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Dana White reveals he 'saw footage of Khamzat Chimaev on the ground violently ill', with UFC president admitting it is mystery why top star keeps getting sick before fights
19/06/24 10:17
The undefeated Russian was due to fight former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker on Saturday, but was forced to pull out of the contest due to an illness. He last fought back in October at UFC 294, when he picked up a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman ....read
Francis Ngannou mourns the death of 15-month-old son, Kobe, at his funeral - as ex-UFC champion Kamaru Usman and Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto'o pay their respects in attendance
03/05/24 18:33Francis Ngannou laid his son to rest at an emotional funeral on Friday, after the devastating death of the 15-month-old.
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.
Tyron Woodley calls out Manny Pacquiao for 'f**king around' amid speculation on whether the boxer and MMA fighter will face off in the ring: 'Are we fighting or what!?'
27/03/24 22:47Tyron Woodley really wants a boxing match with legend Manny Pacquiao to take place - publicly calling his potential opponent out on Instagram.
Dana White RIPS Jake Paul and claims he'll 'fight 93-year-old Clint Eastwood' after Mike Tyson, 58, in April and claims people 'don't buy' the YouTuber's fights
21/03/24 17:17Earlier this month, 27-year-old Paul announced a fight with the 57-year-old Tyson set for April 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout will also be the first boxing event to stream on Netflix.
Paulo Costa lashes out at UFC rival Khamzat Chimaev, saying he has 'no balls' and 'only wants easy fights', with Brazilian open to facing Kamaru Usman next
27/02/24 09:08Paulo Costa has taken a swipe at Khamzat Chimaev for having 'no balls' and only wanting easy fights in the UFC. He maintains that his middleweight rival is running scared.
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski out to defy curse that has ruined careers of Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo and Jorge Masvidal in his fight with Ilia Topuria
16/02/24 20:36Featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski is preparing to break a notorious UFC curse that has ruined the careers of many UFC veterans when he takes on Ilia Topuria next weekend.
Khamzat Chimaev rules himself out of UFC 300 main event bout as Russian star claims he will NOT fight 'during Ramadan'... despite rumours 'Borz' was in line for title shot in Las Vegas
13/02/24 10:50After beating Kamaru Usman by majority decision back in October, Chimaev alleged that he was promised a middleweight title shot against Dricus du Plessis.
Khamzat Chimaev slams Dana White for 'bull**** broken promise' of title shot and tells UFC president he 'must answer for his words', after he played down chances of 'Borz' facing Dricus du Plessis next
24/01/24 11:36Khamzat Chimaev has launched a scathing attack on UFC president Dana White, saying he 'promised' a title shot and 'must answer for his words'.
UFC 297 headliner Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis would not have been predicted by anyone as a title fight this time last year, but it looks set to be an underdog classic in Toronto
16/01/24 20:00Just over a year ago, Sean Strickland was coming off two successive defeats against Alex Pereira and Jared Cannonier. Nobody would have seen him defending the belt 12 months later.
UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev reveals alarming hospital pictures showing swollen face and rash all over his body, as he reveals he was 'very sick' after Kamaru Usman fight last year
03/01/24 12:45On Wednesday morning, 'Borz' uploaded a montage of photos - which showed a swollen face and a rash all over his body - but failed to reveal what illness he was suffering from.
Tom Aspinall became the third British UFC champion EVER after victory in 2023, while Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title twice... but which current British UFC stars could make a claim for gold in 2024?
01/01/24 19:00Throughout this calendar year, fighters from the United Kingdom have proved their worth across all aspects of the UFC - with two finding significant success.
What next for Leon Edwards? British star has THREE top contenders pushing to face him after outclassing Colby Covington at UFC 296... and he wants a massive homecoming show in the UK
18/12/23 21:33WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: The 'Rocky era', as Leon Edwards called it, is in full swing now after Colby Covington was put to the sword at UFC 296.
How Colby Covington became UFC's most divisive fighter thanks to cosy dinners with Donald Trump, branding Brazilians 'filthy animals' and partying with bikini-clad beauties - after grim jibe about Leon Edwards' late father
17/12/23 13:41Colby Covington will make his long-awaited return when he fights England's Leon Edwards in a bout for the UFC's welterweight title at UFC 296 in Las Vegas .
Donald Trump gets wild reception at UFC 296 as he arrives for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington fight alongside Dana White and Kid Rock
17/12/23 03:04Trump was attending his second UFC event in just over a month after heading to Madison Square Garden to watch Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall secure big victories in November.
Could the 'Drake curse' strike again? Rap legend places bold bet on Leon Edwards against Colby Covington at UFC 296... with a possible payout of up to $1.2m should the Brit get the job done in Las Vegas
16/12/23 12:14Superstar rapper Drake is back at it with the mammoth sporting bets as he puts $250,000 on Leon Edwards to knock out Colby Covington.
UFC 296 PREDICTIONS: Tom Aspinall back Leon Edwards to 'outsmart' Colby Covington while Alexander Volkanovski says the Brit will be 'more dangerous'... but Henry Cejudo says the match-up is 'perfect' for the American
15/12/23 13:21'Rocky' comes into the mouthwatering bout off the back of a majority decision victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March.
Colby Covington reveals why Donald Trump is NOT allowed to walk out with him at UFC 296, brands Lebron James a 'spineless coward' and dismisses Leon Edwards as 'a mumbling idiot' ahead of Las Vegas headliner
13/12/23 21:00WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Colby Covington has revealed that Donald Trump will put the belt on him if he dethrones Leon Edwards at UFC 296.
Michael Bisping on why Colby Covington is 'like the Energizer Bunny', how Leon Edwards will deal with rival 'talking all kinds of s***' and the looming presence of Donald Trump ahead of UFC 296 in Las Vegas
12/12/23 22:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - WILL GRIFFEE: Once the pioneer, Michael Bisping is now the Godfather of British MMA, or perhaps even the consigliere.
UFC 296 PREVIEW: Leon Edwards and Colby Covington prepare to battle it out for the UFC welterweight title... but what do the stats say ahead of the thrilling event in Las Vegas?
12/12/23 22:00This weekend, scores will finally get settled as Leon Edwards and Colby Covington face-off in a bout for the UFC 's welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Tom Aspinall predicts Leon Edwards WILL retain his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296 - as heavyweight champion reveals how 'Rocky' will 'outsmart' the American
11/12/23 16:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: Edwards and Covington will share the octagon at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada on Saturday in the main event of a highly-anticipated UFC 296 card.
When is Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington and how can you watch UFC 296? Everything you need to know as the two welterweight stars go head-to-head, with Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry also featuring
11/12/23 10:26'Rocky' comes into the mouthwatering bout off the back of a unanimous decision victory over welterweight legend Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 back in March.
Colby Covington explains why the UFC 'can't trust Khamzat Chimaev' and takes swipe at old nemesis Jorge Masvidal, claiming he has 'big brothered' him his whole life... as he gears up for Leon Edwards showdown
06/12/23 10:45Colby Covington heads into his UFC 296 title shot against Leon Edwards in typically belligerent form on the mic. The controversial American fighter has taken a swipe at his old nemesis.
Khamzat Chimaev reveals plan to 'have surgery then smash somebody' as UFC star confirms surgery is needed on his hand, before telling Dana White when he wants comeback
06/12/23 09:30Khamzat Chimaev has revealed he will have to undergo surgery on his right hand, but does not plan on being sidelined for long. 'Borz' beat Kamaru Usman back in October.
Khamzat Chimaev suffered a torn hand ligament during the first round of his majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294
31/10/23 15:11Chimaev hurt his right hand in the first round of the contest, but went on to take an impressive victory, with two judges scoring the fight 29-27 and the third scoring it a 28-28 draw.
Leon Edwards' gym claim Ian Machado Garry was REFUSED entrance because he did not 'add to the team's culture' as they hit back at suggestions the UFC champion felt threatened by him
31/10/23 13:20Edwards - who won the welterweight title last year against Kamaru Usman before retaining it in March - trains at Team Renegade, which is one of the top UFC gyms in Europe.
Paulo Costa explains how 'a Chechen gang of three or four' tried to attack him in the crowd at UFC 294, with footage showing extraordinary moment man leaps in the air to attack Brazilian
26/10/23 11:14Costa had been slated to take on Chimaev , only to be cruelly denied late on by a serious case of staph infection in his elbow, which reportedly required three surgeries.
Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman are left in limbo, while Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev will be focused on title shots... but what's next for the main and co-main event fighters after UFC 294?
25/10/23 20:00Taking place at the Etihad Arena, UFC fans were treated to two blockbuster fights as Islam Makhachev took on Alexander Volkanovski and Khamzat Chimaev faced off with Kamaru Usman .
Islam Makhachev KNOCKS OUT Alexander Volkanovski after landing stunning head kick at UFC 294, with Russian defending his title in emphatic style following Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman in co-main event
21/10/23 20:39Islam Makhachev delivered a spectacular head kick knock out to extinguish Alexander Volkanovski's dream of becoming a two-weight champion at UFC 294.
UFC 294 RECAP: Islam Makhachev KNOCKS OUT Alexander Volkanovski with incredible head kick in first round to retain lightweight belt
21/10/23 15:01Read through Mail Sport's live blog to see how the action unfolded.
Sean Strickland reveals Kamaru Usman's mouth-watering payday for UFC 294 clash with Khamzat Chimaev as he brands the short-notice title eliminator for his middleweight championship a 'BULLS*** fight'
21/10/23 12:32Strickland was the first fighter the UFC turned to as a replacement, but the middleweight champion opted not to make the first defence of his belt on such short notice.
Alexander Volkanovski has been 'obsessed' with exacting his revenge against Islam Makhachev while Kamaru Usman 'was not the UFC's first choice to face Khamzat Chimaev' as the pair prepare for short-notice showdowns at UFC 294
21/10/23 09:49After Oliveira was forced to withdraw from his own highly-anticipated rematch with Makhachev, Volkanovski wasted no time in accepting the opportunity to replace him.
Khamzat Chimaev signs new 'long-term UFC deal' ahead of his blockbuster clash against Kamaru Usman at UFC 294… and he may have let slip his new contract is worth 'almost £16m' over seven fights
21/10/23 08:45Though he had two fights remaining on his existing deal, ESPN revealed earlier this week he has been rewarded for his success with a new long-term contract.
What time is Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 294? Everything you need to know as two giants go head-to-head in Abu Dhabi
21/10/23 07:55The pair went face-to-face at UFC 284 earlier this year in what was a close contest. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards.
Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against him in Abu Dhabi
20/10/23 21:08It wasn't so long ago that Kamaru Usman walked the UFC world like a God and at times seemed almost untouchable. The former welterweight champion reigned supreme.
UFC 294 co-main event star Khamzat Chimaev plays 'smash or pass' about rivals in his division... but fans point out Chechen has been cruelly set up by interviewer
20/10/23 09:04Khamzat Chimaev found himself the victim of the joke as he underwent an interview ahead of his long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 294 on Saturday night.
Khamzat Chimaev issues chilling warning to Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 pre-fight press conference ahead of co-main event in Abu Dhabi
19/10/23 14:53Khamzat Chimaev issued a brutal signal of intent at the pre-fight UFC 294 press conference on Thursday.
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'.
Khamzat Chimaev appears to catch coach with some quick blows in open sparring session ahead of Saturday's blockbuster UFC 294 clash with Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi
18/10/23 18:19The Swedish mixed martial arist unleashed a flurry of punches and exchanged a laugh with his coach after appearing to catch him with a blow to the face.
Gruesome photos show the extent of Paulo Costa's elbow infection that saw Brazilian ruled out of fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... with Kamaru Usman now stepping in on 10 days notice
18/10/23 09:05The Brazilian was hoping to become the first fighter to beat 'Borz,' but was forced to pull out of the highly-anticipated showdown with Chimaev.
Israel Adesanya reveals he won't be fighting 'for a long time' after losing his belt to Sean Strickland last month, as former UFC middleweight champion faces possible three months in jail for drunk driving
14/10/23 09:44Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has announced a sabbatical 'for a long time', but has promised to return to the sport, despite facing the possibility of three months in jail.
Fans go wild for 'INSANE' fight between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev in UFC 294 co-main event, as they laud 'Nigerian Nightmare' for stepping up on just 10 days notice
12/10/23 06:42Kamaru Usman's late inclusion to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 has been greeted with plenty of fanfare. On just 10 days notice, the former welterweight champion is stepping up
Kamaru Usman confirmed to fight Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 294 co-main event... after Paulo Costa was forced to withdraw through injury
11/10/23 20:44Dana White has announced Khamzat Chimaev will fight Kamaru Usman in the co-main event at UFC 294, after Paulo Costa was forced out of his bout due to injury.
Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight crown against Colby Covington on December 16 as Dana White confirms one major star will NOT fight in 2023
21/09/23 08:10Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight crown against American Colby Covington at UFC 296 in December after Dana White confirmed the pair will return to the octagon in Las Vegas.
From the octagon to the Theatre of Dreams! UFC champion Leon Edwards is confirmed as the latest star to play in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford... with Birmingham fighter set to start in goal for the World XI on June 11
16/05/23 14:56The Birmingham fighter has had a whirlwind of a year, after winning his UFC title from Kamaru Usman in August last summer and then defending it recently in March.
Could Leon Edwards have a new challenger after UFC 288? Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad are both ferociously chasing a shot at the Brit's title and can pile pressure on the UFC to ditch Colby Covington plans if they steal the show
05/05/23 22:14Leon Edwards might be the most interested observer of UFC 288 on Saturday night. The co-main event between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad has the makings of a classic.
Kamaru Usman 'just can't accept' losing to Leon Edwards and wants to face undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in bid to set up FOURTH clash with British star for welterweight title
03/05/23 08:35Kamaru Usman is struggling to get over his second defeat by welterweight champion Leon Edwards - and wants a fourth fight with the British star.
Furious Israel Adesanya hits hated rival with repeated racial slurs after white UFC star accused the middleweight champ of being a 'fake African'
27/04/23 05:53UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has come after controversial South African contender Dricus du Plessis, saying 'who the f*** is this cracker to tell me who I am?'
EXCLUSIVE: Up-and-coming Aussie UFC star Junior Tafa had his first pro fight before he was even allowed to drink - as the KO king confesses his mum barred him from playing footy for being too violent
20/04/23 06:08Australian heavyweight Junior Tafa might be new to the UFC, but he's not lacking experience, revealing he had his first professional fight before he was legally allowed to drink.
White UFC star who accused Israel Adesanya of being a 'fake African' doubles down on war of words after champ threatened to 'drag his carcass' all over his home country
11/04/23 08:09Du Plessis launched a shocking outburst towards Nigerian-born Kiwi Adesanya, Cameroon's Francis Ngannou and Nigerian-born American Kamaru Usman.
'The division definitely needs me more than I need the f****** division!': Jorge Masvidal RIPS into Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman and accuses them of cheating fans at UFC London with 'a fight the fans didn't deserve'
01/04/23 12:26The Brit had captured the belt from his rival back in August with a stunning knockout, and the rematch had been anticipated by many - but not Masvidal, who slammed both men for the fight.
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.
Francis Ngannou claims 'Kamaru Usman didn't train properly' for UFC 286 defeat by Leon Edwards, as he reveals 'Nigerian Nightmare' suffered injury problems ahead of London clash
22/03/23 09:23Kamaru Usman was injured for much of his training camp prior to the UFC 286 defeat by Leon Edwards, revealed Francis Ngannou. He claims Usman could not properly prepare.
'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 retained his welterweight title with a striking MASTERCLASS against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286... but what's next for 'Rocky' with Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor all eyeing a potential showdown with the Brit
20/03/23 14:39Sportsmail breaks down what's next for Leon Edwards after he defended his welterweight title for the first time against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.
'I'm the king now, I've earned my way and should decide who is next': Leon Edwards REJECTS Dana White's plan for him to face Colby Covington, insisting controversial American does not deserve title shot
19/03/23 01:42WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards has rejected Dana White's plan for him to face Colby Covington in his next title defence. He thinks the American hasn't earned it.
Dana White claims that Colby Covington is next in line to challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC's welterweight title, after the Brit defended his belt in a five-round war against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
19/03/23 01:24Edwards made history on Saturday night after making the first defence of his UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at the O2 Arena.
Leon Edwards DEFENDS UFC welterweight title in thrilling five-round masterclass against Kamaru Usman, with British star lighting up O2 Arena in London at UFC 286 to claim majority decision
19/03/23 00:11WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards put on a tactical masterclass over a thrilling five rounds to defend his welterweight title at UFC 286 in London.
UFC 286 AS IT HAPPENED: Leon Edwards BEATS Kamaru Usman in thrilling five-round battle to defend welterweight title in front of packed crowd in London, with the Brit earning majority decision
18/03/23 17:00WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman with an incredible performance to win a majority decision in front of a packed out O2 Arena.
'Soon I'll take my belt from these clowns': Khamzat Chimaev issues a stern warning to Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman ahead of their UFC Welterweight Championship clash
18/03/23 10:59Commenting on a post from the UFC showing the staredown between the two fighters in UFC 286's headline bout, the 28-year-old wrote: 'Soon I'll take my belt from this two clowns.'
The biggest EVER UFC event on British soil sees home superstar Leon Edwards face Kamaru Usman - a legend desperate for revenge in London... both men are bound by tragedy surrounding their fathers and and extraordinary journey to the top
18/03/23 09:23Saturday night will see the glitz and glamour of the UFC roll into London for a fight of epic proportions. Leon Edwards - Britain's second ever UFC champion - will defend his title.
Belal Muhammad shares text message that proves Colby Covington turned down a fight with him at UFC 286... after 'Chaos' makes shock appearance as back-up fighter for the card's main event in London
18/03/23 09:21UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad shared a text message on social media that suggested Colby Covington turned down a fight with him at UFC 286, opting to be backup instead..
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.
Molly McCann produced TWO brutal knockouts, Michael Bisping had a stunning comeback against Anderson Silva and Jorge Masvidal silenced the home crowd... the top TEN moments from previous UFC London events
17/03/23 22:43This weekend, the UFC finally returns to London for the title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Here, Sportsmail have looked at the best moments from past UFC London events.
Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman make weight, with both men tipping scales at 170-pound welterweight limit for UFC 286 in London... meaning Colby Covington WON'T be needed after shock back-up appearance
17/03/23 09:51UFC 286 in London is primed and ready to go, with Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman both making weight on Friday morning. Colby Covington turned up as the reserve.
Kamaru Usman is drowned out by crowd chants of 'head shot, dead' in London as Leon Edwards vows: 'I'll put my shin across his head again', with pair facing off ahead of UFC 286
16/03/23 18:14WILL GRIFFEE AT MAGAZINE LONDON ARENA: Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman came face-to-face for the first time since 'Rocky' obliterated the welterweight champion.
'It was a REALLY heavy KO, can the brain recover that quickly?': British heavyweight star Tom Aspinall previews huge UFC 286 clash between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman and questions quick turnaround for 'Nigerian Nightmare' after head kick
16/03/23 13:59Tom Aspinall has warned Kamaru Usman he is treading precarious ground taking the trilogy fight with Leon Edwards so soon after a catastrophic KO defeat.
Can lightning strike twice for Leon Edwards? Kamaru Usman insists he will remind his rival how he 'took his soul' with astonishing head kick KO, so what are the keys to victory for both fighters? And what do the stats say ahead of UFC 286?
15/03/23 22:00Edwards won the title in dramatic fashion in August last year after delivering a brutal head-kick KO to Usman in the final round of the title fight.
'It's time for me to get violent... this time I'll keep my hands up!': Kamaru Usman is convinced he will exact REVENGE over Leon Edwards at UFC 286 in London, with 'Nigerian Nightmare' claiming Brit 'knows' who the real champ is
15/03/23 17:20Kamaru Usman has promised a 'violent' performance to exact revenge over Leon Edwards at UFC 286. Usman had never been taken down or knocked out before Edwards.
Leon Edwards warns Kamaru Usman that he's going to 'knock him out AGAIN' in their welterweight title fight at UFC 286... as 'Rocky' insists he's 'improved' since claiming the belt in their bout last year
15/03/23 14:58'Rocky' famously pulled victory from the jaws of defeat to become Britain's second ever UFC champion last year, knocking the former champion out with an instantly iconic head kick.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.
White fighter is branded a racist after accusing UFC superstars Francis Ngannou and Israel Adesanya of being FAKE Africans: 'He's trying to erase them from history'
06/03/23 00:45South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis plans on some day being the UFC champion, and has questioned the authenticity of the three former African title holders before him.
'I feel like he's a little bit lost': Leon Edwards wants Darren Till 'to find his path again' in the UFC after fellow Brit's run of one victory in his last six fights
02/02/23 11:15UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has offered some words of wisdom to Darren Till, who is on a difficult run of form. The Liverpool native has won only one of his last six fights.
Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman trilogy official for UFC 286 in London on March 18... 31-year-old will make the first defense of his UFC Welterweight Championship on home soil after capturing the belt with a head kick KO last year
15/01/23 12:51Edwards became the second-ever British UFC champion when he dethroned Usman in August, after entering the fifth and final round down on all three judges' scorecards.
Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman III WILL happen in the UK in March, insists the Nigerian Nightmare's manager as he rubbishes reports his fighter won't make the fight through injury despite pictures of him wearing a hand cast
06/01/23 08:58Since Edwards' come-from-behind triumph, a trilogy bout between the pair has been slated for UFC 286 at the O2 Arena on the 18th of March.
'Pound for pound. Head shot. Dead. This lives on!': Conor McGregor claims Leon Edwards 'should win EVERYTHING of the year' after Brit was nominated for best comeback following incredible KO of Kamaru Usman
21/12/22 15:53Conor McGregor has lavished praise on Leon Edwards, claiming the Brit should win 'everything of the year' for his incredible finish of Kamaru Usman. They both use the same management team.
'How does this list come about?': Fans vent their fury on Twitter after Leon Edwards' BBC Sports Personality of the Year snub despite securing 'one of the best knockouts EVER!' in the last minute against Kamaru Usman for UFC's welterweight title
20/12/22 16:53Edwards landed a stunning head kick to win UFC's welterweight title in the dying stages of a fight he was likely set to lose on points, but instead became only the second British UFC champion.
McGregor was at the peak of his powers, Edwards - now set to headline - fought on the pre-lims and a £3.3BILLION takeover had just been completed... with a huge pay-per-view card coming to the UK for the first time since 2016, what's changed since?
08/12/22 20:00When the big show rolls back into town next March, it will have been seven long years since the UK played host to a major UFC pay-per-view card.
EXCLUSIVE: UFC champion Leon Edwards tells long-term rival Jorge Masvidal to 'get on his knees and BEG' for a title shot... as welterweight king welcomes a fight with 'anyone in the top five' in his defence of the belt
14/11/22 20:00The two fighters have been tipped to share the octagon since 2019, when they had a backstage altercation following Masvidal's dramatic knockout win over Darren Till in London.
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
