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UFC on ESPN 12 event: Dustin Poirier defeats Dan Hooker, Mike Perry tames Mickey Gall

The UFC on ESPN 12 event took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and the event saw some big names of UFC in action, including former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker in the main event. Poirier continued his show in the UFC defeating Hooker in three rounds via unanimous decision.

Jun 28, 2020, 09:33 AM IST

Ultimate Fighting Championship: Cynthia Calvillo beats Jessica Eye by unanimous decision in flyweight debut

The 32-year-old defeated Jessica by an unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the women's flyweight event of the championship.

Jun 14, 2020, 12:33 PM IST

Conor McGregor once again announces retirement from Mixed Martial Arts

The announcement came just a few days after McGregor agreed to American-Brazilian star Anderson Silva’s challenge of a historic 176-pound super-fight.

Jun 07, 2020, 12:47 PM IST

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC super fight with Anderson Silva

Brazilian legend Silva recently took to his official Instagram account and challenged Irish southpaw Conor for a superfight that will test their 'martial skills' against each other.

May 29, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

UFC Jacksonville full results: Teixeira outplays Smith, Rothwell beats Saint Preux

UFC star Glover Teixeira registered a surprising victory against Anthony Smith at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday night. Smith gave a tough competition but he was let down by his corner and referee Jason Herzog who allowed Teixeira to continue beating Smith for too long.

May 14, 2020, 10:48 AM IST

Conor McGregor announces shock retirement from Mixed Martial Arts

His announcement comes in the wake of reports that UFC boss White had denied McGregor the main event slot at the upcoming event in Las Vegas scheduled for July 7. 

Mar 26, 2019, 16:56 PM IST

Varun Dhawan 'sad, happy' with Conor McGregor's retirement

Varun is now looking forward to the release of his forthcoming film 'Kalank'.

Mar 26, 2019, 12:24 PM IST

Sylvester Stallone believes Conor McGregor is at a crossroad in his life

McGregor was arrested in Miami Beach last week after a fan said that he smashed his phone and walked off with the shattered remains. 

Mar 18, 2019, 11:15 AM IST

Conor McGregor arrested in Florida for breaking fan's phone

McGregor, 30, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on suspicion of robbery and criminal mischief.

Mar 12, 2019, 10:19 AM IST

UFC: Title contenders Jan Błachowicz and Thiago Santos face off in intense clash

Long considered a future contender at 205 pounds, Blachowicz had a rough start to his UFC career.

Feb 22, 2019, 19:07 PM IST

UFC: Former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez set to battle it out against Francis Ngannou

The co-main event will witness a hard-hitting lightweight showdown between Paul Felder and James Vick. 

Feb 16, 2019, 21:28 PM IST

UFC 234: Israel Adesanya defeats Anderson Silva after middleweight champion Robert Whittaker's withdrawal

Adesanya dominated round 1, landing jabs and outside leg kicks to the body at regular intervals. 

Feb 10, 2019, 13:39 PM IST

UFC 229: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor headlines promotion’s biggest fight in history

UFC’s (Ultimate Fighting championship) lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against former two-division champ and No.1 contender Conor McGregor in the most anticipated fight in the promotion’s history in UFC 229 at Las Vegas.

Oct 06, 2018, 21:44 PM IST

Mixed martial arts star McGregor returns to court for NYC melee

At McGregor`s last court appearance, prosecutors said they were negotiating a plea deal with him and his co-defendant, Cian Cowley, also an Irish fighter.

Jul 26, 2018, 15:53 PM IST

Stephanie McMahon says management might sell off WWE

A few weeks back, reports said that mix martial arts company UFC was sold, and now, WWE chairman Vince McMahon too is contemplating the same move.

Feb 20, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

Sorry Manny Pacquiao, Conor Mcgregor wants an MMA fight next!

With speculation mounting regarding his fighting future and whether or not he will ever return to the Octagon, McGregor said he is putting his boxing career on hold for a bit and wants an MMA fight next.

Dec 16, 2017, 17:50 PM IST

Watch: Conor McGregor pushes referee, slaps MMA official

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has sparked a huge controversy after attacking a referee in Dublin.

Nov 11, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Conor McGregor wants to beat Cristiano Ronaldo as world's highest paid athlete

McGregor wants to top the Forbes 100 list of the world`s highest-paid athletes through a combination of new business ventures such as tailored suits and "Notorious" brand whiskey plus fight purses, pay-per-view and sponsorship revenue.

Nov 02, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor get down to business three days before mega duel

Mayweather, who bombarded McGregor with expletives and homophobic slurs during last month`s frenzied publicity blitz, did not swear once during Wednesday`s news conference.

Aug 24, 2017, 08:48 AM IST

Conor McGregor win would be 'dreadful' for boxing, says Jeff Horn

Horn, who became WBO welterweight champion by beating 38-year-old Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane last month, said McGregor would struggle to even land a punch on the undefeated American.

Aug 22, 2017, 09:21 AM IST