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UFC 285: Jon Jones returns to win heavyweight title in first round
Jon Jones, 35, took Ciryl Gane to the mat just a little more than a minute into the first round and won with a guillotine choke at 2:04

Suniel Shetty praises Indian Tigress Ritu Phogat as she lends support to India's first MMA reality show
Praising Ritu, host Suniel Shetty said, "She's a little champion; she inspires people with her fights. I follow her on social media, and every time she does something, I go to the gym and try to recreate it."

MX Player drops trailer of India’s first MMA reality show Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt, hosted by Suniel Shetty
MMA is a highly competitive combat sport that demands a strong hold over both the mind and body

Matrix Fight Night 10 set to return to Dubai with four title fights on 18 November
After two editions of thrilling mixed-martial arts action in New Delhi, Matrix Fight Night is set to return to Dubai.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier inducted in UFC's Hall of Fame
Cormier, 43, is a former two-weight champion in the UFC. Nurmagomedov, 33, is the former lightweight champion who retired with a flawless 29-0 record.

12-year-old Archie Battersbee is at centre of life support row in UK. Here’s why
Archie Battersbee's mother found him unconscious with a ligature over his head at their home in Essex's Southend on 7 April. She believes her son had been taking part in an online challenge. Archie has never regained consciousness

Dana White says Asia, Australia back on UFC post-pandemic menu
The last time UFC staged an event in Asia was at Busan, South Korea, in December 2019.

UFC 269: Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira aim to end memorable year with title
Charles Oliveira (31-8) takes on Poirier (28-6) on Saturday night in Las Vegas to close the promotion's final pay-per-view show of a big year for both men.

Stamp Fairtex more dangerous compared to Ritu Phogat, feels Bi Nguyen ahead of ONE Atomweight Grand Prix Final
The Indian wrestler-turned-MMA fighter, currently ranked fourth, faces the No 2-ranked Fairtex in the final of the Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix Championship Final at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The winner of this bout will then go on to face Angela Lee for the atomweight world title next year.

India's Ritu Phogat to face Thailand's Stamp Fairtex in MMA finals on 3 December
Phogat, ranked fourth, says she is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for her upcoming bout in the 48kg category at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Ritu Phogat beats Jenelyn Olsim to reach One Championship Atomweight Grand Prix Final
Ritu Phogat will meet Thailand's Stamp Fairtex in the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix final.

One Championship: Ritu Phogat to face Jenelyn Olsim after undefeated star Itsuki Hirata's withdrawal
Jenelyn Olsim, who was originally scheduled to face Jihin Radzuan in a World Grand Prix alternate bout at ONE: NextGen II, steps in to face Ritu.

UFC 265: Ciryl Gane beats Derrick Lewis to win interim heavyweight title, get shot at champion Francis Ngannou
Just over three years after Gane (10-0) made his mixed martial arts debut, the Frenchman dominated the championship bout at the Toyota Center in Lewis' hometown.

One Championship heavyweight champion Arjan Bhullar wants to dominate pro wrestling and MMA
Newly crowned One Championship world heavyweight champion Arjan Bhullar is aiming to make a name in pro wrestling but also has plans to defend his MMA title and add more belts.

UFC 262: Charles Oliveira stops Michael Chandler, claims vacant lightweight title
Oliveira (31-8) earned his ninth consecutive victory in dramatic fashion, finishing Chandler (22-6) with a series of precise strikes to claim the belt vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement.

Arjan Bhullar wins One Championship Heavyweight title; Ritu Phogat suffers first MMA loss
Arjan Bhullar is the first Indian-origin fighter to win a high-level MMA title.

MMA superstar Conor McGregor named sporting world's highest-paid athlete in 2020 by Forbes
The bulk of the former plumber's pay packet came via his successful business activities, which included the sale of his Proper Twelve whiskey brand.

Ritu Phogat aims to combine striking and wrestling against Bi Nguyen as crucial 2021 calendar starts
Known for her grappling strength, Ritu Phogat aims to balance it with striking against Vietnamese-American Bi Nguyen at One: Dangal.

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor agree trilogy fight at UFC 264: Reports
McGregor, 32, will be chasing his first victory since January 2020 while the 31-year-old Poirier (27 wins, five defeats) will be looking for a third consecutive victory.

UFC 260: Francis Ngannou stops Stipe Miocic, claims UFC heavyweight title
Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic with ferocious punches early in the second round to claim the heavyweight title at UFC 260.