The Irish Times

Rare words of wisdom from Jake Paul leave UFC’s Dana White squirming

Swapping the octagon for a pay day in the ring is far more lucrative for MMA stars

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 06:00

Now that Conor McGregor is in Gatsby’s mansion, what will his legacy be?

Keith Duggan: He has reached the pinnacle of sports earners; it may be time to give back

Sat May 15 2021 - 07:00

Dana White: Conor McGregor to fight Dustin Poirier again in July

The UFC president has announced fight details for 100 per cent capacity event

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 13:12

Money talks as ESPN and UFC still cling to toxic Conor McGregor brand

In the build-up to Dustin Poirier defeat Irish fighter was painted as a father to root for

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 17:00

‘Don’t write me off yet’: Conor McGregor to fight on after Poirier knockout

Irish fighter was comfortably dispatched inside two rounds in Abu Dhabi walkover

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 11:35

Conor McGregor remains keen on rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov

‘The world knows this war is not over, the sport needs it to happen, the people need it to happen’

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 16:41

Do Trump-endorsing sports stars realise they’ve backed the wrong horse?

Jack Nicklaus, Mike Tyson and Conor McGregor in danger of joining hall of infamy

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00

Conor McGregor heading to Abu Dhabi for UFC return against Dustin Poirier

Dubliner will fight on the UFC 257 card at Yas Island on January 23rd

Tue Dec 22 2020 - 19:44

America at Large: Trump family go all-in with UFC’s in-house racist Covington

Fighter's alt-right, ultra-nationalist, xenophobe schtick is just an act

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 07:08

Rory McIlroy had contact with Nick Watney before positive Covid-19 test

In 24 hours MLS soccer, NFL, NHL hockey and MLB baseball all confirm positive tests

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 11:59

UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says father critical with Covid-19

‘In my personal case, I’ve had more than 20 people sick from my family’

Tue May 19 2020 - 14:58

UFC’s coronavirus plan was unheeded at times and from the top down

Document shows officials and fighters routinely deviated from outlined procedures

Wed May 13 2020 - 09:39

UFC 249 cancelled after Disney and ESPN intervention

Dana White abandons event which was to be held in a casino on Native American land

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 08:48

Quick victory opens up range of fresh opportunities for Conor McGregor

Brutal dismissal of outclassed Cerrone puts Dubliner firmly back in the limelight

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 06:30

Have we just witnessed a new and more reflective side to Conor McGregor?

The profane diatribes aimed at previous opponents were nowhere to be seen

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 09:05

Ten days after announcing retirement, Conor McGregor hints at u-turn

McGregor posts then deletes controversial tweet about rival’s wife

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 11:59

Dana White backs Conor McGregor’s latest retirement

US media reports claim latest dispute is over headlining a card with no title on the line

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 11:48

Conor McGregor and Khabib suspended for at least 10 days

Khabib threatens to quit UFC if team mates banned for attack on Conor McGregor

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 20:11

Putin ‘sympathises’ with Khabib over attack on McGregor team

Russian president congratulates MMA fighter on his victory at UFC 229

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 15:31

Dana White doesn't rule out Conor McGregor-Khabib rematch

UFC boss also mentions Tony Ferguson’s name as a possible opponent for Irish fighter

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 00:26

Black-eye for the image of UFC as things turn nasty

TV View: One man’s beauty is a blossoming rose, another’s is a rear naked choke

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 22:00

Khabib apologises after mass brawl follows McGregor win

UFC boss Dana White says three members of Russian’s team arrested in Las Vegas

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 09:17

Khabib quits press conference as McGregor arrives late

Irishman blames Las Vegas traffic before promising knockout victory

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 00:59

Dagestani boy who wrestled bears has no fear of Conor McGregor

Many expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to dispose of the Irishman with typical ferocity

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 07:00

Conor McGregor v Khabib Nurmagomedov: When is it? What time is it at? What TV channel is it on?

Crumlin’s finest is back in the Octagon after two years for the biggest fight in UFC history

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 16:17

‘Security is a temporary condition,’ says US commander in South Korea

General Vincent Brooks warns against complacency after Pentagon cancels war game

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 19:52

Conor McGregor released on $50,000 bail after appearing in New York court

Mixed martial arts fighter, charged with assault, has no criminal history, lawyer pleads

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 09:15

Conor McGregor’s tiresome antics are killing his credibility

UFC fighter is becoming nothing more than a bully and a bum which he once mocked

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 18:47

Conor McGregor is wanted by NYPD after alleged bus attack

New York police respond following reports of violent incident at UFC media event

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 21:44

America at Large: UFC has too many shows and not enough stars

McGregor earned more in a carnival sideshow last summer than he earned in cage career

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 20:35

Pentagon: We already know about Russia’s nuclear weapons

Putin claims Moscow has developed cruise missiles with ‘practically unlimited range’

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 19:45

‘I am the best at this’ - Conor McGregor is plotting UFC return

Dubliner claims that he offered to take on Frankie Edgar at next weekend’s UFC 222

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 13:14

Conor McGregor to be stripped of UFC lightweight title

White says winner of Ferguson-Nurmagomedov will be the new 155lb champion

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 11:17

Doubts over Conor McGregor as UFC announces lightweight title fight

Interim holder Tony Ferguson to take on Khabib Nurmagomedov in April

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 21:41