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Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor arrives at court for his civil trial in Dublin on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Sexual harassment and assault

Mixed martial arts star Connor McGregor sexually assaulted woman, jury finds

The Irish fighter must pay victim Nikita Hand nearly US$260,000 in damages.

23 Nov 2024 - 6:39AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is UFC president Dana White’s ultra-private wife, Anna White?

13 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

ONE Championship

Ayaka Miura v Macarena Aragon, 2 other bouts complete line-up for ONE 169

30 Oct 2024 - 4:07PM

ONE Championship

Much-awaited fight between Takeru, Rodtang locked in, says ONE Championship CEO

The Japanese kickboxer and Thai Muay Thai veteran have a deal, says Chatri Sityodtong, but they have to win their respective fights first.

26 Sep 2024 - 1:38PM

ONE Championship

Veteran fighter John Lineker already building a future outside ONE Championship

Nicknamed Hands of Stone for his punching power, the 34-year-old has started his own construction company.

3 Sep 2024 - 6:25PM

Zhang Weili

Profile | Asia’s first female UFC champion Zhang Weili relives her rise in Unstoppable

Chinese MMA fighter Zhang Weili has been credited with inspiring a generation of young women after claiming her country’s first UFC title, a story told in this gripping new documentary

30 Aug 2024 - 2:45PM

ONE Championship

Aung La N Sang out to show ONE 168 opponent Shamil Erdogan he is no ‘easy fight’

The veteran Myanmar fighter, a US-based former title-holder, is still a middleweight contender and is coming off 3 straight stoppage wins.

26 Aug 2024 - 7:15PM

While Aung La N Sang feels his next opponent might be underestimating him, he has a healthy respect for an opponent who is undefeated. Photo: ONE Championship

Fame and celebrity

How Dee Devlin went from waitress to ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor’s fiancée

The couple have been dating since 2008, got engaged in 2020 and have four children together – sons Conor Jack Jr, Rían and Mack, and daughter Crois

19 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM

ONE Championship

ONE Championship double champ Jonathan Haggerty’s brother Freddie making waves

The 19-year-old has been matched with Kaichon Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang at ONE Friday Fights 72.

22 Jul 2024 - 1:51PM

ONE Championship

Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu aims to add Carlo Bumina-ang to list of Filipino conquests

Baatarkhuu beat Filipinos in his first three ONE Championship fights with the most recent of those at the expense of Jhanlo Sangiao who represents Team Lakay.

22 Jul 2024 - 1:40PM

ONE Championship

Jarred Brooks’ ONE Championship reputation in tatters after disqualification

American will be back in action at ONE Fight Night 24 next month with a bout against Gustavo Balart in Bangkok.

18 Jul 2024 - 7:41PM

ONE Championship

Undefeated Samat Mamedov signs with ONE Championship, set for debut in US event

Victory could see him become a contender to fight Christian Lee for the welterweight title.

18 Jul 2024 - 7:27PM

ONE Championship

Rasulov rues failed test which cost him ONE Championship title despite win

Despite extending unbeaten record to 14-0 with victory over Ok Rae Yoon, he was not able to secure the belt.

11 Jul 2024 - 3:28PM

ONE Championship

MMA welterweights Tetsuka, Fitikefu to do battle on ONE 168 card in Denver

The winner of the Ball Arena bout will be well positioned for a shot at reigning champion Christian Lee when he returns from his two-year hiatus.

11 Jul 2024 - 3:09PM

ONE Championship

I’ll take Malykhin’s heavyweight belt with one punch, says Kane

Oumar Kane expects to fight triple world champion Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 in September.

7 Jul 2024 - 3:26PMvideocam

ONE Championship

Rasulov wants Lee fight after tough win over Ok Rae-yoon at ONE Fight Night 23

Alibeg Rasulov claims unanimous decision win in Bangkok and turns his attention to lightweight title holder Christian Lee.

6 Jul 2024 - 1:44PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Rachelle Goulding, Scooter Braun’s multi-hyphenate new girlfriend

The Canadian actress and model has been publicly single for a decade, but has recently been linked to the notorious ex-music manager

24 Jul 2024 - 4:23PM

ONE Championship

Hong Kong’s Yu looks to extend winning streak at Fight Night 24

Hongkonger has not lost since February last year and has been victorious in last six fights with the latest being a one-sided decision win over Lara Fernandez at ONE Fight Night 20.

29 Jun 2024 - 1:07PM

ONE Championship

Kelly’s atomweight submission grappling belt on line at ONE Fight Night 24

ONE Fight Night 24 will now have two title fights with former champion Jarred Brooks facing Gustavo Balart in a bid to become the interim strawweight champion as the main event.

26 Jun 2024 - 2:06PM

ONE Championship

Buntan v Meksen at ONE 23 called off, Ok v Rasulov takes over as main event

Interim lightweight MMA title fight between Ok Rae Yoon and Alibeg Rasulov has been bumped up to become the showpiece in Bangkok, following a last-minute change.

25 Jun 2024 - 3:22PM

ONE Championship

Malykhin to defend MMA heavyweight title at ONE Championship’s debut in Atlanta

ONE 169 on November 8 in the Georgian state capital continues the promotion’s expansion into the potentially lucrative US market.

20 Jun 2024 - 1:25PM

ONE Championship

Chinese fighters Sanlang Gexi, Lan Jiacheng added to ONE Friday Fights 68 bill

Jarred Brooks and Gustavo Balart will battle each other for the interim strawweight title at ONE Fight Night 24, because of the continued absence of Joshua Pacio.

19 Jun 2024 - 3:03PM

ONE Championship

ONE Championship boss says promotion is on track for profitability in 2024

Earlier this year, Forbes reported that revenue in 2023 had been around US$140 million, driving the promotion’s value up to US$1.3 billion.

18 Jun 2024 - 3:35PM

ONE Championship

Petchtanong not focused on titles ahead of ONE Championship return from ban

The Thai fighter won the bantamweight kickboxing title in 2022 but never got to defend it after failing an out-of-competition test.

16 Jun 2024 - 6:00PM

ONE Championship

Frustrated Zamboanga wants shot at interim atomweight MMA ONE Championship title

The Filipina, who won her latest challenge against Noelle Grandjean on Saturday, says she is tired of waiting for her chance at a belt as champion Stamp Fairtex recovers from surgery.

13 Jun 2024 - 7:06PMvideocam

ONE Championship

Christian Lee says there have been no contenders for two title belts in absence

Lee is targeting a comeback later this year with ONE 168 on September 6 a realistic option to return and he could even put his lightweight title on the line.

11 Jun 2024 - 5:22PM

Christian Lee (right) hugs younger brother Adrian after the latter won his professional debut against Antonio Mammarella in Bangkok last Saturday. Photo: ONE Championship

ONE Championship

Debutant Adrian Lee hopes to live up to name of famous MMA family and new studio

Adrian Lee is latest of the well-known family to make his pro debut, and the first to represent Prodigy Training Centre, named after late sister Victoria,

5 Jun 2024 - 1:56PM

ONE Championship

Anderson, Souza join ONE 168 card for Denver but several changes could be afoot

All five fights for the September 6 event are probably subject to change, with one headliner under an injury cloud and others also fighting at ONE 167 next week.

3 Jun 2024 - 3:25PM

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9 September, 2024