https://www.scmp.com/rss/501253/feed The latest news on Conor McGregor, Irish professional mixed martial artist, professional boxer, businessman and actor, including boxing news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com While his fans hope UFC star Conor McGregor will return to fighting later this year, Joe Rogan isn’t so sure. On the February 8 episode of his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, the former UFC commentator agreed with his guest’s opinion that in terms of McGregor’s career, “that ship has sailed”. “I don’t know if Conor is ever gonna fight again,” Rogan said, before referring to his party hard lifestyle and the fact that McGregor was recently found guilty of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit. “I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300241/meet-conor-mcgregors-glamorous-sisters-erin-and-aoife-they-grew-ufc-fighter-dublin-and-pursued-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300241/meet-conor-mcgregors-glamorous-sisters-erin-and-aoife-they-grew-ufc-fighter-dublin-and-pursued-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:09 +0000 Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman at a party in Dublin in 2018 and must pay her nearly €250,000 (US$259,950) in damages, a jury decided on Friday. The jury of eight women and four men reached its verdict in the civil trial at Ireland’s high court after six hours and 10 minutes of deliberation. The plaintiff, Nikita Hand, alleged that McGregor sexually assaulted her on December 9, 2018, and that another man, James Lawrence, did the same, the court heard... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287817/mixed-martial-arts-star-connor-mcgregor-sexually-assaulted-woman-2018-jury-finds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287817/mixed-martial-arts-star-connor-mcgregor-sexually-assaulted-woman-2018-jury-finds?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:09:25 +0000 Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor just celebrated his fiancée Dee Devlin’s 37th birthday by reportedly presenting her with the stunning Juste Un Clou Cartier necklace valued at around US$134,700, on top of throwing her an extravagant party aboard their US$3.8 million yacht. The couple announced their engagement on August 8, 2020 – an early birthday surprise for the style icon at the time. Devlin, who turned 37 on August 9, has been the long-time girlfriend to “The Notorious” since 2008 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3274794/how-dee-devlin-went-waitress-conor-mcgregors-fiancee-ex-ufc-champion-surprised-her-cartier-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3274794/how-dee-devlin-went-waitress-conor-mcgregors-fiancee-ex-ufc-champion-surprised-her-cartier-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:00:22 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah They get paid a lot of money to kick, punch and beat each other into submission. The business of mixed martial arts can be highly lucrative if you have the skills and dedication to lay your body on the line in the octagon. As the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene continues to grow in popularity, fighters gain legions of fans. Here’s a look at some of the richest MMA stars of all time, per Celebrity Net Worth. 8. Ronda Rousey Estimated net worth: US$14 million Rousey was the first American woman to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3250757/8-richest-mma-fighters-world-2024-net-worths-ranked-history-making-conor-mcgregor-and-ronda-rousey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3250757/8-richest-mma-fighters-world-2024-net-worths-ranked-history-making-conor-mcgregor-and-ronda-rousey?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:00:23 +0000 Arnold Schwarzenegger and his lesser-known girlfriend of a decade Heather Milligan were just spotted at the Kitz Race Party in Kitzbuehel, Austria, according to British media. The long-time couple attended the event on January 19 with Schwarzenegger’s 26-year-old son Christopher, per the source. The former governor of California, 76, and his 49-year-old physiotherapist partner first sparked dating rumours over 10 years ago when they were seen hanging out on multiple dates around Santa Monica,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3249901/who-arnold-schwarzeneggers-girlfriend-physio-stars-heather-milligan-former-gymnast-27-years-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3249901/who-arnold-schwarzeneggers-girlfriend-physio-stars-heather-milligan-former-gymnast-27-years-his?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:00:19 +0000 What do UFC fighter Conor McGregor, musician John Mayer, tennis legend Roger Federer, rapper Drake, actor Jonah Hill and mega-influencer Supercar Blondie all have in common? They’ve all been spotted wearing a gold Rolex Daytona Cosmograph with a brilliant green dial, putting them in an elite, exclusive group of collectors. Over the past decade or so, interest in luxury watches has grown exponentially, something analysts have attributed in part to an increase in millionaires around the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3201396/rolex-daytona-green-dial-watch-worn-drake-conor-mcgregor-john-mayer-and-more-why-us85k-watch-so-rare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3201396/rolex-daytona-green-dial-watch-worn-drake-conor-mcgregor-john-mayer-and-more-why-us85k-watch-so-rare?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:15:12 +0000 Demetrious Johnson impressed a lot of people when he knocked out Adriano Moraes at Saturday’s ONE on Prime Video 1 event – including MMA superstar Conor McGregor. “Mighty Mouse” met Brazil’s Moraes in the main event of ONE Championship’s debut card on Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service, with the promotion’s flyweight title on the line, and knocked him out in round four. McGregor, like many fight fans, was tuned for Johnson’s performance, and was clearly impressed with what he saw. Quite... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3190722/conor-mcgregor-praises-quite-incredible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3190722/conor-mcgregor-praises-quite-incredible?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:19:40 +0000 Conor McGregor did not miss the opportunity to poke some fun at Kamaru Usman following the dramatic end to Saturday night’s UFC 278 main event in Salt Lake City. As the clock ticked down in the final round of what would have been a comfortable decision victory for him, Usman suffered a shock head kick knockout at the hands of England’s Leon Edwards, surrendering his welterweight title. Few had given Edwards any hope of upsetting the odds, but the incredible finish with 56 seconds remaining saw... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3189658/ufc-278-conor-mcgregor-mocks-kamaru-usman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3189658/ufc-278-conor-mcgregor-mocks-kamaru-usman?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:33:15 +0000 Conor McGregor was busy on Twitter early on Wednesday morning, and he had words for both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. Oliveira and Gaethje fought in the lightweight main event of UFC 274 last Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona, with the former winning by first-round submission. The 33-year-old Irishman McGregor, who held the lightweight title from 2016 to 2018, often takes to social media in the aftermath of big fights in the division, and Oliveira vs Gaethje was no exception. “Congrats... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3177323/ufc-conor-mcgregor-accuses-absolute-clown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3177323/ufc-conor-mcgregor-accuses-absolute-clown?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 May 2022 08:17:23 +0000 Charles Oliveira is hoping to fight Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz – on the same night. The Brazilian star is riding a first-round submission victory over Justin Gaethje, which headlined last Saturday’s UFC 274 event in Phoenix, Arizona. He arrived in town as the promotion’s lightweight champion, but was stripped of the title for missing weight, and deemed ineligible to reclaim it in victory. Despite not currently being a champion, the 32-year-old is still attempting to call his shots like... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3177246/ufc-charles-oliveira-wants-knock-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3177246/ufc-charles-oliveira-wants-knock-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 May 2022 15:59:48 +0000 Joe Rogan is in full support of Michael Chandler’s call for a fight with Conor McGregor. Chandler challenged McGregor to a fight after scoring a knockout of the year contender against Tony Ferguson on the main card of UFC 274 on Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. Rogan, who was on commentary duty for the event, shared his thoughts on the potential match-up after the fights concluded, and left little doubt about where he stands on the idea. Chandler called out McGregor after his KO win 🗣... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3176980/ufc-274-joe-rogan-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3176980/ufc-274-joe-rogan-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 May 2022 14:36:16 +0000 Soon after Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s thrilling boxing match on Saturday night in New York City, combat sports superstars Conor McGregor and Jake Paul did some fighting of their own – on Twitter. Ireland’s McGregor has long been an ardent supporter of his countrywoman Taylor while the American Paul now serves as Serrano’s promoter. After Taylor defeated Serrano with a razor-close split decision to defend her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles, McGregor took the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3176156/ufc-conor-mcgregor-and-jake-paul-get-heated?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3176156/ufc-conor-mcgregor-and-jake-paul-get-heated?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 May 2022 04:52:43 +0000 Irish superstar Conor McGregor did not take too kindly to Henry Cejudo invoking his name, with the former flyweight and bantamweight champion continuing his war of words with UFC president Dana White. The 34-year-old Cejudo (16-2) has made plenty of noise about coming out of retirement to step in and face 145-pound king Alex Volkanovski, after Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from their April trilogy fight. Featherweight champ Volkanovski will instead put his belt on the line against “The... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3163596/ufc-dana-white-rants-about-henry-cejudos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3163596/ufc-dana-white-rants-about-henry-cejudos?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:11:48 +0000 MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes the UFC must book a third fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz soon, or risk losing the opportunity forever. McGregor and Diaz, 33 and 36 respectively, first met at welterweight in March 2016. Diaz won that fight by second-round submission, handing the Irishman his first loss in the Octagon. The pair then engaged in an immediate rematch the following August. McGregor won that battle, which is still regarded as one of the best in UFC history, by majority... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3161341/ufc-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-running-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3161341/ufc-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-running-out?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:05:37 +0000 UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes the next crack at reigning lightweight champion Charles Oliveira could go to former two-division title-holder Conor McGregor. The 33-year-old Irishman is riding back-to-back stoppage losses to Dustin Poirier, the second of which left him with a broken leg, but remains the most popular fighter in all of MMA. And after Oliveira (32-8) retained his title with a submission defeat of Poirier at UFC 269 this month, McGregor (22-6) called for a fight with the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3161338/ufc-conor-mcgregor-could-fight-charles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3161338/ufc-conor-mcgregor-could-fight-charles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:54:21 +0000 A fight between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor would make “ridiculous” money, former UFC fighter and analyst Dan Hardy has said in the wake of Paul’s stunning one-punch knockout of former MMA fighter Tyron Woodley in Florida last weekend. Initially dismissed by many in combat sports as a joke, Paul said his KO of Woodley had embarrassed the UFC, but that might not stop them bringing together the social media star and Irish former two-weight UFC champion McGregor to set the tills ringing. “It would... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3160892/conor-mcgregor-jake-paul-fight-would-make?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3160892/conor-mcgregor-jake-paul-fight-would-make?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:41:59 +0000 UFC commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on “super jacked” Conor McGregor’s recent muscle gain, and why he thinks the former two-weight champion has largely struggled in the Octagon since his crowning glory five years ago. Rogan and his guests Ari Shaffir and Tony Hinchcliffe had been analysing McGregor’s historic featherweight and lightweight title wins against Jose Aldo in December 2015, and Eddie Alvarez a year later, on the latest episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Shaffir... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3160859/ufc-joe-rogan-reacts-super-jacked-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3160859/ufc-joe-rogan-reacts-super-jacked-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:43:19 +0000 Conor McGregor has continued his tradition of inserting himself into the conversation after UFC pay-per-view events, this time calling for a lightweight title shot. Former two division champ McGregor (22-6) had already mocked Dustin Poirier in the immediate aftermath of Saturday night’s UFC 269 extravaganza, with his heated rival getting submitted by Charles Oliveira in the main event. Now “The Notorious” wants a crack at the Brazilian champ’s belt – despite being on a two-fight skid after... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159574/ufc-conor-mcgregor-calls-charles-oliveira?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159574/ufc-conor-mcgregor-calls-charles-oliveira?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:45:11 +0000 Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor wasted no time sharing their thoughts on Dustin Poirier’s loss to Charles Oliveira. Poirier, 32, challenged Brazil’s Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title in the main event of the stacked UFC 269 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Despite a strong first round, throughout which he hit the champ with some blistering power shots, Poirier was ultimately submitted with a rear-naked choke in the third. It was a tough setback for the American, who was submitted by Khabib... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159395/ufc-269-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-mock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159395/ufc-269-conor-mcgregor-and-nate-diaz-mock?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:06:52 +0000 Dustin Poirier’s rivalry with Conor McGregor is alive and well. The American, who will challenge Brazil’s Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 269 this Saturday in Las Vegas, has battled “The Notorious” three times previously. Poirier lost his first fight, a 2014 featherweight contest, by first-round knockout. However, the American exacted his revenge earlier this year, scoring first-round stoppage wins over McGregor in back-to-back lightweight contests, the second of which left... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159308/ufc-269-conor-mcgregor-rivalry-going-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3159308/ufc-269-conor-mcgregor-rivalry-going-be?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Dec 2021 02:01:04 +0000 Michael Chandler believes he can beat Conor McGregor in a fight, and in the war of words that comes before it. The former Bellator champion (22-7) is now one of the UFC’s top lightweight contenders, has been angling for a fight with Ireland’s McGregor since a decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 in New York City last month. Speaking to ESPN this week, the 35-year-old again expressed interest in a fight with the Irishman. “For me, obviously, as an athlete, the No 1 goal, I want to be the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3158109/ufc-michael-chandler-confident-he-can-match?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3158109/ufc-michael-chandler-confident-he-can-match?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:20:18 +0000 UFC president Dana White says former two-division champion Conor McGregor is eager to get back in the Octagon, even with a long road to recovery still ahead. McGregor (22-6) has not fought since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July, which left him with a broken fibula. The 33-year-old Irishman’s body is still not ready for another fight, but from the sounds of it, his mind is. “He’s chomping at the bit to get back in there and compete again,” White said on the Jim Rome Podcast on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3158108/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-chomping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3158108/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-chomping?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:10:40 +0000 Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could be back in the Octagon sooner rather than later. The 33-year-old has not fought since July, when he suffered a broken fibula in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier – his second setback in a row against the American. From the get-go, it was clear “The Notorious” (22-6) would have a long road back to action, but from the sounds of it, he is recovering well. Interacting with his fans on Twitter on Saturday, the Irish superstar provided a handful of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3157644/ufc-conor-mcgregor-provides-update-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3157644/ufc-conor-mcgregor-provides-update-return?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:08:48 +0000 Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway, considered one of the greatest fighters in the division’s history, believes he’s in position for a fight with Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor. Holloway (22-6) has fought McGregor (22-6) once before, suffering a decision loss to the Irishman in the featherweight division in 2013. The Hawaiian is slated to fight Mexico‘s Yair Rodriguez inside the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas this Saturday and believes a win could set up a rematch with McGregor –... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155520/ufc-max-holloway-believes-hes-shortlist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155520/ufc-max-holloway-believes-hes-shortlist?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:01:55 +0000 UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is just days removed from a gruelling decision loss to Justin Gaethje but is already angling for a 2022 fight with Ireland‘s Conor McGregor. And from the looks of it, the Irishman is interested in making the fight happen at some point. Chandler (22-7) battled Gaethje (23-3) in the first bout of the UFC 268 main card on Saturday night in New York City. The bout blew the roof off Madison Square Garden and earned both Americans US$50,000 Fight of the Night... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155338/ufc-michael-chandler-calls-out-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155338/ufc-michael-chandler-calls-out-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:57:48 +0000 ONE Championship atomweight contender Ritu Phogat has responded to an unexpected shoutout from former two-division UFC champion “The Notorious” Conor McGregor – the biggest star in MMA history. Ireland’s McGregor (22-6) gave “The Indian Tigress” (7-1) some shine on Twitter earlier this week, not long after wishing his Indian followers a happy Diwali. “Rooting for the Indians to make a stamp in this game soon,” McGregor wrote, responding to a Tweet about Phogat’s latest victory. “Very possibly... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155235/one-championship-ritu-phogat-responds-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155235/one-championship-ritu-phogat-responds-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:59:36 +0000 Ian “The Future” Garry has long been compared to former two-division UFC champion and fellow Irishman Conor McGregor. After his first-round knockout of Jordan Williams on the undercard of Saturday night’s UFC 268 card inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden, those comparisons seem more valid than ever. The fight with Williams was a first in the UFC Octagon for 23-year-old Irish welterweight Garry (8-0) – the same crucible where McGregor was forged into the sport’s biggest star. The... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155149/ufc-268-ian-garry-knocks-out-jordan-williams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3155149/ufc-268-ian-garry-knocks-out-jordan-williams?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:59:33 +0000 Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor (22-6) has thrown his support behind ONE Championship’s “Indian Tigress” Ritu Phogat ahead of next month’s atomweight grand prix final. McGregor broached the topic of Indian MMA on Twitter early on Friday morning. After wishing his supporters in the country a happy Diwali, the Irishman responded to a tweet about Phogat’s unanimous decision victory over Jenelyn Olsim at ONE: NextGen last month. Rooting for the Indians to make a stamp in this game... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3154928/conor-mcgregor-throws-support-behind-ritu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3154928/conor-mcgregor-throws-support-behind-ritu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:10:27 +0000 Conor McGregor, as is his wont, was quick to tweet about the events of a dramatic UFC 266 card on Saturday night, including giving his thoughts on Alex Volkanovski’s thrilling decision win over Brian Ortega. “Not a bad fight, congrats shartsy,” the Irishman wrote on Twitter, in an apparent dig. The former featherweight champ’s comment was put to the current one at the post-event press conference in Las Vegas, and the Australian couldn’t help but smile. “I heard about it, it sounds like he’s on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3150178/ufc-266-alex-volkanovski-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3150178/ufc-266-alex-volkanovski-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:58:42 +0000 Many thought Conor McGregor was making excuses when he claimed last week his left leg and ankle were injured coming into UFC 264, but Dana White has admitted the Irishman was compromised. UFC president White revealed McGregor had requested permission from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) to tape up his ankle for his lightweight trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier on July 10 in Las Vegas. “The Notorious” broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round at the T-Mobile Arena, and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141786/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141786/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-has?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:21:41 +0000 Nate Diaz may be coming off a unanimous decision loss against Leon Edwards last month, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping him from wanting to settle some unfinished business. The Stockton, California, native called out Dustin Poirier via social media on Thursday, alongside a picture of the two facing off before their cancelled November 2018 fight. But here’s the catch: welterweight Diaz (21-13) challenged No 1-ranked lightweight Poirier to take him on at middleweight. “185 pounds, pull up,” he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141366/ufc-nate-diaz-tells-dustin-poirier-pull-185?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141366/ufc-nate-diaz-tells-dustin-poirier-pull-185?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:23:58 +0000 Conor McGregor has released multiple behind-the-scenes images of his heavily-taped left ankle from his UFC 264 training camp, after claiming the promotion’s head doctor knew he had stress fractures in his leg going into last weekend’s fight against Dustin Poirier. The former two-division champion underwent a three-and-half-hour surgery to fix his left tibia and fibula last Sunday, after snapping his shin during the final seconds of the first round of the lightweight main event in Las Vegas. He... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141346/conor-mcgregor-releases-images-injured-ankle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141346/conor-mcgregor-releases-images-injured-ankle?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:13 +0000 The scene was pure modern day Shakespeare: Conor McGregor, face bloodied, leg broken, back against the cage, being interviewed by UFC commentator Joe Rogan, lashing out in an expletive-laden tirade as he suffered his third loss in his fourth fight. Dustin Poirier, who had just beaten the UFC’s biggest star for the second straight time, walked from the Octagon with a dismissive smirk on his face, while his wife Jolie – who had become the target of unacceptable vitriol from “The Notorious” –... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141220/end-conor-mcgregor-ufcs-biggest-icon-might?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141220/end-conor-mcgregor-ufcs-biggest-icon-might?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:09:21 +0000 UFC president Dana White has given a time frame on Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon after the former two-weight champion was released from hospital in Los Angeles on Wednesday. McGregor (22-6) underwent a three-and-a-half hour surgery to fix his left tibia and fibula after breaking his leg in the final seconds of the first round of last Saturday’s UFC 264 main event against Dustin Poirier. “I think they just released him right now from the hospital about 10, 15 minutes ago,” White told... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141208/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-will-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141208/ufc-dana-white-says-conor-mcgregor-will-be?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:02:18 +0000 Paul Felder has launched an impassioned attack on Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s threats to Dustin Poirier following last weekend’s UFC 264 main event. Footage showed stricken former two-weight champ McGregor, who broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round in Las Vegas, apparently screaming he would “kill” Poirier and seemingly pointing a finger to his head while “The Diamond” gave an interview to Joe Rogan. “You’re on the ground with your leg broken in half at the bottom,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141175/ufc-paul-felder-tells-conor-mcgregor-quit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141175/ufc-paul-felder-tells-conor-mcgregor-quit?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:54:10 +0000 Conor McGregor’s position at the top level of MMA is certainly up in the air after the former two division UFC champion underwent surgery on a broken leg last weekend. But ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith sees no more titles in the Irishman’s future. Smith was inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas working the ESPN broadcast desk for UFC 264, when Dustin Poirier secured a TKO via doctor stoppage after McGregor suffered a broken leg in the final seconds of the first round of their trilogy fight. “The... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141026/ufc-stephen-smith-says-conor-mcgregor-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3141026/ufc-stephen-smith-says-conor-mcgregor-now?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:11:27 +0000 Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor should fire John Kavanagh “immediately” if his coach “truly wasn’t concerned” during Saturday night’s UFC 264 main event. Two of the three cageside judges gave Dustin Poirier (28-6, one no contest) a 10-8 score for the first round at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, before it became apparent McGregor (22-6) could not continue because he had broken his leg. “It was a very, very unfortunate ending,” Bisping told BT Sport.... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140957/ufc-michael-bisping-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140957/ufc-michael-bisping-says-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:50:11 +0000 Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn’t surprised in the least that Dustin Poirier walked away victorious against Conor McGregor again at UFC 264. Former lightweight champion Nurmagomedov – who retired undefeated last October – will forever be associated with the Irishman, following their heated 2018 showdown where he submitted him to retain his belt. And in an interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto on Monday, the Dagestan native reacted to Saturday night’s dramatic main event, where former two-division champ... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140912/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-insists-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140912/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-insists-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:28:57 +0000 Conor McGregor has gone on another trademark social media diatribe against Dustin Poirier after undergoing surgery on the broken leg he suffered in Saturday night’s UFC 264 main event. The Irishman had a rod placed in his tibia, and his fibia was fixed with a small plate and screws during a three-and-a-half hour surgery after being transported to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai hospital from Las Vegas on Sunday. The 32-year-old former two division champion is expected to remain in hospital until... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140907/ufc-conor-mcgregor-goes-tweet-and-delete?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140907/ufc-conor-mcgregor-goes-tweet-and-delete?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:53:22 +0000 Dustin Poirier insisted he will fight Conor McGregor for a fourth time – one way or another. “The Diamond” seemingly settled their trilogy, after winning Saturday night’s UFC 264 main event by doctor stoppage after McGregor suffered a broken leg in the final seconds of the first round. UFC president Dana White admitted he was open to a fourth bout, given the way the fight ended, and 32-year-old American Poirier is also willing to run it back down the road – though he has more pressing matters... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140687/ufc-264-dustin-poirier-vows-fight-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140687/ufc-264-dustin-poirier-vows-fight-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:05:13 +0000 Dana White criticised Conor McGregor for bringing Dustin Poirier’s wife into his trash talk before and after Saturday night’s dramatic UFC 264 main event. Former two-weight champ McGregor (22-6) suffered a brutal leg break in the final seconds of the first round, with Poirier (28-6, one no contest) winning by doctor stoppage. The Irishman had attempted to rile “The Diamond” up all week by insulting his wife, Jolie, who joined her husband in the Octagon after his win, with McGregor subjecting her... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140682/ufc-264-dana-white-criticises-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140682/ufc-264-dana-white-criticises-conor-mcgregor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:59:01 +0000 Khabib Nurmagomedov was quick to revel in Conor McGregor’s defeat to Dustin Poirier by doctor stoppage in Saturday night’s UFC 264 main event. Former two weight champ McGregor (22-6) suffered a broken leg in the final seconds of the first round, with referee Herb Dean waiving it off after the buzzer at the T-Mobile Arena. “Good always defeats evil,” tweeted former lightweight champ Nurmagomedov (29-0), who submitted McGregor in October 2018 and Poirier a year later. “Very happy for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140679/ufc-264-khabib-nurmagomedov-mocks-conor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140679/ufc-264-khabib-nurmagomedov-mocks-conor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:20:20 +0000 Conor McGregor suffered a brutal broken leg at the end of the first round of Saturday night’s UFC 264 main event, with Dustin Poirier settling their trilogy via a doctor stoppage. The former two-weight champ missed a punch in the final seconds, before stepping backwards only for his left leg to snap underneath him. He fell backwards and “The Diamond” swarmed him with ground and pound looking for the finish, McGregor survived the onslaught, but then it became apparent he could not stand up to sit... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140663/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-suffers-brutal-broken?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140663/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-suffers-brutal-broken?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:00:30 +0000 The UFC 264 main event is set for Saturday night in Las Vegas, after Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier both made weight – and there was a heated staredown at the end of Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. After the Irishman threw a kick at Poirier at Thursday’s press conference, UFC president Dana White made sure to keep “The Notorious” at bay before commentator Joe Rogan stepped in for an interview. “Joe, in 16 hours time this man is gonna learn that if you disrespect a person’s kindness and take it... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140601/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-says-dustin-poirier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140601/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-says-dustin-poirier?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:30:06 +0000 Take everything you remember from the build-up to Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor II and throw it out the window. Unsurprisingly, former two-weight champ McGregor (22-5) has channelled his old antagonistic ways for their trilogy rubber match at UFC 264 this weekend, trying to use the mind games he excelled at during his rise to superstardom. Although the rebuttals are a little less clever, the Irishman's famous trash talk is back in full force. “You're getting walked like a dog in that Octagon... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140512/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-rekindles-trash-talk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140512/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-rekindles-trash-talk?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:11:47 +0000 Conor McGregor might just have put himself in a must-win situation against Dustin Poirier, says UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald. The first double champ in promotional history, McGregor (22-5) has only one win since November 2016. But the Irish icon will step back into the Octagon at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for this weekend’s UFC 264 headliner to try to exact revenge after Poirier (27-6) knocked him out in January in Abu Dhabi. It’s potentially the biggest fight of the year when it... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140121/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-has-lot-more-stake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3140121/ufc-264-conor-mcgregor-has-lot-more-stake?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jul 2021 03:50:09 +0000 They’ve become household names because of their abilities in the Octagon, and as their fame grows, so do their bank balances. These UFC fighters have dominated the mixed martial arts game and aren’t shy to spend their hard-earned cash. Here are the richest UFC fighters of all time, according to multiple sources, and how they spend their money. Why Cristiano Ronaldo can’t sell his Trump Tower flat B.J. Penn – US$22 million B.J. Penn was the first non-Brazilian winner of the World Jiu-Jitsu... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139330/ufc-rich-list-conor-mcgregor-khabib-nurmagomedov-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139330/ufc-rich-list-conor-mcgregor-khabib-nurmagomedov-5?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:00:27 +0000 Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has described as “frivolous” a lawsuit filed against him by Conor McGregor’s management company, Paradigm Sports. The 42-year-old fighting senator signed with Paradigm in February 2020, with a mega-money boxing bout against the former two-weight UFC champion seemingly in the works. But McGregor’s manager Audie Attar filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against eight-division boxing world champion Pacquiao last weekend, according to ESPN, which obtained a copy... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3139131/manny-pacquiao-blasts-frivolous-lawsuit-filed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3139131/manny-pacquiao-blasts-frivolous-lawsuit-filed?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:55:55 +0000 They’re beasts in the ring but when it comes to whips, these UFC fighters are all about the finer things in life. From customised vintage collections, to Rolls-Royces and the latest supercars, the UFC car game is truly impressive. How UFC star Jorge Masvidal spends his millions – from a pink Versace robe to a Polaris Slingshot Here’s how these fighters get their adrenaline rush outside the ring. Conor McGregor The Notorious is famous not only for his fast firsts, but also for his love of luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3137689/ufc-fighters-supercars-conor-mcgregor-ronda-rousey-how-mma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3137689/ufc-fighters-supercars-conor-mcgregor-ronda-rousey-how-mma?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 During a period that most athletes took severe knocks to their wealth when live events were halted, four sportspeople still managed to bring home more than US$100 million over the past year, according to Forbes. The publication released its annual list of highest-paid athletes for 2021, which examines celebrity earnings over the 12 months up to May 1. From lifetime endorsement deals to risky business moves and landmark sports contracts, this is how the world’s four richest athletes walked away... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3137512/conor-mcgregor-cristiano-ronaldo-these-are-2021s-top-paid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3137512/conor-mcgregor-cristiano-ronaldo-these-are-2021s-top-paid?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000