Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing

Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey set for UFC debut in his backyard

TORONTO — Serhiy Sidey's first-round TKO win over American Ramon (The Savage) Taveras on Dana White's Contender Series in September came with a UFC contract. And a "to be continued" tag. The 27-year-old bantamweight from Burlington, Ont.

Jan 15, 2024 10:26 AM Read more >

South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis happiest when UFC cage door closes

TORONTO — Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis is in his happy place when he steps into the Octagon, as evidenced by the wide smile always present during pre-fight introductions.

Jan 12, 2024 10:31 AM Read more >

One Championship confirms US return with fight cards in Denver and Atlanta in late 2024

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One Championship is returning to the U.S. for two events in late 2024. The Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion will stage shows in Denver on Sept. 6 and in Atlanta on Nov.

Jan 10, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies

Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media accounts.

Dec 31, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Toronto main event fighters Strickland, du Plessis fight in crowd at UFC 296 in Vegas

LAS VEGAS — UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland and challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) du Plessis got a head start on their main-event showdown in Toronto next month when they exchanged blows Saturday night in the crowd at UFC 296.

Dec 17, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

Leon Edwards retains welterweight belt with unanimous decision over Colby Covington at UFC 296

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight belt Saturday night, unanimously outpointing Colby Covington at UFC 296.

Dec 17, 2023 1:01 AM Read more >

Leon Edwards puts welterweight belt on the line vs Colby Covington in UFC 296

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The last UFC pay-per-view card of the year takes place Saturday, and welterweight champion Leon Edwards said the man trying to take his belt doesn't deserve to be in the octagon that night.

Dec 14, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Sky Sports to show One Championship martial arts events in Britain and Ireland

SINGAPORE (AP) — One Championship announced a partnership with Sky Sports on Tuesday to carry the Asia-centered martial arts promotion on Sky's broadcast and digital platforms in Britain and Ireland.

Dec 12, 2023 6:46 AM Read more >

Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier retires days after winning PFL title

Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier has announced his retirement, less than a week after winning the PFL lightweight title and the US$1 million that goes with it for the second year in a row.

Nov 29, 2023 7:02 PM Read more >

Canada's Aubin-Mercier wins PFL lightweight title, US$1 million for 2nd year in a row

WASHINGTON — Olivier (The Canadian Gangster) Aubin-Mercier won a hard-fought decision over American (Cassius) Clay Collard on Saturday to claim the PFL lightweight title and the US$1 million that goes with it for the second year in a row.

Nov 25, 2023 9:20 AM Read more >