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The Latest Breaking News from Conor McGregor

Alexander Volkanovski cryptically hints at ‘spanner in the works’ around next UFC bout

The featherweight king is eyeing an opponent for the first defence of his second title reign

The Independent UK

Israel Adesanya provides update on next UFC fight as he ‘moves on’ from opponent

The former two-time champion last fought in February, suffering an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor outlines staggering pay demands for UFC White House fight

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

The Independent UK

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Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium

UFC champion Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight in his football team’s stadium

The Independent UK

‘Stop the drinking’: Artem Lobov details path to reconciliation with Conor McGregor amid legal dispute

Exclusive interview: From brotherly betrayal to failed presidential bids, Lobov sends an impassioned message to former friend McGregor as their whiskey war rages on

The Independent UK

The Terence Crawford vs Floyd Mayweather debate dividing boxing

Crawford and Mayweather are both five-division world champions and the question of who is modern boxing’s greatest will rage

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor announces planned return to UFC with White House fight

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Conor McGregor confirms UFC return for White House card as opponent revealed

McGregor has not fought since back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021

The Independent UK

McGregor asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over civil court’s rape verdict

Nikita Hand successfully sued the MMA fighter over an incident in which he was alleged to have ‘brutally raped and battered’ her.

Evening Standard

Terence Crawford brutally responds to Ilia Topuria callout

Boxing’s pound-for-pound champion Crawford had no truck for UFC star Topuria’s claims

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race

Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people’

The Guardian - UK

Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential election bid due to ‘straitjacket’ rules

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The Independent UK

Conor McGregor withdraws bid to contest Ireland’s presidential election

The former MMA fighter had been due to make pitches to two Irish councils on Monday in a bid to get onto the ballot paper.

Evening Standard

Eddie Hearn scoffs at Dana White’s claim about Canelo vs Crawford and ‘boxing’s biggest fights’

White is promoting Canelo vs Crawford on Saturday, but a recent claim by the UFC president has irked his fellow promoter

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Canelo vs Crawford and the biggest fights of the 21st century

Terence Crawford is about to face Canelo Alvarez in the latest megafight to play out in the boxing ring

The Independent UK

UFC president addresses crowd numbers for White House fight event and ‘sniper’ factor

The UFC is working on hosting an event at the White House in 2026, with US president Donald Trump a friend of White and a fan of the fight promotion

Euronews

Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump is right that the robots are here – but she’s wrong on how to handle it

The first lady wants to help children use AI. Perhaps instead she should ask her husband to stop gutting public education

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The Independent UK

Man accused alongside Conor McGregor in rape case sues complainant

Lawrence is seeking damages against Ms Hand over ‘abuse of process’ after being subjected to ‘horrendous’ litigation

Evening Standard

McGregor co-defendant James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand in Dublin court

A legal firm said Mr Lawrence was seeking damages against Ms Hand over ‘abuse of process’ after her legal action against him.

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Donald Trump mutiny sends Elon Musk in arms of another presidential candidate – this one is liable for sexual assault as well

He just backed the most unlikely presidential candidate ever.

The Independent UK

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather rules: Everything we know about exhibition fight

The two boxing legends have suggested they are meeting in an exhibition bout in 2026

Evening Standard

Drug gang boss jailed for six years after extradition from Morocco

Conor McGregor, 32, was head of an organised crime group that made ‘significant’ amounts of money selling drugs over a three-year period.

The Independent UK

UFC president Dana White shares major breakthrough on White House event: ‘We got it done’

US president Donald Trump, a friend of White and a UFC fan, recently expressed his desire to host a fight event in 2026

The Independent UK

Dana White reveals bizarre UFC challenge posed by White House

The UFC is set to collaborate with the White House for an Independence Day event in 2026, with a host of fighters, such as Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, desperate to feature

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