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Don’t expect Conor McGregor’s UFC hiatus to end anytime soon. The former featherweight and lightweight champion said Tuesday on X he has secured “preliminary…
Don’t expect Conor McGregor’s UFC hiatus to end anytime soon. The former featherweight and lightweight champion said Tuesday on X he has secured “preliminary…
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has become the latest to express joy over Colby Covington’s recent setback inside the cage. After a third failed attempt at capturing the undisputed welterweight crown against Leon Edwards 12 months ago, Covington returned on short notice in pursuit of a key bounce-back victory. But while he hoped that would […]
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has become the latest to express joy over Colby Covington’s recent setback inside the cage.
After a third failed attempt at capturing the undisputed welterweight crown against Leon Edwards 12 months ago, Covington returned on short notice in pursuit of a key bounce-back victory.
But while he hoped that would come at the expense of Joaquin Buckley, the polarizing former interim champ was soundly beaten at the year-ending UFC Fight Night in Tampa this past weekend.
Though a doctor’s stoppage brought a close to proceedings in round three, many believed the writing was on the wall after “New Mansa” largely beat Covington up for the duration of the main event.
Given his antics on the mic, “Chaos” isn’t short on enemies and detractors. And from those in the fanbase to current welterweight kingpin Belal Muhammad, plenty got a laugh out of Saturday’s headline result.
The latest to do so is Jones, who shares a bitter beef with Covington, a former roommate of his at Central Iowa Community College.
Big shoutout to Colby Covington for skipping training to get President Trump ‘ready’—we all appreciate the sacrifice
At least he got to see me win
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) December 17, 2024
“Big shoutout to Colby Covington for skipping training to get President Trump ‘ready’—we all appreciate the sacrifice (clown emoji) At least he got to see me win,” Jones wrote on X.
“Bones” later shared a laugh with a responding fan about the litany of excuses Covington often comes up with to explain his defeats.
“That’s what I find the most hilarious, listening to what he’s gonna come up with next after getting his ass whooped”
And Jones later pointed to his history with the veteran welterweight, who has frequently criticized the former light heavyweight titleholder.
“I know I shouldn’t but it’s just so much fun. It’s amusing watching someone you know hate you fail repeatedly.”
With the result at Tampa’s Amalie Arena, Covington is now 2-4 across his last six and 0-4 against names currently inside the welterweight top 15.
It remains to be seen what comes next for the 36-year-old, but it’s safe to say his chances of a fourth crack at the undisputed belt have slimmed dramatically.
Conor McGregor revealed on social media that preliminary agreements are in place to face Logan Paul with the powerful…
Conor McGregor revealed on social media that preliminary agreements are in place to face Logan Paul with the powerful Ambani family, one of India’s wealthiest and most influential dynasties, to host the high-profile showdown.
“The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed. I will then seek my return to the Octagon,” Conor McGregor declared.
The involvement of the Ambani’s in this boxing match adds a layer of grandeur to the event. The Ambani family are often referred to as India’s most powerful business dynasty, their wealth and influence closely tied to the success of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates.
The Ambani family story began with Dhirubhai Ambani (1932-2002), the founder of Reliance Industries. Starting with a modest sum of just ?500, Dhirubhai built an industrial empire that revolutionized the Indian economy. Today, the family’s business ventures span petrochemicals, telecommunications, retail, and digital services.
Mukesh Ambani, Dhirubhai’s elder son, is the current Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries. Under his leadership, Reliance has diversified into game-changing ventures like Jio, India’s largest telecom network, and a booming retail segment. Mukesh’s wife, Nita Ambani, is a prominent philanthropist and cultural figure in India. Together, they have three children: Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani, who are increasingly visible as leaders of the next generation.
Anil Ambani, Mukesh’s younger brother, carved his own path in business following a split in the Reliance empire in 2005. While his ventures have faced financial struggles in recent years, he remains a key part of the family narrative.
The Ambani family’s younger generation, Akash, Isha, and Anant, have stepped into leadership roles across the Reliance conglomerate. Akash Ambani leads Reliance Jio, while his twin sister Isha oversees retail and e-commerce operations. Anant, the youngest, focuses on the group’s energy initiatives.
According to the latest information, the Ambani family’s wealth has reached a staggering ?25.75 trillion, approximately $322 billion. The Ambani family consistently ranks among the world’s wealthiest families. In the World’s Richest Families 2024 list, they secured the 8th position globally.
With the Ambani family’s backing, the Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul fight is likely to be an opulent affair, with millions in potential revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, and streaming rights.
Conor McGregor has once again shaken the combat sports world, revealing that his next bout will be a high-profile…
Conor McGregor has once again shaken the combat sports world, revealing that his next bout will be a high-profile boxing match against Logan Paul, with India’s influential Ambani family reportedly backing the event. The fight is set to take place in India.
“The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed. I will then seek my return to the Octagon,” Conor McGregor declared, putting to rest speculation of a UFC showdown with newly crowned featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, remains one of the most recognizable figures in sports. Known for his devastating knockout power and magnetic personality, McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously.
However, recent years have seen McGregor embroiled in legal troubles. He was found liable for sexual assault in a civil trial, resulting in a €250,000 damages ruling. The fallout included public backlash and distancing from sponsors like his Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey brand, further amplified by McGregor’s provocative social media presence.
Logan Paul, on the other hand, represents a new wave of crossover athletes who blend entertainment and competition. Rising to fame on platforms like Vine and YouTube, Paul built a massive audience of over 23 million subscribers with his vlogs, comedy sketches, and popular podcast, Impaulsive.
His transition into combat sports included a lucrative exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather in 2021 and a successful stint with WWE, where he held the United States Championship. Paul recently announced his WWE retirement, citing his new role as a father, though his long-term plans remain open-ended.
The bout promises to be a spectacle of global proportions, blending McGregor’s fighting skills with Paul’s entertainment-driven approach to combat sports.
The involvement of India’s Ambani family adds further intrigue to the event. Widely regarded as one of the most powerful and wealthiest families in Asia, the Ambanis are no strangers to headline-grabbing ventures. The family built Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates, spanning energy, telecommunications, and retail. Under Mukesh Ambani’s leadership, the group has expanded into global markets, with significant investments in sports, entertainment, and media.
The Ambani family’s foray into combat sports marks a significant moment for India’s sporting landscape. Their backing ensures the event will have the infrastructure, marketing power, and financial muscle.
While McGregor promises a return to the Octagon following the boxing bout, his focus remains on maximizing his star power through crossover fights. The McGregor-Paul showdown, backed by the Ambanis, is a mix of combat sports, entertainment, and business on a global scale.
But is Conor Mcgregor vs. Logan Paul even real?
While uncertainty surrounds his return to the Octagon, it seems that UFC star Conor McGregor is eyeing an opportunity inside the ring instead. McGregor hasn’t competed in any form of the fight game since UFC 264 in July 2021, where his main event trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier came to a shocking conclusion at the […]
While uncertainty surrounds his return to the Octagon, it seems that UFC star Conor McGregor is eyeing an opportunity inside the ring instead.
McGregor hasn’t competed in any form of the fight game since UFC 264 in July 2021, where his main event trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier came to a shocking conclusion at the end of round one when the Irishman suffered a gruesome broken leg.
After a lengthy period of recovery on the sidelines, the Irishman had his return to action announced toward the start of 2023, as he was penciled in to face opposition TUF coach Michael Chandler. That is still yet to come to fruition, however, with multiple rumored and one official fight date falling through across the past two calendar years.
While that’s left some doubting that “The Notorious” will make the walk again — a sentiment that only gained traction after he was found liable for assault in a civil case last month after being accused of rape — McGregor has continued to dismiss those claims and set his sights on a 2025 comeback.
But in the new year, the UFC might not be his first port of call…
The Dublin native took to social media this week, first to dismiss rumors of an Ilia Topuria fight inside the Octagon. And in the same post, McGregor suddenly announced that an exhibition boxing match with YouTuber-turned-pugilist and professional wrestler Logan Paul is in the works.
He also named a location, claiming the Ambani family is looking to put the bout together for an event in India. The Ambani family topped the 2017 Forbes list of Asia’s richest families with a net worth of $44.8 billion.
“The rumors of a bout with topurio (Ilia Topuria) are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India,” McGregor wrote on X. “I have agreed. I will then seek my return to the Octagon.”
Paul, like his younger brother Jake, has experience in the exhibition and crossover boxing game. The 29-year-old battled fellow online star KSI twice as YouTube boxing began to rise to prominence over five years ago.
Since then, “The Maverick” has fought a shared opponent with McGregor in Floyd Mayweather. After going the distance in their exhibition, Paul returned to the ring last October to defeat Dillon Danis in a professional affair before turning his attention to a pro wrestling career in the WWE.
McGregor, meanwhile, has not appeared in the ring since being stopped by Mayweather in their lucrative 2017 crossover clash, which marked “Money’s” 50th and final professional victory.
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is evidently tired of responding to callouts. The latest to have “The Nigerian Nightmare’s” name on his lips was Joaquin Buckley, who included the ex-titleholder among his options for 2025 after emerging victorious from the final UFC main event and fight of this year. After a 5-0 start to […]
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is evidently tired of responding to callouts.
The latest to have “The Nigerian Nightmare’s” name on his lips was Joaquin Buckley, who included the ex-titleholder among his options for 2025 after emerging victorious from the final UFC main event and fight of this year.
After a 5-0 start to life at 170 pounds, Buckley had the opportunity to climb the ladder into contention in the division by sharing the cage with Colby Covington. “New Mansa” made the most of it, beating up and bloodying “Chaos” through two rounds before a deep cut forced a doctor’s stoppage in the third.
While Buckley was widely ridiculed for his callout of Conor McGregor post-fight earlier this year, he delivered an improved promo this time around by opening up the floor for the audience at Amalie Arena to select their preference for his next fight.
The biggest cheers were when a clash opposite Usman was pitched.
During the latest episode of his Pound 4 Pound podcast alongside fellow former UFC champion Henry Cejudo, Usman reacted to yet another rising welterweight figure expressing interest in a fight.
Suffice to say, the former champ is tired of repeating himself.
“It’s almost like no ones listening to what I’m saying,” Usman said. “No one’s getting what I’m saying. Shavkat, Belal, Ian, Buckley, JDM — I don’t care who it is.
“One thing I won’t do, which is what I’ve done for so long and too much, which is partially why I’m having to take this layoff, is compete when I’m not ready,” Usman continued. “When I am healthy, I don’t care who it is.”
Usman evidently has no qualms about Buckley being his next opponent. Whether the UFC will give the green light for that matchup, however, remains to be seen.
Regardless, “New Mansa” is no doubt in line for a high-profile opponent next time out — one that will give him the chance to stake his claim for a first title shot on MMA’s biggest stage.
"In 2025 we takin' the throne!"
— UFC (@ufc) December 15, 2024
At least he got to see me win 
