Conor McGregor under investigation for sexual assault in Ireland
A woman accused UFC star Conor McGregor of sexual assault in December 2018. Continue reading
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Headliners announced for UFC Fight Night in Ottawa
In total, the UFC has lined up seven Canadian fighters for the event at the Canadian Tire Centre on May 4. Continue reading
‘There are no tears,’ Georges St-Pierre announces retirement from MMA
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Georges St-Pierre has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. Continue reading
Georges St-Pierre expected to announce retirement
Georges St-Pierre, a two-division UFC champion who put mixed martial arts on the map in Canada, is retiring. Continue reading
UFC to make its return to Ottawa in May, seven Canadians announced on card
The show marks the mixed martial arts organization’s 29th in Canada and second in Ottawa. Continue reading
National history museum acquires Georges St-Pierre’s UFC title belt
The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. says landing St-Pierre’s belt, gloves and shorts makes it the first such institution in Canada to have the Quebec fighter’s memorabilia in its collection. Continue reading
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fined, suspended over UFC 229 brawl
Nurmagomedov was fined $500,000 and McGregor $50,000. Continue reading
Former Edmonton MMA fighter recovering from rare neurological disease
A former Edmonton mixed martial arts fighter is facing a new type of battle, after spending months in hospital with a rare neurological condition. Continue reading
Man’s attempt to rob UFC fighter Polyana Viana ends in predictably bloody fashion
A would-be mugger in Brazil was reportedly left battered and bruised after picking out a UFC fighter of all people as a target for an alleged robbery attempt. Continue reading
UFC 231 highlights Canadian fan base, proves Toronto is a moneymaker for UFC
In total, 19,039 fans took in the event, with the UFC earning $3.28 million, its most successful gate at the facility. That figure is before pay-per-view buys, not to mention the tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and apparel sold inside the venue. Continue reading