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Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor is set for another legal battle in May 2025, as his former friend and sparring partner Artem Lobov is suing him for €6 million ($6.4 million). The dispute is over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand , which McGregor co-founded and sold a large portion of last year for over $130 million (€122.8 million). Lobov claims he was promised 5% of the brand for his role in helping create it, but says he never received his share. He alleges McGregor agreed to the deal during a conversation in a Dublin gym in 2016. McGregor denies the agreement and reportedly offered Lobov $1 million (€946,000) to settle, which Lobov rejected. Lobov insists his contributions included identifying potential collaborators and helping set up the brand's foundation. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   The court trial is expected to last two weeks. If Lobov wins, McGregor may be ordered to pay millions. This case comes just months after McGregor faced another ...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   UFC President Dana White has said that if Conor McGregor returns to fighting, it will happen sometime next year. McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2021, when he broke his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier . A planned comeback fight in June against Michael Chandler was canceled after McGregor broke his toe. McGregor’s name has been in the news recently for a different reason. Last month, an Irish jury found him liable for assault in a civil case. The jury ruled McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018 and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 in damages and legal fees. McGregor denied the accusations and has said he will appeal the decision. At a news conference after UFC 310, White declined to comment on the case. When asked about McGregor’s UFC status, White said, “He hasn’t been fighting here in how long? If he does fight, it will be sometime next year.” Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   The UFC has an Athlete Conduc...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the legal fees of a woman who accused him of sexual assault after losing a civil court case in Ireland.  The judge also warned McGregor about possible contempt of court charges following his angry posts on social media after the verdict. According to a report from RTE, McGregor lashed out on X (formerly Twitter), calling the court a “kangaroo court” and accusing the legal system of being biased. “This is not a court of hard evidence and truth,” McGregor wrote. “We are not done yet. Appeal! Appeal! Appeal!” Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   McGregor, 36, is planning to appeal the decision. His fiancée, Dee Devlin , also used social media to defend him and criticize the verdict, accusing the victim of being the aggressor. The fallout from the case has already impacted McGregor's career. Proper 12 , the whiskey brand he co-founded, dropped him following the verdict. This story is still developing,...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor , once one of the wealthiest fighters in combat sports, might be in financial trouble. Known for his luxurious lifestyle, McGregor has spent big on villas, yachts, and fancy cars. But recent reports suggest he could be losing up to $10 million a month. Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub spoke about McGregor’s situation on his podcast. He pointed out that McGregor’s biggest income source, Proper 12 Whiskey, cut ties with him . This reportedly happened after McGregor faced legal issues, including a sexual assault lawsuit . “For him to lose Proper 12, you’re talking millions of dollars gone,” Schaub said. “He’s spending like crazy on houses, cars, and yachts. Without Proper 12 money, that’s a huge hole in his income.” Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram Schaub also explained that McGregor’s monthly expenses could be several million dollars. This includes payments for mansions, car loans, private schools for his kids, and family suppo...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor , once celebrated as Ireland’s biggest sports star, now faces a wave of backlash following a jury’s verdict in a civil case that found him guilty of sexual assault . The case was brought by Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her at a Dublin hotel in 2018. She was awarded nearly €250,000 in damages, though McGregor has said he will appeal the decision. The verdict has led to significant consequences for McGregor’s reputation and brand.  Products linked  to him have been pulled from shelves in both Ireland and the UK, brands have cut ties, and murals of him have been painted over. His whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve , will no longer use his name or image in marketing, and the creators of the Hitman video game announced they have ended their collaboration with him. Even Ireland’s National Wax Museum has removed his statue. Gym owners, like Gary Scully of Scully Fitness in Galway, have painted over murals of McGreg...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has surprised fans by endorsing a new cryptocurrency called $Convict, which claims to help victims of  Conor McGregor ’ s alleged misconduct. McGregor, who recently faced a sexual assault lawsuit, has seen his reputation take a hit, losing brand deals and having murals of him removed . Now, $Convict, a “satirical meme coin,” says it aims to raise funds for the legal fees of his alleged victims. The creators of $Convict describe it as purely for “entertainment and meme culture.” However, the coin has raised eyebrows because it has received support from Nurmagomedov, a prominent MMA figure and McGregor’s longtime rival. Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram “Good job, guys, you have my full support. This guy deserves punishment,” Khabib commented on a post promoting the coin on November 27. Critics have pointed out that this isn’t the first time Khabib has been linked to questionable crypto projects. H...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is headed back to court in January for a lawsuit involving his former friend and training partner, Artem Lobov. The case revolves around Proper 12 Irish Whiskey , a brand that helped McGregor become one of the wealthiest athletes in mixed martial arts. Lobov, a former UFC fighter, claims the idea for Proper 12 was his and says he spent years helping to build the business. He is now suing McGregor for $8 million, claiming he deserves a share of the profits. McGregor sold the whiskey brand in 2021 for an estimated $600 million, but Lobov says he didn’t get anything from the deal. Lobov told reporters he was the one who convinced McGregor to pursue Irish whiskey instead of vodka. “I did my research, met with distilleries, and put together a great deal,” Lobov said. He says he introduced McGregor and his management team to the contacts he had developed, believing they had an agreement. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instag...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Proper 12 Irish Whiskey has officially cut ties with UFC star Conor McGregor . Proximo Spirits, the company that owns Proper 12, announced the decision this week. McGregor’s name and image will no longer be used to market the whiskey, effective immediately. “Since 2021, Proximo Spirits has been the 100% owner of Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey,” the company said in a statement. “Going forward, we do not plan to use Mr. McGregor’s name and likeness in the marketing of the brand.” Proximo bought the brand from McGregor and his partners in 2021 for $600 million but continued to use his name to promote the product. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   The decision comes shortly after  McGregor lost a sexual assault civil case in an Irish court. Following the verdict, retailers in the UK and Ireland began pulling Proper 12 from their shelves. In another blow to McGregor’s brand, IO Interactive , the makers of the Hitman video game series, ended ...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   IO Interactive, the team behind the popular Hitman games, has announced it will stop selling all Conor McGregor -related content. This decision comes after McGregor was ordered to pay €248,000 (about $260,500) in damages in a civil rape case . The ruling, made in Dublin’s High Court, saw the woman’s claim upheld, though McGregor plans to appeal. McGregor appeared in Hitman: World of Assassination in the Elusive Target mission The Disruptor. This mission included McGregor’s voice and likeness.  It was available for free earlier this month and included a $5 DLC pack with bonus items. IO Interactive has now stopped selling this DLC and has removed promotional material for the collaboration. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   In a statement released on November 25, IO Interactive said: "In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective ...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay €250,000 ($259,950) in damages after a jury found he sexually assaulted a woman in 2018. The verdict came on Friday after a civil trial at Ireland’s High Court. The jury, made up of eight women and four men, deliberated for over six hours before reaching their decision. The woman, Nikita Hand, said McGregor assaulted her on December 9, 2018, at a party in a hotel penthouse in Dublin. She also accused another man, James Lawrence, of assault, but the jury found Lawrence did not harm her. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   McGregor, 36, denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual. He also denied causing any injuries. He left the court without commenting. Hand’s lawyer, John Gordon, told the court that Hand visited a sexual assault treatment unit the day after the incident, where a doctor documented her injuries. Hand testified that she met McGregor after a ...

Photo: Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler / Instagram   UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker is not impressed with Michael Chandler ’s post-fight callout following his loss at UFC 309. Chandler, who was defeated by Charles Oliveira last Saturday, used his microphone time to call out potential opponents, including Conor McGregor and Max Holloway for the BMF title. Chandler, 38, had hoped a win over Oliveira would bring him closer to an undisputed title fight. However, after his loss, he pivoted to other options, suggesting a fight with Holloway for the BMF belt or reigniting his rivalry with McGregor. “I had a bunch of callouts,” Chandler said in the Octagon. “Maybe Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Or, Conor McGregor... Come back and beat me, if you can.” Photo: Dan Hooker / Instagram   Hooker, who was knocked out by Chandler in 2021 but has since climbed the lightweight rankings, dismissed Chandler’s BMF title ambitions. “I don’t like Chandler calling for the BMF title,” Hooker...

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   Conor McGregor thinks UFC boss Dana White might be overhyping things. After UFC 309, White called a possible 2025 heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall the biggest in UFC history. This claim is bold, especially since McGregor holds the record for the biggest UFC fight. His 2018 clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov sold 2.4 million pay-per-views. During the UFC 309 post-fight press conference, White praised Jon Jones and hinted at a fight with Tom Aspinall, who has been eager to face Jones all year. Even though Jones has shown little interest, White believes the fight will happen and break records. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram   “It would be the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history,” White said. “And probably the biggest fight we’ve ever done.” A clip of White’s comments spread online, and McGregor reacted briefly, posting “Now, now” alongside the video on X (formerly Twitter) before deleting it. McGregor hasn’t fou...

Photo: Conor McGregor (Instagram) Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in over three years, but many UFC fans hope he will come back in 2025. McGregor’s last fight was in 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier twice.  Since then, McGregor has focused on his business ventures, including his Forged Irish Stout and his involvement with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). UFC president Dana White thinks McGregor will return to the UFC next year.  McGregor was supposed to fight Michael Chandler earlier this year after their appearance on The Ultimate Fighter , but an injury forced McGregor to pull out. Chandler has since moved on to other potential fights, like a rematch with Charles Oliveira . Photo: Conor McGregor (Instagram) White said that McGregor has made a lot of money from his businesses, making it hard for him to find the motivation to fight again. But White still believes McGregor will be back in 2025, though there’s no fight or date set yet. pic.twitter.com/2E1E6bLZwr ...

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather , the retired boxing champion, is known for his flashy lifestyle and huge spending. In 2018, he spent $18 million on a custom-made luxury watch, called the "Billionaire Watch." Made by Jacob & Co., the watch is covered in 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds, making it one of the most expensive watches in the world.  This one-of-a-kind piece is the only one ever made, adding to its value. Mayweather, who has earned over $1.2 billion in his career, is no stranger to big purchases.  His collection of watches is worth about $100 million, and he owns several properties and luxury cars. He bought the "Billionaire Watch" from jeweler Tadashi Fukushima, and it's a prized item in his collection. Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Throughout his career, Mayweather headlined some of the biggest pay-per-view events in boxing, earning millions from fights against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor .  Floyd Mayweather j...

Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Floyd Mayweather , the famous boxing champion, once gave his son Koraun an amazing birthday gift—a luxury golf cart that cost $13,000. This one-of-a-kind cart was designed to look like a Bentley, complete with a shiny gold color. Mayweather, who has made over $1.2 billion from his boxing career, is known for his extravagant spending. He's collected supercars, watches, and lavish homes, but this golf cart was something special. For Koraun's 15th birthday in 2014, Mayweather wanted to give him something truly unique. On Instagram, he shared, "My son @kingkoraun wanted a Bentley golf cart for his 15th birthday, so I made it happen. Stay on the lookout for his gift for his 16th birthday!" In a popular photo, Koraun is seen smiling while sitting in the driver’s seat, with his dad beside him. Photo: Floyd Mayweather (Instagram) Interestingly, the cart had spots for sand bottles but no place for golf clubs, which made it a bit unusual. Sti...

Photo: Tyson Fury (Instagram) Tyson Fury had UFC star Conor McGregor laughing at ringside after Anthony Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in their big fight at Wembley Stadium. Fury, a two-time heavyweight boxing champion, was in London to watch the match between Joshua and Dubois. Many fans have been waiting for Fury and Joshua to face each other, and this fight could have brought them closer to that. Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk again in December, and the winner will likely face last night’s victor. However, with Dubois knocking out Joshua in the fifth round, those plans might be ruined. The fight between Joshua and Dubois had the boxing world’s attention, with 98,000 fans packing Wembley Stadium. Most people expected Joshua to win, but Dubois came out strong, hitting hard from the start. He knocked Joshua down in the first round, and Joshua struggled to recover. Dubois knocked him down again in the third and fourth rounds. Joshua tried to fight back in the fifth, b...

Photo: Canelo Alvarez, Conor McGregor (Instagram) Canelo Alvarez , the super middleweight boxing champion, has described a potential fight with UFC star Conor McGregor as “easy money.”  Alvarez, who is defending his WBA, WBC, and WBO titles against Edgar Berlanga this Saturday, was asked by boxing reporter Manouk Akopyan about a possible match with McGregor. Alvarez laughed off the idea, saying, “Easy, easy, way easy money.” He believes he could knock out McGregor at any time he chooses, stating, “One round, two rounds, three rounds, whatever I want.” Photo: Canelo Alvarez (Instagram) McGregor, who is known for his UFC career and only fought once in boxing against Floyd Mayweather , has struggled recently with a 1-3 record in MMA and an injury that postponed his fight with Michael Chandler . Although a fight between Alvarez and McGregor is unlikely, Alvarez is focusing on his upcoming match with Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, while UFC 306 takes place the same night a...

Photo: Conor McGregor (Instagram) Conor McGregor , the famous UFC fighter, has decided to step away from his much-anticipated return to the octagon and instead run for President of Ireland in 2025. McGregor, 36, hasn’t fought in over three years, but now he’s turning his focus to politics. He expressed his frustration with Ireland’s current leadership on social media, calling the politicians “charlatans” and promising to shake up the system. McGregor said he plans to give power back to the working class and might even dissolve the government if necessary. "As President, I could summon or dissolve the Dáil (Irish Parliament)," McGregor wrote. "The people of Ireland deserve answers from these thieves of the working man, and I’m the only logical choice." Photo: Conor McGregor (Instagram) This announcement likely means McGregor’s UFC comeback won’t happen anytime soon. His opponent, Michael Chandler , has yet to comment on the news. As President I hold the power to summ...

Photo: Sean O’Malley (Instagram) Sean O’Malley has officially taken the spotlight in the UFC, surpassing Conor McGregor as the sport’s biggest star.  McGregor, once a two-division champion and one of the UFC’s most famous fighters, hasn’t competed in over three years and has no immediate plans to return to the Octagon. With McGregor out of the picture, O’Malley has risen to the top. The current bantamweight champion has been active, fighting five times and winning the 135-pound title during McGregor's absence.  Photo: Sean O’Malley (Instagram) Former UFC fighter and current analyst Chael Sonnen recently said, “O’Malley is the biggest star in our sport right now,” on his YouTube channel. Sonnen also pointed out that McGregor is not even licensed to fight currently, making it clear that O’Malley is now the face of the UFC. Despite the challenges and high expectations, O’Malley seems to thrive under pressure. Fans will get to see O’Malley in action again soon. He’s set to figh...

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov (Instagram) After Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, many fans hoped he would return for one last fight. UFC President Dana White even tried to bring him back to the octagon to achieve a perfect 30-0 record, a dream of Khabib's late father. However, Khabib stayed retired. Recently, there was talk of Khabib trying something new: a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather . The idea excited many, especially since such a fight could have earned Khabib a huge payday—up to $100 million. But during an appearance on the "Inspire Me" podcast on August 25, Khabib made it clear that he wasn’t interested. “Right now, no. Right now, you know, it’s like everybody know, I am not a boxer,” he said. Unlike his rival Conor McGregor , who fought Mayweather in 2017 and reportedly earned around $130 million, Khabib isn’t tempted by the money. He pointed out that even though people doubt his striking ability, he has always dominated in the octagon. In 29 MMA fights, includ...