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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum's 2022 Hallowe'en Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy LES on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

‘Biggest fight ever’: UFC boss wants Musk, Zuckerberg in a cage

It would be foolish, the nadir of tech moguldom. It shouldn’t happen. But the prospect of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk going head to head has UFC boss Dana White and many others excited.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JUNE 24: Justin Tafa of New Zealand reacts to to accidental eye poke form Austen Lane in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

‘Ripped out’: Aussie fighter rages after bloody eye poke

Justin Tafa feared his ‘eyeball had been ripped out’ by Austen Lane. He remains enraged by both the cageside doctor and the referee after his opponent got away with it, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

DAILY TELEGRAPH - 6/9/19 UFC 243 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Action from Rob Whittaker vs Israel Adesenya for the UFC Middleweight World Title. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘I want them back’: Aussie’s push for UFC retribution

Aussie UFC star Rob Whittaker can set the scene for revenge on his greatest rival at UFC 290 — but he knows underdog Dricus du Plessis will pose a bigger threat than most are expecting.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Jack Jenkins of Australia punches Don Shainis in featherweight fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rising Aussie UFC star’s racing empire plans from $300 start

Rising featherweight star Jack Jenkins has big plans in the UFC. His story started with a first-round submission – but the real knock-out blow could come in retirement.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Alex Volkanovski of Australia battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Danger zone: 11-time world champ bolsters Aussie’s Vegas prep

Alexander Volkanovski is bracing for his toughest UFC fight yet and has lured an 11-time world champion to prepare for a tactical battle against Yair Rodriguez. Find out how to watch here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Justin Tafa of New Zealand punches Parker Porter of the United States in a heavyweight fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

The fight that started Justin Tafa’s UFC journey

Justin Tafa is looking to make it three wins in a row at UFC Jacksonville this weekend. He reflects on where it all began.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 10: Steve Erceg of Australia celebrates his victory over David Dvorak of the Czech Republic in their flyweight fight during the UFC 289 event at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Erceg’s $50k pay day after UFC debut

Stephen Erceg put on a performance in his UFC debut, beating a top 10 ranked opponent in Vancouver.

Stephen Erceg will make his long-awaited UFC debut this weekend. Picture: Jasmin Frank

Aussie UFC debutant’s massive title fight dream

Stephen Erceg hasn’t made his UFC debut yet. But the Australian fighter has already shocked plenty while setting himself a bold target, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 05: (L-R) Opponents Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana face off during the UFC 288 ceremonial weigh-in at Prudential Center on May 05, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Nunes hints at retirement ahead of UFC 289 title defence

Amanda Nunes has achieved everything there is to achieve in MMA. The two-weight world champion talks to BRENDAN BRADFORD about retirement and her other love: football.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jamie Mullarkey of Australia celebrates his victory in lightweight bout against Francisco Prado of Argentina during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

New opponent, same game plan for Jamie Mullarkey

Central Coast lightweight Jamie Mullarkey can barely keep up with his opponents, after the UFC was forced to find two late-notice replacements for his fight in Las Vegas this weekend, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

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Aussie MMA fighter’s near-death health scare in Thailand

Brisbane-based MMA fighter Tim Schultz has suffered a near-death experience while training in Thailand. BRENDAN BRADFORD reports on the traumatic scare and his long recovery ahead.

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Political storm around UFC boss puts Sydney deal under threat

Chris Minns’ multimillion dollar UFC deal is under threat from the NSW Opposition party, with UFC boss Dana White in their cross hairs for an incident with his wife on New Year’s Eve.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - ***** DAILY TELEGRAPH EXCLUSIVE - MAY 17 2023: NSW Premier Chris Minns and UFC Fighters Tai Tuibasa, Robert Whittaker and Alexander Volkanovski at the Opera House to announce a major UFC event for Sydney later this year. Picture : Daily Telegraph/ Gaye Gerard

Sydney secures knockout multimillion-dollar UFC deal

NSW Premier Chris Minns has delivered on his pre-election promise, securing a historic multimillion-dollar deal with the UFC, beginning with a huge event in September.

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Merab steals Suga's red jacket

UFC star’s petty act sparks ugly scenes

Two warriors came face-to-face in the cage after a blockbuster fight, but it was a fellow fighter who lit the fuse with one move.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Alexander Volkanovski of Australia reacts after his decision loss to Islam Makhachev of Russia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Cejudo and Sterling gunning for Volk after title showdown

Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling fight for the bantamweight world title at UFC 288 this weekend, but there’s an even bigger prize on offer for the winner, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Robert Whittaker of Australia stands in his corner prior to facing Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 271 event at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

‘No bull****’: Whittaker’s rapid fight negotiations

Dana White shocked the fight world last month when he announced Rob Whittaker’s next bout via social media. The Australian speaks to BRENDAN BRADFORD about how it all played out in fast forward.

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Aussie wrestlers: Smashing skulls for Smashing Pumpkins

Aspiring Aussie pro wrestlers ‘The Business’ and ‘Brooksy’ tell SHANNON GILL about getting a leg-up from an unlikely source: alternative rock legend Billy Corgan.

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A brutally-hot run to the UFC that took five years

Junior Tafa has lost more than 25kg, ditched a worksite broom and overcome crushing setbacks to finally join his big-name mentors as a UFC fighter, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 04: Jon Jones reacts to his win in the UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 285 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jon Jones finally fulfils UFC heavyweight promise

The air of invincibility has returned for Jon Jones, and he looks ready to make good on the lengthy run of destruction in a new weight class so many anticipated a decade ago.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 14, 2021, French MMA heavyweight athlete Ciryl Gane poses in a gymnasium, in Paris. - Gane is set to fight against MMA legend Jon Jones in an attempt to get the UFC heavyweight belt. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)

The battle to be the baddest man on the planet

On Sunday French striker Cyril Gane will attempt to do something that only one other man has done – defeat Jon Jones. He explains why he can win here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Alex Volkanovski of Australia battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Volk rips into UFC vision, declares he deserves rematch

Clearly unimpressed, Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski has taken to social media to vent his disapproval after falling short in his epic title fight in Perth. Every result at UFC 284.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev (L) and UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski (R) face off during a UFC284 Media Opportunity on January 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC)

Kent: Flaw in how the bookies see Volkanovski fight

Alex Volkanovski can’t possibly win against Islam Makhachev this Sunday according to those in the know – PAUL KENT explains why the Aussie underdog dares to dream.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski poses for a photo in front of a mural during a UFC284 Media Opportunity on January 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC)

‘Bigger than Conor’: UFC reveals mega Aussie plan if Volk becomes historic double champ

Alexander Volkanovski is already in talks to headline a second Aussie blockbuster later this year, with or without ‘champ champ’ status, as he’s on track to steal Conor McGregor’s crown.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev (L) and UFC featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski (R) face off during a UFC284 Media Opportunity on January 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Zuffa LLC)

Ruthless Russian declares ‘certain’ victory over Volkanovski

Islam Makhachev is a fighting machine and an overwhelming favourite to defeat Aussie Alexander Volkanovski this Sunday in his first title defence. But what makes this Russian so feared? Find out here.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 3: Islam Makhachev prepares to enter the Octagon before his fight against Adriano Martins during UFC 192 at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC 284: The missing man who could be the difference

Islam Makhachev has never fought without a Nurmagomedov by his side. It could be Alex Volkanovski‘s edge, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

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