21 h. ago Ilia Topuria says ‘difficult moment in personal life’ led UFC to create interim title

Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight belt in January

Politics

27 h. ago Paddy Pimblett to fight for UFC lightweight title – but not against Ilia Topuria

The Liverpudlian will face Justin Gaethje for the interim belt in January, in a surprising turn of events

Sport

30 h. ago Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje ANNOUNCED by Dana White for UFC 324 as Brit bags interim title fight amid Topuria break

BRIT Paddy Pimblett will fight for UFC gold at the start of 2026. 'The Baddy' has surged up the lightweight ranks in double-quick time since debuting in MMA's top promotion in September 2021. Pimblett has taken out all comers, with his last outing being a one-sided destruction of fan favourite Michael Chandler in April. And...

Sport

43 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo invests in MMA promotion with backing from UFC champion Ilia Topuria

Ronaldo has become a shareholder in Madrid-based WOW Fighting Championship

Sport

49 h. ago UFC ‘for a fact’ wanted Paddy Pimblett to fight Justin Gaethje, says commentator

Pimblett has been linked to a shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, with whom he has been feuding for years

Sport

4 d. ago Ilia Topuria gives concerning update on UFC future as fans await next move

Topuria has been linked to Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan since winning lightweight gold

Sport

5 d. ago Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria feud escalates as backstage video emerges after UFC Qatar

Tsarukyan’s win in Qatar solidified his status as No 1 contender at lightweight, where Topuria – also present in Doha – is reigning champion

Politics

2 w. ago Islam Makhachev details unusual preparation for Jack Della Maddalena showdown

Having vacated the UFC lightweight title in May, Makhachev challenges for the welterweight belt this week

Politics

3 w. ago Paddy Pimblett given ‘possible date’ for Ilia Topuria grudge match over UFC lightweight title

Pimblett could be Topuria’s first challenger as lightweight champion, in a fight to settle a three-year grudge

Politics

3 w. ago Charles Oliveira highlights ‘stupid’ move that cost him against Ilia Topuria

Oliveira lost his vacant-title fight with Topuria via first-round knockout in June

Economics