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Former UFC star doubts Conor McGregor will return despite fight announcement

McGregor will coach against Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter before fighting him later this year, but ex-UFC fighter Ben Askren isn't confident that will be the case

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Dana White: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler the kind of matchup needed for ‘TUF’ on ESPN

Dana White could be forgiven if he didn't understand questions on why ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor is coaching "The Ultimate Fighter."

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Spinning Back Clique: Conor McGregor returns as ‘TUF’ coach, Dana White downplays Fedor, more

This week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" reacts to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler as "TUF 31" coaches, Fedor Emelianenko's legacy and more.

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Conor McGregor won't make UFC return until late summer after Dana White admission

McGregor has been out of the octagon for almost two years, and will have to wait until the end of August at the absolute earliest to finally get back in the cage

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UFC 287 heads to Miami on April 8 for promotion’s first visit to city in nearly 20 years

Although the UFC has been to South Florida six times since its last visit to Miami, the city itself now has its first UFC show since 2003.

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Dana White won’t ‘sh*t on Fedor’ on retirement day, but …

If UFC boss Dana White is part of a discussion of all-time GOATs in MMA, best keep Fedor Emelianenko's name out of your mouth.

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Dana White: Derrick Lewis’ roster spot safe despite being ‘manhandled’ at UFC Fight Night 218

Dana White says Derrick Lewis' position on the UFC roster in not in jeopardy despite being "manhandled" at UFC Fight Night 218.

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Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler to coach ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31,’ fight after season

The UFC has locked in Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as coaches for "The Ultimate Fighter 31."

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Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler to star in ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

The series will premiere on May 30, according to sources.

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Eddie Hearn issues critical response to Dana White's slap fighting league

Hearn is not a fan of White's new show Power Slap, which has proven controversial around the fight world with fighters taking major damage for payouts as low as $2,000

Daily Mirror

Fans point out UFC's blunder in using Dana White's photo for slap-fighting video

UFC president White has been heading up the launch of a new Power Slap league, but hit controversy before day one after video emerged of him slapping his wife at a nightclub

Daily Mirror

Logan Paul mocks Paddy Pimblett after signing deal with UFC chief Dana White

UFC star Pimblett isn't the biggest fan of Paul's Prime Energy, but the immensely popular drink recently became the official sports drink sponsor of the UFC

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UFC star explains why he refuses to watch Dana White's new slap-fighting league

Dana White has launched controversial new Power Slap League, which has come into heavy criticism with a fighter suffering short-term memory loss and several being victim of brutal KOS

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Jake Paul fans brand Logan "worst brother ever" after deal with rival Dana White

Logan is working with UFC boss White as his Prime Energy drinks is now an official sponsor of the organisation and fans have criticised his latest business venture

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Jorge Masvidal claims Conor McGregor fight would damage UFC star's brand

Jorge Masvidal has been heavily linked with a fight against Conor McGregor, who is expected to return to action this year, with 'Gamebred' eyeing the showdown at 170lb

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Laura Sanko to make UFC color commentary debut at UFC Fight Night 218

At UFC Fight Night 218, Laura Sanko will become the first female color commentator in the modern UFC era.

The Conversation

Power Slap League: a brutal 'sport' that may leave contestants with brain damage

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has created a new brutal sport: Power Slap League. In this “sport”, contestants (men and women) slap each other as hard as they can in the head. A winner is decided by judges after three rounds.

Daily Mirror

Dana White defends decision to pay slap-fighters just $2,000 in controversial league

UFC president White has backed the new league where fighters compete by slapping each other in the face, but one fighter claimed to be offered just $2,000 for a bout in the competition

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Bella Mir Signs UFC's First-Ever NIL Deal

The daughter of former UFC heavyweight star Frank Mir is a member of Iowa’s women’s wrestling team.

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Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya Set for Rematch at UFC 287

Pereira won middleweight gold in only his fourth UFC bout in November’s UFC 281.

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Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC champ Frank Mir, scores UFC’s first NIL deal

The UFC is investing in the future of Bella Mir, who is arguably the biggest potential prospect in women's MMA.

Daily Mirror

Dana White responds to latest KOs in Power Slap league with safety vow

UFC president White has launched his new Power Slap league which has caused controversy among fans, and several knockouts in its first instalments have seen safety debates arise

Daily Mirror

Slap fighter receives medical suspension after being brutally dropped despite win

Alex Asbury was competing in Dana White's Power Slap league for the second time and won his fight via disqualification, although he had been unable to compete further

Irish Mirror

List of Irish people wrongly labelled 'British' as BBC issues fresh apology over Paul Mescal blunder

It isn't the first time Paul has had to clarify his nationality. The latest blunder follows a history of Irish artists and sports people having their success claimed by British broadcasters and journalists.

Daily Mirror

Slap fighter left out cold after brutal first-shot KO in Dana White's league

UFC president White's new Slap Fighting Championship aired its second episode as fighters compete for a shot at the title, which has seen another brutal fighter left out cold for several minutes

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