Follow RT on MMA champ Francis Ngannou has accused FIFA of being “so disrespectful” to Africa, while football legend Samuel Eto’o has warned of a perception that “Africans aren’t worth anything”. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is scheduled to be held in Ngannou’s homeland from January, is reportedly under…
After drug claims and b***h slurs, Ukrainian and Kazakh rivals prepare to settle UFC’s ‘biggest grudge match’
Follow RT on Many a feud has been settled inside the Octagon down the years and another is set to join the list after a flyweight showdown between Mariya Agapova and Maryna Moroz was added to the card for UFC 272. The former teammates are set to face off on March…
UFC ‘Mom Champ’ row escalates
Follow RT on Amanda Nunes has hit back at rival Julianna Pena after the newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion claimed she was the promotion’s first real ‘mom champ’. Pena submitted Nunes in the second round of their 135lbs title clash at UFC 269 earlier in December, a result many described…
‘Like a knife in my head’: Women’s UFC favorite reveals disturbing details as she announces retirement at 33
Follow RT on Former UFC women’s strawweight title challenger Claudia Gadelha has confirmed her retirement from competition at the age of 33 after revealing the worrying effects of a concussion she suffered in her last bout. Brazilian veteran Gadelha was a fan favorite among the female ranks but said she…
‘I closed myself in’: Georgian ‘She Wolf’ opens up on heartbreak of UFC axe
Follow RT on Hugely popular Georgian UFC star Liana Jojua has revealed her anguish at being dropped and described the difficult build-up to her second successive defeat, adding that she could turn to a secondary career in music or film. Despite missing weight by almost three pounds, ‘She Wolf’ was still allowed…
Khabib says Hasbulla ‘can become billionaire’
Follow RT on UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says he might not be Dagestan’s most famous export for long after revealing that diminutive blogger Hasbulla Magomedov has a lengthy list of suitors seeking his signature. Magomedov, known to many simply as Hasbulla or Hasbik, has captured the attention of a generation…
On or off? Mini viral sensation reacts to claims UFC made $1.5mn offer (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Russian viral sensation Hasbulla Magomedov has ruled out a showdown with fellow social media star Abdu Rozik, dismissing claims that a deal of $1.5 million was in the works for a fight between the pair. Hasbulla has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the year…
UFC champ Oliveira accused of cheating with glove move in Poirier win (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Charles Oliveira underscored his authority in the UFC lightweight division with a third-round submission win against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas, but some eagle-eyed viewers claim his win is marred by an act of cheating. Louisiana native Poirier’s second crack at the undisputed world title went much…
‘F**k!’ MMA juggernaut Harrison in disbelief as ‘mega-million-dollar’ Nunes fight collapses in front of her eyes (VIDEO)
Follow RT on UFC president Dana White has said that Amanda Nunes’ shocking loss to Julianna Pena has cost her a “mega-million-dollar” bout against Kayla Harrison. In what many have dubbed one of the greatest upsets of all time in the elite promotion, the ‘Venezuelan Vixen’ handed the two-weight champion…
‘I gave birth, I’m the first mom champ’ – Pena after sensational Nunes upset at UFC 269 (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Julianna Pena says she should be considered the UFC’s first ‘mom champ’ after her victory over Amanda Nunes in a stunning bantamweight title upset in Las Vegas. Pena submitted Nunes in the second round of their UFC 269 co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena, pulling off a…
Khabib reacts as Oliveira defeats Poirier to retain UFC lightweight crown in thriller
Follow RT on Charles Oliveira survived an onslaught before defending his UFC lightweight title with a third-round submission win over Dustin Poirier in their main event at UFC 269, earning praise from former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The early stages at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas were frantic as Poirier…
‘I told you motherf**kers!’ Pena submits Nunes for ‘biggest upset in UFC history’ (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Julianna Pena pulled off one of the biggest upsets MMA has ever seen as she submitted Amanda Nunes in the second round of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 269 in Las Vegas. Heading into the co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena, two-weight champion Nunes was the…
‘The guy’s an animal’: UFC firecracker Fiziev freezes opponent with brilliant wheel-kick TKO (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Surging UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev produced a highlights-reel finish as he stopped friend and former training partner Brad Riddell with a stunning wheel kick in their co-main event in Las Vegas. In a meeting between two men renowned for their clinical striking skills and who know…
Lingerie fighting & freak shows: The weirdest combat sports in the world (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Combats sports have never been shy in pushing the boundaries of the type of fights they ask the public to pay to see, be it women fighting in lingerie or bare-knuckle brawls around haystacks. Here are some of the strangest. Last weekend saw the latest combat curiosity…
UFC boss Dana White gets Covid, consults ‘brilliant’ Joe Rogan on treatment
Follow RT on UFC president Dana White has tested positive for Covid-19, revealing he has consulted close friend and longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan for advice on his recovery. Speaking on the Jim Rome podcast, White said he is vaccinated but he and other members of his family had contracted…
‘Like a video game’: UFC vet Mir KO’d by boxing champ Pulev in bizarre event (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Ex-UFC champ Frank Mir was knocked out on his feet by Bulgarian boxing star Kubrat Pulev in the main event of Triller’s ‘Triad Combat’ event on Saturday night, with fans saying the finish resembled video game ‘Mortal Kombat’. The Triller-promoted event, which pitted boxers against MMA fighters…
‘Somebody might die,’ says UFC veteran Perry ahead of unique new fighting event (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Former UFC slugger Mike Perry has caused controversy with claims that someone could get killed as he prepares for the unique new ‘Triad Combat’ event set for this weekend in Texas. Organized as the latest combat sports venture by Triller Fight Club, Saturday’s event at the Globe…
‘No ring girls’: Winking UFC phenom Chimaev issues cryptic Twitter gag
Follow RT on Rising UFC contender Khamzat Chimaev has set social media tongues wagging after issuing a Twitter post alongside a pair of ring girls covered by laughing emojis. Welterweight star Chimaev was recently seen in action in a headline wrestling bout at Bulldog Fight Night 9 in Sweden with fellow…
UFC fighter criticized for ‘racist’ post-fight interview (VIDEO)
Follow RT on UFC fighter Cody Durden has drawn the scorn of several of his peers and fight fans alike after a post-bout interview following his win against Qileng Aori in which he was accused of making a xenophobic statement. Flyweight fighter Durden was winless in his first two outings…
Feared MMA sensation Chimaev is finally taken the distance by a UFC fighter (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Arguably the most feared current fighter in the UFC, Chechen-born Khamzat Chimaev, was taken the distance by a middleweight in an all-action freestyle wrestling match before being congratulated by a fan who broke into the cage. Known for his quick turnaround between bouts, the man who won…
UFC icon Tate wants her second coming to be like the first – here’s why it won’t be
Follow RT on Miesha Tate’s status as one of women’s MMA’s most revered figures is set in stone – but after emerging from a five-year hiatus this past summer, her pursuit of revenge against double-champ Amanda Nunes will likely end in tears. In the 2006 film ‘Rocky Balboa’, the old…
‘Took my heart & my money’: Fans upset after Georgian ‘She Wolf’ dropped by UFC
Follow RT on Georgian fighter Liana Jojua is no longer on the UFC roster in the wake of her disappointing defeat to Cortney Casey last weekend, leaving some fans nursing a broken heart. A bloodied Jojua fell to a unanimous decision loss against experienced US rival Casey at the UFC…
‘He needs to stop touching guys’: UFC ref Herb Dean hammered after stoppage 32 seconds into fight (VIDEO)
Follow RT on UFC president Dana White, fighters and baffled fans have criticized long-serving ref Herb Dean after he became physically involved in a bout again, with some calling him a “liability” who “needs to stop touching guys”. Dean’s latest controversial incident took place on the UFC Vegas 42 card…
‘This is cringe’: Fans baffled as McGregor stares UFC rival down through TV after pacing topless (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Fans have mocked Conor McGregor for appearing to watch UFC Vegas 42 in a sparse hotel room, filming himself as he paced half-naked in front of a TV before bizarrely conducting a remote ‘staredown’ with one of his rivals. Coming off the back of two defeats to…
Fans row over Jojua’s UFC future as sorry starlet suffers defeat after weight fiasco (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Georgian UFC star Liana Jojua has revealed the “long and difficult” preparations that led to her second straight defeat on Saturday, with her opponent claiming her weight was “Thanksgiving dinner big”. ‘She Wolf’ missed weight by nearly three pounds for her contest with Cortney Casey, which she lost…
‘I’d rip him up’: Conor McGregor reacts to taunt from UFC champ Petr Yan with order to ‘set this up’
Follow RT on Conor McGregor wants a date with UFC title holder Petr Yan after the Russian star insisted the ex-champ would not turn up to a fight between the pair. New interim bantamweight champion Yan is one of the most feared names in the sport, although he would need…
UFC slugger Justin Gaethje criticizes potential ‘$1 million mistake’ from referee (VIDEO)
Follow RT on UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has criticized referee Mike Beltran for ignoring an eye-poke and allowing opponent Michael Chandler to punch him during their dramatic UFC 268 thriller, which he says could have cost him $1 million. The thrilling encounter between the two fiercely exciting 155lbs contenders has…
Russian UFC destroyer Chimaev wants Edwards after ‘fraud’ Masvidal pulls out
Follow RT on In developments that will shock very few fans in the MMA world, Khamzat Chimaev has thrown his hat into the Octagon to face Leon Edwards after Jorge Masvidal pulled out of his bout with the Brit due to an undisclosed injury. Edwards and Masvidal were due to…
UFC icon Jose Aldo accuses Khabib of running scared
Follow RT on Jose Aldo has fired back at Khabib Nurmagomedov after the Russian star dismissed Aldo’s latter fight career as being little more than a ‘businessman looking for money’, and claims that Khabib ‘turned down a fight against him’. Before Khabib was heralded as a true MMA pound-for-pound standout,…
Jake Paul lover challenges rival Tommy Fury’s girlfriend to mud wrestling match (PHOTOS)
Follow RT on The partner of YouTube prankster-turned-boxer Jake Paul has challenged his next opponent Tommy Fury’s girlfriend to a mud wrestling contest while the two men do battle in the ring in Florida. Paul, who was last seen in the squared circle beating former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley…