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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: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira believes Jon Jones will come out on top in his next fight. The reigning heavyweight champion recently defended his title by knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16. After the win, Jones hinted at wanting to fight Pereira, but UFC President Dana White confirmed his next fight will be a unification bout with interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall . Now, Pereira has publicly shared his prediction, backing Jones to win the highly anticipated showdown. Speaking with TNT Sports at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Pereira praised Jones' experience as the deciding factor. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   "I think Jon Jones has a lot of experience on his side," Pereira said. "Some people say, ‘Aspinall this, Aspinall that,’ but it comes down to experience. Jon Jones is a seasoned guy, he’s been there, so I think he wins.” Tom Aspinall, who won the interim title at UFC 295, is eager to face Jones and is confident the fight w...

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: Tom Aspinall / Instagram   UFC interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall wants one thing: to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. To do that, he’ll need to face Jon Jones in a title unification fight. But Aspinall isn’t confident that Jones will step into the Octagon with him. “It’s the only fight to make,” Aspinall said on Tuesday while promoting his campaign with Jose Cuervo. “Now that Jones’ fight with [ Stipe Miocic ] is done, it’s time to move on with the division. They told me it won’t be long, which is positive.” Jones, 37, defended his title against Miocic in November at UFC 309. UFC CEO Dana White has said Jones’ next fight should be against Aspinall to unify the belts. However, Jones has hinted at other plans, including retirement or a fight with light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira . Photo: Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall / Instagram   Jones recently said he’s negotiating a return for 2025 but didn’t confirm if Aspinall would be his opponent. Aspinall, 31, is ...

Photo: Francis Ngannou / Instagram   The UFC’s heavyweight division has been buzzing since Jon Jones captured the title, but former champ Francis Ngannou isn’t staying silent. Ngannou, who left the UFC in early 2022, recently sent a strong message to Jones, sparking hopes for a dream matchup. Ngannou posted on social media, writing, "Blessings make haters uncomfortable, but they can't change it. There's only one fight, the right fight that will multiply your blessings. #NgannouVSJones." The post came after Jones responded to criticism from fans accusing him of avoiding top contenders like Tom Aspinall . Jones, who defeated Stipe Miocic last month with a spinning back kick in the third round, addressed the critics, saying, "Crazy how being called a 'duck' pays better than most of your Internet tough guys will make in a lifetime. Two fights in four years and still one of the biggest names in the sport? That’s not ducking, that’s winning." Photo: Fr...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Alex Pereira , the UFC light heavyweight champion, recently showed how far he has come by giving back to his parents in a big way. Four years ago, his family was living in tough conditions. Now, thanks to Pereira's success, they’ve moved into a stunning modern mansion. Pereira shared his journey in a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter). One photo showed him four years ago in a modest room with exposed brick walls. The next photo showed his parents' new luxurious home, featuring sleek marble floors and massive windows. “Thank you very much, my God,” he wrote. The fighter reflected on his humble beginnings in a video with Complex, remembering how his father would buy him one pair of shoes a year, which had to last. “I never thought I’d pay $2,100 for shoes,” Pereira said, holding a pair of Air Jordans. Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   Pereira has spoken openly about his struggles, including overcoming alcoholism. He credits his decision to q...

Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira surprised fans during his trip to Korea by dominating a bodybuilder in an arm wrestling match. The viral moment happened during a gym session with Kim Kang Min, a popular bodybuilder and influencer known from the reality show Physical 100. Pereira, who recently defended his title three times in seven months, has been enjoying a well-earned break in Asia. His adventures have included sightseeing, meeting fans, and trying new challenges. One of those challenges was arm wrestling the 209-pound Kim, who led Pereira through a series of workouts before the showdown. Kim, curious about how he’d stack up against the champion, said through a translator, “I’ll see if I’m strong enough to compete.” Pereira, speaking in Portuguese, replied humbly, “I’m strong when competing, but weak when lifting weights.” Photo: Alex Pereira / Instagram   When they faced off, it quickly became clear that Pereira had the upper ...

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 Khabib Nurmagomedov , one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, has faced many tough opponents. But when it comes to punching power, he says no one hit harder than Justin Gaethje . The two fought at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020. It was Khabib’s last fight before retiring. During the bout, Gaethje landed heavy punches and kicks that Khabib admitted were painful. “He hit like a truck,” Khabib said on Mike Tyson ’s Hotboxin' podcast. “His left hook, right hook, uppercut—they all hurt. But I made him hit me because I knew he didn’t like wrestling. My plan was to tire him out by standing with him, then take him to the ground and finish the fight.” Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib ended the fight with a triangle choke submission. He explained he chose the move out of respect for Gaethje’s parents, who were watching. “I didn’t want to break his arm in front of his parents,” Khabib said. “So I put him to sleep instead. That’s better.” D...

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: Kimbo Slice / Instagram Kimbo Slice, known for his legendary backyard brawls, showed he could hang with the best in professional fighting. He shocked the combat sports world by defeating Olympic gold medal-winning boxer and former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer in an MMA fight. Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, gained fame in the early 2000s through viral videos of his street fights. With a growing fan base, he decided to take his talents to the MMA world, training for two years before facing Mercer. At 46, Mercer had an impressive boxing career, having fought legends like Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield . But by the time he stepped into the cage with Slice, he was past his prime. Photo: Kimbo Slice / Instagram When the fight began, Slice wasted no time, rushing across the cage to take Mercer down. Mercer managed to get back on his feet, but Slice’s aggression was too much. After landing knees and another takedown, Slice locked in a guillotine choke, forcing Mercer...

Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram   Islam Makhachev ’s sole career defeat came at UFC 192 against Adriano Martins, and a disagreement in his camp may have played a big role in that loss. In the lead-up to the fight, Makhachev was focused on improving his striking skills. His progress impressed coach Javier Mendez, who believed Islam should rely on his fists during the bout. But Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, strongly disagreed. Abdulmanap wanted Makhachev to avoid striking exchanges, especially in the first round, fearing Martins’ knockout power. Despite his concerns, Mendez and Makhachev pushed forward with their striking-focused game plan. Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram   Speaking about the fight during an event in Russia, Abdulmanap expressed his regret: “In my work, my biggest regret is agreeing to Javier Mendez’s plan for Islam to exchange punches. I told Islam, ‘Give me the first round at least. Don’t exchange; he’s very dangerous ...

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: Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall / Instagram   The highly anticipated UFC heavyweight showdown between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall might take place in Las Vegas, according to comments from Aspinall’s father and coach, Andy Aspinall. Fans are eager to see the two top heavyweights face off, and the rivalry between them has been building. Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, has been pushing for the fight, and it seems like it’s edging closer to becoming a reality. In an interview with Uncrowned, Andy Aspinall shared his thoughts on the fight’s location. “I think it will happen in [Las] Vegas,” he said. “It will happen in the place where they’ll make the most money, won’t it? That’s my opinion.” Photo: Jon Jones / Instagram   He also suggested that Jon Jones might view his son as a serious challenge. “I think Jon doesn’t know if he wants the fight or not,” Andy said. “He wants to beat Tom, but he also doesn’t want to risk losing. He’s not afraid of anyone, but keeping his u...