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Patrick Mahomes gives peek of charity gala as Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift and Co hit red carpet for swanky Las Vegas auction - where the Chiefs duo combine for a hilarious touchdown pass - before QB and friends enjoy round of golf
29/04/24 03:52
Patrick Mahomes has given fans an inside look at his Las Vegas charity gala after a host of star names came together to raise money for his foundation this weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback put on his fifth annual gala through the '15 and the Mahomies Foundation' - the charity he established five years ago to help improve the lives of children. Given he is one of the most famous athletes on the planet, Mahomes was able to invite a plethora of high-profile figures to his latest event, which kicked off with a glitzy auction on Saturday night before a golf competition the following day....read
Max Holloway rips 'super questionable' Ilia Topuria after Spanish star DEMANDS BMF belt must be on the line if he accepts showdown with 'Blessed' following iconic UFC 300 knockout
19/04/24 21:44Max Holloway has claimed Ilia Topuria is 'super questionable' and hit out at the Spaniard's demands over a fight. Topuria holds the featherweight title after beating Alexander Volkanovski.Justin Gaethje breaks his silence after being brutally knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 as he says he's in 'great spirits' after the defeat
14/04/24 11:53Justin Gaethje has spoken out for the first time since he was brutally knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 in Nevada.Dana White brands Max Holloway's dramatic last-second KO of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 the 'ultimate HOLY S*** moment of all time'
14/04/24 07:46Holloway pressed his advantage as the fight wore on, peppering Gaethje with his patented brand of pressure fighting as Gaethje fired back with chopping low kicks.Yan Xiaonan appears to be choked UNCONSCIOUS at the end of first round of title fight, but somehow regains her senses and fights on to lose decision to Zhang Weili at UFC 300
14/04/24 05:07Yan appeared close to submitting but held firm, though there was some confusion as to whether the challenger had actually been briefly rendered unconscious.Max Holloway KNOCKS OUT Justin Gaethje in the final second of their BMF title fight at UFC 300 - as Joe Rogan calls the win 'the greatest KO of all time'
14/04/24 04:08On Saturday night the pair engaged in a instant classic at the T-Mobile Arena, with the showdown between the perpetual fan favourites more than befitting the BMF moniker.Dana White raises UFC 300 fight bonuses from $50k to a whopping $300,000 live at press conference... leaving fighters delighted
12/04/24 15:35White initially replied: 'What should it be raised to?' In response, several fighters on stage began pitching numbers, including Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, who will fight for the BMF title.Conor McGregor's brutal rematch with Nate Diaz, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler smashing each other to pieces or Jon Jones' biggest test? Top 10 fights in UFC history ranked ahead of tricentenary at UFC 300
10/04/24 19:00It took 16 years for the UFC to bring up their century and another seven for the double hundred. This Saturday night will see the world's leading MMA promotion celebrate UFC 300.Special edition custom shorts for UFC 300 are REVEALED by Venum - before they rush to delete images - with Max Holloway set to wear Hawaiian-themed pair for Justin Gaethje showdown
10/04/24 08:07Special edition UFC 300 shorts will be worn by fighters at the historic event this Saturday, with images posted of the attire online. Max Holloway will have a Hawaiian themed pair.UFC 300 is the most stacked event EVER... Outside top three fights, FIVE ex-champions are in action and rising star Bo Nickal has his biggest stage yet, while Jim Miller will claim historic hat-trick
09/04/24 20:29UFC 300 is a major milestone in MMA history and the card has been stacked to the brim with quality. The appetisers are arguably just as tasty as the main course.Mystery 'glove launch presentation' is teased ahead of UFC 300, with fans hoping a new design will FINALLY be announced to help stop eye pokes
09/04/24 15:26The UFC have teased a 'glove launch presentation' to take place on Friday ahead of UFC 300. For years, fans and fighters alike have complained about the current design of UFC gloves.Michael Bisping hits back after Justin Gaethje accused him of 'talking b****cks' ahead of UFC 300, with Brit claiming Dustin Poirier should have next shot at Islam Makhachev's title
09/04/24 08:24Michael Bisping has responded to Justin Gaethje accusing him of 'talking b****cks' for suggesting Dustin Poirier should have the next title shot.Mark Coleman hilariously announces he is the 'back-up for every fighter' on UFC 300 card - just weeks after MMA legend nearly died rescuing his parents from house fire
03/04/24 13:26On Tuesday, Coleman posted a video of himself jogging in place with weights in his hand as he expressed his excitement about the UFC flying him and his family out to Las Vegas.Dustin Poirier SLAMS Joe Rogan for his commentary during win at UFC 299... as the lightweight admits he 'can't believe' the broadcasting legend's comments
13/03/24 16:48Poirier bounced back from his defeat to Justin Gaethje last year with a knockout victory in the second round in Florida , earning the Fight of the Night award and an extra £39,000.Conor McGregor posts congratulatory message for UFC rival Dustin Poirier after the American's win over Benoit Saint-Denis... before 'the Diamond' responds with BRUTAL reminder of their 2021 fight outcome
12/03/24 16:48Poirier returned to the octagon for last Saturday's thrilling card and secured an emphatic knockout victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in the second-round.Fans vent fury over UFC 300's underwhelming card - as Alex Pereira is pitted against Jamahal Hill in April's main event - and label the landmark show the 'worst UFC event of all time'
18/02/24 10:47UFC fans have hit out at the card for UFC 300 after it was announced on social media by Dana White last night.Israel Adesanya hints that he will return at UFC 300 with a middleweight title grudge match against Dricus Du Plessis a potential headliner for the landmark event
01/02/24 17:15While a number of fights featuring the likes of Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira have been added to the event, UFC 300 is still without a headline bout.Khamzat Chimaev drops major cryptic hint that he will fight at UFC 300 after Dana White's recent huge announcement... as the undefeated star believes he could beat heavyweight champion Jon Jones
18/01/24 12:44The undefeated star defeated the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at UFC 294 last year and has not fought since.Dana White reveals biggest fight yet for historic UFC 300 card, as he announces BMF title will be on the line for two fan favourites in Las Vegas showdown
17/01/24 09:53Dana White has revealed the biggest fight yet for the UFC 300 card on April 13 this year. The BMF belt will be on the line as two fan favourites go toe-to-toe in Las Vegas.Khabib Nurmagomedov could make stunning return at UFC 300 and battle Leon Edwards for the welterweight title... after his former coach revealed the Russian 'is back training' three years after retiring
13/01/24 10:17Fans could be set for a mouthwatering clash as rumours swirl of a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 300.Dustin Poirier will make his return at UFC 299 as Dana White confirms American is set to take on rising star Benoit Saint-Denis in five-round thriller in Miami
08/01/24 08:57Poirier has not stepped foot inside the octagon since July last year, when he suffered a brutal head-kick KO against fellow American Justin Gaethje .Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev are beaten in KO of the Year category, a Brit takes home best submission and horror elbow dislocation wins most gruesome injury - Mail Sport's 2023 UFC awards
25/12/23 11:41In the 30th year of the UFC's existence, there has been the usual raft of spectacular KOs, controversies and surprises.Donald Trump attends college football game between South Carolina and Clemson as the former US President gets a loud ovation from fans at Williams-Brice Stadium
26/11/23 00:55The 5-6 Gamecocks are hosting the 7-4 Tigers on Saturday night in the conservative-leaning state that former US President Trump won in both 2016 and 2020French lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis honors veterans and calls for BMF title fight after STUNNING knockout over Matt Frevola at UFC 295: 'I am coming for everybody'
12/11/23 04:39Surging lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis shocked the New York City crowd by knocking out No 14-ranked Matt Frevola in the first round of their UFC 295 showdown.Donald Trump receives a double bird from comedian Bill Burr's wife at UFC 295 alongside Kid Rock and Tucker Carlson as they watch Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall secure big wins at MSG
12/11/23 03:03Donald Trump appeared to be given a double bird by the wife of comedian Bill Burr after he arrived at UFC 295 to an otherwise hero's welcome at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.Khamzat Chimaev says Kamaru Usman is like an old iPhone 5 compared to his upgraded model and claims UFC 294 rival 'only took late notice fight for the money'
19/10/23 07:49Khamzat Chimaev has compared Kamaru Usman to an old iPhone 5 in comparison to him being an advanced 'Pro' version. The pair lock horns in the co-main event of Saturday night's UFC 294 card.Kamaru Usman DENIES injuring himself in open workouts ahead of UFC 294, with 'Nigerian Nightmare' insisting he did not say 'something popped' in footage of him taking down Justin Gaethje
19/10/23 06:52Kamaru Usman has flatly denied injuring himself during open workouts ahead of UFC 294 after fans suggested he said: 'Something popped'.When is Alex Volkanovski's rematch with Islam Makhachev and how can you watch? As major change is made to UFC 294 main event due to Charles Oliveira injury
11/10/23 09:30Alexander Volkanovski fell to a narrow points defeat in his first meeting with Islam Makhachev in Perth at UFC 284 but will now get a second chance at becoming a two-weight champion.Conor McGregor labels Justin Gaethje 'a b****' as he slams his reason for not wanting to defend his BMF title against former champion Jorge Masvidal
13/09/23 23:13McGregor was responding to a tweet which quoted Gaethje's response to being asked if he would be interested in a BMF unification bout with Jorge Masvidal .Conor McGregor vows to return to the Octagon in December for a highly-anticipated fight with Michael Chandler - before lining up clashes with Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz
12/08/23 23:37McGregor, whose last bout in UFC came in a defeat to Dustin Poirier over two years ago, said that the anticipated dual with Chandler would precede fights against Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz.Justin Gaethje delivers brutal response to Conor McGregor's call-out after gaining revenge on Dustin Poirier with devastating head-kick KO at UFC 291
30/07/23 14:01Justin Gaethje delivered a brutal response to being called out by Conor McGregor on social media following his knockout win over Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City on Saturday night.Dustin Poirier lauds Justin Gaethje as 'incredible' after being brutally knocked-out by the American at UFC 291
30/07/23 09:03In what is being billed as a Fight of the Year contender, Gaethje enacted revenge on his opponent, landing a right high-kick on the 34-year-old, knocking his opponent to the canvas.Conor McGregor calls out Justin Gaethje after American's sensational head kick KO of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and says he's the 'real BMF'- despite being lined up to face Michael Chandler
30/07/23 05:48The Notorious called out the American after he became the second BMF champion in history in his rematch with Poirier at UFC 291.Justin Gaethje delivers INCREDIBLE head kick KO to win BMF title at UFC 291, with 'The Highlight' exacting revenge in rematch with Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City headliner
30/07/23 04:58Justin Gaethje delivered one of the most spectacular moments of a career already stuffed full of highlight-reel footage, knocking out Dustin Poirier with a head kick.Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 291 RECAP: See how all the action unfolded in huge BMF title fight on packed main card of action
29/07/23 23:59Justin Gaethje delivered a career-defining highlight with a ridiculous head kick knock out of Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City on Saturday night.UFC 291 PREVIEW: Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje II has fight of the year written all over it
27/07/23 20:00Though both could retire having secured their place in the UFC's Hall of Fame for their accomplishments, capturing an undisputed belt no doubt remains their single priority.Justin Gaethje admits he expects to retire 'in the next three years', with 34-year-old UFC fan favourite planning to call time on career when he can no longer beat the best
01/06/23 11:47Justin Gaethje expects to retire from MMA in the next three years and is conscious of taking punishment for too long. He will keep going as long as he feels he can compete at the top.Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 is CONFIRMED for July 29 with the former interim lightweight champions set to battle it out for the vacant 'BMF' title at UFC 291 five years on from their first encounter
16/05/23 23:56Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will go head to head for a second time at UFC 291 this summer, with the vacant 'BMF' title up for grabs in Salt Lake City.'It's a fight that makes me NERVOUS': Dustin Poirier talks up a rematch with Justin Gaethje and says he is 'motivated' to face his old rival again - having stopped him in their enthralling encounter in 2018
23/03/23 01:03The Diamond stopped Gaethje with fierce knockout in 2018 in one of the fights of the year as both men produced an all-out war - with fans now craving a second clash between the pair.Michael Bisping plays down Justin Gaethje's claim that he was 'very unprofessional' and 'biased' on commentary for Leon Edwards' win over Kamaru Usman, claiming American was just being 'a loyal friend'
22/03/23 11:19Michael Bisping has responded to Justin Gaethje's claim that he was biased on commentary for UFC 286. He believes it was natural for Gaethje to root for his friend.'It was very unprofessional': Justin Gaethje accuses Michael Bisping of being 'biased' while commentating on Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman's trilogy fight at the O2 Arena on Saturday
20/03/23 17:06Justin Gaethje has hit out at Michael Bisping for being 'very unprofessional' during Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman's UFC 286 title fight on Saturday night.Leon Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title for the first time when he faces Kamaru Usman in a blockbuster trilogy showdown TONIGHT... but what time does UFC 286 start? How can you watch it? And who else is fighting?
18/03/23 08:24Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Leon Edwards' first title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.Justin Gaethje is 'the most violent man in the UFC' and Rafael Fiziev says he 'can't wait to smell his heart and eat it after'... the London co-main event is NOT for the faint-hearted but could steal the show on Saturday night
16/03/23 18:00WILL GRIFFEE - MMA EDITOR: There are some fighters who command attention from the first second of a bout to the last and Justin Gaethje is top of that list heading into UFC 286 this Saturday.Leon Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title for the first time when he faces Kamaru Usman in a blockbuster trilogy showdown in London... but when is UFC 286? How can you watch it? And who else is fighting?
13/03/23 16:14Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Leon Edwards' first title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.'She told me to wrap it up': Islam Makachev reveals his mother wants him to RETIRE but insists he will not yet make the same promise Khabib Nurmagomedov did to his mum in shock decision to walk away
21/02/23 10:01Islam Makhachev has revealed that his mother wants him to retire from MMA, just as Khabib Nurmagomedov's did. Khabib stunned the MMA world back in 2021 after defending his title.Rafael Fiziev claims 'UFC want him to face Justin Gaethje next' and huge lightweight showdown could take place on London card in March
12/01/23 13:43Rafael Fiziev claims he is close to securing a huge fight with top lightweight Justin Gaethje later this year. The Azerbaijani rising star is now ranked No 6 in the division.UFC star Justin Gaethje admits attending a birthday for Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov's son and firing guns with Russian special forces, but denies meeting sanctioned Putin ally amid concerns over MMA ties in region
13/12/22 15:36Former interim lightweight UFC champion Justin Gaethje has acknowledged a photograph of himself attending a birthday party for the teenage son of Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman.Charles Oliveira reveals his eyesight was so bad he saw 'THREE FACES' in the Octagon before having surgery to fix his vision, but insists it's 'never hindered him' - as he prepares for huge clash with Islam Makhachev at UFC 280
22/10/22 10:24Oliveira has boldly plotted a brutal win over Makhachev - vowing to 'kill this man', and speaking ahead of the fight he has detailed his vision issues, though they have not stood in the way of his run.Conor McGregor is set for a big money comeback with move to UFC's welterweight division - fighting fellow box office star Jorge Masvidal and the Nate Diaz trilogy would make millions... but is the return just about money and new muscle?
10/10/22 20:00Conor McGregor is ready to make his return to the UFC. The Irishman has spent a year out of the sport since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July last year, but looks set for a comeback.'We're on the downhill of our careers, there's no doubt about that': Justin Gaethje warns Kamaru Usman he's no longer at his best but he expects 'The Nigerian Nightmare' to beat Leon Edwards as part of trilogy following recent loss to Englishman
08/10/22 09:25Close team-mate Gaethje says 'The Nigerian Nightmare' is the best UFC fighter but he believes they're now both heading towards the end of the peak of their powers.Conor McGregor is 'the only UFC star yet to be drug tested this year' despite rules stating inactive fighters must still take part in USADA's programme... talks of boxing rematch Floyd Mayweather persist, but Irishman IS training for octagon return
26/09/22 08:49McGregor, 34, has been out of action since suffering a gruesome leg break against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, which kept him out of training for close to a year.'I'm going to be happy and drink Pepsi': UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has packed on 50lbs since retiring as the lightweight champion and says he used to train five hours a day just so he could eat and make weight
12/09/22 15:55Retired UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has made sure to enjoy himself since stepping out of the octagon, as he now weighs over 200 pounds.'He hurt me often, he hurt me early... it felt like my tongue was on a super powerful battery!': Justin Gaethje warns Islam Makhachev he will NOT dominate Charles Oliveira, having felt Brazilian's skills first-hand
23/08/22 06:43Justin Gaethje has issued a stark warning to Islam Makhachev, revealing that nobody has ever hurt him as the Brazilian did. Oliveira dominated the American in their bout back in May.'Hopefully they get p****d off at each other, then I can make them fight!': Dana White is 'sold' on the idea of Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching against old rival Tony Ferguson on The Ultimate Fighter TV show
08/06/22 07:57Dana White 'will absolutely consider' Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching against Tony Ferguson on The Ultimate Fighter. Khabib has been in retirement since beating Justin Gaethje.Islam Makhachev slams Charles Oliveira for 'not being professional' after he was stripped of the lightweight title, as he promises to finish the Brazilian for vacant belt if he accepts showdown
17/05/22 08:02Islam Makhachev has savaged Charles Oliveira for what he sees as a lack of professionalism leaving the UFC's lightweight division without a champion.Conor McGregor brands Justin Gaethje 'a grade A jackass' and 'bird brain' as Irishman hits out at lightweight rival after UFC 274 defeat
09/05/22 09:58Conor McGregor has hit out at Justin Gaethje, calling his UFC lightweight rival a 'bird brain' and 'grade A jackass'. The Irishman was an interested observer for Charles Oliveira's defeat.Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Dana White he 'has no other choice' but to give his protege Islam Makhachev a title fight with Charles Oliveira and claims Abu Dhabi on October 22 is 'perfect'
09/05/22 07:54Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that his protege Islam Makhachev must fight Charles Oliveira next. The Brazilian underlined his status as the best lightweight on the planet.Dana White admits stripping Charles Oliveira of UFC title for missing weight is a 'NIGHTMARE' and reveals security guard will be in room with scales at future events to avoid repeating fiasco
08/05/22 06:48Dana White has admitted the weight-cutting fiasco that led to Charles Oliveira being stripped of his title is a 'nightmare'. Oliveira thought he was on weight the night before having to hit 155-pounds.Charles Oliveira survives early knockdowns to submit Justin Gaethje in spectacular first-round finish after Michael Chandler's BRUTAL front-kick KO of Tony Ferguson in Phoenix
07/05/22 23:30Charles Oliveira rose from the octagon floor to submit Justin Gaethje in an incredible first-round finish at UFC 294. He proved he is not the quitter that his opponent pegged him for in the build up.UFC 274 PREDICTIONS: Robert Whittaker says Charles Oliveira's 'next level grappling' makes him favourite to defeat Justin Gaethje while Curtis Blaydes backs the 'much more powerful' American to overcome the Brazilian in Phoenix showdown
07/05/22 08:33Charles Oliveira has looked sensational as the lightweight champion but does not appear to match up well with Justin Gaethje on paper. The bookies have him as a marginal favourite.Charles Oliveira is STRIPPED of his lightweight title ahead of showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274... with Brazilian forced to vacate belt after missing weight coming in half a pound over the limit
06/05/22 21:11The 32-year-old Brazilian made repeated attempts to hit the 155-pound mark but came in half a pound over the lightweight limit, with the UFC subsequently announcing that the title would be vacated.Charles Oliveira lost to Max Holloway after 'everything went numb', has tapped out THREE times and been broken by body shots... but is he really a 'quitter' as Justin Gaethje claims ahead of UFC 274?
05/05/22 17:00It seems strange to throw the term 'quitter' around, especially about the UFC lightweight champion of the world. But Justin Gaethje thinks Charles Oliveira gives up in adversity.A fight between legends with a combined age of 76, Tony Ferguson's do-or-die clash with Michael Chandler and Rose Namajunas out for revenge in her strawweight title defence - the best of the rest at UFC 274
04/05/22 20:00Justin Gaethje's highly-anticipated title challenge against Charles Oliveira tops the UFC 274 billing but there are plenty of other brilliant match-ups. Here, Sportsmail looks over them.Justin Gaethje has stacked up £400,000 in performance bonuses since joining the UFC... 'The Highlight' guarantees brutality and has become Dana White's most dependable star ahead of Charles Oliveira title clash
03/05/22 18:00Justin Gaethje has stepped into the UFC's octagon nine times and banked a $50,000 performance bonus in eight of them. 'The Highlight' is about as apt a moniker as possible.Justin Gaethje claims lightweight champion Charles Oliveira 'already knows the way out' after giving up before and vows to 'put a hole right in his face' at UFC 274
03/05/22 07:59Justin Gaethje has explained why he believes Charles Oliveira 'will quit' against him when his renowned onslaught becomes too much. The American is relentless.'Justin Gaethje is a brawler and all he's got is his hands': Charles Oliveira claims he is 'better everywhere' ahead of UFC 274 title defence against American fan favourite
02/05/22 15:44Charles Oliveira insists he is better than Justin Gaethje in all departments ahead of their showdown at UFC 274 this weekend.Charles Oliveira tops a jam-packed card as he puts his lightweight belt on the line against dangerous Justin Gaethje this weekend at UFC 274: Everything to know ahead of the event
02/05/22 08:14Oliveira claimed a stunning win over Dustin Poirier last year to retain his title and extend his ever-growing winning streak to 10, while Gaethje outpointed Michael Chander.'Justin Gaethje is coming out with a lot of bulls***': Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above 'mind games' ahead of UFC 274 showdown after American branded him 'a quitter'
26/04/22 14:56Charles Oliveira insists he will rise above the mind games presented to him by Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 274. Prior to Oliveira's win over Dustin Poirier, Gaethje branded the champion 'a quitter'.Tony Ferguson will take on Michael Chandler in huge clash at UFC 274 as both lightweights aim to snap losing streaks to revive title hopes
10/03/22 10:10Tony Ferguson will attempt to break his three-fight losing streak in a huge lightweight clash with Michael Chandler. Their fight has been announced for May 7 at UFC 274 in Phoenix.Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje are set for a lightweight title fight at UFC 274 in May... as Khabib Nurmagomedov WILL be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame
06/03/22 07:47Oliveira (32-8, 1 NC) scored the first defense of his 155-pound title in December at UFC 269 when he submitted fan-favorite Dustin Poirier in the third round.Justin Gaethje WILL have next lightweight title shot in blow for Conor McGregor, with American set to take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 274
27/01/22 09:46Justin Gaethje will take on UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on May 7 for the title. Conor McGregor had been lobbying for his comeback fight to be against the champion.'People might hate it but this comes down to dollars... there are different rules': Daniel Cormier would not be shocked if No 9-ranked Conor McGregor jumps queue for title shot
13/01/22 09:49Daniel Cormier admits that Conor McGregor jumping the queue for a title shot 'would upset a lot of people' but remains a very real possibility. The Irishman is campaigning for it.Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler delivered a fight fit for the Colosseum, Paddy Pimblett was the best newcomer and Cory Sandhagen wins KO of the year for his incredible jumping knee... but who else scoops Sportsmail's 2021 UFC awards?
28/12/21 20:00What a year it has been for the UFC. New faces on the scene, old faces with belts, the usual cocktail of mad press conferences and gruesome injuries, it has had it all.'I'll wait for him in May... the world wants to see that fight': Charles Oliveira WILL let Conor McGregor skip the queue for title shot if the UFC risks uproar from Justin Gaethje and top contenders by allowing fight
22/12/21 15:23Charles Oliveira would be willing to let Conor McGregor jump the queue for a lightweight title shot after the Irishman comes back from his broken leg. Justin Gaethje is the top contender.Conor McGregor 'COULD fight for the lightweight title' on comeback from broken leg, admits Dana White... with UFC president also teasing option of Nate Diaz trilogy next summer
22/12/21 07:55Dana White refused to shut down the possibility of Conor McGregor fighting for the lightweight title when he returns from a broken leg. The UFC president said he will see the lay of the land.Justin Gaethje threatens to 'burn it all down' if 'irrelevant' Conor McGregor skips ahead of him in the queue for a title shot against UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira
21/12/21 12:21Justin Gaethje 'will burn it all down' if Conor McGregor jumps the queue for the next UFC lightweight title shot. McGregor has not won a fight at lightweight for five years.Conor McGregor plays down the career of 'good, not great' Khabib Nurmagomedov as he dismisses retired Russian for never moving weight classes and pulling out of fights
06/12/21 18:37Conor McGregor does not believe Khabib Nurmagoemdov deserves his reputation as one of the greatest fighters of all time despite his flawless professional record.Michael Chandler doubles down on the charm offensive to lure Conor McGregor into a fight in 2022 as UFC star promises 'fireworks' if the pair meet in the Octagon
01/12/21 16:40McGregor, 33, praised the American for his display in that Fight of the Year contender, fueling speculation that Chandler could be the Irishman's next opponent when he returns from injury.Conor McGregor is a 'different level' and his 'left hand can put out anyone on the planet', gushes Michael Chandler as American ramps up charm offensive in bid to secure fight with 'Notorious' next year
27/11/21 10:08Michael Chandler is taking the 'kill with kindness' approach to secure a lucrative fight with Conor McGregor next year. He spoke with glowing praise of the Irishman.Kamaru Usman reveals he defeated Colby Covington with a BROKEN HAND after picking up injury during sparring with 'savage' Justin Gaethje just three weeks before UFC 268
26/11/21 12:07Usman, 34, earned a unanimous decision victory over arch rival Covington at UFC 268 in New York City, in which he floored the challenger in the second round but was unable to get the finish.
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