MMA

  Paul Hughes' bid to become Bellator lightweight champion falls agonisingly short as Usman Nurmagomedov…

  The 25-year-old has one of the biggest MMA fights of his career in front…

  Irishman Paul Hughes says he is ready to take Usman Nurmagomedov "to the depths…

  After his "breakout" victories last year, Paul Hughes wants to reach even greater heights…

  Islam Makhachev says he will not retire from MMA before he is given a…

  Islam Makhachev stopped Renato Moicano to retain his UFC lightweight title in stunning fashion…

  Britain's Leon Edwards will fight Australia's Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at…

  Jiri Prochazka shaves his distinctive ponytail before UFC 311 on Saturday in support of…

  From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing…

  BBC Sport picks out five MMA bouts we'd like to see in 2025, featuring…