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UFC star Tom Aspinall admits it's become 'political' at the top of the heavyweight division, as he prepares to defend the interim belt at UFC 304... and reveals struggles of dealing with the early start time in Manchester
26/05/24 02:49
Tom Aspinall isn't one to wait around. The UFC interim heavyweight champion is eager to return to the octagon and keep his momentum at the top rolling. He'll get to do just that at UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, where he'll defend his title in a highly anticipated rematch against America's Curtis Blaydes. The co-main event bout will be Aspinall's first return to the octagon since claiming the interim belt with an emphatic knockout victory against Sergei Pavlovich back in November last year....read
Tom Aspinall blasts Jon Jones for 'holding s*** up' in the heavyweight division... as the UFC's interim champion insists 'it's time to get a bit of payback' against Curtis Blaydes
17/05/24 07:55Aspinall is the current interim UFC heavyweight champion after beating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, with reigning champion proper Jon Jones not having fought since March 2023.
Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones 'could be made with the help of Turki Alalshikh and happen in Saudi Arabia', claims PFL boss… as he insists it would be the 'biggest fight of the decade'
16/05/24 18:19Ngannou is set to make his return to the the Octagon later this year having signed a lucrative multi fight deal with the PFL back in May 2023.
Tom Aspinall laments Jon Jones 'playing games again' after American UFC star talked up clash with Alex Pereira rather than facing Brit in huge heavyweight showdown
08/05/24 09:34Aspinall (left) has understandably been left frustrated as he called on the American champion to sign a contract, which he admitted is unlikely.
Tom Aspinall opens up on his awkward meeting with Jon Jones after the UFC heavyweight champion moved the Brit's hand off his shoulder and turned down a request for a 'face-off' photo
22/03/24 08:47Jones, who is the UFC heavyweight champion, and British star Aspinall, who holds the interim title, met for the first time at a sports festival which was held in Birmingham on Saturday.
Jon Jones removes Tom Aspinall's hand from his shoulder and turns down Englishman's request for a 'face off' picture in awkward meeting between the UFC's heavyweight champion and interim title holder
16/03/24 21:22Jones and Aspinall were respectful towards each other. After Jones moved the interim champions' hand from his shoulder, he also turned down a faceoff with Aspinall.
UFC star Jon Jones hospitalises fan after being challenged to kick him in the leg... with the heavyweight champion delivering a brutal leg-kick that left the man on CRUTCHES
12/03/24 09:17The American has not fought in the UFC since his bout against Ciryl Gane over a year ago after he suffered torn a pectoral muscle in October that forced him to pull out of his fight against Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones executes perfect dump tackle slam on rugby player in Australia as the UFC heavyweight superstar impresses in another contact sport just over a month after going through surgery
09/02/24 16:48Jon Jones looked at peak physical fitness just over a month after undergoing surgery as he performed a huge dump tackle on a rugby player in Australia during a pre-season training session.
Tom Aspinall reveals Stipe Miocic REJECTED chance to fight him at UFC 300 because he 'only wants Jon Jones'... as Dana White announces another bout for historic card involving new signing
24/01/24 08:51Tom Aspinall has revealed that Stipe Miocic has turned down a fight with him at UFC 300, preferring to wait for the huge showdown against Jon Jones.
With a potential Jon Jones superfight hanging in the balance, Tom Aspinall faces an uncertain 2024 as the UFC interim heavyweight champion is forced to weigh up his options
01/01/24 18:00In the meantime, the most promising heavyweight to emerge in the last decade may be forced to spend upwards of a year on the sidelines, waiting to take on the winner.
Brazilian star on 15-fight winning streak calls out Tom Aspinall for ANOTHER interim heavyweight fight while UFC champion Jon Jones is out injured after tearing pectoral tendon
06/12/23 12:19Tom Aspinall has been called out for another interim fight, with the UFC unwilling to strip Jon Jones of the belt despite his long injury layoff with a torn pectoral tendon.
UFC star Tom Aspinall claims he has NO interest in a boxing fight, despite previously training with Tyson Fury... as interim heavyweight champion insists his only goal is to become the 'undisputed' king
30/11/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES COHEN: British UFC star Tom Aspinall has admitted that he has no interest in a boxing match while he waits for unify his interim heavyweight title.
UFC's interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall demands fight with Stipe Miocic while Jon Jones is 'out for the foreseeable' after the British star impressed at Madison Square Garden
17/11/23 18:11Originally, the marquee Madison Square Garden card was supposed to feature the undisputed title bout between Miocic and Jon Jones before the latter pulled out through injury.
UFC star Tom Aspinall reveals that he 'aiming' to fight Jon Jones next after heavyweight title victory... as British fighter admits he's gone 'back to normal life' after UFC 295 win
15/11/23 21:00On Saturday night, Aspinall became just the third British fighter ever to get their hands on a UFC title after defeating Sergei Pavlovich in the first round at UFC 295.
Fans claim Stipe Miocic 'would've been killed by Jon Jones' as he limps and 'walks like a 70-year-old man' at UFC 295 - after his opponent withdrew from their title bout through injury
12/11/23 11:22Miocic watched on as Tom Aspinall got the better of Sergei Pavlovich. 41-year-old Miocic had been set to take on Jon Jones but the fight was called off after the latter suffered an injury.
Tom Aspinall becomes third British UFC champion with INCREDIBLE first-round KO of Sergei Pavlovich to win interim heavyweight belt - while Alex Pereira beats Jiri Prochazka in UFC 295 headliner
12/11/23 05:03Tom Aspinall became the third British UFC champion in history, sensationally knocking out Russian powerhouse Sergei Pavlovich in the first round.
Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira are included in Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA fighters of all time... but UFC star omits TWO big names from his 'GOAT' list
11/11/23 10:39The light-heavyweight star revealed his list to RMC Sport ahead of tonight's epic clash with Alex Pereira.
What time is Tom Aspinall vs Sergei Pavlovich on TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 295? Everything you need to know as the two heavyweight stars go head-to-head in New York
11/11/23 09:26Tonight's heavyweight clash will be for the interim title after Jon Jones was ruled out of tonight's card after suffering a nasty injury in training.
MMA legend Daniel Cormier predicts which superstars will be given chance to headline historic UFC 300 card next year, including two title fights and one massive return to the Octagon
10/11/23 12:01MMA legend Daniel Cormier has predicted which superstars will be involved in next year's historic UFC 300 card.
UFC light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira cherishing his chance to headline Madison Square Garden for historic second straight year: 'I don't smile much, but believe me, I'm happy'
10/11/23 02:34Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has opened up on becoming the first fighter to headline Madison Square Garden two years in a row - and insists he is delighted at the accolade.
Can Tom Aspinall smash through self-proclaimed 'brick wall' Sergei Pavlovich? Stats show UFC 295 rivals are closely matched on the feet but British star's brilliant ground game could be key
08/11/23 19:02Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich have been on a collision course for some time as the next generation of top UFC heavyweights.
How to watch UFC 295 with Tom Aspinall aiming to become England's first heavyweight champion. Everything you need to know with Alex Pereira meeting Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight championship
06/11/23 15:13The card was supposed to be headlined by Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic , but 'Bones' was ruled out of the fight after suffering a nasty injury in training.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shows off bandages following pectoral surgery that ruled him out of UFC 295
31/10/23 17:51Jones was slated to headline UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden on November 11. But after suffering the injury, Jones' first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic was scrapped.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Hardy claims Francis Ngannou 'absolutely did prove Dana White wrong' with his performance against Tyson Fury on Mail Sport's podcast The Hook with the UFC's heavyweight division left in tatters
31/10/23 16:53EXCLUSIVE: Ngannou's performance in the ring against Fury came as a surprise to most critics and pundits alike, with many insinuating that he was robbed of a victory over the Gypsy King.
Jon Jones breaks silence after being forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with a pectoral injury, as 'Bones' issues apology to Stipe Miocic and confirms wish to re-book heavyweight title bout
27/10/23 07:58UFC president Dana White revealed that Jones tore a tendon in his pectoral muscle and will be out for eight months- meaning he had to withdraw from his fight with Stipe Miocic on November 12th.
Jon Jones: UFC fans demand refunds as heavyweight champion pulls out of Stipe Miocic fight with injury... after some paid THOUSANDS for tickets
25/10/23 12:59Just over two weeks until his scheduled bout, UFC President Dana White revealed that Jones is off the card at Madison Square Garden after tearing a pectoral tendon in training.
Tom Aspinall breaks silence after agreeing to fight Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on short notice - as British heavyweight reflects on bout with 'the most dangerous guy in the UFC'
25/10/23 12:08The 30-year-old is currently ranked fifth in the UFC heavyweight rankings and will now take on the second ranked heavyweight in Pavlovich on extremely short notice.
Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury... as angry fans react to the 'worst news' on social media
25/10/23 09:50Dana White revealed that the man many regard to be the greatest fighter ever tore a tendon in his pectoral muscle and will be out for eight months.
Jon Jones is OUT of UFC 295 showdown against Stipe Miocic with horrific injury after 'tearing his pectoral tendon off the bone', as British star Tom Aspinall steps in to face Sergei Pavlovich for interim heavyweight title
25/10/23 06:32Jon Jones is out of his UFC 295 showdown with Stipe Miocic having suffered a nasty injury in training. He is set to be sidelined for eight months and needs surgery.
Tyson Fury reveals he has received a shock offer from the UFC to fight Jon Jones and insists his team are 'looking to move forward' with the bout... as he prepares for crossover showdown with Francis Ngannou
08/09/23 09:52Fury has faced criticism after he failed to set up an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk this year and instead turned to an MMA fighter, but he is still targeting even more crossover fights.
Jon Jones admits he is 'having nightmares' about Stipe Miocic ahead of UFC 295 showdown and tips British star Tom Aspinall to 'do something special' as the future of heavyweight division
30/08/23 08:47Jon Jones may be the pound-for-pound king of the UFC but still admits to feeling the nerves ahead of his huge heavyweight showdown with Stipe Miocic.
Molly McCann told Tom Aspinall he 'will be UFC Heavyweight Champion' back in 2020... but does NOT believe he will beat Jon Jones
03/08/23 12:10Speaking exclusively with Mail Sport, she also gave insights into their friendship and how they have supported each other recently.
UFC president Dana White teases Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones fight if British star claims big win in London over Marcin Tybura
19/07/23 10:45A massive showdown between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones could be on the cards, if the Brit wins in London this Saturday. Aspinall headlines the card at the O2 Arena against Marcin Tybura.
Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in November
08/07/23 05:50Bones had a dazzling return to the octagon after a three-year absence in early 2023, with Jones' utter dominance forcing victory after just two minutes and four seconds.
'That's the one that will get Jon Jones excited': Daniel Cormier insists a clash between the UFC Heavyweight Champion and Francis Ngannou would 'blow the roof off any arena'... after Jones claimed he would RETIRE if Ngannou doesn't return to the UFC
13/05/23 09:04Jones has since claimed that his fight with Miocic will be his last, but added that he would entertain a showdown with Ngannou if the latter could negotiate a return to the UFC.
Jon Jones insists Francis Ngannou 'found his way out' of facing him inside the octagon insisting the free agent 'came up with every demand and request in the world' so the UFC would be forced to let him go
09/03/23 11:18After his barnstorming victory at UFC 285, Jon Jones has shut down rumours he might fight former champion Francis Ngannou after the fighter sensationally left UFC this year.
'If Brock steps in my way? I'll smack him upside his head!': UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier teases clash with rival Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania... with the former heavyweight champion due to cover the event for ESPN
07/03/23 13:52MMA legend Daniel Cormier hinted at lingering bad blood between the heavyweight champion and Lesnar as he shared his excitement at leading ESPN's coverage of the wrestling event.
Jon Jones DOMINATES Ciryl Gane by submitting the Frenchman in his first fight in three years at UFC 285... but what's next for the new heavyweight champion? And when will he next fight?
05/03/23 14:05Sportsmail breaks down who Jon Jones will face next following his first-round submission win against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to become the new heavyweight champion.
Jon Jones is FINALLY set to return after nearly three years away in a potential December clash against Stipe Miocic with former champ Francis Ngannou - a possible 2023 opponent - warning 'I'm not going anywhere'
15/10/22 08:33The current headline fight for UFC 282 on December 10, Prochazka and Teixeira are already slated to battle it out for the light heavyweight title, but they could be joined by the division's biggest names.
'Jon Jones is ready to go!': UFC president Dana White reveals 'Bones' will face Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou in long-awaited heavyweight debut after more than two years out
28/06/22 07:42Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou in his long-awaited UFC heavyweight debut. 'Bones' has been out of action for more than two years.
Henry Cejudo claims 'throwing the kitchen sink' at Jon Jones is the only way any heavyweight stands a chance against 'the best competitor in the UFC' when he steps up to make division debut
02/06/22 12:59The only way Jon Jones can be stopped at heavyweight is with brute force, according to Henry Cejudo. 'Bones' has been out of action for more than two years since vacating his title.
Jon Jones will 'run through Stipe Miocic' later this year and his 'versatility' makes him a nightmare at heavyweight, claims sparring partner
16/05/22 14:45Jon Jones 'will run through' Stipe Miocic later this year when he makes his long-awaited heavyweight debut, according to his sparring partner. Yorgan de Castro has experienced it first hand.
Jon Jones admits he is 'disappointed' by Stipe Miocic setting September date for showdown but will wait to fight former champion 'at his absolute peak' on UFC heavyweight debut
27/04/22 09:11Jon Jones is 'disappointed' that Stipe Miocic will make him wait until September for his heavyweight debut. The former light-heavyweight champion has been out of action for more than two years.
Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones in heavyweight debut and lacks the 'scary power' of Francis Ngannou, claims Henry Cejudo
20/04/22 10:03Stipe Miocic would be 'easy money' for Jon Jones if the former light-heavyweight agrees to face him, according to Henry Cejudo. Jones has been out of the octagon for more than two years.
UFC star Daniel Cormier steals the show at Houston Rocket's NBA game against Toronto Raptors as he fights a MASCOT in hilarious scenes with the former champion BODY SLAMMING Clutch the Bear
12/02/22 12:49Former two-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier could not resist the temptation to prove that he's still got it when he attended an NBA game between Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors.
Francis Ngannou could make his FINAL UFC appearance against Ciryl Gane with his contract stand-off showing no sign of ending... the 'Predator' is desperate for a boxing clash with Tyson Fury but a clause could see him stay for ANOTHER year
18/01/22 19:00There appears to be no sign of a new deal being struck, with Francis Ngannou last week publicly stating that he feels he has been 'wrongly treated' and now needs to be paid his worth.
Francis Ngannou was on the brink of being CUT by the UFC after his dismal showing against Derrick Lewis - where he landed just ELEVEN strikes - yet four knockouts in 162 seconds has put him on the heavyweight throne and he intends to stay there
17/01/22 22:00The Cameroonian came in for most criticism from fans, pundits and even UFC president Dana White after UFC 226, who launched a scathing rebuke of the Predator's mentality after the bout.
Derrick Lewis 'wants to get his fans their money back' from Ciryl Gane loss by beating Stipe Miocic as heavyweight KO artist calls out dethroned champion
06/01/22 13:34Derrick Lewis wants to fight former UFC champion Stipe Miocic in what would be a blockbuster clash. The fan favourite bounced back in December and has momentum now.
Francis Ngannou vows to 'stop the hype' surrounding former team-mate Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 as heavyweight champion insists footage of the pair sparring was leaked to 'manipulate' people ahead of grudge match
28/12/21 09:23Ngannou defends his UFC title for the first time since defeating Stipe Miocic last year and will face Gane, who is gaining traction among fans due to the fluid style that defies his 6ft 4ins frame.
'If you don't want to be with us, no problem!': Dana White tells Francis Ngannou he can LEAVE the UFC when his contract expires despite heavyweight champion's star power
23/12/21 08:53UFC president Dana White has sensationally told heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou that 'he can leave' if he no longer wants to be part of the organisation.
Daniel Cormier should succeed Dana White as UFC president in the future, says lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier and believes the former MMA star would be 'a great face of a company' after retiring from the sport
12/10/21 09:01Cormier hung up his gloves last year after losing his trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic, and has since been a vocal presence on the biggest UFC bouts, working as a pundit and commentator.
Francis Ngannou will FINALLY defend his heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 270 in January, with the champion set to face former training partner and interim belt holder Ciryl Gane
07/10/21 06:43UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is finally set to defend his belt for the first time in January next year. He will face the interim champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
Francis Ngannou's coach eyes January UFC heavyweight title defence as trainer remains hopeful of a Jon Jones super-fight despite Ciryl Gane winning the interim championship
02/09/21 09:10Ngannou, 34, has not set foot in the Octagon since winning the heavyweight championship in March with failed contract talks and moving parts in the division serving as obstacles for the star.
Francis Ngannou claims he is being DISRESPECTED by the UFC and questions if he is 'really the champ or not' after Dana White angered him with interim heavyweight bout
19/08/21 10:08UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has blasted the UFC following the interim bout for his title and says that he feels "disrespected' and doesn't know if he's "really champ or not'.
Ciryl Gane has NO beef with old team-mate Francis Ngannou, with the heavyweight titans on a collision course... but the champ's spurned coach FINALLY has the chance to get the recognition he feels he deserved during the Predator's UFC rise
15/08/21 10:47It is Francis Ngannou's former long-term coach, Fernand Lopez, that will seek to get one over the Cameroonian with Gane and earn vindication for what he feels are past wrongs.
Francis Ngannou BLASTS Dana White's justification for interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 265 as champion insists 'nothing good is coming my way' ahead of Derrick Lewis v Ciryl Gane
07/08/21 11:33Lewis and Gane meet in Houston, Texas, this weekend at UFC 265 with the victor clinching the interim heavyweight title, only five months after Ngannou defeated Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones reignites war of words with Francis Ngannou as he warns rival to 'be careful what you wish for' after heavyweight champion refused to give up hope on UFC mega-fight
12/06/21 05:33The American, 33, has been plotting a run at the heavyweight title since giving up his light heavyweight crown to focus on bulking up for the step up to the bigger division.
Stipe Miocic wants to fight Francis Ngannou in trilogy as heavyweight reveals it 'drives him nuts every day' that he lost his title at UFC 260
26/05/21 17:11The 38-year-old first fought Ngannou at UFC 220 in 2018, dominating the bout and winning by unanimous decision to defend his heavyweight title before losing to a second-round knockout in March.
Dana White teases that UFC 'could set up Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic'... but only if 'Bones' wants the fight for his heavyweight debut after losing out on Francis Ngannou clash over pay row
12/05/21 08:06Jones had been angling for a massive clash with the new champion Francis Ngannou but a pay dispute has seen the organisation move on from that idea. Stipe Miocic has been touted as an alternative.
Jon Jones vows to 'run through the UFC heavyweight division like dominoes' after incredible body transformation following 'a year of hard work'
30/04/21 09:09Jon Jones has pledged to 'run through the UFC heavyweights' now that he has almost completed his remarkable body transformation. 'Bones' is desperate to take on Francis Ngannou.
Daniel Cormier vows to 'TORTURE' Jake Paul for 'disrespecting' his legacy after their confrontation at UFC 261 as the MMA icon insists he would come out of retirement to fight the YouTube star in the cage
27/04/21 08:46Tensions flared between the two before Kamaru Usman's clash against Jorge Masvidal this weekend, and they had to be separated as Cormier threatened to 'slap' him during an angry exchange.
Where does the UFC's new heavyweight king go from here? Francis Ngannou wants Jon Jones next but with 'Bones' engulfed in a furious pay row with Dana White, the champ could be forced to look elsewhere
07/04/21 21:00Francis Ngannou's obliteration of the greatest heavyweight in history has sent reverberations across the MMA world. But where will he go next from here? Jon Jones is seeking more money for the fight.
Jon Jones warns the UFC that an offer of £7m would be 'way too low' for Francis Ngannou mega-fight in 'MMA version of Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman'... but heavyweight rival Derrick Lewis undercuts him and says he'll do it for £6m!
01/04/21 07:13Ngannou's savage KO of Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 cleared the path to a mega-fight with 'Bones' but the American is once again at loggerheads with his employers over pay.
Francis Ngannou calls out Jon Jones for his next fight and then wants a rematch with Derrick Lewis THIS year... after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to be heavyweight champ
31/03/21 18:49Following his brutal win, Ngannou said he now wants to take on Jones, who is widely considered the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter of all time.
Amanda Nunes is untouchable and Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya reign supreme... but which UFC champion is vulnerable to the challengers snapping at their heels?
31/03/21 17:00It has always been tough at the top. From the moment Dana White wraps a UFC belt around a fighter's waist, the hunter becomes the hunted. So who is going to lose their title next?
Stipe Miocic is hit with two-month medical suspension after stunning defeat at UFC 260 by Francis Ngannou, who is also out for 30 days following knockout win in Las Vegas
31/03/21 07:49Stipe Miocic was knocked out in the second round at UFC 260 in Las Vegas on Saturday by Ngannou and following his loss he was taken straight to hospital.
'You would rather treat me like s***... just f***ing let me go': Jon Jones asks to be released from UFC after Dana White dismissed his message demanding a big payday in bid to make title fight with Francis Ngannou happen
30/03/21 09:01Jones has been engaged in a heated war of words with UFC over the last couple of days after he initially demanded White 'show me the money' in a bid to set up a super-fight with Francis Ngannou.
Stipe Miocic could RETIRE after crushing heavyweight defeat to 'unstoppable' Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, says commentator Joe Rogan... who believes American 'has beaten legends and is very underappreciated'
30/03/21 07:55At the age of 38 and after a professional MMA career spanning more than 11 years, with his record currently 20-4, many believe the end is nigh for Miocic and commentator Rogan is no different.
Dana White lauds 'scary' Francis Ngannou after he knocked out Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion... with UFC president hailing his 'incredible' improvement since his 2018 defeat by the American
29/03/21 08:09Ngannou floored his opponent with a series of ferocious punches in the second round to avenge his 2018 defeat by the American to become the first heavyweight champion from Africa.
Jon Jones demands Dana White 'show him the money' to set up super-fight with new heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou... as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier lead reaction to stunning UFC 260 win
28/03/21 08:25Ngannou floored Miocic with a series of ferocious punches early in the second round to avenge his 2018 defeat by the American in emphatic fashion.
Coach Khabib wins again! Undefeated legend Nurmagomedov guides his cousin Abubakar to his first ever UFC win at UFC 260 on the Ngannou v Miocic undercard in Las Vegas
28/03/21 08:11Legendary undefeated fighter Khabib, who went 29-0 in a glittering career, retired in October 2020 after beating Justin Gaethje, a decision finally accepted by president Dana White on March 19.
Francis Ngannou STUNS Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to claim heavyweight championship in Las Vegas as his second-round onslaught seals changing of the guard in top division
28/03/21 05:34Ngannou avenged his blowout loss to Miocic in 2018 by demonstrating everything he has learned in the ensuing three years during a dominant victory in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
The former champion in last chance saloon, Khabib Nurmagomedov's OTHER cousin on the hunt for first UFC win and the showman who told fans NOT to bet on him! The fighters looking to steal the show from Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou on UFC 260 undercard
27/03/21 16:16Abubakar Nurmagomedov (left) cousin of Khabib is after his first UFC win, Miranda Maverick (right) tries to break into the top 15 while Tyron Woodley (inset) wants to show he has still go it.
UFC chief Dana White hails Stipe Miocic as the 'GREATEST heavyweight champion of all-time' and a 'great ambassador for the sport' as he gears up for Francis Ngannou rematch
27/03/21 08:56Stipe Miocic is getting ready to defend his heavyweight crown this weekend when he battles it out with rival Francis Ngannou in a rematch at UFC 260.
In just 162 SECONDS, Francis Ngannou has bounced back from Dana White's 'ego' tirade to earn another shot at glory... beating Stipe Miocic will make him UFC's biggest heavyweight star since Brock Lesnar and seal a mega-fight against Jon Jones
26/03/21 22:00Francis Ngannou (left) conceded that he was not ready for the spotlight when he took on Stipe Miocic (right) in 2018. Now, there is plenty more on the line than revenge when they meet in Vegas.
Francis Ngannou tips the scales at 263lbs - EXACTLY the same weight as his first fight against Stipe Miocic - as the champion comes in nearly 30lbs lighter than his rival ahead of heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas
26/03/21 18:11Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou have weighed in ahead of their UFC 260 showdown on Saturday night. The heavyweights both looked in top condition on stage.
Francis Ngannou is out for revenge as he faces heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in a mouthwatering rematch at UFC 260: Everything you need to know ahead of a huge night of action in the octagon
26/03/21 16:30Francis Ngannou eyes revenge as he faces a rematch with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 this weekend. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details.
Francis Ngannou admits he 'hates watching footage' of first defeat by Stipe Miocic but vows to 'avenge' loss as headliners face off ahead of UFC 260 heavyweight title showdown
26/03/21 00:17The powerful heavyweight challenger was comfortably beaten in his first title shot but has worked his way back to the top of the pile. Ngannou says he finds it painful to watch the first fight.
'Your boy has almost no takedown defense or offense off his back': Jon Jones takes aim at bitter rival Israel Adesanya's coach after their failed bid at entering the light heavyweight division with defeat by Jan Blachowicz
11/03/21 09:35The former UFC light heavyweight champion has shut down talk of a fight with bitter rival Israel Adesanya after the latter's coach teased a potential contest between the two bitter rivals.
A Robert Whittaker reunion, a contest with the best of British option Darren Till or a highly-anticipated shot at social media rival Jon Jones... what lies next for Israel Adesanya after losing on his light heavyweight debut to Jan Blachowicz in UFC 259
09/03/21 11:38Big things were expected of Israel Adesanya on his UFC light heavyweight debut. Defeat to Jan Blachowicz on Saturday night left him wondering where to go next after a first career setback.
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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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
