Stefan Struve vents frustrations over controversial TKO by Ben Rothwell, but jumps to defence of UFC referee Dan Miragliotta after criticism.

UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway says fight with lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘excites me’ because it ‘raises a lot of questions’.

Jorge Masvidal thinks Floyd Mayweather is a ‘bigger lottery ticket’ than Conor McGregor, and says ‘I’m right here’ if boxing star doesn’t just want easy payday.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik is down four rounds on all three judges’ scorecards before overhand right busts Alistair Overeem’s lip wide open – ‘one shot, one kill’.

Stefan Struve twice left rolling around the Octagon in agony after illegal kicks by Ben Rothwell, who then TKOs ‘Skyscraper’ with three seconds left in round two.

Jim West delivers rousing, expletive-laden speech as Aspen Ladd immediately drops Yana Kunitskaya then finishes her in 33 seconds of final round.

Song Yadong waves his finger as fight ruled majority draw, despite Cody Stamann seemingly dominating after Chinese star is docked point for early illegal knee.

‘The Situ-Asian’ Martin Nguyen wants to ‘defend my legacy’ at featherweight on Singapore card in February but says ‘option always there’ for lightweight move.

‘Dragon Leg’ Tial Thang pushes through pain barrier of broken rib to beat Kim Woon-kyoum at One Championship’s Mark of Greatness card in Kuala Lumpur.

UFC commentator Joe Rogan says it would be a ‘real shame’ if Jorge Masvidal doesn’t try to win welterweight title ‘in his prime of primes right now’.

UFC president Dana White confirms Conor McGregor told him he’s targeting a mega-money clash at welterweight with ‘BMF’ champion Jorge Masvidal.

Once a refugee picking up trash from the streets in Malaysia, Tial Thang returns to fight with One Championship titleholders Aung La N Sang and Martin Nguyen in his corner.

Brian Ortega says he ‘strongly considered’ fighting Jung Chan-sung at UFC Busan ‘but risk of full rupture was high’ and he could have been sidelined for a year.

Tristar’s Firas Zahabi says Kevin Lee can win a UFC title if he stays disciplined like Georges St-Pierre – ‘he just didn’t have somebody to put it all together’.

Alistair Overeem discusses his emotions as tragedy over missing Aniah Blanchard unfolded, with UFC Washington main event against Walt Harris cancelled.

Firas Zahabi says retired Georges St-Pierre is ‘the world’s greatest martial artist’ and would shine as an injury replacement for Colby Covington or Kamaru Usman.

Colby Covington renews rift with UFC president Dana White, saying ‘it’s sad he has a platform where people believe everything he says’.

UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov says he ‘lacked motivation’ for Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier fights – ‘they’re not the same as Tony Ferguson’.

‘I got something for him,’ says Aung La N Sang, who reveals timetable for injury return after surgery on his right thumb with middleweight title defence up next.

Special guest Khabib Nurmagomedov applauds from private box as cousin Usman stretches MMA record to 8-0 with first-round TKO at UAE Warriors 9 in Abu Dhabi.

Tony Ferguson flies in to Las Vegas with representatives to meet UFC executives on Friday, with Khabib Nurmagomedov to defend his lightweight title on April 18.

Justin Gaethje tells McGregor he has to go through him or Dustin Poirier to get another shot at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov – ‘that’s the honest truth’.

Jorge Masvidal says UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ‘just stalls’ and ‘is a great kicker for the YMCA or the public club’.

‘My sweet baby girl, thank you for helping me change my life for the better,’ writes UFC heavyweight Walt Harris as police confirm remains found in woods are missing 19-year-old.

Dana White confirms Conor McGregor has signed to fight Donald Cerrone, with UFC president finalising deal for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on January 18.

Jorge Masvidal says invitation from US president is an ‘honour’, as he mocks former friend and fellow UFC fighter Colby Covington for having to ‘beg’ to go to the Oval Office.

‘BMF’ champion Jorge Masvidal thinks Ben Askren needs to ‘get back on the horse and figure it out rather than quitting MMA – ‘you got two losses, it’s no big deal my brother’.

Hong Kong icon Donnie Yen says ‘as an actor, you must keep going forward’, with the 56-year-old revealing Ip Man 4: The Finale will bring curtain down on his martial arts film career.