Ross Markey

Aspiring mixed martial arts reporter based in Ireland. Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for all the latest news, fight announcements, opinion, and feature pieces.

UFC alum Francis Ngannou pegged to make PFL move soon following Octagon departure: ‘I know he’s coming’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been backed to make a move to the PFL (Professional Fighters League) in the near future...

Gilbert Burns predicts finish of Colby Covington in potential UFC clash: ‘That fight is going to happen’

Ahead of his UFC 287 co-headlining return next weekend against soon-to-be common-foe, Jorge Masvidal, one-time welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns claims that no matter...

Justin Gaethje says he would likely quit the UFC if Conor McGregor receives title shot next: ‘I would be devastated’

Former interim UFC lightweight champion and current #2 ranked contender, Justin Gaethje has claimed that if former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor receives a shot...

Deontay Wilder chomping at bit for Francis Ngannou bout: ‘I would love to go for Africa for that fight.”

Former undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder maintains he is still firmly interested in a boxing showdown with former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis...

Israel Adesanya admits it’s make or break against Alex Pereira at UFC 287: ‘This is my last shot’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has claimed he is facing his final opportunity to defeat Alex Pereira next weekend at UFC 287...

Former boxing champion Carl Froch offers to fight UFC star Conor McGregor in MMA: ‘He’s too small’

Former WBC super middleweight champion, Carl Froch, has made the surprising offer to step inside a mixed martial arts cage, and take on former...

UFC veteran Darren Till advises fighters on how to cope with Dana White: ‘Promoters are c*nts’

Former UFC welterweight title challenger and promotional alum, Darren Till has urged fighters under the organization’s banner to remember the golden rule whilst dealing...

Video – Conor McGregor posts new sparring footage from TUF 31 shoot: ‘I love fighting so dearly’

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has posted new footage of himself sparring at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, amongst members...

Social media star Hasbulla slammed after video emerges of him punching, pulling ear of pet cat

Social media star and UFC-linked youngster, Hasbulla Magomedov has been criticized across social media this morning, after footage emerged of the 20-year-old punching and...

Israel Adesanya hits back at UFC rival Paulo Costa: ‘My cl*t would be bigger than your d*ck, you remember’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has replied to his former opponent and division rival, Paulo Costa on social media overnight – reminding...

Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin – Betting Preview

Saturday, April 1. may spell make or break at the very top of the sport for former WBA undisputed heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua,...

Ray Longo defends Jon Anik, blasts Colby Covington: ‘Leave the f*cking kids out of it, you’re a complete idiot’

Veteran mixed martial arts head coach, Ray Longo has jumped to the defense of his fellow podcast host, UFC play-by-play lead, Jon Anik –...

Colby Covington predicts summer UFC title win over Leon Edwards: ‘I beat him from pillar to post’

Colby Covington expects to challenge for undisputed UFC welterweight gold this summer during International Fight Week against Leon Edwards, and predicts he’ll UFC 290...

Beneil Dariush blasts UFC star Conor McGregor: ‘I think he’s cheating, this is bullsh*t’

Surging UFC lightweight contender, Beneil Dariush believes former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor is “cheating” during his time away from the Octagon,...

Valentina Shevchenko claims referee Jason Herzog may have affected UFC 285 title loss to Alexa Grasso

Former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko claims referee, Jason Herzog may have negatively affected her bid to defend her championship against Alexa Grasso...

Jorge Masvidal scoffs at UFC star Khamzat Chimaev: ‘You can’t miss weight and then call for a title shot’

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has hit out at the undefeated division challenger, Khamzat Chimaev, criticizing the Chechen-born contender for calling...