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Returning to the UFC octagon for the first time in a year, former two-weight champion McGregor was bidding to reassert him into title contention at 155lbs against Poirier – a man he defeated inside the first round when the pair met back in 2014. UFC 257: Dustin Poirier KNOCKS OUT …

Fighting for the first time in a year, McGregor was looking to restore himself back into lightweight title contention and ultimately set up a rematch against bitter foe Khabib Nurmagomedov. But things did not go according to plan for the Dubliner as Poirier dismantled McGregor with a second-round assault, rocking …

For a fighter who self-declares as “Mystic Mac”, one suspects that Conor McGregor doesn’t appreciate it when his soothsaying predictions are off the mark.  His 2018 title challenge against Khabib Nurmagomedov, a fight borne out of a heated personal rivalry and criminal mischief charges inside a Brooklyn parking lot, certainly …

After cranking up the anticipation and making fans wait a little longer than expected on Saturday night, UFC president Dana White finally revealed the outcome of the discussions he had held one day earlier with Khabib. Would the retired Russian return for one last fight and a shot at the …

He’s went and he’s bit off more than he can chew. I’m not after Jake Paul’s money but he’s just pissed off the wrong Irish guy. Moran, who has gone 15-1 in his professional career so far and is touted as one of Ireland’s next top fighting prospects, is currently in …

Former Irish Olympian turned boxing coach Phil Sutcliffe was McGregor’s first boxing coach, and guided the young Dubliner in his learning of “The Sweet Science” from the age of 12. McGregor’s switch from boxing to MMA saw the pair split, but now they’re working together again, with McGregor training under …

The future of the organization’s 155lbs frame has been shrouded in mystery since Nurmagomedov announced his decision inside the octagon moments after defeating Justin Gaethje by second-round submission in Abu Dhabi on October 24. Since then, and despite attempts by UFC president Dana White to get Khabib to reverse his decision for …

The Russian-born Chimaev and Dubliner McGregor will both be in Abu Dhabi in January as the UFC returns to its second home for a three-card run to kick off the new year. Chimaev takes on Britain’s Leon Edwards at Fight Night 185 on January 20, in a what is being …

The “Notorious”, 32, will set foot in the UFC cage for the first time in almost exactly a year when he faces former title challenger Poirier on “Fight Island” on January 23 in a sequel to their UFC 178 clash six years ago, which McGregor won by first-round TKO. All …

The head of the company does not intend to seek a fighter, similar to the Irish The President of UFC deyna white commented on the fighters, trying with traistaru to emulate Conor McGregor (21-4) to get all the same, as have the Irish. The words of the head of promotion …