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Uncaged: The UFC are back in action in Brazil
Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold takes on a former UFC champion in Vitor Belfort. Kablamo.
# ufc - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Uncaged: 5 must-see MMA documentaries
Brian Kirk picks out some top documentaries to get you through the weekend, fight fans.
# ufc - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
‘If he wants his ass whooped, no problem’ – McGregor responds to challenge
Akira Corassani has invited the Irish UFC fighter to a match in Boston later this year.
# ufc - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Uncaged: what we’ve learned after ‘Awesome April’ in the UFC
The Irish made their mark and there were plenty of dramatic KOs in a bumper month of action for fight fans, writes Brian Kirk.
# ufc - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Meet the teenage cage fighter that’s dreaming of UFC glory
The Northern Irish youngster has been training alongside Conor McGregor and Cathal Pendred for the past year.
# ufc - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Here’s Your Look Away Now Pic Of The Day
UFC fighter Jon Jones suffered a broken toe last night. Don’t click through if you’re in any way squeamish.
# ufc - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Uncaged: Jones on course to finally silence Sonnen
It’s time for Chael Sonnen to put up or shut up, writes Brian Kirk as he looks forward to all of the action at UFC 159.
# ufc - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
UFC fighter asks to touch ESPN anchor’s hair, assures viewers it’s ‘real hair’
This comment came just after he declared that he would put Jon Jones “on his ass” during their fight.
# ufc - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Uncaged: Irish hope Parke made to wait as Melendez looks to make mark in UFC
Parke’s opponent John Tuck was forced to pull out through injury.
# ufc - Saturday 13 April, 2013
VIDEO: Conor McGregor and Cathal Pendred on the Late Late
McGregor told host Ryan Tubridy that he is yet to tell the nice people at Social Welfare to go forth and prosper.
Uncaged: Hall looking to live up to the hype and join the elite
Ahead of the final night of “The Ultimate Fighter” 17, Brian Kirk previews the action in the ocatagon.
# ufc - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
‘I felt like I was playing a video game’ – Conor McGregor recalls ‘surreal’ UFC debut
The mixed martial artist also claimed he was “bringing in a new era of Irish sport”.
# ufc - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Next stop, Boston: UFC boss ‘blown away’ by Conor McGregor’s KO debut
UFC president Dana White confirmed that McGregor will fight in Boston on 17 August.
# ufc - Saturday 6 April, 2013
‘I feel like Stone Cold Steve Austin’ – McGregor believes it’s only the beginning
After stealing the show in Sweden, the Irish MMA fighter is hungry to make a name for himself at the top.
Ireland’s Conor McGregor takes just 67 seconds to win his first UFC fight
The featherweight fighter was the coolest man in the stadium as he knocked out Marcus Brimage in the first round.
Uncaged: Conor McGregor to begin Irish assault on the UFC
It’s the big one for the Dubliner tonight in a fight that will air live on Facebook at around 6pm.
# ufc - Friday 5 April, 2013
It nearly kicked off at Conor McGregor’s first ever UFC weigh-in today
The Dubliner is dying to get into the Octagon with tomorrow’s opponent Marcus Brimage.
# ufc - Thursday 4 April, 2013
VIDEO: Anderson Silva breaks our hearts with this emotional hospital visit
THE UFC star paid a visit to a wheelchair-bound fan and gave him some words of encouragement.
# ufc - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Snapshot: Fran The Man stands toe-to-toe with UFC fighter Conor McGregor
He could probably do with some back-up from Nidgy with this one…
# ufc - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Uncaged: Forget March Madness, it’s Awesome April in the UFC
We’ve got all the MMA news in an arm-lock. Tap, tap, tap!
# ufc - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Uncaged: The cost of winning ugly
Has George St Pierre’s halo slipped a little? Brian Kirk reflects on last week’s UFC 158 in Montreal.
# ufc - Sunday 17 March, 2013
UFC 158: GSP manhandles Nick Diaz to remain champion
Earlier on the card, Jonny Hendricks beat Carlos Condit while Jake Ellenberger KOd Nate Marquardt.
# ufc - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Uncaged: The wait is finally over — it’s Diaz vs GSP
Nick Diaz vs Georges St Pierre is the “must-see fight of the year so far,” writes Brian Kirk ahead of tonight’s showdown in Montreal.
# ufc - Sunday 10 March, 2013
MMA: Pendred ‘top of the world’ after claiming title
The Irishman headlined the the Cage Warriors 52 event in London yesterday, and came out on top.
# ufc - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Uncaged: GSP and Diaz coming up to the boil nicely with war of words
One most anticipated fights of the year is just one week away.
# ufc - Saturday 2 March, 2013
Uncaged: Time for Brian to Stann and deliver in Japan
Will tonight be Wanderlei Silva’s swansong? Brian Kirk previews UFC on Fuel TV 8.
# ufc - Friday 1 March, 2013
VIDEO: Watch the trailer to the MTV documentary on Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor
The programme will be shown next week ahead of the Dubliner’s debut fight in April.
# ufc - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
‘I have to pinch myself every now and again’ – Ireland’s top MMA coach John Kavanagh
The founder of SBG Ireland has seen two of his figthers join the UFC in recent months.
# ufc - Monday 25 February, 2013
Interview: Meet Ireland’s newest UFC fighter Conor McGregor
We visited one of the sport’s brightest prospects at his Dublin gym to discuss his upcoming debut in The Octagon.
Meet Ronda Rousey, the UFC’s first female champion
We have a new champion.
# ufc - Sunday 24 February, 2013
VIDEO: Ronda Rousey wins historic women’s UFC debut
The organisation’s first-ever women’s bout took place on Saturday night.
# ufc - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Uncaged: Here come the girls
This weekend sees the UFC hold its first ever women’s fight with Ronda Rousey taking on Liz Carmouche.
# ufc - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Uncaged: The UFC returns to London and offers up a title fight
Renan Barao and Michael McDonald do battle for the interim bantamweight championship cross channel tonight.
# ufc - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
VIDEO: Inattentive round-card girl walks past unconscious fighter, doesn’t realise fight is over
He’s not gonna get back up.
Mr White goes to Trinity: UFC chief says young Irish fan can ‘wrap belt’ around new champ
The Ultimate Fighting supremo spoke at Trinity College last night.
# ufc - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Uncaged: One Hall of a knockout from Urijah
Did you know Dana White is in Dublin next week?
# ufc - Thursday 7 February, 2013
VIDEO: Dubliner Conor McGregor has signed with the UFC, so here are some of his career highlights so far
It is understood that he’ll make his debut in April.
# ufc - Saturday 2 February, 2013
Uncaged: Frankie Edgar hopes the drop to featherweight is the answer
Edgar will face Jose Aldo in what will amazingly be his seventh championship fight in a row.
# ufc - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
# ufc - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Uncaged: Jackson ready for one last UFC rampage
Brian Kirk looks ahead to tonight’s card at UFC on Fox 6.



























































