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Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.

Corner stoppage gives Brendan Allen win over Reinier de Ridder in UFC Fight Night

Brendan Allen (in red shorts) gaining the upper hand over Reinier de Ridder during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena on Oct 18 night.
Brendan Allen (in red shorts) gaining the upper hand over Reinier de Ridder during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena on Oct 18 night.

Charles Oliveira chokes out Mateusz Gamrot in UFC Fight Night main event in Rio

The logo of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The logo of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

UFC fights to take place at White House on June 14, Trump says

CEO and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Dana White (L) and US President Donald Trump attend UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 12.
CEO and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Dana White (L) and US President Donald Trump attend UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 12.

Nassourdine Imavov wins, calls for Khamzat Chimaev’s middleweight title at UFC Fight Night

France's Nassourdine Imavov (right) punching Brazil's Caio Borralho during the the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Bercy Accor Arena in Paris on Sept 6 as he earned a unanimous decision – 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.
France's Nassourdine Imavov (right) punching Brazil's Caio Borralho during the the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Bercy Accor Arena in Paris on Sept 6 as he earned a unanimous decision – 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.

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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.