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Jake Scudder

Dana White vs COVID-19: Winners do not quit

Combat

Oct

Ben Talintyre

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Ben Talintyre

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Top five MMA prospects to watch

With the MMA world back in full swing, what better time than now to look into the top five prospects to keep an eye on in the years to come.

Combat

Sep

Pat Smith

Roar Guru

Pat Smith

Roar Guru

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

It was all over in three rounds. Maybe even two.

Combat

Aug

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

Murray Wenzel

Defining win paves way for Tszyu's rise

Tim Tszyu has emerged from his father’s shadow and, confident he can challenge for a world title, now wants to do something even Kostya never managed by fighting in Russia.

Combat

Aug

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

Combat

Oct

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

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Harry Bagot

Roar Rookie

Five boxing matches for Australian fight fans in October

Combat

Oct

Five boxing matches for Australian fight fans in October

John Coomer

Roar Guru

Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu: Boxing live blog, round-by-round updates, highlights

Combat

Aug

Jeff Horn vs Tim Tszyu: Boxing live blog, round-by-round updates, highlights

The Roar

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

Combat

Aug

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

Harry Bagot

Roar Rookie

Iron test for Tszyu against Horn

Combat

Aug

declansands

Roar Rookie

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

Combat

Aug

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

declansands

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What is next for Max Holloway?

Combat

Jul

declansands

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

Combat

Jul

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

declansands

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

Combat

Jun

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

Alex

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

Combat

May

Jack Wilson

Roar Rookie

Tyron Woodley to make a statement against Gilbert Burns

Combat

May

Tyron Woodley to make a statement against Gilbert Burns

Billy McClure

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How would a UFC World Cup work?

Combat

May

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Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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My ten greatest sporting documentaries

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ScottyJ said Roar Rookie

Apr

Just thought of 2 more. Not a massive winter sports fan but Will to Fly and The Crash Reel are both good docos.

AFL

112

Apr

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

Expert

My ten greatest sporting documentaries

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ScottyJ said Roar Rookie

Apr

Just thought of 2 more. Not a massive winter sports fan but Will to Fly and The Crash Reel are both good docos.

AFL

112

Apr

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

Jan

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

Jan

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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

Dec

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

Dec

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

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.

AFL

104

2019

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

Scott Pryde

Expert

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

AFL

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

The Roar

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.

Combat

2019

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

Combat

2019

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.

Combat

2019

Gallen humbles Hopoate with second-round KO

Stuart Thomas

Expert

Gallen humbles Hopoate with second-round KO

Combat

2019

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Alex

Roar Rookie

Footy player boxing bouts must stop before someone gets hurt

As a follower of boxing for more than 20 years, time should be called on these ridiculous ex-footy player bouts before someone gets killed.

Combat

May

declansands

Roar Rookie

My predictions for UFC 249

Here are my predictions for UFC 249, taking place this Sunday. Not all fights are mentioned below.

Combat

May

Jack Wilson

Roar Rookie

Who wins of Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 249?

Combat

Apr

Ned Balme

Roar Guru

UFC 248 preview: Adesanya vs Romero

Combat

Mar

Ryan Harries

Roar Rookie

The Gypsy King remains on his throne

The big fight pub atmosphere was alive and well on Sunday with a buzz I haven’t experienced in some time.

Combat

Feb

William Makepeace new author

Roar Rookie

A crossroads for Jon ‘Bones’ Jones

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones is without question one of the most talented and successful MMA fighters in both the UFC and the sport itself.

Combat

Feb

Michael Waldron

Roar Rookie

What's next for Conor McGregor?

Combat

Jan

Purs

Roar Rookie

WWE Royal Rumble 2020 preview

Combat

Jan

Avinash avi new author

Roar Rookie

Three things Conor McGregor needs to do in UFC 246

Combat

Jan

John Coomer

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Can Mike Tyson turn back the clock against Roy Jones Jr?

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Is there a live blog for the Tyson fight?

'S--t, who cares?' Paul Gallen says there's no pressure on him at all ahead of fight with Mark Hunt

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And I think the hardest place to hit a bloke is in the back pocket, I honestly believe that.

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Fraser? You mean Frasier?

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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.

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Jun

UFC star Jon Jones confronts rioters in the US

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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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The Roar

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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The Roar

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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The Roar

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

Combat

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.

Combat

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

Combat

2018

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Savage punch ends main event showdown in just nine seconds

Blink and you’ll miss it.

Combat

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

Combat

2018

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Boxer terrorises opponent with double-knockdown barrage

Combat

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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VSP Boxing

Club Roar

Amateur boxers go BALLISTIC in breathtaking opening bell exchanges

Combat

2019

Amateur boxers go BALLISTIC in breathtaking opening bell exchanges

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The Roar

Brutal right hand bomb a serious knockout of the year contender

Combat

2018

Brutal right hand bomb a serious knockout of the year contender

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The Roar

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

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