MMA

Mixed martial arts fans will have a unique opportunity to watch some of the UFC's biggest stars train live on Wednesday, just three days before UFC Fight Night takes place at the Etihad Arena on Saturday. Organised in association with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the event is part of an exciting week of fan activities celebrating the world's premier MMA promotion. Top Fighters to Take Part Fans can watch several elite fighters showcase their skills

Double Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields will make her mixed martial arts debut with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in June when she faces Brittney Elkin, organisers said on Wednesday. American Shields, the first undisputed boxing world champion in two different divisions in the four-belt era, signed with PFL in December with the goal of becoming the “greatest two-sport athlete of all time”. PFL presents MMA in a format where individuals compete in a regular season, playoffs, and championship for a million-dollar prize,

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has found himself on the wrong side of the law and has been banned from driving for a period of six months after he pleaded guilty to speeding. The 30-year-old Irishman admitted that he drove his Range Rover at 154kph in a 100kph zone in October 2017. McGregor apologised for his act and was handed a 1,000 Euro fine along with the six month ban at Naas district court near Dublin. "The speed here is in the higher end.