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22/3/22 WEEKEND TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. MUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN. UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski pictured training at Freestyle Fight Gym in Windang before he leave to defend his title on April 10th in Florida, USA. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Volkanovski eyeing place in the history books

Alex Volkanovski never thought too much about his legacy in UFC but as he aims to continue one of the sport’s greatest winning runs, he’s determined to show he belongs with the greats.

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22/3/22 WEEKEND TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. MUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN. UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski pictured training at Freestyle Fight Gym in Windang before he leave to defend his title on April 10th in Florida, USA. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Israel Adesanya’s coach makes bold Volkanovski prediction

On the eve of his UFC 273 title defence, Alexander Volkanovski predicts how, and when, he will finish Korean Zombie.

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31/3/22 WEEKEND TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. MUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN. Sydney crane driver Corey Nelson pictured at work today. Corey is an MMA fighter and the only man to defeat UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Revealed: How a crane operator KO’d Australia’s UFC king

On the eve of UFC 273, we track down the only man to ever beat Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski.

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UFC champ Alex Volkanovski celebrates after defending featherweight title against Brian Ortega at UFC 266.

Why Volkanovski is happy to fight beer buddy

They’ve shared shoeys together, so what chance Alex Volkanovski and Dan Hooker fight? The champ says he’s open to it – in fact he welcomes it.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Robert Whittaker of Australia punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

‘Aussie sell out’: Whittaker’s shock UFC superfight offer

Robert Whittaker may have lost his last fight, but Australia’s first UFC champ will sell out Aussie stadium with shock new rival.

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‘He’s scared’: Adesanya’s Aussie pick whacks UFC rival

Australia’s Jamie Mullarkey may have caught the eye of Israel Adesanya, but he still can’t get any respect from his UFC 272 opponent.

Colby Covington has spilled the beans on his former housemate Jorge Masvidal.

Covington reveals shock truth of UFC rival’s famous tattoo

UFC star Colby Covington has revealed all about arch rival Jorge Masvidal, including the real truth behind his famous ‘Gamebred’ tattoo. WATCH THE VIDEO

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 19: Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is seen in the corner of Gabriel Benitez during his featherweight fight against David Onama during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 19, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UFC legend suspected of attempted murder

Cain Velasquez, one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, is being held without bail after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in California.

Johnny Walker's soul disappeared. Photo: Twitter, UFC.

UFC star goes limp from sickening KO punch

A UFC star was sent to the shadow realm in a scary “KO of the year contender” that has the MMA world losing its mind.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Tai Tuivasa of Australia celebrates after winning his heavyweight fight against Derrick Lewis via a second-round knockout during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Plans for Tuivasa UFC blockbuster in Australia

Tai Tuivasa emerged as the biggest winner of UFC 271 thanks to a stunning KO. He earned a $50,000 bonus, is about to take his ranking as high as No.3 – and potentially headline on home soil.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Israel Adesanya (R) of Nigeria exchanges strikes with Robert Whittaker of Australia in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Was Rob robbed? ‘Gutted’ Aussie’s UFC title heartbreak

Rob Whittaker and the UFC 271 Houston crowd thought the Australian slugger should have gold strapped around his waist, not Israel Adesanya’s after the pair’s title rematch.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria faces off against Robert Whittaker of Australia at the ceremonial weigh in prior to UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

UFC 271 analysis: ‘Rob’s always been better’

On the eve of UFC 271, we ask Rob Whittaker’s best mate how the underdog Aussie will upset UFC middleweight king Israel Adesanya

*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2021, December 13* - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Tai Tuivasa of Australia drinks from his shoe as he celebrates his knockout victory over Augusto Sakai of Brazil in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Are you the Shoey Guy? Tuivasa a global cult hero

A UFC cult figure, beer from his shoe and bizarre walkout songs – think Celine Dion and Spice Girls – Tai Tuivasa says people are in for a shock when they see him beat Derrick Lewis this weekend.

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Why UFC champion’s deep pride turned to pain

His Aussie single dad is his hero. His Maori mum’s blood runs in his veins. Robert Whittaker copped the only banter that’s ever hurt him when he last fought Israel Adesanya, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 243 event at Marvel Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Adesanya rubbishes Whittaker hate claim

Israel Adesanya has opened up on the hyped striking improvements of arch rival Robert Whittaker — and he didn’t miss.

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Robert Whittaker of Australia is hit by Israel Adesanya of New Zealand as they compete during UFC 243 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, October 6, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING,EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Knock him out’: Legend predicts Whittaker-Adesanya

It was heartbreak at home for Robert Whittaker in his first bout against Israel Adesanya – Now with boxing legend Johnny Lewis in his corner the Aussie star has the perfect plan for redemption.

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TOPSHOT - UFC 270 heavyweight world champion Cameroon's Francis Ngannou (C) reacts on introduction for fight against France's Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on January 22, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

‘Power to just destroy you’: UFC champion unloads

One of the biggest stars of UFC is considering walking away after he unleashed at the sport for ripping him off.

Who's next for Jack Della Maddalena? Picture: Supplied

UFC world raves about ‘special’ Aussie star

An Aussie star’s insane win streak continued in his UFC debut as Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier hailed his first-round TKO finish.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: (R-L) Jack Della Maddalena punches Ange Loosa in a welterweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series season five week three at UFC APEX on September 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) - FOR DT SPORT - Jack Della Maddalena wins Dana White's Contender Series bout against Ange Loosa. SUPPLIED

‘Give me anyone’: Aussie’s crazy UFC 270 pitch to Dana White

Australia’s hottest fighter still reckons he can pocket one of Dana White’s $50K UFC bonuses on debut this weekend, despite being forced to endure a week of Las Vegas ‘limbo’.

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Jake Paul flattens Tyron Woodley with monster KO

Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley were throwing down in the ring before it came to an abrupt end thanks to the YouTuber’s right hand.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 22: (R-L) Justin Tafa of New Zealand punches Jared Vanderaa in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 22, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Slugger’s crazy Covid journey to UFC’s finale

As he prepares for the most important fight of his career, Aussie slugger Justin Tafa reveals the extreme lengths he went to simply to make this weekend’s final UFC card of the year in Sydney.

(L-R) Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.

It’s on: Whittaker vs Adesanya rematch set for Super Bowl weekend

The biggest fight in Australian UFC history has been slated for the biggest weekend on the US sporting calendar.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Tai Tuivasa of Australia celebrates his knockout victory over Augusto Sakai of Brazil in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The triumphant second act of Tai Tuivasa

Tai Tuivasa just recorded his fourth consecutive knockout win, but that fact overshadows the significant improvements the Western Sydney heavyweight has made, writes Brendan Bradford.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Tai Tuivasa of Australia drinks from his shoe as he celebrates his knockout victory over Augusto Sakai of Brazil during their heavyweight fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Shoeyvasa phenomenon explodes after another huge win

The US can’t get enough of Tai Tuivasa. Complemented by his trademark shoey celebration, the western Sydney star left the Las Vegas crowd in awe with a big knockout victory at UFC 269.

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STRICTLY EMBARGOED - TALK TO NICK WALSHAW AT DAILY TELEGRAPH SYDNEY BEFORE PUBLICATION Pictured at Gracie Jiu Jitsu gym at Smeaton range in Western Sydney is Australian UFC fighter Rob Whittaker before he heads to Fight Island to take on fellow middleweight Jared Cannonier. Picture: Richard Dobson

Whittaker hits back at Adesanya’s ‘weird sh*t’ coach

Robert Whittaker has been accused of “panicking” by the head coach of arch rival Israel Adesanya. Bobby Knuckles returns serve

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