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Man punched by Irish MMA icon in Dublin bar ‘very shaken’ by incident, as the former UFC champion says ‘I must get my head screwed on’.
Man punched by Irish MMA icon in Dublin bar ‘very shaken’ by incident, as the former UFC champion says ‘I must get my head screwed on’.
MMA fighter’s microblog deleted for the eighth time, but he tweets picture alongside Chinese human rights lawyer Chen Qiushi, who was feared missing.
MMA fighter’s microblog deleted for the eighth time, but he tweets picture alongside Chinese human rights lawyer Chen Qiushi, who was feared missing.
‘I don’t think it would happen,’ Shannon Lee says of her father being beaten up, as talk show host claims ‘Bruce Lee would have taken someone like Brad Pitt to the cleaners in three seconds’
‘I don’t think it would happen,’ Shannon Lee says of her father being beaten up, as talk show host claims ‘Bruce Lee would have taken someone like Brad Pitt to the cleaners in three seconds’
The 40-year-old Filipino icon turns back the clock in masterful performance, becoming the oldest boxer to claim the WBA welterweight title.
The 40-year-old Filipino icon turns back the clock in masterful performance, becoming the oldest boxer to claim the WBA welterweight title.
‘I’ll break you like I broke this brick,’ says wing chun ‘master’, but his bravado is thrown back in his face, quite literally, by two head kicks in a 12-second KO.
‘I’ll break you like I broke this brick,’ says wing chun ‘master’, but his bravado is thrown back in his face, quite literally, by two head kicks in a 12-second KO.
Former UFC star admits he considered calling up and saying ‘I don’t know if we can do this’ after suffering ‘sketchy’ ankle injury 10 days before the fight.
Former UFC star admits he considered calling up and saying ‘I don’t know if we can do this’ after suffering ‘sketchy’ ankle injury 10 days before the fight.
Legendary promoter thinks the Filipino ‘took a lot of punishment’ against Keith Thurman – ‘He’s over 40, he’s gotta watch out … I really am worried’
Legendary promoter thinks the Filipino ‘took a lot of punishment’ against Keith Thurman – ‘He’s over 40, he’s gotta watch out … I really am worried’
His coach wanted him to stay away from me, says unbeaten American, who praises Filipino’s performance against Keith Thurman but sees holes in his game.
His coach wanted him to stay away from me, says unbeaten American, who praises Filipino’s performance against Keith Thurman but sees holes in his game.
Dana White admits Diaz is ‘a needle mover now’ following win over Anthony Pettis, having famously dismissed the Stockton fighter’s star power in 2014.
Dana White admits Diaz is ‘a needle mover now’ following win over Anthony Pettis, having famously dismissed the Stockton fighter’s star power in 2014.
Two full-scale world championship events’ will each feature 11 fights, with Sunday morning show air live on US television network giant TNT.
Two full-scale world championship events’ will each feature 11 fights, with Sunday morning show air live on US television network giant TNT.
Xuan Wu leaves ‘wing chun master’ Tan Long flat on his back after two head kicks inside the ring in a Yinchuan shopping mall.
Xuan Wu leaves ‘wing chun master’ Tan Long flat on his back after two head kicks inside the ring in a Yinchuan shopping mall.
Cormier’s coaches ‘beg’ him to wrestle in fourth round before resurgent Miocic secures TKO to regain title – ‘I paid the ultimate price for not listening to them’.
Cormier’s coaches ‘beg’ him to wrestle in fourth round before resurgent Miocic secures TKO to regain title – ‘I paid the ultimate price for not listening to them’.
‘That’s mine, I’d like to defend it against Jorge,’ Diaz says. ‘You got to recognise the best in this game and it’s not who they say it is, it’s who I’m saying it is.’
‘That’s mine, I’d like to defend it against Jorge,’ Diaz says. ‘You got to recognise the best in this game and it’s not who they say it is, it’s who I’m saying it is.’
UFC president wary of airport chaos and says protestors ‘making it even more challenging’, with Zhang Weili looking to become first Chinese champion.
UFC president wary of airport chaos and says protestors ‘making it even more challenging’, with Zhang Weili looking to become first Chinese champion.
Daniel Cormier dominates but Stipe Miocic adjusts and lands some nasty body shots before getting the TKO in fourth round, as ‘DC’ admits he could retire.
Daniel Cormier dominates but Stipe Miocic adjusts and lands some nasty body shots before getting the TKO in fourth round, as ‘DC’ admits he could retire.
Diaz gets unanimous decision win against ‘Showtime’ in Anaheim, California and says ‘it’s good to be back’ after ending three-year lay-off.
Diaz gets unanimous decision win against ‘Showtime’ in Anaheim, California and says ‘it’s good to be back’ after ending three-year lay-off.
Brazilian phenom demands a middleweight title shot after biggest win of his UFC career against No 2-ranked ‘Soldier of God’.
Brazilian phenom demands a middleweight title shot after biggest win of his UFC career against No 2-ranked ‘Soldier of God’.
Los Angeles Lakers legend writes emotional Hollywood Reporter column, and says ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ could ‘corrupt’ the memory of Lee.
Los Angeles Lakers legend writes emotional Hollywood Reporter column, and says ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ could ‘corrupt’ the memory of Lee.
Petchdam defends flyweight kick-boxing title as Stamp Fairtex takes on Asha Roka in atomweight MMA bout, with grand prix semi-finals also on the card.
Petchdam defends flyweight kick-boxing title as Stamp Fairtex takes on Asha Roka in atomweight MMA bout, with grand prix semi-finals also on the card.
Shannon Lee hits back after Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director says her father was ‘kind of an arrogant guy’.
Shannon Lee hits back after Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director says her father was ‘kind of an arrogant guy’.
Hong Kong martial arts icon tells Chinese state media that recent events in his home city are ‘sad and depressing’.
Hong Kong martial arts icon tells Chinese state media that recent events in his home city are ‘sad and depressing’.
Lee goes to hospital after lucky escape as kitchen knife misses arteries, but injury disrupts training with Xiong Jingnan rematch just eight weeks away.
Lee goes to hospital after lucky escape as kitchen knife misses arteries, but injury disrupts training with Xiong Jingnan rematch just eight weeks away.
‘Toughest man alive’ and legendary Hollywood stuntman recalls incident with Lee on set of ‘The Green Hornet’ – which may have inspired Quentin Tarantino.
‘Toughest man alive’ and legendary Hollywood stuntman recalls incident with Lee on set of ‘The Green Hornet’ – which may have inspired Quentin Tarantino.
‘Money’ tops prestigious list of greatest boxers of all time, but Filipino icon’s resurgence in the ring is driving Mayweather ‘a little bonkers’ says Pacquiao confidante
‘Money’ tops prestigious list of greatest boxers of all time, but Filipino icon’s resurgence in the ring is driving Mayweather ‘a little bonkers’ says Pacquiao confidante
Tony Valente tests jeet kune do skills against Japanese karateka for kick-boxing promotion K-1 in 2003 fight, causing a social media stir after resurfacing.
Tony Valente tests jeet kune do skills against Japanese karateka for kick-boxing promotion K-1 in 2003 fight, causing a social media stir after resurfacing.
Matt Hume is a matchmaker and senior vice-president at One but no longer corners ‘Mighty Mouse’ for his fights – ‘I don’t see that’s the case at all,’ says Johnson
Matt Hume is a matchmaker and senior vice-president at One but no longer corners ‘Mighty Mouse’ for his fights – ‘I don’t see that’s the case at all,’ says Johnson
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ director defends his depiction of martial arts icon, saying Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth ‘is a fictional character so he could beat Bruce Lee up’
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ director defends his depiction of martial arts icon, saying Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth ‘is a fictional character so he could beat Bruce Lee up’
Keith Thurman ‘had his shot’ says Manny Pacquiao’s camp, with the Filipino boxing icon also open to facing Mikey Garcia or Danny Garcia next.
Keith Thurman ‘had his shot’ says Manny Pacquiao’s camp, with the Filipino boxing icon also open to facing Mikey Garcia or Danny Garcia next.
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire is the costliest signing of the summer in England – see who else makes the list with the Post’s handy infographic.
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire is the costliest signing of the summer in England – see who else makes the list with the Post’s handy infographic.
UFC commentator says martial arts icon Lee was ‘brilliant’ and ‘insightful’ and the new film makes him a caricature – ‘I didn’t like that’
UFC commentator says martial arts icon Lee was ‘brilliant’ and ‘insightful’ and the new film makes him a caricature – ‘I didn’t like that’