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Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have reignited their feud after Diaz was booked in a welterweight fight with top contender Leon Edwards for UFC 262. Diaz announced the bout on Twitter after it was finalized Tuesday evening. He made sure to point out the lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and Oliveira on the same […]

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have split their two head-to-head matches and now, UFC President Dana White is gearing up for the trilogy in July. The two drew in 1.6 million pay-per-view buys in Poirier’s TKO win over McGregor in January. White is targeting a July 10th date in Las Vegas for the trilogy and […]

Jake Paul shared his own take on the recent rematch bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 back in late January. He claimed that it was “the worst loss” in UFC history and definitely made an impact on the stature of McGregor in the sport. Per ES News via The Sun: “That’s […]

Conor McGregor may have lost his last fight to Dustin Poirier, but he’s strutting like a winner right now. His Irish whisky company, Proper 12, was recently bought out, essentially doubling the former double champion’s net worth. McGregor launched Proper 12 back in 2018. It became an instant success, as McGregor himself was featured in […]

Max Holloway has no interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor. The former UFC featherweight champion said the company had plans for a potential scrap between Holloway and McGregor had the Notorious One won his last bout against Dustin Poirier in January. McGregor defeated Holloway back in 2013 in a three-round unanimous decision, but the […]

The UFC is targeting a Dustin Poirier–Conor McGregor trilogy for this summer. President Dana White said Friday the company will try to make the fight since ‘The Diamond” and the “Notorious One” both seem to want it: “When you’ve got two guys who want the trilogy as bad as those two do, you make it […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor was left irate by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s comments in the aftermath of UFC 257 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The Irish fighter lost in brutal fashion to Dustin Poirier in the second round, prompting Khabib to post some spicy words against his bitter rival after the match. This is […]

Conor McGregor had some visible battle scars after getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier in the main event of their Lightweight bout at UFC 257 on Saturday. Apart from the bruises on his face, the former two-division world champion was seen gingerly leaving the Etihad Arena at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with a crutch […]

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had some strong words for his rival Conor McGregor following his knockout loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday. The Russian sambo specialist did not mince words when addressing why The Notorious got defeated in his UFC return, despite being the favorite heading into the match. This is what happened, […]

It didn’t take long for Jake Paul to clown Conor McGregor after the latter’s TKO defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in UFC 257 on Saturday night. The controversial YouTube star took to Twitter to offer The Notorious an insulting $10,000 fight offer–all in cold cash–in the aftermath of McGregor’s second round loss. As […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is one wealthy man and he is never shy to flaunt his riches. Before headlining UFC 257 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, The Notorious one showed a sneak peek of a gorgeous Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch. It features 342 diamonds on the backdrop, 80 diamonds on the […]

Dustin Poirier shocked the world on Saturday after he came away with a convincing knockout win over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. In the aftermath of his devastating loss to Poirier, the Irish MMA star addressed talks about his future in the UFC. In his […]

Conor McGregor just took a brutal knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout in the UFC 257 main even on Saturday. Like many MMA fans across the world, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was closely watching the McGregor-Poirier showdown at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. As McGregor suffered the first knockout […]

Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in sports. He draws fans, media men, and paparazzi wherever he goes. As McGregor made his way to the arena ahead of his main event fight with Dustin Poirier, a cameraman was so caught up on filming the Irish MMA superstar that he accidentally hit a […]

Dustin Poirier exacted his revenge on Conor McGregor, knocking out the Irishman in the main event of UFC 257 on Saturday. After a competitive first round where both lightweight contenders had their moments, it was The Diamond who got his groove early in the second. The finish came at the 2:32 mark of the second […]

It looks like even Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is pretty hyped about Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated UFC return on Saturday. The reigning NBA MVP messed around in practice and did his best impression of the Irish MMA star. The Greek Freak attacked an unsuspecting Bucks assistant coach and took his back. Here’s the hilarious […]

Former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is quite familiar with both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. With his two former foes set to face off in the main event of the highly anticipated UFC257 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, “The Eagle” shared his two cents on who would win the […]

UFC 257 will headline another notable matchup featuring the returning Conor McGregor going up against Dustin Poirier. The Irishman is returning to the lightweight division for the first time since 2018 while Poirier will look to avenge his 2014 loss to McGregor, this time as the No. 1 challenger. Both fighters are expected to make […]

UFC legend Conor McGregor is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit after being sued in Ireland by a woman who accused him of raping her in 2018. McGregor broke his silence on the allegations Thursday ahead of his UFC 257 fight against Dustin Poirier, insisting he has already been “cleared of all wrongdoing,” per TMZ. McGregor went […]

Just when the boxing world thought that they had seen the last of the Paul brothers, Conor McGregor decides to open the door to a potential fight. McGregor recently sat down to do an interview for his upcoming fight against Dustin Poirer in UFC 257 but was asked about a potential fight against popular YouTuber, […]

Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is looking to make his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 257 after almost a year since his last fight. He is set to face fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier to determine the next challenger for the division championship vacated by the recently retired title-holder […]

With Conor McGregor’s highly-anticipated rematch with Dustin Poirier just weeks away, the flamboyant Irishman has taken to Twitter to come out with a bold promise for the fans. According to McGregor, he has every intention to put on a show for MMA supporters all over the world: I promise a masterpiece. — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) […]

A gym in Portarlington, Ireland was ready to close its doors due to the financial strains brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Philip Mulpeter was getting buried in debt each time the country announced a new lockdown. But then, UFC superstar Conor McGregor came to the rescue. Mulpeter is actually a longtime friend and […]

Amateur boxer and social influencer Jake Paul is still trying to provoke UFC star Conor McGregor into a fight, this time by going after his friends. Paul threw water balloons at McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach, Dillon Danis, with Danis chasing down Paul’s entourage before the truck drove away. BREAKING: Jake Paul throws water balloons at Conor […]

YouTube sensation Jake Paul really, really wants the Conor McGregor fight to go down. So much so, that the loud-mouthed 23-year-old recently called out McGregor, as well as UFC President Dana White, on Twitter for trying to block the exhibition match. UFC fighter Nate Diaz caught wind of Paul’s tirade, and could not help but […]

In an effort to set up the biggest boxing bout of his entire life, infamous YouTuber Jake Paul unleashed an expletive-filled call out directed at UFC megastar Conor McGregor. The 23-year-old online sensation once again grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons with this cringe-worthy attempt for a promo on Monday. Paul, who is coming […]

Infamous YouTuber Jake Paul is feeling pretty good about himself after executing a highlight reel-worthy knockout against former NBA player Nate Robison in their exhibition match last Saturday. However, he might be biting off more than he can chew after issuing a challenge to two professional mixed martial artists. Shortly after his second-round KO win […]

The comeback fight of legendary boxer Mike Tyson against Roy Jones will be aired on the Triller app instead of the usual sports-media outlets. The match was claimed to be the highest production value of any fight in boxing history and is already outpacing another blockbuster fight in the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight […]

Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the UFC more than a year after his last fight. ESPN reports that McGregor had signed his bout agreement to face Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257, which will take place on January 23, with Poirier already signing the agreement at an earlier […]

At long last, it appears the UFC has found common ground on a lightweight bout between former division champion Conor McGregor and top contender Dustin Poirier. The two had been in talks with the promotion for months after initially promoting a sparring exhibition. After plenty of back and forth, the UFC is marking the bout […]

Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor is the latest high-profile athlete to weight in on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shock announcement that he was retiring, following his victory over Justin Gaethje. Good performance @TeamKhabib. I will carry on. Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family. Yours sincerely, The McGregors. — Conor […]

With the UFC rumor mill continuing to churn over the course of the last several weeks, top lightweight contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have had a back-and-forth of their own on Twitter. This tandem of UFC superstars have been eyeing a fight—and more specifically, a rematch—sometime in the near future, it now appears as […]

The UFC is trying to book a lightweight bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, and McGregor has reportedly accepted the offer. McGregor responded to Poirier on Twitter Thursday morning, saying he has accepted on the condition the fight takes place in 2020. Hello Dustin! I accepted the @ufc offer to fight you, but told […]

The boxing mega-fight of 2021 has just been confirmed, with eight-division world champion and current Senator of the Republic of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao set to return to the ring to battle former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ Conor McGregor next year. The confirmatory statement comes straight from Pacquiao’s camp via an official press release: […]

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is angling for a fight with multiple-time WBC boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. McGregor took to Twitter to discuss his recent inactivity in the UFC, eventually stating he was going to fight Pacquiao in the Middle East. Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook.I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao […]

Mixed martial arts superstar and former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor has been arrested in Corsica for attempted sexual assault, per TMZ. Court officials said in a statement a complaint against McGregor was filed on Sept. 10 (via TMZ): “Following a complaint filed on September 10 denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual […]

Last week, Mike Tyson announced he would be making his return to boxing to fight Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition bout in September. As one might expect, this has generated quite a bit of buzz. Not only is Tyson one of the most popular fighters in history, but he is 54 years old. […]

It appears that we might all be in store for another mega-fight between undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and former UFC featherweight and welterweight champion Conor McGregor. In a recent interview with Zack Jones of Forbes, no less than Floyd Mayweather himself not only confirmed that he is set to come out of retirement and […]

Conor McGregor is calling it a career (again). On Saturday, right after Amanda Nunes’ big win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 250, McGregor took it to Twitter to announce his retirement. “Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting,” the 31-year-old MMA star wrote. “Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s […]