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MMA fighter charged over alleged air rage incident on Aer Lingus flight

MMA fighter charged over alleged air rage incident on Aer Lingus flight

Sinead Kavanagh was ordered to appear again on June 11th to enter a plea and have a later hearing date scheduled if she contests the case.

UFC 325: Repeat or revenge as Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes

UFC 325: Repeat or revenge as Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes

One of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport, Volkanovski will use his boxing and grappling to keep Lopes guessing and put him on the back foot.

UFC 324: The biggest stage yet for Paddy Pimblett

UFC 324: The biggest stage yet for Paddy Pimblett

Two men who are at very different points in their careers, Illa Topuria awaits the winner while he takes time away from the sport.

'I am unbreakable': UFC fighter Kiefer Crosbie inspired by his 'superhero' Grandmother

'I am unbreakable': UFC fighter Kiefer Crosbie inspired by his 'superhero' Grandmother

UFC 317: Ilia Topuria aims to become two-weight champion

UFC 317: Ilia Topuria aims to become two-weight champion

Tom Aspinall installed as UFC champion after Jon Jones confirms retirement

Tom Aspinall installed as UFC champion after Jon Jones confirms retirement

MMA fighter Charlie Ward in court charged with corruption offences involving bribes from garda

MMA fighter Charlie Ward in court charged with corruption offences involving bribes from garda

Alexander Volkanovski becomes two-time champ at UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski becomes two-time champ at UFC 314

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The fight lived up to expectations, with both men staying composed on their feet despite a near-fight-changing sequence from Lopes (26-7 MMA) by dropping Volkanovski (27-4 MMA) in the final seconds of Round 2.

Shauna Bannon and Caolan Loughran secure wins at UFC London

Shauna Bannon and Caolan Loughran secure wins at UFC London

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Irish fighters Shauna Bannon and Caolan Loughran secured big wins as the UFC returned to London

Paul Hughes v Usman Nurmagomedov: Can Hughes shock the world?

Paul Hughes v Usman Nurmagomedov: Can Hughes shock the world?

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

2024 was the year of Paul Hughes, as he layed down a marker at 155 pounds when he moved to the PFL.

Jon Jones keeps heavyweight belt at UFC 309

Jon Jones keeps heavyweight belt at UFC 309

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Jones (28-1-0) paid his respects to Miocic after the fight on Saturday, admiring his toughness.

UFC 307: Alex Pereira aims to continue an incredible 2024

UFC 307: Alex Pereira aims to continue an incredible 2024

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Two title fights take place in what should be a night full of action at UFC 307.

Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight title

Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight title

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

It was the first time Nigerian-New Zealander Adesanya was submitted in his professional MMA career

Alex Pereira blitzes Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 to retain Light Heavyweight Title

Alex Pereira blitzes Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 to retain Light Heavyweight Title

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

What followed was a quick left hook from Pereira that sent Hill stumbling to the mat. Pereira then delivered a series of punches to Hill's face, sealing his third straight UFC victory.

UFC 296: Leon Edwards defends his title against Colby Covington on final card of 2023

UFC 296: Leon Edwards defends his title against Colby Covington on final card of 2023

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Two title fights, the return of Paddy Pimblett, and one of the most dangerous fighters in the welterweight division awaits on Saturday in a card that should be full of entertainment.