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Conor McGregor will likely fight again in the sport of mixed martial arts but it has become clear that the UFC is moving into a new era entirely. There was almost an anxiety to be felt within the actions of Dana and co. as they found themselves bending to the demands of a star, in Conor McGregor, who well and …

Khabib has spoken publicly for the first time since his recent Twitter exchange with Conor McGregor – one that many consider to have gone too far on both sides. Shots that bordered on dangerous were exchanged between both men in a move that seems to have re-ignited their tension – tension that now perhaps even surpasses the heat that was …

Conor McGregor grabbed the headlines once again on Tuesday morning after abruptly announcing his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts. Taking to his official Twitter page, McGregor gave a short statement concerning his future in the sport. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art” today.I wish all my …

Conor McGregor has given the most clear-cut update on his plans for 2019 yet, claiming that he and his team are in the process of negotiating a return. Speaking to NBC during the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade yesterday, McGregor tipped his cap to the city’s plumbers – having himself worked in the trade during his younger days before devoting …

Dillon Danis announced to the world via Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show that he will be making his return to the Bellator cage on May 11. Danis’ pro-MMA debut saw him come away with an impressive first-round submission victory over Kyle Walker at Bellator 198. After pulling guard on his opponent, the difference in their skill-levels on the ground became very …

For all of the wealth, admiration and success Conor McGregor has accumulated over the years, one moment of uncertainty and doubt became the key ingredient to his inimitable drive and self-belief. The consistent rise of the former UFC lightweight champion and his power over the world of combat sports has hit something of a speed-bump in recent times, a process that …

It has been three years to the day since Nate Diaz shook up the world at UFC 196 in a matchup that well and truly brought us all to a standstill. Like all things that concern the divisive Irishman who co-headlined alongside Stockton’s finest, the fight’s result has been etched into the history-books of MMA in many completely different forms. …

All of the lovers, the haters, believers, and naysayers have each contributed equally towards the eternal battle between those who have followed one young man from Crumlin, Dublin as he took over the fight-game. The rivalries that exist within the world of sport are one of the foremost reasons we tune in week in, week out. The built-in narrative that makes …

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has claimed that his son has turned down the biggest payday of his career and a rematch with Conor McGregor. It’s hard to know exactly how much of pay-per-view draw Khabib will be without the promotional powerhouse that is McGregor alongside him but from the looks of things, he has become a global superstar in his own right. …

The hottest topic of discussion in the world of MMA this week stems from Max Holloway’s UFC 231 victory over Brian Ortega and the ever-growing merit to his argument as the greatest featherweight of all-time. And what a masterful display it was. Facing one of the most dangerous finishers in the UFC today, Holloway’s pace, precision, and consistent intensity saw …

Conor McGregor hasn’t been too vocal about his plans for the future since losing out to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 last month. It’s understandable, though. He might have lost out in brutal fashion to the unbeaten Dagestani champion but in doing so, he managed to net an unprecedented sum of money for a mixed martial arts contest and is …

Oscar De La Hoya has claimed that Conor McGregor could easily earn the same type of money as Canelo on a streaming service deal with DAZN. Canelo’s new deal will see him make a minimum of $365 million over the course of five years and ten fights – moving away from HBO after their decision to leave the business. According …

Two of the most popular fighters in the history of the UFC have reached something of a crossroads in their respective careers and because of that, we have a unique opportunity to pair them up. Part of the appeal of watching Conor McGregor’s rise through the world of combat sports was the constant escalation of his desire and with that, …

The former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till has called out Conor McGregor for a showdown in Liverpool before he retires. And it’s a challenge that has seemingly come out of nowhere. Till was last seen at UFC 228 where he was on the receiving end of a dominant performance at the hands of 170lb champ Tyron Woodley and has …

Conor McGregor will partake in an interview conducted by Ariel Helwani on his MMA Show as UFC 229 fight-week gets underway. This should be a good one! Earlier today, Khabib Nurmagomedov joined Helwani and certainly had a lot to get off of his chest from the get-go. Now, after a star-studded show that was among the best the famed journalist …

Khabib joined Ariel Helwani on a star-studded edition of the MMA Show and took a shot at UFC president Dana White and his relationship with Conor McGregor. Khabib Nurmagomedov certainly had a lot on his mind when he joined the veteran reporter on his ESPN show on Monday evening. UFC 229’s fight-week is well and truly underway and with the …

In the latest edition of Truth or Trash?, we put former champion Conor McGregor’s argument to being an all-time pound-for-pound great under the microscope. Earlier this week, we delved into the commonly held notion that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record is puffed and padded and with UFC 229 fast approaching, this time around we’re going to turn our attention to his opponent, Conor McGregor. …

As time passed, it became increasingly clear that the first Khabib/McGregor presser was an instant classic, but should we expect another heading into fight-week? Although we don’t mean to gloat, we did call the announcement of the first meeting between the two down to a tee. To be honest, though, the blueprint for such a monumental event can be found in …