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Dan Hooker on his co-main UFC 313 bout

Dan Hooker speaks to the Herald ahead of his bout against Justin Gaethje on March 9. Video / Michael Craig

‘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.

Sydney UFC return booked for City Kickboxing fighter

'That’s what we do, right? We try to hurt each other as early as we can.'

UFC star on career resurgence, sparring IShowSpeed, and Conor McGregor

'The key to this is to just stay patient and not do anything dumb, really.'

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.'

'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.

Conor McGregor breaks silence after jury finds he raped woman in hotel

Dublin civil court hearing finds MMA star ‘brutally’ assaulted Nikita Hand in 2018.

'Take what's ours': Inside the mind of Kiwi UFC star ahead of biggest test yet

Carlos Ulberg will meet eighth-ranked Volkan Oezdemir in Macau this weekend.

Kiwi UFC star Carlos Ulberg takes on biggest test of career

UFC No 10-ranked light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg speaks with NZ Herald sports report Christopher Reive ahead of his clash against Volkan Oezdemir in Macau. Video / NZ Herald

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.

Dan Hooker confirms interest in UFC clash against Conor McGregor

The 34-year-old was name dropped for a February bout in Saudi Arabia.

NZ-trained fighter falls in TKO loss in UFC return to Paris

French fighter Kevin Jousset fell in a TKO loss to American Bryan Battle.

'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.'