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NewsMMA second only to soccer in South Africa
It is well publicised that MMA is the fastest growing sport globally, but nowhere is that more evident than in South Africa with EFC clocking record TV audience figures in 2017.
NewsRemembering Kru Yodtong Senanan
Chatri Sityodtong: “His whole life was about giving to the world. … He not only taught all of his students how to fight, but he taught us how to live.”
NewsUFC 221 weigh-ins: Romero misses weight, fight still on
UFC 221 weigh-ins will take place at on Friday, February 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET (11:00 AM Friday in local Perth WA, time).
NewsKavanagh responds brilliantly to misinformed Irish minister
John Kavanagh: “It is therefore in the public’s interest that IMMAA refutes this accusation openly.”
NewsInquest finds Joao Carvalho died of misadventure
Shane Ross: “It appears to me that MMA leaders here in Ireland are deliberately dragging their feet on the establishment of appropriate governance and safety standards.”
NewsCoach: Lucky strike is Romero’s only chance
Javier Mendez: “If Yoel doesn’t get that lucky strike in – well, I shouldn’t call it lucky, because he meant to do it – but, that’s his only chance.”
NewsUFC 221 Embedded, Episode 3: Blue balls
On Episode 3 of UFC 221 Embedded, middleweight title contender Luke Rockhold rehearses for the intense battle in front of him.
Burt Watson has a message for you
White vows Yamasaki will never be seen in the Octagon again
White: MayMac 2 only makes sense in the Octagon
Trigg: Yamasaki cost me $1 million, but reffed fine on Saturday
Hunt: I don’t know a thing about Blaydes, though my coaches do