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.

Coach disputes Jon Jones’ status at GOAT following UFC 285 win: ‘You can’t fail drug tests and be the greatest’

Tristar MMA head coach, Firas Zahabi has disputed the consensus call of Jon Jones as the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time...

Alex Pereira alludes to Israel Adesanya’s impending death at UFC 287 in chilling sparring footage

Undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has hinted at an impending passing for former division kingpin, Israel Adesanya during their UFC 287 grudge title...

Chael Sonnen slams Floyd Mayweather following Jake Paul altercation: ‘This is a crime’

Former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight title challenger, Chael Sonnen has hit out at former boxing world champion, Floyd Mayweather following his altercation with...

Jon Jones walks back UFC 290 return against Stipe Miocic in July: ‘That was kinda just sprung on me’

Recently minted undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that a return date at International Fight Week in July to face off with...

Dana White unsure on when Conor McGregor fights Michael Chandler in UFC return: ‘When isn’t guaranteed’

UFC president, Dana White has claimed that he is still unsure as to when a long-anticipated grudge match between former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor,...

Jon Jones huge betting favorite to defeat Stipe Miocic in expected UFC 290 championship battle

Off the back of his spectacular vacant heavyweight championship victory at UFC 285 last weekend, former light heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones has opened as...

Leon Edwards heavy betting favorite to beat Jorge Masvidal ahead of potential future UFC title fight

Four years removed from their hectic backstage altercation at UFC Fight Night London back in 2019, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards remains a strong...

Jon Jones scoffs at Daniel Cormier commentary during UFC 285 win: ‘He couldn’t even pretend to smile’

Recently minted undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has scoffed at past-foe and arch-rival, Daniel Cormier’s commentary and reaction to his championship win at...

Details emerge following Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler altercation, NSAC intervene after slap thrown

Details have emerged regarding last week’s alleged physical altercation between The Ultimate Fighter 31 coaches, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, with reports claiming a...

Demetrious Johnson touts Jon Jones as ‘GOAT’ following UFC 285 win: ‘Look what he did to Ciryl Gane’

Former undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson has touted recently minted heavyweight champion, Jon Jones as the definitive greatest mixed martial artist of all...

Video – Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather involved in altercation at Miami Heat game: ‘Let’s bust him up’

Footage has emerged over night of former undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul and former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather involved n a heated altercation...

Jon Jones claims he heard Ciryl Gane’s spine ‘Popping’ at UFC 285: ‘I gave him a chiropractic adjustment’

Jon Jones has joked that he issued UFC 285 headliner, Ciryl Gane a “chiropractic adjustment” during their main event clash last weekend en route...

Firas Zahabi praises Jon Jones following UFC 285 win: ‘If he fights Francis Ngannou, he’s gonna beat him’

Tristar MMA head coach and mixed martial arts tactician, Firas Zahabi has heaped praise on Jon Jones following his vacant heavyweight title victory at...

Paul Craig recalls time UFC alum Mike Perry sparred ex-Girlfriend: ‘It was a battle of the sexes’

UFC light heavyweight contender, Paul Craig has revealed how former welterweight division contender, Mike Perry is to thank for his iconic weigh-ins during his...

Jon Jones reflects on UFC 285 championship victory: ‘This is my destiny. It’s my identity’

Off the back of his vacant heavyweight championship victory at UFC 285 last weekend, former light heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones claims it was his...

Nate Diaz warns Michael Chandler from beating Conor McGregor, ruining plans for his trilogy rubber match

Former UFC lightweight title challenger has warned division contender, Michael Chandler against defeating soon-to-be common-foe, Conor McGregor later this year – claiming himself and...