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The long-awaited rematch: Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler in UFC 266

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Today

Troy Hanning

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Troy Hanning

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Jake Paul is the best thing in boxing today

This is not some spiel about how boxing was better in the old days, nor is it some attempt to downgrade the walking living legends fighting today.

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Jake Paul is the best thing in boxing today

Michael Djordjieski

Roar Pro

Michael Djordjieski

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It is time for Jon Jones to finally make his UFC comeback

In my opinion, Jon “Bones” Jones (26-1) is the greatest fighter to grace the UFC octagon. His resume in mixed martial arts is quite simply unmatched and having dominated the UFC light heavyweight division for nearly a decade, you just knew something greater was on the horizon.

Combat

Aug

It is time for Jon Jones to finally make his UFC comeback

Ashton Tresidder

Roar Rookie

Ashton Tresidder

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Was Conor McGregor ever as good as we thought?

Conor McGregror will forever be one of the most electrifying fighters we have seen in mixed martial arts: a true rockstar of the sport, and a leading catalyst in making the UFC as global as it is today.

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Jul

Was Conor McGregor ever as good as we thought?

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'You're a f---ing drug cheat': Aussie UFC star's massive spray for rival ahead of fight

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Today

'You're a f---ing drug cheat': Aussie UFC star's massive spray for rival ahead of fight

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Conor McGregor does the baseball version of John Howard with pitch shocker

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How American fans reacted to Aussie Tai Tuivasa's outrageous UFC 264 appearance

Combat

Jul

How American fans reacted to Aussie Tai Tuivasa's outrageous UFC 264 appearance

Matt Cleary

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UFC 264: Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor in just one round

Combat

Jul

UFC 264: Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor in just one round

Darren Walton

'Boys, I'm coming for you': Tszyu taunts trio after putting out Spark

Combat

Jul

'Boys, I'm coming for you': Tszyu taunts trio after putting out Spark

Daniel Attias

Expert

The key strategic error holding back Tim Tsyzu

Combat

Jul

The key strategic error holding back Tim Tsyzu

Darren Walton

WATCH: Justis Huni scores TKO win over Gallen in epic fight

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Jun

WATCH: Justis Huni scores TKO win over Gallen in epic fight

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Robbert Whittaker and the battle against good and evil

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Apr

Robbert Whittaker and the battle against good and evil

The Peoples Dude

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Let's bring a new golden age to boxing

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Apr

LHK

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Israel Adesanya is fulfilling the promise made by the very first UFC

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Mar

Israel Adesanya is fulfilling the promise made by the very first UFC

Aaron Hart

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What’s next for Conor McGregor?

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Feb

Guy Hazlewood

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Which NRL players could transition to combat sport?

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Jan

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Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

Editor

Paul Gallen was just made to be punched

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MarkD said Guest

Dec

The thing is he pretty much king hit Miles with little to no effect. Even juiced up he still hit like a wet lettuce.

Combat

Dec

Joe Frost

Editor

Joe Frost

Editor

Paul Gallen was just made to be punched

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MarkD said Guest

Dec

The thing is he pretty much king hit Miles with little to no effect. Even juiced up he still hit like a wet lettuce.

Combat

Dec

The Roar

Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu odds: Your betting guide for the fight

Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu will face off in one of the most hotly anticipated fights in Australian boxing on Wednesday, August 26. Here’s a complete guide to the betting odds for the bout, but remember, if you are going to have a punt, do so responsibly.

Combat

2020

Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu odds: Your betting guide for the fight

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Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu odds: Your betting guide for the fight

Combat

2020

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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My ten greatest sporting documentaries

In 2016 I wrote a piece for The Roar entitled My ten greatest sporting reads.

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2020

Stuart Thomas

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My ten greatest sporting documentaries

AFL

112

2020

Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

Editor

There's only one solution for the UFC's biggest problem

In a sport of non-stop action, the UFC has a problem with words.

Combat

2020

There's only one solution for the UFC's biggest problem

Joe Frost

Editor

There's only one solution for the UFC's biggest problem

Combat

2020

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McGregor's return to the Octagon in UFC 246 confirmed

Popular Irish MMA star Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to UFC when he takes on America’s Donald Cerrone on January 19 (Australian time) in Las Vegas.

Combat

2019

McGregor's return to the Octagon in UFC 246 confirmed

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McGregor's return to the Octagon in UFC 246 confirmed

Combat

2019

Scott Pryde

Expert

Scott Pryde

Expert

Battle of the codes locked in: Barry Hall and Paul Gallen set to fight

It’s been on the rumour mill for weeks, but now it’s been confirmed that former AFL star Barry Hall and recently-retired NRL hardman Paul Gallen are set to face off inside the ring.

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2019

Battle of the codes locked in: Barry Hall and Paul Gallen set to fight

Scott Pryde

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Battle of the codes locked in: Barry Hall and Paul Gallen set to fight

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104

2019

The Roar

WATCH: Crowd hurls projectiles after UFC Mexico main event ends in no contest

The UFC Mexico crowd made their feelings known after the main event bout had to be called off after just 15 seconds following an injury to Jeremy Stephens.

Combat

2019

WATCH: Crowd hurls projectiles after UFC Mexico main event ends in no contest

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WATCH: Crowd hurls projectiles after UFC Mexico main event ends in no contest

Combat

2019

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John Coomer

Roar Guru

Australian boxing: A review of 2020

Plenty of Aussie boxers were active in 2020 despite the COVID-19 restrictions both here and abroad. Here’s a look at the local fighters to keep an eye on in 2021.

Combat

Dec

Willie La'ulu

Roar Guru

The Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua megafight must wait

After a dominant display against Kubrat Pulev, Anthony Joshua seems to have his swagger back.

Combat

Dec

Jake Scudder

Roar Rookie

Dana White vs COVID-19: Winners do not quit

Combat

Oct

Harry Bagot

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Five boxing matches for Australian fight fans in October

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Oct

Ben Talintyre

Roar Pro

Top five MMA prospects to watch

Combat

2020

Pat Smith

Roar Guru

The king of Australian boxing is dead. All hail the king

Combat

2020

Harry Bagot

Roar Rookie

Iron test for Tszyu against Horn

On Wednesday night, two of Australia’s biggest boxing stars clash in one of the most anticipated Australian sporting contests of the year.

Combat

2020

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UFC 252 predictions: Who will become the greatest heavyweight of all time?

UFC 252 takes place at the APEX Centre on Sunday 16th August, as heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier fight for the UFC heavyweight title.

Combat

2020

declansands

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What is next for Max Holloway?

Combat

2020

declansands

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UFC 251 Predictions: Will Australian Alexander Volkanovski retain his Featherweight championship?

Combat

2020

declansands

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UFC 250: Will Amanda Nunes cement herself as the greatest female fighter of all time?

Combat

2020

Alex

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Australia should be gearing up to host more high-profile boxing bouts

Combat

2020

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Jake Paul is the best thing in boxing today

Noodles said Roar Rookie

Put him in with worst of the best and he’d get hole punch through him.

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So because he would get destroyed by the best of the best – is he not legitimate?

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Nope! Spoilt rich kid that doesn’t show any respect deserves a direct uppercut and stretcher out of the ring. Put him in…(more)

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Boxer gets the shock of his life, is KOed while walking away

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Jun

Win or lose, Huni should be thankful to be able to fight such a tough nut as Gallen. Should prepare him well for anyth…(more)

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Mar

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Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt have the friendliest boxing 'trash talk' in history

It’s official. Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt will officially fight each other on December 16 as part of the Tim Tszyu-Bowyn Morgan fight night at Bankwest Stadium.

Combat

Oct

Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt have the friendliest boxing 'trash talk' in history

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Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt have the friendliest boxing 'trash talk' in history

Combat

Oct

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UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

UFC star Jon Jones has blasted rioters on his instagram page questioning whether the majority are doing it for the purposes they say they are.

Combat

2020

UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

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UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

Combat

2020

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'Popeye'-armed Russian gets absolutely thrashed in MMA fight

Maybe he’d have better luck as a sailor?

Combat

2019

'Popeye'-armed Russian gets absolutely thrashed in MMA fight

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'Popeye'-armed Russian gets absolutely thrashed in MMA fight

Combat

2019

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Fighter walks out singing karaoke, gets KO'd in 20 seconds

A South Korean MMA fighter has ditched the standard combat sports walkout song tradition, for a slightly more entertaining approach.

Combat

2018

Fighter walks out singing karaoke, gets KO'd in 20 seconds

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Fighter walks out singing karaoke, gets KO'd in 20 seconds

Combat

2018

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Out of control boxer unleashes on own corner

Following a defeat via unanimous decision, a Bulgarian boxer took his frustration out on his own corner

Combat

2018

Out of control boxer unleashes on own corner

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Out of control boxer unleashes on own corner

Combat

2018

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Amateur fighter disqualified for disgraceful act after knocking out opponent

Austin Batra seemed to have claimed a stunning victory in the opening 30 seconds of his Battlefield Fight League bout with Perry Hayer in Canada. But after knocking out his opponent, Batra was later disqualified for an outrageous act.

Combat

2018

Amateur fighter disqualified for disgraceful act after knocking out opponent

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Amateur fighter disqualified for disgraceful act after knocking out opponent

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2018

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Boxer terrorises opponent with double-knockdown barrage

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2019

Boxer terrorises opponent with double-knockdown barrage

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Boxer flattened by savage left hook that leaves him on the canvas

Combat

2019

Boxer flattened by savage left hook that leaves him on the canvas

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Amateur boxers go BALLISTIC in breathtaking opening bell exchanges

Combat

2019

Amateur boxers go BALLISTIC in breathtaking opening bell exchanges

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Brutal right hand bomb a serious knockout of the year contender

Combat

2018

Brutal right hand bomb a serious knockout of the year contender

0:59

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Showboater gets KOd by up and coming champion

Combat

2018

Showboater gets KOd by up and coming champion

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Mouth guard sent flying in ferocious double knock-out

Combat

2017

Mouth guard sent flying in ferocious double knock-out

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