Jonathan Turner

The National • July 16, 2021

Conor McGregor had 'multiple stress fractures' in shin ahead of defeat to Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor has said he had "multiple stress fractures" to his shinbone heading into his bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 - where a broken leg resulted in a defeat for the Irishman.

The National • November 21, 2020

Conor McGregor hints at being UAE-bound for Dustin Poirier rematch on Fight Island

UFC star Conor McGregor has hinted that his comeback fight against Dustin Poirier will be held in the UAE, if his recent social media activity is anything to go by.

The National • October 15, 2020

Conor McGregor set to make UFC return after 'accepting' fight with Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor has said he has accepted a rematch with Dustin Poirier for January 23, marking a return to the UFC octagon following the Irish superstar's most recent retirement announcement.

The National • July 16, 2020

UFC Fight Island 1 as it happened: Calvin Kattar beats Dan Ige in headline bout

Hello and welcome to The National's live blog for UFC Fight Island 1 - the first of three Fight Night shows taking place at Yas Island's Flash Forum.

The National • July 11, 2020

UFC 251 as it happened: Usman v Masvidal headlines first Fight Island show in Abu Dhabi

Follow the action from the Flash Forum on Yas Island where three title fights lead a stacked card.

The National • July 1, 2020

UFC Fight Island: Venue gets a makeover in Abu Dhabi

There are less than two weeks until UFC Fight Island gets underway in Abu Dhabi, and preparations are full steam ahead to get everything ready.

The National • July 1, 2020

UFC Fight Island: Abu Dhabi Airport staff take part in dry run ahead of UFC arrival

Organisers of UFC Fight Island are taking stringent measures to ensure the safety of all involved.

The National • June 21, 2020

Dana White expects UFC to go 'back and forth' to Abu Dhabi amid coronavirus crisis

Dana White has said the UFC will keep returning to Abu Dhabi "until the world comes back" from the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting that more future events like Fight Island could be on the horizon.

The National • October 24, 2019

Conor McGregor would 'love to compete' in Abu Dhabi after announcing UFC comeback

Former champion has been inactive since October 2018 and has targeted rematches with Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov

The National • September 7, 2019

UFC 242 as it happened: Khabib stops Dustin Poirier to defend title in Abu Dhabi

Keep up to date as the world's leading MMA organisation returns to the capital for a huge night at The Arena on Yas Island

The National • September 4, 2019

Exclusive: First look at The Arena completed ahead of UFC 242

Purpose-built stadium will host a stacked card on Saturday, headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov's lightweight title fight against Dustin Poirier

The National • September 4, 2019

Tony Ferguson would 'love' to come to Abu Dhabi - but not as back-up for UFC 242

American is set to be next in line for a lightweight title shot, but buries rumours he would be in the capital as a standby fighter

The National • September 3, 2019

UFC 242: Meet UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at Al Wahda Mall

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will be at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to meet and greet fans as part of the lead-up to UFC 242.

Sport360 • March 20, 2014

Dan Hardy interview: Learning to live with life outside the Octagon

Former UFC star discusses adjusting to life without competitive fighting, moving into commentary, and reflects on his career highlights.