Max Williams

Staff Writer

Max Williams's articles

How UFC London was created

In March the UFC descends on London for an event that will be watched by millions of people around the world. We examine what it takes to put on the biggest show in town

Published: Monday 13th March 2017

Sporting Heroes: Alex Thomson

Meet the man who recently scaled the 'Everest of Sailing'. We chat to British sailor Alex Thomson about life on the waves

Published: Wednesday 1st March 2017

Designer Charlie Casely-Hayford talks style, music, and the future of fashion

He’s one of Britain’s most celebrated young fashion designers, dressing the likes of Tinie Tempah, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chris Brown. Charlie Casely-Hayford tells Max Williams about the future of fashion

Published: Monday 13th February 2017

Best job in the world: Ed Stafford, explorer

Every child has dreams of becoming an explorer – Ed Stafford actually lives his. The first man to walk the length of the Amazon tells us about his remarkable job

Published: Monday 13th February 2017
UFC Fight Night London takes place 18 March at The O2

Ready to rumble: how to organise a UFC event by two of the men who help do it

You may not have heard of James Elliott or Sean Shelby but they are two of the most important people in the UFC. As matchmaker, Shelby selects the pairings who will do war in the Octagon, while Elliott, the Vice President of UFC Europe, is responsible for organising events such as UFC Fight Night London. We quizzed the duo about their respective roles

Published: Friday 10th February 2017

Sporting Heroes: Dan Hardy

Mixed marital arts trailblazer, peerless analyst and the first Briton to fight for a UFC world title – we talk to the legendary Dan Hardy

Published: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Roger Federer wins the Australian Open 2017

Roger Federer's Australian Open victory is the greatest achievement in sport

On Sunday, 29 January, Roger Federer beat his great rival Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open. The victory was Federer's 18th grand slam title and has a case for being regarded as the greatest achievement in any sport

Published: Tuesday 31st January 2017

Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium is the last word in footballing luxury

Arsenal fans may want to look away now. Tottenham Hotspur have unveiled detailed plans for their new 61,000-capacity stadium and it looks pretty special

Published: Friday 20th January 2017

Fashion advice from Charlie Casely-Hayford

One of Britain's leading fashion designers, Charlie Casely-Hayford, offers some tips to help men look and feel their best

Published: Friday 13th January 2017

George Foreman on fighting Ali, finding God and his greatest moment in boxing

George Foreman won the heavyweight Title in 1973 and 1994. In between he lost the most famous fight in history and found God. A sporting legend speaks about his remarkable life

Published: Tuesday 3rd January 2017

How eSports conquered the world

Its global audiences and prize funds both number in the multi-millions. Welcome to the world of eSports: sport, but not as we know it

Published: Tuesday 3rd January 2017

Sporting Heroes: Danny Care

The England and Harlequins scrum-half on his unlikely sporting heroes, life as a rugby player and his ambitions for the rest of his career

Published: Tuesday 13th December 2016

Best job in the world: Alain Moussi, actor and stuntman

Alain Moussi has performed stunt work for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. Now he's taking on the lead role in martial arts thriller, Kickboxer: Vengeance...

Published: Tuesday 13th December 2016

Best job in the world: William Fox-Pitt, Olympic Equestrian

We speak to legendary equestrian William Fox-Pitt about his career in the saddle, riding in the Olympics, and his remarkable recovery from a near-fatal fall

Published: Tuesday 6th December 2016

18 Footballers who are successful entrepreneurs

With lots of money and a brief playing career, it's hardly surprising many footballers are striking out as entrepreneurs. From wine to brokering, these 11 players are staying ahead of the game

Published: Friday 2nd December 2016

A unique celebration of Sir Ernest Shackleton

Three very talented men – including Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane – are commemorating Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition with this luxury photo book and vinyl box set

Published: Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Dreading President Trump? The best City venues to drown your sorrows

So the unthinkable has happened and President Donald Trump is now a thing. A stiff drink won't change the election result but it might provide some much-needed solace. Take yourself down to one of these City watering holes and order a large one...

Published: Wednesday 9th November 2016

Best job in the world: Josh Cartu, gentleman Ferrari driver

As part of a new series, we're profiling some of the best jobs in the world. First up, we meet Josh Cartu, gentleman racer for Ferrari and its Club President

Published: Friday 4th November 2016
The Drop Off

Extra dates to experience 'The Drop Off', a remarkable evening of immersive theatre

Created by the Immersive Ensemble, The Drop Off takes the audience around London in a hunt for a missing fugitive. You have 90 minutes to find him...

Published: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
100 Streets

100 Streets: how Leon Butler and Idris Elba created a British success story

Property developer-turned-moviemaker Leon Butler is far from a household name, but managing to cast Idris Elba and Gemma Arterton in his very first film is pure Hollywood

Published: Tuesday 1st November 2016