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The Notorious Reacts: Conor McGregor’s Fierce Take on the Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes Decision

The Notorious Reacts: Conor McGregor’s Fierce Take on the Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes DecisionIf Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov was Ireland vs. Dagestan part one, Saturday’s entertaining five-round war between Usman Nurmagomedov…

The Notorious Reacts: Conor McGregor’s Fierce Take on the Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes Decision

If Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov was Ireland vs. Dagestan part one, Saturday’s entertaining five-round war between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes was the sequel.

PFL’s Road to Dubai event was headlined by an intense counter between Nurmagomedov, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, and Hughes, a 13-win veteran fighting out of Belfast. Nurmagomedov went into the bout as a sizeable favorite to retain his title, but much to the delight of fight fans, Hughes gave the Russian everything he had for five rounds.

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In the eyes of many, it was enough to dethrone Nurmagomedov and hand him his first career loss. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t agree. One official ruled the 25-minute affair a draw while the other two saw it in favor of Nurmagomedov, leaving the lightweight title around his waist and handing Hughes his second career loss.

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Needless to say, McGregor, who has been an outspoken supporter of Hughes for years, was not happy with the decision and took the opportunity to once again shred the Nurmagomedov family on social media.

“Tremendous fight and performance! Easy win for Hughes, he DOMINATED THAT FIGHT,” McGregor wrote on X. “And Umar exactly what it says on the tin, a Nurmagamedov. Runner, sprinter, bolter, scarper, scurrying “fighter”. The Nurmagomedovs are not fighters. They are the most non fighting fighters out of Dagestan and all time. Run away around the cage and shoot ass bitches.Dagestan is better than the Nurmagomedovs and that is a FACT!

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Paul Hughes Echoes Conor McGregor’s statement

Hughes agreed with the former two-division UFC champion, calling the judge’s scorecards “ridiculous” after having a little time to process things.

“We all thought I won that one,” Hughes said post-fight on Instagram. “I think the judges’ scorecards were pretty ridiculous. But I’ll watch it back with a clear mind. I’m just judging from the energy of the arena and everyone surrounding the cage that thought it was mine. I’m not going to make excuses, though. I should’ve pushed harder. And I will the next time. I know we’ll fight again.”

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Conor McGregor Says UFC Wouldn’t Allow Him to Fight WWE’s Logan Paul in Boxing Match

Five weeks after claiming to have agreed to an exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul, former UFC champion Conor McGregor says the MMA promotion put the…

Five weeks after claiming to have agreed to an exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul, former UFC champion Conor McGregor says the MMA promotion put the…

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer BoxingWhat if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of…

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

What if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of influencer boxing?

Sadly, that’s exactly where we’re at in 2025.

It’s been nearly four years since the last time Conor McGregor has stepped foot inside the Octagon and with each passing day, it’s looking less and less likely that he’ll ever compete under the UFC banner again. Instead, it looks like the former two-division titleholder is intent on trading in his four-ounce gloves for a pair of eight-ouncers as he aims to one day share the ring with a bunch of YouTubers.

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“I like it. Like I said, I am more inclined now for this influencer f*cking whatever you call it because it’s astronomical money, Schmo. It’s astronomical the figures,” McGregor told The Schmo. “So, who’s a Jake [Paul], Logan [Paul], and f*cking KSI, I like the three of these guys. And all of that tussling around, it’s an interesting little side pocket branch we’ll call it.”

Once upon a time, McGregor absolutely detested influencer boxing, but perhaps after seeing heavyweight legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson bank $20 million for a glorified eight-round sparring session with ‘The Problem Child’ in Texas, the Irish megastar has changed his tune.

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Lord knows McGregor needs the money with all the lawsuits and settlements being levied against him these days.

Conor McGregor Blames UFC for his fight with Logan paul falling through

McGregor was recently attached to a big-money exhibition match with Logan Paul that was expected to take place in India. Unfortunately for McGregor, UFC CEO Dana White put the kibosh on any sort of fight featuring his top earner and the WWE Superstar.

“The UFC just aren’t into it,” McGregor added. “The offer was there on the table, in writing, both ‘athletes’ we’ll say – he’s not a fighter, but whatever – are under the TKO banner. UFC, WWE, both rising up. The stock price of TKO Holding Group through the roof. New market in India opened up and booming. It was business savvy and business sense to make the fight happen, or should I say: ‘the glorified spar happen’.

“In between this waiting period that we find ourselves in, before I can get back to the Octagon, it made perfect sense on the calendar to go ahead with it. The UFC weren’t into it. I’m not sure the WWE… what their interest in it was; I just knew the UFC weren’t into it.”

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UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer BoxingWhat if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of…

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

What if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of influencer boxing?

Sadly, that’s exactly where we’re at in 2025.

It’s been nearly four years since the last time Conor McGregor has stepped foot inside the Octagon and with each passing day, it’s looking less and less likely that he’ll ever compete under the UFC banner again. Instead, it looks like the former two-division titleholder is intent on trading in his four-ounce gloves for a pair of eight-ouncers as he aims to one day share the ring with a bunch of YouTubers.

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“I like it. Like I said, I am more inclined now for this influencer f*cking whatever you call it because it’s astronomical money, Schmo. It’s astronomical the figures,” McGregor told The Schmo. “So, who’s a Jake [Paul], Logan [Paul], and f*cking KSI, I like the three of these guys. And all of that tussling around, it’s an interesting little side pocket branch we’ll call it.”

Once upon a time, McGregor absolutely detested influencer boxing, but perhaps after seeing heavyweight legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson bank $20 million for a glorified eight-round sparring session with ‘The Problem Child’ in Texas, the Irish megastar has changed his tune.

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Lord knows McGregor needs the money with all the lawsuits and settlements being levied against him these days.

Conor McGregor Blames UFC for his fight with Logan paul falling through

McGregor was recently attached to a big-money exhibition match with Logan Paul that was expected to take place in India. Unfortunately for McGregor, UFC CEO Dana White put the kibosh on any sort of fight featuring his top earner and the WWE Superstar.

“The UFC just aren’t into it,” McGregor added. “The offer was there on the table, in writing, both ‘athletes’ we’ll say – he’s not a fighter, but whatever – are under the TKO banner. UFC, WWE, both rising up. The stock price of TKO Holding Group through the roof. New market in India opened up and booming. It was business savvy and business sense to make the fight happen, or should I say: ‘the glorified spar happen’.

“In between this waiting period that we find ourselves in, before I can get back to the Octagon, it made perfect sense on the calendar to go ahead with it. The UFC weren’t into it. I’m not sure the WWE… what their interest in it was; I just knew the UFC weren’t into it.”

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UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer BoxingWhat if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of…

UFC Star Conor McGregor Gets Real About His New Take on Influencer Boxing

What if the highest-grossing fighter in UFC history suddenly decided he wanted to jump into the dismal world of influencer boxing?

Sadly, that’s exactly where we’re at in 2025.

It’s been nearly four years since the last time Conor McGregor has stepped foot inside the Octagon and with each passing day, it’s looking less and less likely that he’ll ever compete under the UFC banner again. Instead, it looks like the former two-division titleholder is intent on trading in his four-ounce gloves for a pair of eight-ouncers as he aims to one day share the ring with a bunch of YouTubers.

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“I like it. Like I said, I am more inclined now for this influencer f*cking whatever you call it because it’s astronomical money, Schmo. It’s astronomical the figures,” McGregor told The Schmo. “So, who’s a Jake [Paul], Logan [Paul], and f*cking KSI, I like the three of these guys. And all of that tussling around, it’s an interesting little side pocket branch we’ll call it.”

Once upon a time, McGregor absolutely detested influencer boxing, but perhaps after seeing heavyweight legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson bank $20 million for a glorified eight-round sparring session with ‘The Problem Child’ in Texas, the Irish megastar has changed his tune.

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Lord knows McGregor needs the money with all the lawsuits and settlements being levied against him these days.

Conor McGregor Blames UFC for his fight with Logan paul falling through

McGregor was recently attached to a big-money exhibition match with Logan Paul that was expected to take place in India. Unfortunately for McGregor, UFC CEO Dana White put the kibosh on any sort of fight featuring his top earner and the WWE Superstar.

“The UFC just aren’t into it,” McGregor added. “The offer was there on the table, in writing, both ‘athletes’ we’ll say – he’s not a fighter, but whatever – are under the TKO banner. UFC, WWE, both rising up. The stock price of TKO Holding Group through the roof. New market in India opened up and booming. It was business savvy and business sense to make the fight happen, or should I say: ‘the glorified spar happen’.

“In between this waiting period that we find ourselves in, before I can get back to the Octagon, it made perfect sense on the calendar to go ahead with it. The UFC weren’t into it. I’m not sure the WWE… what their interest in it was; I just knew the UFC weren’t into it.”

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Conor McGregor is Here to ‘Summon the Gods’ in Bizarre BKFC Speech

Conor McGregor is Here to 'Summon the Gods' in Bizarre BKFC SpeechThe party doesn’t start until Conor McGregor shows up. McGregor showed up late for Thursday’s press event ahead of…

Conor McGregor is Here to 'Summon the Gods' in Bizarre BKFC Speech

The party doesn’t start until Conor McGregor shows up.

McGregor showed up late for Thursday’s press event ahead of Saturday’s BKFC KnuckleMania V card in Philadelphia, PA. Once he stepped on stage and took the podium, the Irish megastar apologized … for absolutely nothing!

“Oh, Philly,” McGregor said. “Sorry I’m late. I don’t give a f*ck. I’m the big boss around here,” McGregor said. “Philadelphia, what’s up? I’m here to summon the gods of fighting into action. May they turn our combatants’ knuckles to knives. And on Saturday night, may we all bleed in the honor of Philadelphia’s rich fighting history.

“May we, as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s organization, the alien of combat sport, rise above the night’s sky and rain down blows viciously, and prove our worth against any deniers” (h/t MMA Junkie).

Conor McGregor backs former foe eddie alvarez in knuckleMania headliner

McGregor was also on hand to oversee the faceoff between KnuckleMania main eventers Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens. Of course, the Irishman has a history with Alvarez, defeating ‘The Underground King’ in November 2016 to capture the UFC lightweight championship.

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Despite having a history with both Alvarez and Stephens, ‘Mystic Mac’ made it pretty clear who he was backing ahead of Saturday’s event inside Wells Fargo Arena.

“May local boy and former UFC lightweight champion, former Bellator world champion, shut this man up over here, Jeremy Stephens,” McGregor said. “He’s coming in here into Philadelphia on this great sporting weekend and trying to take you out, Eddie. This is as big a fight as it gets with world title fight implications. Like I said, combatants, turn your knuckles into knives.

“Bleed in the honor of Philadelphia’s rich fighting history and show the people what Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is about. Let’s go, Philadelphia. Let’s go, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.”

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Checkout the full fight card for KnuckleMania V below:

BKFC ‘KnuckleMania 5’ DAZN Main Card (9 p.m. ET):

  • Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens
  • Mick Terrill vs. Ben Rothwell for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Taylor Starling vs. Bec Rawlings
  • Patrick Brady vs. Zachary Calmus
  • Dustin Pague vs. JD Burns
  • Travis Thompson vs. Zachary Pannell
  • John Garbarino vs. Apostle Spencer
  • Pat Sullivan vs. Kaine Tomlinson, Jr.
  • Cody Russell vs. Logan Tucker
  • Phil Caracappa vs. Noah Norman
  • Zedekiah Montanez vs. Brandon Meyer
  • Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell

BKFC ‘KnuckleMania 5’ YouTube Prelims Card (8 p.m. ET):

  • Joey Dawejko vs. Steven Banks
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Card subject to change.