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USA Today
36 minutes ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC 318 'Fight Motion': Max Holloway gives Dustin Poirier one final slugfest
The combat sports world moves quickly and UFC 318 while only a week-and-a-half ago seems like ancient history. But in putting one final bow on the event, the promotion released Monday the always-popular "Fight Motion" for the event. The video captured the big fights and key moments from the July 19 card at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans – in super slow motion. Atop the card was a "BMF" title fight between Max Holloway and the swan-songing Dustin Poirier. The two all-time-fan-favorites slugged it out over the course of five rounds. Additionally, Paulo Costa defeated Roman Kopylov in a three-round middleweight co-main event. Also, a chaotic bout between Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland will be one fight fans remember for a long time. Check out "Fight Motion" in the video above to see some of the best moments from the card top-to-bottom. UFC 318 results included:
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Conor McGregor drops huge hint UFC return is close as he shows off drug test on his yacht
CONOR McGREGOR has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is ready for a UFC comeback - by showing off drug testing on his yacht. UFC stars are required to return six months of clean doping tests before they are eligible to make a return to the octagon. 7 7 7 And McGregor appears to have kickstarted the process after uploading pictures online of the testing process. The Irishman - still sporting a bizarre mohawk haircut - had blood taken from his shoulder and urine collected. Quoting Will Ferrell's 2006 Talladega Nights character Ricky Bobby, McGregor wrote: "I p*** excellence." McGregor has not fought since July 2021 - when he brutally broke his leg against Dustin Poirier. A toe injury last June also forced McGregor out of his proposed comeback bout against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas. The former two-weight UFC champion wants to fight on the UFC's proposed event on the grounds of the White House. It comes after US President Donald Trump announced crazy plans to host a fight card at the Oval Office. But McGregor has been clouded by a string of controversies outside of the cage. The Sun first reported how the multimillionaire fighter was caught appearing to kiss a mystery woman on a beach in Florida. Just days later, McGregor was spotted with the same woman enjoying a meal in Fort Lauderdale. To make matters worse, American rapper Azealia Banks accused McGregor of sending her unsolicited nude photos. The alleged naked pictures were then posted online - and later deleted - by the New York performer. McGregor responded by whisking his finacee Dee Devlin away to Sardinia to celebrate his birthday amid the controversy surrounding him. In December, the mulitimillionaire fighter was found liable for assault in a civil case against him dating back to 2018. The court heard how the professional fighter was said to have "brutally raped and battered" Nikita Hand in a penthouse at the Beacon Hotel. McGregor - who was ordered to pay Ms Hand about £206,000 in damages and pay her legal costs - has since sought an appeal. 7 McGregor also punched a man in an Ibiza nightclub in June - with The Sun capturing the shocking moment. But the man - who works for Wayne Lineker - did not press charges. While away with his fiancee and four kids - Conor Jr, eight, Croia, six, Rian four and Mack, one - McGregor's pub was the target of an arson attack. Detectives believe a person doused the Black Forge Inn with a "flammable liquid" at 3am. It's understood the suspect used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises before setting it on fire and then fleeing the scene. Gardai are examining CCTV from the area in a bid to identify the suspect. It's the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack. In 2022, a petrol bomb was thrown at the bar but it failed to ignite. 7 7
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Conor McGregor's latest fight update has convinced absolutely nobody
The Irishman has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 four years ago - but it seems as if McGregor's return is edging nearer Conor McGregor appears to be gearing up for a stunning UFC comeback - but fans are not convinced at all. The 37-year-old has not fought since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. He was scheduled to make a comeback last year at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler, but had to withdraw due to an injury sustained during training. Many fans have given up hope of seeing the former dual-weight UFC champion back in the Octagon. However, over recent months, McGregor has been dropping hints about a potential blockbuster comeback. The 'Notorious' has shared numerous videos of himself training hard in preparation for a fight. Despite the regular training footage, one crucial element was missing - a recorded drug test. It appears that McGregor has hardly been tested since his cancelled bout with Chandler, reports All Out Fighting. On Tuesday evening, he posted a series of videos and photos showing him having blood taken and providing a urine sample to testers. "I gave my first blood test that is what the plaster is on my shoulder," McGregor captioned a video of himself breathing into the camera. "I am ECSTATIC! I'm in SHAPE! #illtakeyourheadoffforreal #fullgrown @ufc #TheBig20." He also shared a photo of a blood testing kit on his Instagram story, along with images of his blood and urine samples being taken. In one snap, he can be seen holding a cup of his sample. "I p*** excellence," he said. In a subsequent comment, he mentioned "blood tester on my yacht," before adding: "Blood from the shoulder." Despite the positive signs, fans are just not convinced at all. "I won't believe he's back until he's in the cage and the bell rings," one fan wrote. Another posted: "He's not coming back," while a third replied: "Highly unlikely." Another fan commented: No he ain't. The fighting world has moved on." Another fan replied: "It's gotten to the point were I don't even care anymore & I was like his biggest fan." Recently, US president Donald Trump stunned the nation when he unveiled his plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year. McGregor himself is eager to compete at the event. It appears that the 37-year-old has everything planned out as he aims for two more UFC fights before transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing. This information comes from his business partner Dave Feldman - who is the president of BKFC, a promotion co-owned by McGregor. Feldman disclosed that the Irishman has even re-entered the UFC testing pool. In a chat with Ariel Helwani, Feldman confirmed McGregor's plan to fight next year. "He's got two fights left on his contract. He's got to get right," he said. "The whole world is waiting. Is he going to get in shape and fight? He told me in person, he whispered in my ear, he said, 'I'm in the testing pool. I'm getting ready to make my comeback. I'm going to fight on that big card, then I'm going to have another fight, and then we can talk.'" When is Conor McGregor's next fight? Following Trump's announcement of plans to stage a UFC event at the White House, numerous fighters quickly voiced their eagerness to compete on the historic card - McGregor among them. In a social media post, the 37-year-old wrote: "Happy 4th of July, USA. Excited with President Trump announcing a UFC fight event at the White House! I would be honoured! Count me in!!" UFC chief Dana White appears enthusiastic about the concept after McGregor shared a private conversation with the 56-year-old. The Irishman sent the UFC boss several voice messages - apparently concerning the White House event - prompting White to respond: "I love it!". McGregor reinforced his stance during a recent BKFC event, declaring: "It's looking like I'm headed to the Oval Office again. That's where I'm headed next." White recently suggested that the 'Notorious' could feature alongside former heavyweight champion Jon Jones - who has emerged from retirement mere days after stepping away from the sport. "McGregor has gotten himself to a point where he is and will be, whether he stops fighting or not, one of the biggest superstars in sports, period. He's gotten to a level of success in his life where he has to, I think, be motivated by something," White told the Full Send podcast.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Conor McGregor's new look sparks concern among fans for UFC star
McGregor has not fought since his loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021, but has been training consistently over the past few months amid talk of a potential return to the cage Conor McGregor has sparked worry amongst supporters after flaunting a rather bizarre new haircut on social media. The former dual-weight UFC champion has not fought since his defeat to long-time rival Dustin Poirier in 2021. He was scheduled to stage a spectacular comeback against former Bellator world champion Michael Chandler last year, but withdrew from the contest after picking up an injury in training. While the Irishman has voiced his eagerness to return to the UFC, nothing has been confirmed officially as yet. The 37-year-old has been maintaining consistent training over recent months amid speculation of a potential octagon return. The 'Notorious' recently posted on social media once more, though not to display his punishing workout routine, but to unveil his latest trim. McGregor appeared to opt for the Chuck Liddell look as he is now sporting a mohawk. Several fans rushed to the comments section - with the UFC faithful left stunned by the Irishman's hairstyle selection, reports All Out Fighting. One supporter posted on X - previously Twitter - writing: "Just looking worse and worse everyday," whilst another remarked: "Dude is so done." A third user stated: "Something's wrong with McGregor." Another responded: "I can't look at him in the eyes anymore." One fan remarked: "I think the old Conor would be disgusted with who he is today," while another responded: "Yup, we've officially lost him." A seventh user posted: "He's never coming back." Fans were quick to compare his new look to that of Yondu Udonta - a character from Guardians of the Galaxy. Despite his unusual haircut, McGregor is preparing for a potential return to the cage soon and is scheduled to meet with UFC boss Dana White. It's been some time since they had formal discussions, but plans are in place for a meeting. Both will be in Italy in the next few days, planning a brief meeting where McGregor's comeback could be the main topic. White recently celebrated his 56th birthday. Given McGregor's close ties with the UFC chief, the Irishman sent the American a batch of his new cigars, set to be distributed worldwide in the coming weeks. Last week, White shared a video on his Instagram story of him holding the gift, writing: "Thank you @thenotoriousmma." He also hinted at something else, adding: "See you in Italy," suggesting that talks might be imminent. When is Conor McGregor's next fight? Recently, US President Donald Trump announced his plans to host a historic UFC event at the White House next year. Following this announcement, numerous fighters expressed their eagerness to participate in the historic card, including McGregor. The 37-year-old took to social media and posted: "Happy 4th of July, USA. Excited with President Trump announcing a UFC fight event at the White House! I would be honoured! Count me in! !" UFC boss Dana White also appears to support the idea after McGregor shared a conversation with him. The Irishman sent the UFC chief several voice notes, seemingly related to the proposed White House event, to which White responded: "I love it!". McGregor later reiterated his comments during a recent BKFC event, stating: "It's looking like I'm headed to the Oval Office again. That's where I'm headed next." White recently suggested that the 'Notorious' could fight alongside former heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who has just come out of retirement. "McGregor has gotten himself to a point where he is and will be, whether he stops fighting or not, one of the biggest superstars in sports, period. He's gotten to a level of success in his life where he has to, I think, be motivated by something," White said on the Full Send podcast.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Was Dustin Poirier thinking the same thing we all were when he jumped for the guillotine?
The legendary Dustin Poirier closes the day after his retirement war with Max Holloway at UFC 318. He discusses ending his career in Louisiana, jumping the gilly, Lil Wayne's walkout, filming "Fightville 2," and more.
