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UFC superstar Conor McGregor retires yet again
Conor McGregor, the controversial but most bankable star in UFC, suddenly decides again to leave the sport

McGregor gives 1 million euros for protective hospital equipment
MMA star Conor McGregor donates personal protective equipment to Ireland hospitals

Conor McGregor welcomes Pacquiao to same management firm
Manny Pacquiao joins the same sports management firm as MMA superstar Conor McGregor

McGregor demolishes Cerrone in 40-second return to UFC octagon
'Etch my name in the history books one more time,' says Conor McGregor after pummeling Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds

McGregor seeks to emerge from controversy in UFC comeback
Conor McGregor will fight in the UFC for the first time in more than a year after losing the lightweight title to Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor announces return to fighting
Seven months after announcing his retirement, MMA star Conor McGregor says he'll see action again in January

McGregor sorry for 'unacceptable' pub attack
'I was in the wrong,' admits MMA star Conor McGregor, who punched a man in an unprovoked attack in a Dublin bar

Conor McGregor under fire anew for sucker punch in Ireland bar
A CCTV video released recently shows MMA superstar Conor McGregor figuring in a bar assault

McGregor hints at retirement U-turn after Khabib feud
MMA star Conor McGregor hints he may not retire after all following a vitriolic Twitter exchange with rival Khabib Nurmagomedov

Conor McGregor under investigation for sex assault
The camp of Conor McGregor denies assumptions that the recent retirement of the MMA star is related to the sexual assault reports

Conor McGregor retires from MMA again
'I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial Art' today,' says McGregor in a shock announcement

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McGregor arrested in Miami after run-in with fan
MMA fighter McGregor is charged with criminal mischief and strong-armed robbery

McGregor, Khabib banned and fined for UFC brawl
'Politics forever,' says Khabib Nurmagomedov after the Russian gets suspended along with MMA star Conor McGregor

Khabib, McGregor suspensions extended
The sanctions stem from the stunning post-fight brawl that erupted between the mixed martial arts stars

Mayweather says Khabib fight will happen
‘Come to my world,’ Floyd Mayweather tells MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov following the Russian's victory over Conor McGregor

Khabib threatens to leave UFC if teammate fired
Undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he'll bolt out if UFC fires his teammate for striking Conor McGregor

Putin says Khabib doesn't deserve harsh punishment
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who faces possible suspension over the post-fight fracas, has not received his prize money after defending his title against Conor McGregor

Nurmagomedov won't be stripped of MMA title
UFC president Dana White says he's not sure what the future holds for Khabib Nurmagomedov after figuring in a post-match brawl with Conor McGregor

Nurmagomedov beats McGregor in brawl-marred UFC bout
A fight erupts after UFC star Conor McGregor loses to Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas

McGregor, Nurmagomedov make weight for UFC showdown
Conor McGregor returns to mixed martial arts for the first time since November 2016

Mayweather heads Forbes money list, but no women in top 100
No female athlete lands on the list for the first time as Serena Williams, who was the only woman featured last year, took a break from the sport due to the birth of her daughter

UFC star Conor McGregor surrenders to New York police, report
Conor McGregor allegedly attacks a shuttle bus loaded with fellow UFC fighters
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Mayweather drops another hint at MMA fight
Mayweather might be seen standing inside a UFC cage in a few months

McGregor not interested in Pacquiao fight, wants MMA bout next
'I think a true fight is what I want to do next,' says the MMA fighter turned 0-1 boxer

Mayweather-McGregor sells 4.3 million PPVs, just short of May-Pac record
Mayweather and McGregor got a lot of buck for their bang

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Pacquiao calls out McGregor for #realboxingmatch
Manny Pacquiao sends Irish MMA star a Thanksgiving greeting packed with a veiled challenge for a #realboxingmatch #2018

Oscar De La Hoya says, 'I'd take McGregor in two'
First, De la Hoya called the Mayweather-McGregor fight a farce, now he wants to challenge the Irish mixed martial arts star himself

Jeff Horn will face Gary Corcoran, then targets Conor McGregor showdown
Jeff Horn hopes will face England's Gary Corcoran next after a rematch with Manny Pacquiao fell through

Mayweather-McGregor falls short of May-Pac gate record
The Mayweather McGregor bout staged at the T Mobile Arena sold 13 094 tickets well short of the venue s 20 500 capacity

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Nearly 1 million viewers for pirated FB Live of Mayweather-McGregor fight
An unauthorized livestream eludes the social network and copyright owners of the fight
Mayweather's 50-0 record should have an asterisk, says Marciano's son
The son of heavyweight legend Rocky Marciano feels the Mayweather McGregor showdown was only an exhibition fight

McGregor open to boxing again, but White wants him to stick to MMA
McGregor whose pro boxing record is 0 1 says he s a free agent and isn t ruling out future fights in the ring

After 50th win Mayweather says he's retired - for real this time
Floyd Mayweather says This was my last fight tonight For sure Tonight I chose the right dance partner to dance with

McGregor feels Mayweather stoppage was premature
Despite the loss McGregor says Mayweather isn t that fast or powerful but praises his poise

Mayweather batters McGregor, wins by TKO in round 10
McGregor is competitive early before Mayweather turns on the jets and batters him to a technical knockout win

Jack pummels Cleverly on Mayweather-McGregor card
Badou Jack demolishes Nathan Cleverly and promptly calls out Adonis Stevenson

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McGregor vows Mayweather knockout as moment of truth nears
Conor McGergor claims Floyd Mayweather can t beat him and that Las Vegas is Ireland now

Million-dollar bets on Mayweather win
One bet has over 1 2 million in cash at stake If Floyd Mayweather wins the bet earns around 240 000

McGregor heavier for Mayweather showdown
Conor McGregor weighs 153 pounds while Floyd Mayweather comes in at 149 5 pounds

Khan fears for McGregor in Mayweather bout
Amir Khan says Conor McGregor needs to think about himself in this fight because he might not ever be the same fighter or he might not even fight again

Mayweather's preparation for McGregor includes a late night strip club visit
Mayweather says he decided to open a strip club while serving his two month prison sentence

Conor McGregor: From struggling plumber to millionaire fighter
McGregor now owns a luxury yacht named The 188 a reference to the welfare checks he used to cash when he was struggling to make it big

Mayweather, McGregor all-business at respectful press conference
Conor McGregor insists he s ready to pressure Floyd Mayweather and break this old man

Mayweather thinks McGregor is struggling to make weight
Floyd Mayweather says he thinks McGregor looks 10 pounds over the weight limit just a few days out from their crossover fight

Mayweather unfazed by 'dirty' McGregor sparring tactics
Floyd Mayweather Jr thinks Conor McGregor is fighting dirty in sparring sessions and says the referee will do a great job of keeping their fight clean
