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Brock Jarvis victorious in hard fought US debut

17/10/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Australia’s Brock Jarvis has triumphed in his US debut, securing a hard fought fifth round KO against Mexico’s Alejandro Frias

‘They’re flying me up there to lose’ – Luke Woods embracing underdog tag ahead of Australian title bout

15/10/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Despite being branded the “underdog”, Tasmania’s Luke Woods is full of confidence ahead of his Australian Super Welterweight title bout on October 23.

Tszyu vs Inoue moved to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena

13/10/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Tim Tszyu vs Japan’s Takeshi Inoue has been moved from the Gold Coast to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, set to take place on November 17th.

Casey O’Neill puts on dominant display at UFC Vegas 38

03/10/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Casey O’Neill is now three from three in the UFC with a TKO victory over Antonina Shevchenko in a dominant display at UFC Vegas 38.

Jamie Mullarkey makes it two in a row with knockout victory at UFC Vegas 38

03/10/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Australia’s Jamie Mullarkey has secured his second UFC victory, finishing Devonte Smith by knockout in the second round at UFC Vegas 38.

‘Hit and not be hit’ – Ty Narkle set to sparkle in WA title bout

29/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

After an impressive debut in May, Perth’s Ty Narkle is on a mission to become the newly minted Western Australian State Featherweight champion at Thunderdome 36 on Friday night.

Alexander Volkanovski retains his title in an instant classic with Brian Ortega

26/09/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

Alexander Volkanovski has extended his winning streak to 20, with an impressive victory over Brian Ortega in a fight of the year contender.

Dan Hooker victorious at UFC 266

26/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

New Zealand’s Dan Hooker is back in the win column after a dominant display against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266 in Las Vegas.

Australian boxing ends the year on a high after September lull

25/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

After a quiet period, there will be no shortage of Australian boxing action to round out 2021. Here’s what fans should keep an eye out for in coming weeks.

Martin Nguyen suffers second straight knockout defeat at ONE Revolution

25/09/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Former ONE Championship featherweight champion and Aussie Martin Nguyen has suffered his second straight knock out defeat at ONE Revolution.

‘He ain’t doing what I’m doing’: Alexander Volkanovski raring to go ahead of UFC 266

23/09/2021 Ben Filosi 0

UFC Featherweight Champion and Aussie Alexander Volkanovski is raring to go ahead of his long-awaited return this weekend at UFC 266.

Opinion: Tszyu v Inoue should be celebrated, not questioned

20/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

The recently announced Tszyu v Inoue clash has created mixed feelings for Australian boxing fans, who should be excited not sceptical.

‘The Hangman’ hung out to dry: Hooker likely to miss UFC 266

17/09/2021 Jack Molloy 0

New Zealand UFC star Dan Hooker is unlikely to make it to Las Vegas for UFC 266 with a visa issue complicating his arrival in the USA.

Jack Della Maddalena triumphs in Contender Series bout

15/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Perth fighter Jack Della Maddalena is Australia’s newest member of the UFC ranks following victory on week three of Dana White’s Contender Series.

‘I would be fighting every weekend’ – Nicila Costello is boxing to learn and entertain

10/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

In her short boxing career to date, Nicila Costello has captured a Queensland title. More importantly, she continues to learn from the sport.