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What's next for Conor McGregor?

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Gone in 40 seconds: McGregor dominant in UFC comeback

Conor McGregor stopped Donald Cerrone with a head kick and punches 40 seconds into the first round at UFC 246, announcing his return to mixed martial arts with his first victory since 2016.

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Gone in 40 seconds: McGregor dominant in UFC comeback

Isaac Nowroozi

Roar Guru

Isaac Nowroozi

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Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: UFC 246 live blog, updates

Every now and again a fight comes up with such high stakes that you can’t see how one could ever come back from a loss. For Conor McGregor (21-4), the bout against Donald Cerrone (36-13, 1NC) in UFC 246 is that fight. Join The Roar for live coverage of UFC 246 from 2pm (AEDT).

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Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: UFC 246 live blog, updates

Joe Frost

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Joe Frost

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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.

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

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WWE Royal Rumble 2020 preview

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Avinash avi new author

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Three things Conor McGregor needs to do in UFC 246

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John Coomer

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Boxing: A review of 2019

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Dec

Sebastian

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Inner belief key to Alex ‘The Great’ Volkanovski

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Dec

Inner belief key to Alex ‘The Great’ Volkanovski

Samuel Cox

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John Wayne Parr: Venomous until the end

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Dec

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McGregor's return to the Octagon in UFC 246 confirmed

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Dec

McGregor's return to the Octagon in UFC 246 confirmed

Justin Faux

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Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr: Boxing match result

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Dec

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr: Boxing match result

Mark McElroy

Roar Guru

Lightning strikes twice in the desert: Why Andy Ruiz Jr will beat Anthony Joshua again

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Dec

Lightning strikes twice in the desert: Why Andy Ruiz Jr will beat Anthony Joshua again

Harry Bagot new author

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Tim Tszyu vs Jack Brubaker preview

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Dec

John Coomer

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Anthony Mundine vs John Wayne Parr: Parr wins split decision

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Nov

Anthony Mundine vs John Wayne Parr: Parr wins split decision

Ned Balme

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AEW Dynamite: Starting with a bang

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Oct

Purs

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Wrestling night wars are back

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Oct

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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

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Oct

“We are talking about a professional boxer…”.gimme a break,gallen isn’t,never was or will ever be a professional boxer…(more)

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Oct

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

Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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

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Oct

“We are talking about a professional boxer…”.gimme a break,gallen isn’t,never was or will ever be a professional boxer…(more)

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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.

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Sep

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

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Sep

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New heavyweight champion emerges as Anthony Joshua defeated in stunning upset

Andy Ruiz Jr has caused a major boil over in the boxing world, downing the previously undefeated Anthony Joshua to claim the WBA, Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles.

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Jun

New heavyweight champion emerges as Anthony Joshua defeated in stunning upset

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New heavyweight champion emerges as Anthony Joshua defeated in stunning upset

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Jun

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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Gallen humbles Hopoate with second-round KO

Paul Gallen made mincemeat of John Hopoate at the Hordern Pavilion, in the culmination of a great night of boxing.

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Feb

Gallen humbles Hopoate with second-round KO

Stuart Thomas

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Gallen humbles Hopoate with second-round KO

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Feb

Justin Faux

Expert

Justin Faux

Expert

A fitting final chapter in the career of Anthony Mundine

Of all the ways Anthony Mundine envisioned his career between the ropes ending, this surely wasn’t it.

Combat

2018

A fitting final chapter in the career of Anthony Mundine

Justin Faux

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A fitting final chapter in the career of Anthony Mundine

Combat

2018

Justin Faux

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Justin Faux

Expert

Jeff Horn vs Anthony Mundine preview and prediction

In what he claims will be his farewell from the boxing ring, polarizing boxing star Anthony Mundine plans to end his storied career on a high note.

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2018

Jeff Horn vs Anthony Mundine preview and prediction

Justin Faux

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Jeff Horn vs Anthony Mundine preview and prediction

Combat

2018

Justin Faux

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Justin Faux

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Nurmagomedov versus McGregor: The downside of a UFC blood feud

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had just submitted Conor McGregor, the most bankable fighter in UFC history.

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2018

Nurmagomedov versus McGregor: The downside of a UFC blood feud

Justin Faux

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Nurmagomedov versus McGregor: The downside of a UFC blood feud

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2018

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Samuel Cox

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Whittaker vs Adesanya: A fighting rivalry for the ages

Australia and New Zealand have had many great fighters, but the rise of Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya to sit atop the UFC’s middleweight division denotes a new era, one marked by not only their superb skills, but their differences.

Combat

Oct

Hutcho

Roar Rookie

UFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya preview

Marvel Stadium in Melbourne will play host to the biggest fight in Australian and New Zealand history as Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya do battle to unify the UFC Middleweight Championship.

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Oct

Hutcho

Roar Rookie

Golden opportunity for Volkanovski

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Sep

James Bakker

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Conor McGregor has no claim to the UFC lightweight title

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Sep

Purs

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WWE Clash of Champions 2019 preview

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Sep

James Bakker

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East or West? Weighing up Zhang Weili's next move

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Sep

Purs

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Rollins stomps to No.1 in PWI top 500

The current WWE Universal Champion and Raw Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins has been awarded the top spot by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the 29th edition of the PWI Top 500 Wrestlers.

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Aug

theguggenheim

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UFC 241 preview: All the makings of an instant classic

What a card. My goodness, what a card.

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Aug

Tom Falco

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Is Max Holloway really the greatest UFC featherweight of all time?

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Jul

theguggenheim

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The five-round review: UFC 239

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Jul

Davico

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Billy Dib fighting Amir Khan is a disgrace

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Jun

theguggenheim

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The All Intents and Purposes Preview: UFC 238

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Jun

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WWE Royal Rumble 2020 preview

Purs said Roar Rookie

Women’s Royal Rumble confirmed entrants
Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Nikki Cross, Sarah Logan, Natalya, Sonya Devill…(more)

Purs said Roar Rookie

These are the confirmed entrants for the Men’s Royal Rumble

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in the #1 spot, Roman Reigns, …(more)

Purs said Roar Rookie

Definitely something I can potentially see happening. But I strongly can see him getting eliminated by someone to get ov…(more)

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If Ronda comes back then I can’t see her losing.
Roman is definitely the obvious choice for the men’s side.
Thanks…(more)

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Brock will go through

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

Maybe he’d have better luck as a sailor?

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Oct

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

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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

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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

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2018

Out of control boxer unleashes on own corner

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Out of control boxer unleashes on own corner

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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.

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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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19-year-old knocks down opponent with a move that hasn't been seen before

He may be just a teenager, but by the looks of it, Tenshin Nasukawa has already made MMA history.

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2018

19-year-old knocks down opponent with a move that hasn't been seen before

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19-year-old knocks down opponent with a move that hasn't been seen before

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2018

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Savage punch ends main event showdown in just nine seconds

Blink and you’ll miss it.

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2018

Savage punch ends main event showdown in just nine seconds

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Savage punch ends main event showdown in just nine seconds

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2018

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WARNING GRAPHIC: MMA fighter suffers gruesome injury in TKO loss

Vision posted online of Jack Mason post-fight shows just how much pain MMA fighters go through.

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2018

WARNING GRAPHIC: MMA fighter suffers gruesome injury in TKO loss

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WARNING GRAPHIC: MMA fighter suffers gruesome injury in TKO loss

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2018

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Boxer terrorises opponent with double-knockdown barrage

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Mar

Boxer terrorises opponent with double-knockdown barrage

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

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Mar

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

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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

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2018

Brutal right hand bomb a serious knockout of the year contender

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Showboater gets KOd by up and coming champion

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2018

Showboater gets KOd by up and coming champion

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Mouth guard sent flying in ferocious double knock-out

2017

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