“I’m addicted to this and like, I don’t do things by half. I go all in.” On Saturday, Shauna Bannon will become only the second ever Irish woman to fight in the UFC. A martial arts star, in her teens and early 20s, the Tallaght native set her sights on MMA four years ago and […]

2 years ago

“I’d rather my mate cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral next week.” Paddy Pimblett had the O2 Arena rocking, heaving and then welling up after another impressive victory, followed by an emotional and powerful interview with Michael Bisping. ‘The Baddy’ [18-3] made good on his pre-fight predictions to see off American fighter […]

3 years ago

Paddy Pimblett’s current UFC contract has raised a few eyebrows. Paddy Pimblett has revealed his purse following his victory over Kazula Vargas via submission in the first round at UFC London last Saturday night. ‘The Baddy’ was one of the UFC’s biggest draws at their record-breaking $4.5m gate at the sold-out O2 Arena, which was […]

4 years ago

“I’m gonna find a way to win like I always do.” Irish MMA fighter Ian Garry joined The MMA Hour to discuss his upcoming fight against Darian Weeks at UFC 273 in April. UFC 273 in Jacksonville, Florida, will be Garry’s second UFC fight after his first-round KO against Jordan Williams at UFC 268 in […]

4 years ago

UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal left his post-fight interview at UFC London to fight fellow welterweight Leon Edwards. Masvidal stopped Liverpool’s Darren Till 03:05 into the second round in a fight of the night performance while Edwards prevailed over SBG’s Gunnar Nelson in the co-main event of the evening with a split decision win. Masvidal […]

7 years ago

That was not the result that the O2 Arena wanted

7 years ago