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Conor McGregor soaks up the adulation of his fans

Dunphy shares admiration for McGregor's 'chutzpah'

Eamon Dunphy has shared his admiration for Conor McGregor and urged the Dubliner not to squander whatever cash he earns in the octagon.

MMA • 14 Nov 16

Conor McGregor during the UFC205 post fight press conference

Father-to-be McGregor wants a piece of UFC

in the wake of his historic triump at UFC 205, Conor McGregor announced his impending fatherhood and demanded an equity stake in the company to continue fighting.

MMA • 13 Nov 16

Conor McGregor celebrates with his two UFC championship belts

Magnificent McGregor makes history in New York

A dominant Conor McGregor knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the second round at Madison Square Garden in New York to add the lightweight title to his featherweight crown and become the first dual belt-holder in UFC history.

MMA • 13 Nov 16

Conor McGregor boasts a five-inch reach advantage over Eddie" Alvarez

McGregor cuts a confident figure in New York

Joe Callaghan takes one final look ahead at the main event at UFC 205 in New York, as Eddie Alvarez defends his lightweight title against Conor McGregor.

MMA • 12 Nov 16

McGregor in his 'Gucci mink' coat goads Alvarez earlier today

McGregor brings his usual theatrics and bombast

Conor McGregor brought all his usual bombast and theatrics to the UFC 205 pre-fight press conference in Manhattan, telling a roaring crowd: "I'm fresh, ready to go, I look forward to it. I'm gonna shut this man up."

MMA • 10 Nov 16

Conor McGregor at today's open workout at Madison Square Garden

Conor McGregor predicts KO on way to 'immortality'

Conor McGregor has insisted his pursuit of UFC history will end in 'immortality' this weekend when the featherweight champion looks to claim the lightweight crown from Eddie Alvarez in New York City.

MMA • 10 Nov 16

Conor McGregor is the favourite for his bout against Eddie Alvarez

McGregor fight looms large in shadow of election

Joe Callaghan has all the latest news from New York ahead of Conor McGregor's UFC clash with Eddie Alvarez this weekend.

MMA • 09 Nov 16

McGregor bid to become the first athlete ever to hold two UFC titles at the same time at UFC 205

Bullish McGregor dismisses talk of career break

Conor McGregor has flatly denied he is considering a career break and vowed to “break” Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205.

MMA • 04 Nov 16

McGregor 'has no class', according to Mousasi

Cocky McGregor labelled a 'cry baby'

Middleweight Gegard Mousasi says Conor McGregor should stop acting like a "cry baby" following their recent Twitter exchange over comments McGregor made at UFC 204.

MMA • 19 Oct 16

Conor McGregor returns to the octagon in November

McGregor rules out Las Vegas after fine

Conor McGregor said he is unlikely to fight in Las Vegas for the foreseeable future after being hit with a $150,000 fine and community service by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

MMA • 15 Oct 16

McGregor hit with big fine and community service

Conor McGregor has been fined $150,000 and given 50 hours of community service by Nevada Athletic Commission for his behaviour at UFC 202 press conference.

MMA • 10 Oct 16

Conor McGregor at Tuesday's press conference

McGregor predicts first round knock-out of Alvarez

Featherweight champion Conor McGregor has promised the Irish will claim back New York when he fights Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title at UFC 205 in an attempt to become the UFC's first two-weight champion.

MMA • 28 Sep 16

Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz in August

McGregor to challenge Alvarez in November

Conor McGregor has been announced as the main event for UFC 205 in New York where he will fight Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title.

MMA • 27 Sep 16

Kavanagh: I knew McGregor would change the game

John Kavanagh has said he knew Conor McGregor would "change the game" right from the very start - even though the fighter was initially unimpressed with the man who would orchestrate his success.

MMA • 10 Sep 16

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are scheduled to take to the octagon at 5am Irish time on Sunday

$4 billion baby McGregor looks to impress new boss

As Conor McGregor prepares to face Nate Diaz at UFC 202 in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning, new franchise owner Ari Emanuel has been an interested spectator as he gets to know his investment this week.

MMA • 21 Aug 16

Conor McGregor: 'My legacy is set in stone'

McGregor rolls with punches as Diaz face-off looms

Fines and bans may be hanging over him, but Conor McGregor kept on keeping on in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, insisting that he had acted in self-defence in the chaotic press-conference skirmish between the Irish fighter and Nate Diaz's respective camps at the MGM Grand the day before.

MMA • 19 Aug 16

Conor McGregor takes on Nate Diaz on Saturday

McGregor pledges to be ruthless against Diaz

Conor McGregor has vowed to go into his rematch against Nate Diaz with "ruthless intention" as he bids to avenge his UFC 198 defeat on Saturday night.

MMA • 15 Aug 16

Jon Jones is regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC

Jones' UFC suspension extended after failed test

The Nevada State Athletic Commission extended a temporary suspension for Jon Jones on Monday and revealed two banned substances the UFC fighter tested positive for, according to ESPN.

MMA • 19 Jul 16

Aldo (R) is in line for a rematch with Conor McGregor

Aldo claims pole position for McGregor rematch

Conor McGregor is set to renew his heated rivalry with Jose Aldo after the Brazilian won the interim UFC featherweight title at UFC 200, while Brock Lesnar made a winning return to the octagon.

MMA • 10 Jul 16

Silva to replace Jones in UFC 200

Brazilian Anderson Silva will replace interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in Saturday's bout against title holder Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship said.

MMA • 08 Jul 16

Jon Jones (R) tested positive last month

Jones out of UFC 200 over possible doping offence

Interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been pulled from his bout against title holder Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas on Saturday due to a potential doping violation, the Ultimate Fighting Championship said today.

MMA • 07 Jul 16

Michael Bisping won the title after just 17 days' preparation

Bisping becomes first British UFC champion

Michael Bisping became Britain's first champion in UFC history by upsetting middleweight title holder Luke Rockhold with a first-round knockout in Los Angeles.

MMA • 05 Jun 16

Nate Diaz defeated Conor McGregor last March in Vegas

McGregor versus Diaz rematch set for 20 August

Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz in Las Vegas on 20 August at UFC 202, it has been confirmed.

MMA • 05 Jun 16

New headline bout rules McGregor out of UFC 200

Conor McGregor will not be fighting at UFC 200 after Daniel Cormier against Jon Jones was announced as the new headline bout for the 9 July event.

MMA • 27 Apr 16

A dejected Paddy Holohan with coach john Kavanagh after losinig to Louis Smolka in October 2015

Hooligan forced to retire due to rare disorder

Ireland’s Paddy ‘the Hooligan’ Holohan has been forced to retire from mixed martial arts due to a rare blood condition, the 27-year-old announced on Facebook.

MMA • 25 Apr 16