Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP
Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP
Patrick Blennerhassett
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The Takedown by Patrick Blennerhassett

UFC: Conor McGregor faces make-or-break year in 2021 with time running out to regain glory

  • The 33-year-old former two-weight champ might only have a few fights left in the tank while he is still in his prime
  • After false dawn in 2020, ‘Notorious’ simply cannot afford defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Patrick Blennerhassett
Patrick Blennerhassett

Updated: 8:21pm, 2 Jan, 2021

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Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP
Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP
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Patrick Blennerhassett

Patrick Blennerhassett

Patrick Blennerhassett is an award-winning Canadian journalist and four-time published author. He is a Jack Webster Fellowship winner and a British Columbia bestselling novelist. He has covered sport for the Post since 2018.