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MMA: McGregor hints at retirement U-turn after Khabib feud

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 04 11:59 AM

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor hinted he may not be retiring after all on Wednesday after a racially-charged exchange of insults with rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.   Read more »

McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 26 03:08 PM

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor said Monday he had retired from the sport, vowing to hang up his gloves for the second time in three years. Read more »

Stallone says McGregor is at a crossroad in his life

Reuters
Posted at Mar 18 07:15 AM

Actor Sylvester Stallone says he believes Conor McGregor is at a crossroad in his life after the MMA fighter's latest arrest and an earlier loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read more »

Conor McGregor arrested in Miami after run-in with fan

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 09:51 AM

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was arrested Monday by American police for allegedly smashing a fan's cell phone outside a Florida nightclub. Read more »

MMA: Jones retains UFC title, Usman first Africa-born champ

Reuters
Posted at Mar 03 05:25 PM

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones cruised to an easy victory over Anthony Smith and Kamaru Usman became the first African-born champion as he defeated Tyrone Woodley for the welterweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Read more »

MMA legend Vitor Belfort signs with ONE

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 06:34 PM

ONE Championship has scored one of its biggest recruits in years. Read more »

MMA: Danny Kingad to keep eye on Demetrious Johnson

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 06:29 PM

Danny Kingad is excited to be fighting American grappler Andrew Leone in the quarterfinals of the ONE Flyweight Grand Prix competition which will be featured in ONE: A New Era this March.  Read more »

MMA: Georges St-Pierre calls time on glittering career

Frank Pingue, Reuters
Posted at Feb 22 12:17 PM

Georges St-Pierre, a two-division champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and one of the most popular mixed martial arts fighters of all time, announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday. Read more »

MMA: McGregor, Nurmagomedov suspended for post-match brawl

Reuters
Posted at Jan 30 01:49 PM

Conor McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov were each fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday for their roles in a post-match melee last October in Las Vegas. Read more »

Fighters from rival MMA outfits looking to jump ship, ONE boss teases

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 07:10 PM

Expect more signings from other big-name MMA organizations including the UFC, said ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong. Read more »

Stepping outside octagon, Arianny Celeste bares plan to become a singer

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 30 01:08 AM

Arianny Celeste is bringing her persona outside of the octagon, deciding that it's time for her to foray into the world of singing and business.  Read more »

Khabib adds fire to Mayweather bout flame

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 27 08:51 AM

MOSCOW - Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said on Monday his potential fight with undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be twice as interesting as Conor McGregor's bout with the American. Read more »

MMA: Former UFC champ Miesha Tate joins ONE Championship as Vice President

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Updated as of Nov 09 04:54 PM

ONE Championship has added yet another big name to their family, as former UFC and Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha "Cupcake" Tate is set to join the Asian mixed martial arts promotion. Read more »

‘A real fight’: UFC boss dares Mayweather to fight Khabib in MMA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 31 11:00 PM

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. is serious about fighting UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, then it has to be in mixed martial arts. Read more »

Demetrious Johnson explains decision to jump to ONE Championship

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 29 04:26 PM

Former long-time UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson is about embark on a new chapter in his career with Asian mixed martial arts powerhouse ONE Championship.  Read more »

Demetrious Johnson officially headed to ONE Championship

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 28 10:10 AM

It's official. Read more »

Asian MMA star slams 'shocking' Las Vegas brawl

Mathew Scott, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 17 10:45 AM

Asia's highest-ranked mixed martial artist said fighters must remember they're idols for children as he slammed last week's "shocking" scenes after Conor McGregor's defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read more »

Nurmagomedov challenges Mayweather to clash

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 15 02:30 PM

Mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken a page out of Conor McGregor's playbook and issued a challenge to undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather. Read more »

Putin says Nurmagomedov doesn't deserve harsh punishment

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 11 10:32 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin met mixed martial arts champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on Wednesday, saying that he did not deserve harsh punishment for a recent post-fight brawl. Read more »

UFC boss: Nurmagomedov won't be stripped of MMA title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 10 10:15 AM

Unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov will not be stripped of his UFC lightweight title despite his role in a post-match brawl Saturday, UFC president Dana White said in a website posting Tuesday. Read more »