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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Conor McGregor teases 'no name' foe for UFC comeback

Sidelined since July 2021, McGregor has been rather vocal about returning to the Octagon.
Sidelined since July 2021, McGregor has been rather vocal about returning to the Octagon.

At a Bedok court, ex-MMA fighter Syafiq Samad trains the next generation

Boxing coach Syafiq Samad (centre) with his boxers Khris Azli (left) and Kiefer Lim, during training on Feb 4, 2026.
Boxing coach Syafiq Samad (centre) with his boxers Khris Azli (left) and Kiefer Lim, during training on Feb 4, 2026.

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April return bout

Manny Pacquiao throwing a punch at Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 19, 2025. The fight ended in a majority draw.
Manny Pacquiao throwing a punch at Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 19, 2025. The fight ended in a majority draw.

Alexander Volkanovski fends off Diego Lopes, retains UFC featherweight title

Brazil’s Diego Lopes in action against Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Feb 1, 2026. Volkanovski retains his Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight via a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45).
Brazil’s Diego Lopes in action against Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Feb 1, 2026. Volkanovski retains his Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight via a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45).

Actor, wushu exponent Vincent Ng wants to develop MMA champions for S’pore

Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.
Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.

From World Cup minnows to S’pore’s first Winter Olympics alpine skier: Sporting markers to watch in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.
(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

Islam Makhachev (left) fighting Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight championship bout during UFC 322 on Nov 15.
Islam Makhachev (left) fighting Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight championship bout during UFC 322 on Nov 15.

The Big Question: Is legalised betting good for sport?

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier drives to shoot against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center last season.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier drives to shoot against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center last season.

UFC met with FBI over suspicious betting activity, says chief Dana White

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White (left) speaking with US President Donald Trump at the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sept 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White (left) speaking with US President Donald Trump at the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sept 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Tom Aspinall’s UFC title defence ends in no-contest after eye-poke

Tom Aspinall's (left) heavyweight title defence fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest after Gane accidentally poked both of Aspinall’s eyes.
Tom Aspinall's (left) heavyweight title defence fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest after Gane accidentally poked both of Aspinall’s eyes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.