players to gain experience for future campaigns.

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Wales v Northern Ireland - the match nobody wants

Wales and Northern Ireland face each other in a friendly after losing World Cup play-off semi-finals, creating a match viewed as pointless by many.

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Who could get Northern Ireland chance in Wales?

Wales and Northern Ireland face an unappealing friendly, providing an opportunity for young players to gain experience for future campaigns.

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Wales v Northern Ireland - the match nobody wants

Wales and Northern Ireland face each other in a friendly after losing World Cup play-off semi-finals, creating a match viewed as pointless by many.

Video: Ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor competes in exhibition boxing match

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance in an exhibition boxing match, sparking speculation about his imminent return to competitive fighting.

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Carlos Prates says he's bad comeback fight for McGregor: 'I would knock him out'

Video: Ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor competes in exhibition boxing match

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance in an exhibition boxing match, sparking speculation about his imminent return to competitive fighting.

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Carlos Prates says he's bad comeback fight for McGregor: 'I would knock him out'

Frank McAvennie's remark on Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho's fitness cannot be normalised

Kelechi Iheanacho's physical condition has been heavily criticized, highlighting serious fitness issues affecting his performance at Celtic.

Renato 'Moicano' submits Chris Duncan in UFC Vegas 115 headliner

Renato Carneiro submitted Chris Duncan in the UFC Vegas 115 main event, while Virna Jandiroba won against Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision.

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'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift

Caroline Dubois' journey in boxing is marked by family estrangement and her quest for personal identity and freedom from an overbearing upbringing.

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Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rebecki booked for UFC 328

Grant Dawson and Mateusz Rebecki will fight at UFC 328, showcasing contrasting styles in the lightweight division.

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UFC matches rising welterweight talent against former Bellator champ at UFC 328

Joel Alvarez will face Yaroslav Amosov at UFC 328 on May 9, with potential rankings implications for the winner.

Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rebecki booked for UFC 328

Grant Dawson and Mateusz Rebecki will fight at UFC 328, showcasing contrasting styles in the lightweight division.

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UFC matches rising welterweight talent against former Bellator champ at UFC 328

Joel Alvarez will face Yaroslav Amosov at UFC 328 on May 9, with potential rankings implications for the winner.

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UFC Vegas 115: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Stays Perfect, Subs Brendson Ribeiro

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UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

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MMA madness: Which heavyweight would win a 16-man tournament?

Hypothetical MMA heavyweight tournament features top fighters, including Ngannou and Pereira, with predictions on match outcomes by experts.

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Johnny Eblen starches Bryan Battle in PFL Pittsburgh main event

Johnny Eblen secured a first-round submission victory over Bryan Battle, showcasing his dominance and calling for a rematch with PFL champion Costello van Steenis.

UFC Vegas 115: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Stays Perfect, Subs Brendson Ribeiro

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev submitted Brendson Ribeiro in the first round, extending his unbeaten MMA record to nine.

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

Hailey Cowan's year-long layoff was essential for recovery and personal growth, leading to improved training and mental well-being.

MMA madness: Which heavyweight would win a 16-man tournament?

Hypothetical MMA heavyweight tournament features top fighters, including Ngannou and Pereira, with predictions on match outcomes by experts.

Johnny Eblen starches Bryan Battle in PFL Pittsburgh main event

Johnny Eblen secured a first-round submission victory over Bryan Battle, showcasing his dominance and calling for a rematch with PFL champion Costello van Steenis.

LFA 230: Bartling vs. Cleveland Full Results

Nyle Bartling aimed for a comeback at LFA 230 against Charlie Cleveland after a series of finishes in his last three fights.

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.

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Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

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Arman Tsarukyan offers to 'save the featherweight division' after UFC London

Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan will face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia.

Arman Tsarukyan offers to 'save the featherweight division' after UFC London

Arman Tsarukyan is considering a move to featherweight due to limited opportunities in the lightweight division.

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Michael Morales admits he hates Ian Garry: 'We don't have a very good vibe'

"I do hate him," Morales told Alvaro Colemenoro. "We don't have a very good vibe. But at the end of the day, he's still a fighter. I'm not gonna get overconfident if I had to prepare myself to fight him... That fight is gonna be intense if it happens... I think that if I were to fight him, it would be the first time that I would fight in a very aggressive way."

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Islam Makhachev reacts to photo of Ilia Topuria and Michael Morales

Makhachev's cryptic response to a photo of Morales and Topuria, featuring a telephone emoji, hints at a potential matchup with one of them next.

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Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.

Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.

Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.

Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.

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Full Card Announced for PFL Belfast on April 16

PFL Belfast features a main event between Darragh Kelly and Jay-Jay Wilson on April 16 at SSE Arena, Belfast.

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Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.

Full Card Announced for PFL Belfast on April 16

PFL Belfast features a main event between Darragh Kelly and Jay-Jay Wilson on April 16 at SSE Arena, Belfast.

Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.

Nate Diaz says he preferred BMF title fight over Conor McGregor trilogy

Nate Diaz seeks a fight for the BMF belt he conceptualized, criticizing Charles Oliveira for prioritizing a match against Conor McGregor instead.

Former lightweight champ returns to action in PFL Sioux Falls co-headliner

Gadzhi Rabadanov faces Aleksandr Chizov in the PFL Sioux Falls co-main event after a recent loss ended his 12-fight winning streak.

Sean O'Malley admits to being jealous of Ilia Topuria's latest sponsorship deal

Sean O'Malley expressed jealousy over Ilia Topuria's partnership with Richard Mille but acknowledged Topuria's deserving success.

Jose Delgado eyes ranked featherweights for next UFC appearance

Jose Delgado seeks high-profile matchups against David Onama, Dan Ige, and Josh Emmett after his recent victory.

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reflexes have slowed down

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reaction time and fighting strategy have declined, impacting his recent performances in the octagon.

After watching UFC 326, Arman Tsarukyan calls Max Holloway 'done'

Arman Tsarukyan believes Max Holloway is past his prime and unable to defend against takedowns, indicating a decline in his performance.

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.

Colby Covington: Chris Weidman matchup 'a done deal' for RAF 9

Colby Covington plans to wrestle Chris Weidman at RAF 9 on May 30 if a match against Arman Tsarukyan doesn't happen.

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.

Colby Covington: Chris Weidman matchup 'a done deal' for RAF 9

Colby Covington plans to wrestle Chris Weidman at RAF 9 on May 30 if a match against Arman Tsarukyan doesn't happen.

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.

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Yoel Romero supports decision to review controversial bare-knuckle loss

"About the decision, about the fight, nobody stay happy. I think the only people who stay happy about the decision is my opponent and his team. The president is making the right choice with that, that's protecting the image of the company and not tainting their legacy and the sport."

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UFC Seattle's Kyle Nelson Feeling at Home at Lightweight

Kyle Nelson's move back to lightweight has improved his performance and well-being during fights.

PFL Belfast gets new main event after Paul Hughes injury

Paul Hughes withdraws from PFL Belfast due to a knee injury, with Darragh Kelly stepping in to face Jay-Jay Wilson.

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PFL Matches Unbeaten Irishman Against Green-Haired 155er at PFL Belfast

PFL Belfast gets new main event after Paul Hughes injury

Paul Hughes withdraws from PFL Belfast due to a knee injury, with Darragh Kelly stepping in to face Jay-Jay Wilson.

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PFL Matches Unbeaten Irishman Against Green-Haired 155er at PFL Belfast

Top heavyweight MMA prospect inks multi-match deal with RAF

Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, has signed a multi-match deal with Real American Freestyle and remains undefeated in MMA with three quick finishes.

Bryan Battle vows to look for finish in PFL debut

Bryan Battle aims for a knockout in his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen, emphasizing a 'kill or be killed' mentality.

Mason Jones details difference between first UFC stint, current winning streak

Mason Jones showcased resilience and skill, winning against Alex Sola and earning 'Fight of the Night' honors at UFC London.

What's Next: UFC London Winners

UFC London featured notable performances despite some disappointing fights, with Movsar Evloev earning a title shot and promising matchups for other fighters.

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TTP Ep. 523: Kurtis Campbell, Austen Lane, and UFC London

UFC London features featherweight contenders Evloev and Murphy competing for title positioning, with Campbell making his UFC debut against Silva and Lane transitioning to light heavyweight.

What's Next: UFC London Winners

UFC London featured notable performances despite some disappointing fights, with Movsar Evloev earning a title shot and promising matchups for other fighters.

TTP Ep. 523: Kurtis Campbell, Austen Lane, and UFC London

UFC London features featherweight contenders Evloev and Murphy competing for title positioning, with Campbell making his UFC debut against Silva and Lane transitioning to light heavyweight.

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UFC London's Kurtis Campbell: 'My Vision is Not the Best'

My vision is not the best at all. It does clear the medical quite easy, though, which I'm happy about. I always was quite worried about that when I was a little younger and growing up.

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Luke Rockhold recalls Daniel Cormier's uncanny athleticism at AKA

Daniel Cormier's exceptional athleticism and wrestling skills at heavyweight enabled him to become a two-division UFC champion despite starting MMA at age 30.

Coach: Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev 'got along really well' in training

Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev trained together amicably at Xtreme Couture gym despite current rivalry, with their coach noting competitive but positive dynamics before tensions emerged.

Khalil Rountree elaborates on 'humbling' training experience

The Treigning Lab's intense training under coach Sam Calavitta humbles elite fighters by revealing gaps in their fitness and conditioning despite their professional accomplishments.

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Josh Emmett: UFC pushing Kevin Vallejos 'a little too fast'

Josh Emmett believes Kevin Vallejos is being advanced too quickly in rankings and lacks experience compared to Emmett's decade-long UFC career facing elite competition.

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Sean O'Malley reveals 'embarrassing' aspect of losses against Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O'Malley felt embarrassed losing to shorter fighter Merab Dvalishvili despite his height advantage, acknowledging Dvalishvili's exceptional strength.

Lone'er Kavanagh set goal to become UFC champ within first 2 years

Lone'er Kavanagh defeated Brandon Moreno by five-round decision in Mexico City, earning his biggest career win on short notice after rebounding from a knockout loss.