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Review: UFC 2009: Undisputed

Review: UFC 2009: Undisputed

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Sameer Desai, Editor, GamingIndians.com, finds that when it all boils down, UFC 2009 Undisputed is a deep and thoroughly enjoyable game.

Sanak review

Sanak review

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

If you're a Vidyut Jammwal fan, then check out Sanak, else his latest outing fails to impress in every department except for action, observes Namrata Thakker.

'Indian Tigress' Phogat wins 3rd straight MMA crown

'Indian Tigress' Phogat wins 3rd straight MMA crown

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The 26-year-old Ritu Phogat defeated Cambodia's Nou Srey Pov by a technical knock-out verdict in the second round.

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat, who Aamir Khan played in Dangal) has given me a few tips which you will get to see on the fight night.' 'I have given my 110 per cent for this fight.'

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Alankrita Sahai loves to mix dance and yoga in her routine.

Psst! This is Elli's idea of a romantic date

Psst! This is Elli's idea of a romantic date

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The actor revealed candid details about her life in an interview with FHM.

'Laila Ali is naturally beautiful while Rousey needs to put the beauty on'

'Laila Ali is naturally beautiful while Rousey needs to put the beauty on'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The greatest pound for pound welterweight boxer of all time Floyd Mayweather has delivered the ultimate backhanded compliment to former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in a rant about racism in the sport, saying her to be 'a good looking woman, when she put it on'.

SEE: Ritu Phogat shares her training routine amid lockdown

SEE: Ritu Phogat shares her training routine amid lockdown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Ritu Phogat, who registered her second ONE Championship win in February, is training for around three and a half hours a day. Phogat also admitted that cooking food is challenging and she is missing the food cooked by her mother.

Tiger Shroff has a plan for YOU!

Tiger Shroff has a plan for YOU!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'Today's kids are so tech savvy, which is good and fun, but they should also take time to service their body, move your muscles...'

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

To up the glamour, the Octagon girls joined Barcelona superstar Neymar.

Ronda Rousey's effort to reclaim her title ends in failure

Ronda Rousey's effort to reclaim her title ends in failure

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Ronda Rousey's effort to reclaim her UFC bantamweight title ended in spectacular failure as champion Amanda Nunes stopped her after just 48 seconds of the first round of their title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday.

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Talash says she has received death threats, but she's still dancing.

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Serena Williams may have been second best at the French Open on Saturday but the American has moved ahead of fellow tennis player Maria Sharapova to top the women's earnings list in sports, according to Forbes Magazine. Williams ended the Russian's 11-year reign as the world number one women's money earner in sports by hauling in $28.9 million in combined prize money and off-field earnings over the past 12 months, the magazine said on Monday. Sharapova, who lost some sponsorship money after announcing she had tested positive for the recently banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January and is provisionally suspended, holds second spot at $21.9 million.

PHOTOS: Ruthless Mayweather silences McGregor to register 50th win

PHOTOS: Ruthless Mayweather silences McGregor to register 50th win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

A ruthless Floyd Mayweather scored a 10th round technical knockout over mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor on Saturday, the American cementing his legacy as an all-time boxing great with his 50th win in as many fights.

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Just how SUCCESSFUL are SPORTS films?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

As Parineeti Chopra brings Saina Nehwal's story on screen, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well Bollywood's sports movies have done at the box office.

Ronda Rousey will be back for revenge

Ronda Rousey will be back for revenge

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Last week, former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey was not only defeated by Holly Holm but was stifled from start to finish.

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey will pose nude in this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and yes, this confirms all the speculations churned by the rumour mills till date.

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao in a bloody Brisbane battle to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Lang Park on Sunday.

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

"As far as my comeback is concerned, I am enjoying the journey at the moment without worrying too much about the destination."

Is Vijender scared of British boxer Amir?

Is Vijender scared of British boxer Amir?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Keen to fight an Indian, the 32-year-old two-time World Champion has agreed to switch category to clash with Goyat.

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Floyd Mayweather tops the Forbes list of best paid athletes for the fourth time in seven years, followed by soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Heavyweight world boxing champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for cocaine, ESPN reported on Friday citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Tennis star Maria Sharapova again tops the list of highest earning female athletes over the past year, according to Forbes.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

TOP 10: Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Of the top 15 on Forbes' list of best-paid female athletes, 12 were tennis players. Indian badminton player PV Sindhu came in tied for 13th ($5.5 million), with Thai golfer Ariya Jutanugarn ($5.3 million) rounding out the top 15.

Video: Want to keep fit? Elli AvrRam shows you how!

Video: Want to keep fit? Elli AvrRam shows you how!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Meditation will keep you calm.'

Vijender Singh won't participate in Amir Khan's pro-league

Vijender Singh won't participate in Amir Khan's pro-league

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Vijender, who is promoted by IOS Boxing Promotions, is the reigning WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight champion and is expected to defend his title for a second time next month after the IPL.

This 'Pole' dances to kabaddi's beat

This 'Pole' dances to kabaddi's beat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Michal Spiczko has not even stepped on the kabaddi mat is is already making waves.

Amir Khan's next fight? Vijender can get a shot against British pro

Amir Khan's next fight? Vijender can get a shot against British pro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'Vijender Singh is the talent that India has in professional boxing and I would want to fight him in India soon.'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I want to win the MMA World championship.'

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

5 business lessons from Sultan

5 business lessons from Sultan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Don't give up on large goals in hard times.

PHOTOS: Hot and sexy at the ESPY

PHOTOS: Hot and sexy at the ESPY

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Barcelona's star footballer Lionel Messi was named the Best International Athlete award, while Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, who recently won the Wimbledon singles titles, were named the best male and female tennis players respectively, at the 2015 ESPY Awards in California, on Wednesday night.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Mixed martial artists open a can of worms; sue league, allege antitrust

Mixed martial artists open a can of worms; sue league, allege antitrust

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Mixed martial artists sued the Ultimate Fighting Championship league, alleging the business has a monopoly on the professional fighting market and limits the potential earnings of its athletes.

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Sports Shorts: Sindhu hopes to find form in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.