Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again
5 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor announces his retirement from MMA, again

Hindustan Times  

Mixed martial star Conor McGregor said Monday he had retired from the sport, vowing to hang up his gloves for the second time in three years. Conor McGregor of Ireland hits a heavy bag during a workout at the UFC Performance Center. “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’ today,” McGregor wrote. Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!” McGregor, 30, has not fought since being well beaten by rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in October last year.

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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has revealed he wants 10 fights next year as he looks to make up for lost time after battling back to fitness and returning to sparring. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025. Conor McGregor has revealed …

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks

Daily Mail  

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will not return to the octagon this year, according to Dana White. McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Conor McGregor pictured at UFC 264 in 2021 after losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier UFC CEO Dana White declared this week: 'Conor McGregor …

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back

News 18  

Following UFC president Dana White’s announcement that Conor McGregor will not be returning to the Octagon this year, the former two-division champion expressed his displeasure on social media and offered a possible return date. Although he’s been lined up for a matchup with Michael Chandler since early 2023, their fight, originally scheduled for June 29 at UFC 303, was cancelled …

UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury
6 months, 1 week ago

UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury

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Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed

The Independent  

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Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival

Daily Mail  

Fresh concerns have been raised by fans over Conor McGregor's MMA future after he pulled out of his UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler on Friday morning. So disappointing man,' one fan posted on X. Conor McGregor will not be fighting at UFC 303 after suffering an injury His long-awaited fight with Michael Chandler will no longer take place on …

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC has officially been canceled, with the Irishman pulling out of his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler through 'injury'. The news was revealed by UFC chief Dana White on Instagram late on Thursday night, as he posted a video to reveal the new schedule for this month's UFC 303 card in Las Vegas. Conor …

Conor McGregor claims he WILL make near three-year UFC comeback in April as he insists he is 'IN' for UFC 300 - despite his coach John Kavanagh saying he would not return until next summer
1 year, 1 month ago

Conor McGregor claims he WILL make near three-year UFC comeback in April as he insists he is 'IN' for UFC 300 - despite his coach John Kavanagh saying he would not return until next summer

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has insisted he is on course to return to UFC in April, despite comments from his coach suggesting he wouldn't be back in the octagon until July 2024. However, McGregor has now added yet more speculation after he claimed on social media he would be back for UFC 300, which is scheduled to take place in April 2024. …

Conor McGregor drops major hint over UFC return date
1 year, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor drops major hint over UFC return date

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor makes sudden U-turn over UFC comeback
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor makes sudden U-turn over UFC comeback

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Footage shows Conor McGregor's broken leg looks better than ever
1 year, 5 months ago

Footage shows Conor McGregor's broken leg looks better than ever

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's broken leg looks have made a full recovery after the Irishman was seen dishing out some brutal kicks in sparring. McGregor, 34, has not fought since July 2021, when he lost his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier after the Irishman suffered a serious leg break in the first round. Footage has shown Conor McGregor dealing a brutal liver …

Conor McGregor confirms UFC return with Irishman set to rejoin drug-testing program 'immediately'
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor confirms UFC return with Irishman set to rejoin drug-testing program 'immediately'

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has rejoined the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency drug-testing program, paving the way for his return to UFC. McGregor withdrew from the drug testing program in July 2021, when he revealed he considered retirement after suffering a broken log in the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. Conor McGregor is on the verge of rejoining the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency drug testing …

MMA: McGregor expects to resume sparring by April
3 years, 1 month ago

MMA: McGregor expects to resume sparring by April

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor, who underwent surgery for a broken leg suffered during a July fight, said on Saturday he expects to fully resume sparring by April, at which point the former UFC two-weight champion expects a return to the Octagon will be imminent. McGregor's competitive future was in doubt after he suffered the injury during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, …

Conor McGregor focused on return after successful surgery
3 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor focused on return after successful surgery

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor updated fans on his condition following a gruesome leg injury sustained during his loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday in UFC 264 in Las Vegas. Six weeks on a crutch and we begin to build back," McGregor said late Sunday night during a 59-second video posted on Twitter. Onwards and upwards we go pic.twitter.com/qKgochlT3t — Conor McGregor July …

Conor McGregor believes he will become just the sixth billionaire sports star in three years time
3 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor believes he will become just the sixth billionaire sports star in three years time

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor believes it will only take him another three years to become just the sixth billionaire in sport after revealing his ambition in a Twitter Q&A. Conor McGregor believes he can become a billionaire in three years time when he is 35 McGregor is set to take his net worth to nearly £200m after selling his final stake in …

Getting engaged and preparing his boxing return... inside Conor McGregor's 'retirement months'
4 years, 2 months ago

Getting engaged and preparing his boxing return... inside Conor McGregor's 'retirement months'

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has only been retired for five months but he's been a busy man during this time - and now he looks set to return to UFC. McGregor claimed that he was about to break Diaz's leg before the American beat him in UFC 196 back in March 2016, though the Irishman won the rematch between the pair five …

Conor McGregor retires: The Irishman's top-three fights
4 years, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor retires: The Irishman's top-three fights

The Hindu  

Mixed Martial Arts superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport, via a Twitter post, on Sunday. Whatever you desire it's yours pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ — Conor McGregor June 7, 2020 In March last year, he announced his retirement again months after being battered into submission by Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Chad Mendes was drafted just ten days before the event and …

UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement
4 years, 7 months ago

UFC superstar Conor McGregor announces retirement

The Hindu  

Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday. “Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins! Whatever you desire it's yours ❤ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ — Conor McGregor June 7, 2020 The controversial fighter, nicknamed “The Notorious”, previously announced his retirement from the sport in …

UFC star Conor McGregor: Retirement? I'll fight until the day I die
5 years, 4 months ago

UFC star Conor McGregor: Retirement? I'll fight until the day I die

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor said he will never retire from mixed-martial arts as the UFC star explained his absence from the octagon. Sometimes I need distance…," McGregor – who was eyeing a return in July before a hand injury scuppered his plans – told ESPN when asked if he is retired. "I would say we could get that done," McGregor said when …

Conor McGregor appears to announce return to MMA
5 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor appears to announce return to MMA

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor announced his return to mixed martial arts just over a week after retiring. McGregor's retirement in March was a surprise, but it was also met with a lot of doubt as pundits and fighters alike questioned whether he was serious about stepping away. Even UFC president Dana White alluded to the fact McGregor's retirement was not for good. …

Mixed martial arts star Connor McGregor retires
5 years, 9 months ago

Mixed martial arts star Connor McGregor retires

Live Mint  

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor said on 26 March that he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight in Las Vegas that sparked a brawl and led to a six-month ban. “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’ …

UFC: Khabib appears to mock Conor McGregor retirement
5 years, 9 months ago

UFC: Khabib appears to mock Conor McGregor retirement

The Hindu  

Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared to react to Conor McGregor's retirement with a cryptic social media post on Tuesday. RELATED| McGregor announces retirement, again "Hey guys quick announcement: I've decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial Art' today," he wrote on Twitter. The former two-weight UFC champion has a long-standing rivalry with Nurmagomedov, but the Russian did not …

UFC star Conor McGregor calls time on mixed martial arts career after series of legal issues following Khabib Nurmagomedov loss
5 years, 9 months ago

UFC star Conor McGregor calls time on mixed martial arts career after series of legal issues following Khabib Nurmagomedov loss

Firstpost  

Conor McGregor, one of the most bankable stars in the UFC, had previously vowed to retire in 2016 in a move that was widely seen as a negotiating gambit. Los Angeles: Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor said on Monday that he had retired from the sport, vowing to hang up his gloves for the second time in three years. …

UFC president Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's retirement
5 years, 9 months ago

UFC president Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's retirement

Daily Mail  

UFC president Dana White believes it is the right time for Conor McGregor to retire from the sport. Dana White says he can understand why Conor McGregor is retiring from UFC McGregor left MMA fans stunned as he announced his retirement from the sport UFC President Dana White confirmed the news of McGregor's retirement via text to ESPN 'He has …

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Art
5 years, 9 months ago

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Art

The Quint  

UFC President Dana White said in a text message to The Associated Press that McGregor's announcement "totally makes sense." The 30-year-old McGregor is the most famous fighter in his sport, but he hasn't won a fight since November 2016, when he beat Eddie Alvarez to become the first UFC fighter to hold championship belts in two divisions simultaneously. He finally …

UFC: Conor McGregor announces MMA retirement, again
5 years, 9 months ago

UFC: Conor McGregor announces MMA retirement, again

The Hindu  

Mixed martial star Conor McGregor said Monday he had retired from the sport, vowing to hang up his gloves for the second time in three years. “Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial Art' today,” McGregor wrote. Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!” Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to retire …

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