UFC news
‘He got caught’: Adesanya knocked out in UFC return
Adesanya started strong before falling to his third loss in a row.
‘I’m attaining my peace': Adesanya reveals renewed UFC outlook
'I’m going to have fun – more than I have in a long time.'
Israel Adesanya on headlining UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya speaks to the Herald ahead of his bout against Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh on February 2. Video / Michael Craig
'Keeps things fun': Why Whittaker is training with long-time rival Adesanya
'There is no way I thought we'd be here breaking bread, but here we are.'
‘New year, new friends’: Adesanya’s familiar new training partner
Adesanya will return to the UFC octagon early next month in Saudi Arabia.
Sports news
Coach condemns discharge without conviction for man involved in fatal attack on MMA fighter
Semisie Pomale appears in District Court over his role in death.
Tongan rugby team hires man who joined deadly attack on MMA fighter Fau Vake
Semisie Pomale was granted a discharge without conviction, in part because of his new job.
Sports Insider: The hate is real – Irish do over All Blacks with Friday test
OPINION: The All Blacks are being made to front up to Ireland only six days after England.
More UFC news
The Front Nine with Dan Hooker
UFC star Dan Hooker discusses his career resurgence and we find out if his vicious hook transfers onto the golf course. Video / Dean Purcell
‘Something quite unique’: Why UFC newcomer brought camp to NZ ahead of debut
'They know how to make a champion. That comes from the culture to begin with.'
London calling: Why UFC's return Downunder didn't fit Ulberg's timeline
'He’s a legend in the game, so in his territory is the one to go for.'
The conversation that laid plans for NZ's newest UFC athlete
After thoughts of taking his career abroad were scrapped, Navajo Stirling took a new path.
Ulberg books UFC return against first man to beat Adesanya
Carlos Ulberg’s road to UFC title contention goes through London.
'I'm not a matchmaker': UFC champ open to Kiwi's challenge - if UFC wants it
The two shared the cage in 2016, with the reigning champion winning an exhibition bout.
'Bro, I fight for millions': Israel Adesanya recalls being challenged to street fight
'If you bring the problem I’m going to solve the problem.'
'A different kind of human': NZ kickboxing legend on growth and tournament tests
'When I was coming up in the rankings, we weren’t even on TV'
'Going to be king': Ulberg turns attention to UFC title run
'I'm getting better at this and I feel like the sky's the limit for me.'
Ulberg's UFC surge continues with big win
Carlos Ulberg has made his time in the UFC octagon count in 2024.
'The perfect fight': UFC Paris provides full-circle moment for NZ-trained prospect
'If I get the win the way I think I can win, my career is going to explode.'
Ulberg books biggest bout of UFC career (so far)
Ulberg could establish himself as a true title contender before the year is out
NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?
The Herald reveals who we believe are the highest-paid Kiwi sports people in the world.