No sport has imprinted itself on the world as quickly or dramatically as mixed martial arts. Over the next three days, Steve Dean traces its roots.

Global sports sensation the Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming here - as well as a reality TV series that will pit Kiwi fighters against their Aussie counterparts.

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Dana Johannsen doubts Jaime Ridge and Rosanna Arkle fought the good fight.