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Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor’s Paradigm Sports: Court declares contract ‘VOID’

Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor’s Paradigm Sports: Court Declares Contract "VOID" Manny Pacquiao’s longstanding rivalry with mixed martial arts superstar, Conor McGregor has hit yet another hurdle this week, the…

Manny Pacquiao’s longstanding rivalry with mixed martial arts superstar, Conor McGregor has hit yet another hurdle this week, the a court ruling how a contract penned by the boxing megastar with the Dubliner-backed Paradigm Sports Management was “illegal” – amid continued links to super fight in the future.

Pacquiao, a former multiple time and weight world champion in professional boxing, most recently competed in an exhibition outing under the Rizin FF banner in Japan earlier this month – fighting in a draw with Rukiya Anpo in a highly-scrutinized performance from veteran striker over the course of three rounds.

Continually linked with a first professional walk since a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas back in 2021, 72-fight professional veteran, Manny Pacquiao has yet to make good on a potential return to the squared circle for a swansong outing.

Manny Pacquiao sees Paradigm contract ruled as void

However, amid links to a showdown with fellow combat sports megastar, McGregor – Manny Pacquiao has seen a reported contract he had inked with Paradigm Sports Management voided during a court hearing this week, with the firm’s manager and agent, Audie Attar not possessing a valid manager’s license in the state of California during a specific period between 2019 and 2021.

“The court finds for Mr. Pacquiao on the declaratory relief cause of action and declares the contract void due to illegality,” A court decision read. (H/T MMA Mania)

"Manny Pacquiao’s legal battle with combat sports agent Audie Attar and his Paradigm Sports Management has been officially pronounced a courtroom triumph for (Pacquiao)" https://t.co/bofuyG4vtC

— Robert Joyner (@robnashville) August 19, 2024

And reacting to the news of his now-voided contract with the agency, Pacquiao’s legal representative, Jason Aniel thanked the boxer’s patience and support throughout the dispute.

“This decision negates the jury’s findings back in May of 2023,” Aniel wrote in a statement provided. “We thank the court’s time and effort in this matter. Mr. Pacquiao thanks his fans for their patience while the court fully resolved all the legal issues.”

Dan Hooker Admits McGregor Callout Intended To ‘Snake’ Michael Chandler: ‘He Waits All That Time & Conor Fights Me Anyway…’

Dan Hooker delivered one of the stand out performances at UFC 305 to ascend up the lightweight division by beating Mateusz Gamrot. It’s been some time since “The Hangman” was in the mix at the top of the 155-pound weight class but that is certainly the case after he pulled off the underdog win over […]

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Dan Hooker delivered one of the stand out performances at UFC 305 to ascend up the lightweight division by beating Mateusz Gamrot.

It’s been some time since “The Hangman” was in the mix at the top of the 155-pound weight class but that is certainly the case after he pulled off the underdog win over one of the top contenders.

In his post-fight interview following the Fight of the Night clash, Hooker spoke about the number of exciting options that he now wants to chase down after this win.

Part of his declaration to the matchmakers sitting cage side included Conor McGregor, which took some by surprise.

“Look at me now! I want them all brother! I want the BMF, I want Conor McGregor, I want a title eliminator, I want everything brother! I want it all Sean, I want it all Hunter!”

Dan Hooker Explains “Troll” Motivation Behind Conor McGregor Call Out

In a post-fight interview with TheMacLife, Hooker explained why he chose to mention McGregor’s name inside the Octagon after getting his hand raised.

Of course, McGregor is still the biggest fight out there across the entire sport, let alone the lightweight division, which means he often gets called out and has done for nearly a decade.

Hooker’s call to namedrop “The Notorious” wasn’t necessarily financially motivated, though that is a huge incentive for trying to get this fight.

He said that this decision was made more because he thinks it would be hilarious to get this fight instead of McGregor being welcomed back to the UFC by Michael Chandler, which fans have waited so long to see at this point.

Hooker was defeated by Chandler back when “Iron” Mike made his UFC debut in 2021 so taking the biggest fight of his career away from him would be sweet revenge.

“I didn’t necessarily call him out, I just said like, because I am absolute troll, so it’s like the biggest troll move you could do of all time is to snake that fight off Chandler. Like he waits all that time and then Conor just fights me anyway, like that would be gold. I would feel like the biggest snake troll of all time.”

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On This Day: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Met on the Undercard – August 17, 2013

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway went down 11 years ago to the day. Both were up-and-coming featherweight prospects throwing…

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway went down 11 years ago to the day. Both were up-and-coming featherweight prospects throwing down on the undercard. This was a hungry Conor McGregor meeting a young Max Holloway.

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway – August 17, 2013

A former two-division champion in Cage Warriors, and only fight fight thus far in his UFC career, the hungry Conor McGregor had still yet to make an impact in the UFC. He was still considered an up-and-comer at this point, having merely one win inside the UFC.

The 21-year-old Max Holloway had a 3-3 record in the UFC and needed a win. During this fight, ‘Notorious‘ McGregor landed some impressive sharp punches with some precise lead kicks. He tore his ACL and was forced to shoot for takedowns. Ultimately, Ireland’s Mcgregor would get his hand raised after three rounds.

Despite a mix of wins and losses, this was the turning point for Holloway’s career. After taking this loss, he went on a 13-fight win streak, capturing the featherweight title, and had impressive wins over fighters such as Jose Aldo, Anthony Pettis, and Charles Oliveira, among others.

He wasn’t quite the megastar he is today, but Conor McGregor was clearly a talented fighter as the matchmakers gave him challenging bouts on his rise through the featherweight division. The young fighter defeated Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo, Dustin Poirier, and several others with his powerful left cross. Later, McGregor would make history by capturing two world titles in the UFC.

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway August 17 2013

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen in 2013 was a pretty great event. Perpetual title contender Chael Sonnen was able to submit former Champion Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. Heavyweight Travis Browne used a front kick to knock out Alistair Overeem. And Matt Brown would only need 30 seconds to knock out Mike Pyle.

Michael Chandler Agrees to Face Conor McGregor in December

Will they fight? Will they not? That seems to be the never-ending question surrounding Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler….

Will they fight? Will they not? That seems to be the never-ending question surrounding Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.

Originally, the two were expected to tussle on June 29 in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the fight never came to fruition after ‘Mystic Mac’ suffered a broken pinky toe weeks out from his long-awaited return. Since then, McGregor has remained adamant that he would still fight before the end of 2024, with December being the target.

However, Dana White seemingly poured cold water on McGregor’s plans, claiming at a recent press event that McGregor would not fight this year. That prompted the Irishman to go on social media and practically beg the UFC CEO for the December date.

“THE UFC LOVE AND WANT ME FOR DECEMBER! I AM READY,” McGregor wrote on X.

Michael Chandler agrees to December date with McGregor after being ready to move on

Caught up in all the drama is Chandler, who’s been more than patient while waiting for his red panty night.

It finally seemed as though the former Bellator champion was ready to move on, suggesting that a rematch with Charles Oliveira could come in place of his clash with the former two-division titleholder.

Well, now it seems like we’re back at square one with Chandler agreeing to a December date with the Irish megastar.

Chandler on Conor McGregor fight in December

“December it is,” Chandler wrote before adding the handshake emoji.

So again we ask, are they or are they not fighting? Perhaps the better question at this point is, doesn’t anyone still care?

It’s been more than three years since Conor McGregor has competed inside the Octagon. By the time he actually does fight, it’ll be closer to four. Chandler himself isn’t too far behind with his last fight coming against Dustin Poirier all the way back in November 2022.

If his showdown with McGregor does happen in December, he will have eclipsed more than two years on the shelf.

Dana White has since walked back his “not this year” comment, but remains coy on whether or not we’ll actually see McGregor compete this year, or ever again.

‘He was blowing me up’: Dana White changes tune on Conor McGregor, 2024 fight possible

UFC CEO, Dana White has now claimed former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor was more than disappointed by claims he…

UFC CEO, Dana White has now claimed former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor was more than disappointed by claims he would not be fighting before the end of the year – now insisting a potential December return for the Dublin was possible.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and featherweight titleholder, has been out of action for the last three years, most recently fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

And slated to return in the main event of UFC 303 at the end of June during International Fight Week, McGregor was forced to withdraw from a welterweight comeback fight against Michael Chandler, fracturing a toe on his left foot – ruling him from the pairing.

Earlier this week, however, amid links to a UFC 310 rescheduled pairing with Chandler at the end of the year, White claimed that he had no plans for the Crumlin counter striker to feature before 2024 was over – to his disappointment.

“We talked, we talked,” Dana White said of Conor McGregor following the Contender Series. “We didn’t meet up but we talked, and yeah, he wants to fight. So, we’ll figure it out. Not this year. He won’t fight this year.”

Conor McGregor return possible claims Dana White

“Ah Dana, December is the date!” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “Bring the calendar year home with a winning event! Come on now, what’s this? I am off to altitude next month to prepare. DECEMBER! Tell Dana and UFC WE WANT DECEMBER! WE DESERVE DECEMBER!”

However, overnight, White has now claimed McGregor’s return before the close of the year may be a possibility after all,

“You can imagine after I said that, Conor was blowing me up, ‘I’m definitely fighting this year,’” White told Sportsnet during a recent interview. “When we get to a point where we are setting up a fight and I believe a Conor McGregor fight is gonna happen, I will announce it. As of right now, I do not believe Conor will fight this year. Conor’s saying he wants to fight in December, we’ll see how it plays out.”

Michael Chandler Offers Defense For Conor McGregor’s Antics: ‘Every Fighter Takes Their Hiatuses In Different Ways’

Michael Chandler has spent more time speaking about Conor McGregor than any other UFC fighter during the long and drawn out process to get both of them inside the Octagon. When “Iron” Mike agreed to take this golden opportunity to welcome “The Notorious” back, he probably didn’t expect to be constantly speaking about whether or […]

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Michael Chandler has spent more time speaking about Conor McGregor than any other UFC fighter during the long and drawn out process to get both of them inside the Octagon.

When “Iron” Mike agreed to take this golden opportunity to welcome “The Notorious” back, he probably didn’t expect to be constantly speaking about whether or not the Irishman will ever face him.

Though his UFC 303 withdrawal was due to an injury that McGregor made the call to not fight through after being gone for such a long time, his social media usage both before and after June 29 haven’t exactly painted the image of a professional who is working hard to make sure that he’s able to turn back the clock.

Between his usual social media sprees of criticizing others or being seen having a great time at various events, the Irishman’s behaviour hasn’t altered from the outside looking in.

Michael Chandler Says Conor McGregor’s Online Antics Aren’t A Major Concern

During a recent interview with Lucky Block following the recent social media exchanges between the two men, Chandler commented on whether McGregor’s online persona had him questioning whether the fight will ever happen.

He broke it down into the two main aspects of what you will usually see on McGregor’s platforms, explaining why both aren’t major concerns to him.

Chandler believes that while his posting on X has and always will be the same brand of scattergun insults followed by deleted posts.

Alongside that, he doesn’t see a huge issue with McGregor cutting lose and representing his various businesses when he doesn’t have a date secured for his eventual comeback.

“Conor lives his life the way that he wants to live his life. Conor is promoting two different liquor brands, so that’s tough — he needs to be seen with them. Obviously, if you look at it just from a social media standpoint, people think, ‘Man, he is definitely not dedicated.’ But if you guys expect him to be in a training camp right now as we speak, when there is no fight booked, then it’s unrealistic because every single fighter takes their hiatuses in different ways, whether it be drinking, whether it be going out, whether it be eating food that they want to indulge in, whether it’s staying out late. But yeah, there’s some concerning things that people have looked at and then called into question whether he’s coming back. I completely get that. I have a hunch that he is… I think he needs it for his own mental state.

“Also, deleted tweets have always been part of his brand. It’s always a part of his brand. He’s like, ‘I’m gonna tweet this. I’m gonna let it sit there for 20 minutes. I’m gonna let the entire world screenshot it, record it, have everybody retweet it and talk about it. And then I’m gonna delete it just because he’s an egomaniac.’”

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