Dustin Poirier hinted that he knew early in Saturday’s showdown that he would beat Conor McGregor. The American knocked the Irishman out in the second round after attacking his legs earlier in the bout. Poirier told reporters that the calf kicks were a premeditated strategy. Visit Insider’s homepage for more […]

Many of Conor McGregor’s rivals are lining up on social media to mock the UFC fighter. McGregor was resoundingly beaten Saturday by Dustin Poirier. Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather, and Khabib Nurmagomedov have all trolled the Irishman already. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. FIGHT ISLAND — Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul, […]

Dustin Poirier got a $US50,000 performance bonus for knocking out Conor McGregor in the second round of their fight. After the fight, Poirier said he’d welcome a trilogy bout with McGregor. “We’re 1-1 for knockouts. You probably have to do it,” he told reporters. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

Conor McGregor told reporters he’s “heartbroken” after his latest knockout loss. Dustin Poirier destroyed McGregor in the second round of a lightweight match on Saturday. The beating was so severe, McGregor hobbled to a post-event conference Insider attended on crutches. Regardless, McGregor said he’ll have pancakes, enjoy time with his […]

Michael Chandler just became the UFC’s newest star. The American fighter flattened then finished Dan Hooker at the Etihad Arena on Fight Island. In a statement sent to Insider, Chandler didn’t call-out anyone specific but did say he wants “UFC gold.” Watch the KO below. Visit Insider’s homepage for more […]

Conor McGregor said he’s “gutted” to have suffered his first knockout loss in the UFC. Dustin Poirier knocked McGregor out cold in the second round of a Fight Island match in Abu Dhabi. The Irishman said it’s tough to take but he can’t expect to compete as a part-time fighter […]

Dustin Poirier just knocked Conor McGregor out cold Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It took a while for McGregor to recover, and when he was finally on his feet again, the Irishman could only limp around the Octagon. Poirier has gone through a gauntlet of opponents but […]

Dustin Poirier just knocked Conor McGregor out cold Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It took a while for McGregor to recover, and when he was finally on his feet again, the Irishman could only limp around the Octagon. Poirier has gone through a gauntlet of opponents but […]

Few make an entrance as grand as Conor McGregor. The UFC striker arrived at the Etihad Arena on Fight Island in a Rolls Royce. He also got his hands wrapped while wearing a suit. The Irishman competes in a lightweight match against Dustin Poirier. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

Marina Rodriguez stunned Amanda Ribas at the Etihad Arena on Fight Island on Saturday. Ribas, an MMA fan favourite, appeared to be knocked out twice in the UFC strawweight match. With an almighty right, Rodriguez sent Ribas to the canvas in the second round. Some referees may have intervened, but […]

Khabib Nurmagomedov has reiterated his decision to stay retired. The UFC lightweight champion met the UFC boss Dana White this month, who said he believed the fighter could be lured out of retirement. But the fighter has said he promised his mother he’d never fight again after the death of […]

Jake Paul has been trolling MMA fighters. McGregor is one of the athletes Paul has attempted to insult. The Irishman competes on Fight Island against Dustin Poirier on Saturday. Ahead of the showdown, he called Paul “a confused little kid.” Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. FIGHT ISLAND — Conor […]

The UFC has fired Ottman Azaitar after he breached Fight Island’s bubble by giving his COVID passport to an outsider. Security chased the intruder who “shimmied” across four balconies at a hotel and delivered a mystery bag. Azaitar was supposed to be competing at UFC 257 on Saturday but has […]

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier headline UFC 257 on Fight Island on Saturday. Insider spoke to a prominent MMA trainer Tyson Chartier and two fighters Calvin Kattar and Rob Font to ask who will win, and how. Chartier said the “kiss of death” that McGregor has in his notorious left […]

An American fighter called ‘Hurricane Ike’ swirlied his UFC opponent Wednesday. Just 39 seconds into the second round, Ike Villanueva sent Vinicius Moreira flying. Moments later, Moreira found himself contorted on the canvas, concussed. It was all over. Watch the brutal knockout win here. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]

UFC fighters Mike Davis and Mason Jones went to war Wednesday on Fight Island. In the most fan-friendly bout on the preliminary card broadcast on ESPN+, Davis out-pointed Jones. The American then appeared to downplay his British opponent. Davis said he had the clear power advantage and that Jones was […]

Umar Nurmagomedov fought in the UFC for the first time Wednesday, winning in the second round. Nurmagomedov choked his opponent Sergey Morozov unconscious with a rear-naked choke. The finish was exactly nine years to the day since his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov scored a submission win with the same move, and […]