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532 days ago

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Conor McGregor Not Ruling Out WWE, But Not Interested 'This Moment'

Conor McGregor, known for his trash-talking prowess in the UFC, has once again fueled speculation about a potential jump to the WWE. ## McGregor previously hinted at an appearance at WWE SummerSlam last year, and recently engaged in online exchanges with Roman Reigns' special counsel, Paul Heyman. This, coupled with the recent acquisition of both the UFC and WWE by TKO Grups, has led fans to believe a move to professional wrestling could be in the cards for the Irishman.## While attending an event in New York City, McGregor was asked about his interest in WWE. He remained non-committal, stating, "You never know, let's see," before clarifying, "Not this moment," and adding that he hadn't been approached by the company.## Whether McGregor eventually makes the switch to WWE remains to be seen. However, his comments suggest that he is at least open to the possibility, keeping the door open for a future entrance into the world of professional wrestling.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE News

540 days ago

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Seth Rollins on Conor McGregor Joining WWE: 'Never Say Never, But He Would Have To Be On A Roman Reigns-Like Schedule'

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins recently weighed in on the possibility of former UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor transitioning into professional wrestling after his MMA career ends. ## In an interview with "Submission Radio," Rollins acknowledged that while anything is possible, McGregor would likely need a similar part-time schedule to Roman Reigns, who appears for major events only. ## "Maybe," Rollins said. "Never say never, but he would have to be on a Roman Reigns-like schedule. He'd be showing up every 6 months to have a match. He'd be on that Logan Paul contract. I don't know that doing what I do would be for Conor McGregor. It's tough dude. It is a difficult transition to make. So if he would want to give it a shot, we'd love to have him, but I don't know, man. I couldn't jump into their world and do what they do, so I would not expect them to be able to do the same with us."## This statement comes amidst increased speculation about potential crossovers between WWE and UFC, now under the same ownership group. Interestingly, McGregor was recently called out by fellow UFC fighter Michael Chandler on WWE Raw, reigniting discussions about his potential future endeavors. ## While McGregor's official stance on joining WWE remains unknown, Rollins' comments highlight the demanding nature of professional wrestling and the potential challenges athletes from other disciplines may face in adapting to the unique rigors of the sport. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE News

548 days ago

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UFC's Michael Chandler Makes a Surprise Appearance On 2/19 WWE Raw, Calls Out Conor McGregor

Crossover Clash! Chandler Calls Out McGregor on WWE Raw. ## UFC fighter Michael Chandler ignited the February 19th episode of WWE Raw with an appearance. The crowd erupted as he materialized amidst the throng, and moments later, he amped up the drama by snatching a microphone. In a bold move, he issued a seemingly direct challenge to Conor McGregor, urging the Irish superstar to "haul his ass back to the Octagon." ## For months, fight fans buzzed with anticipation about a potential showdown between Chandler and McGregor at UFC 300 on June 29th. But just days ago, UFC President Dana White dashed those hopes, indicating McGregor's return would likely occur later in the year, closer to December.## However, fate seems to have other plans, as these two fierce competitors are still destined to lock horns, albeit in a different ring: they'll be coaching rival teams on The Ultimate Fighter 31. ## Chandler hasn't stepped into the Octagon since November 2022, when he squared off against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. Similarly, McGregor's last dance took place in July 2021 at UFC 264, where he sustained a brutal leg break during his fight with Poirier. ## WHOA! 😲😲😲@MikeChandlerMMA just called out @TheNotoriousMMA on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/pUN2dUFW1r— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Raw

549 days ago

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WWE Monday Night Raw Results February 19, 2024: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on February 19, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ## WWE Monday Night Raw, February 19, 2024: Live Coverage ## Singles Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre ## Cody and Drew engage in a back-and-forth battle, exchanging strikes and holds. Drew gains the upper hand with a series of moves, including a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and choking Cody against the ropes. ## Cody fights back with resilience, hitting Drew with powerful strikes and signature moves like Beautiful Disaster and CodyCutter. However, interference from Jimmy Uso and Solo turns the tide in Drew's favor, allowing him to ultimately secure the victory with a decisive Claymore kick for the three count. ## WINNER: Drew McIntyre ## Andrade passionately expresses his lineage as a third-generation luchador and emphasizes that wrestling runs deep in his family. He asserts his determination to fulfill his destiny in WWE, declaring the beginning of the Era of Andrade El Idolo. ## Last Chance Battle Royal for the Final Spot in the Elimination Chamber Match ## The ring is a whirlwind of action as pairs form and rivalries flare. Maxxine's aggression lands her a kick from Green and nearly sees her eliminated by Valhalla. Xia's agility keeps her in the game, but Raquel's power proves too much. Dawn and Raquel clash, but Alba surprises with a kick, followed by Isla's corner attack. Raquel, however, proves ruthless, eliminating Alba and Xia.## After the break, the alliances shift. Nattie, seeking revenge, surprisingly eliminates Tegan. Zoey and Shayna form a temporary truce, while Vega and Lopez brawl outside the ring. Mia emerges victorious, but Green sends Candice packing. Indi's resilience ends with a double elimination by Zoey and Shayna. Chance tries to overcome Zoey, but Shayna's cunning sends him crashing out. Even Alba falls victim to Raquel's dominance.## Natalie fights valiantly, but Ivy's opportunism secures her elimination. Zoey and Shayna dominate, eliminating Ivy before turning on each other. Mia surprises with a German suplex to Zoey, but their alliance crumbles, leaving Raquel, Mia, Zoey, and Shayna in the final showdown.## Raquel's power slams both Zoey and Shayna, but Shayna's cunning saves Zoey momentarily. Mia's strength is no match for their combined force, leaving them to battle it out. Raquel dominates, eliminating Shayna and seemingly Zoey. However, Chelsea, surprisingly still in the match, intervenes, allowing Zoey to claim victory. ## WINNER: Raquel Rodriguez ## We see Jey Uso backstage, he is thirled about his upcoming match against the WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther. ## Nia Jax and The World Women's Champion Rhea Ripley are in the back for an interview. Followed by a commercial break, Cole asks questions to both women.## Rhea Ripley asserts her dominance ahead of defending her title in Australia, recalling her past struggles and asserting her identity. Nia Jax boasts of her size and talent, but Rhea warns her of the crowd's support and her own prowess. ## Meanwhile, Truth is in the back with Jackie, Truth reflects on his past with THE Judgment Day and his new alliances, while Jackie Redmond probes into his emotional journey. ## Cole and Pat mention the UFC deal and Michael Chandler is introduced and he says he calls out Conor McGregor. ## WHOA! 😲😲😲@MikeChandlerMMA just called out @TheNotoriousMMA on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/pUN2dUFW1r— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## Damian Priest, JD McDonagh, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio vs Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Miz, and R Truth ## The music hits and it's Truth making his way to the ring, he is followed by his tag team partner The Miz. DIY (Gargano & Ciampa) are up next making their way to the ring. ## The music hits and it's The Judgement Day marching to the ring. McDonagh and Miz start off this match, McDonagh jumps on Miz and unloads punches to the top, and Miz fires back kicks to the chest, Balor tries to make the save, but he is knocked off the apron, and a brawl breaks out there, with The Judgement day being cleared out of the ring. ## We are back live, Dominik is working on Ciampa all over, Balor tags in and lands an elbow followed by a chop, DIY now with double team action on Balor, Gargano is in the tag now, and he is taken into the ring corner, Priest tags and unloads attack on Gargano. ## Balor is controlling Gargano all over, the crowd is all behind Truth, they just want Truth. Finally, it's Truth making the tag, Truth with back-to-shoulder tackles on McDonagh, and Truth with a John Cen's Five Nuckle suckle. McDonagh with a massive head sends him out of the ring. Meanwhile, we see the Priest sends him into the ring post. ## Truth tags in Ciampa, Balor is taken down, McDonagh is involved and he is too taken down. Ciampa with a DDT on McDonagh, goes high fly to take down Priest, and Ciampa with a kick to knock down Dominik. ## The crowd chants, this is "Awesome," Truth tags, A massive shoulder tackle from Turth on Priest, Chaos erupts! Truth corkscrews through the air, his forearm crashing into Priest's ribs. He splits like a comet, leaving a splash of impact in the corner. But the Priest, quick as a viper, coils his grip around Truth's throat. Just as the gates of South of Heaven threaten to open, Truth slithers free, a mischievous glint in his eye. He delivers a stinging scissors kick, Priest barely dodging the sharp sting. Anticipating a Priestly plunge, Truth leaps aside, leaving the challenger sprawled on the canvas. Hope flares as Truth rolls him up, a near fall igniting the crowd's roar. Priest rains down ear-boxing blows before summoning the full force of South of Heaven for victory. ## Why would you want to be in The Judgment Day when you can be a member of the Cenation?! 🚫👋#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/mWqUsHpVXh— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## WINNERS: The Judgement Day (Priest, Balor, Dominik, and McDonagh) ## -Next up is a look back video featuring The Rock and the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns from last week's edition of Friday Night SmackDown. ## We are back and Jackie Redmond is with Sami Zayn. He is asked about his loss last week and Drew's involvement. He says he gets fixated and he gets stuck. He can't see what is in front of him. ## -Becky Lynch is up next, she makes her way to the ring. ## BUT BECKY'S GOT A NEW HAT!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/80lCEYqNez— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## The segment also involves Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Noomi, Tiffany Stratton, and Bianca Belair, seemingly engaged in trash talk about their upcoming match at Elimination Chamber. ## Chaos erupted right there among all the women. Meanwhile, out of nowhere, Nia Jax unleashed an attack on all six women. ## Welcome to the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour! Next stop: #WWEChamber this Saturday.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/s23ZA5wuBZ— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## Is this a preview of what could happen this Saturday at #WWEChamber? pic.twitter.com/o2Tu9LoxEt— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## The champ Gunther is in the back, he cuts a promo on his upcoming title defense against Jey Uso. ## Singles Match: Ivar vs Chad Gable ## The match kicks off...Gable takes Ivar off the post to the floor, and Gable goes to the top, and lands on Ivar. They fight near the timekeeper area. Ivar unleashes an attack on Gable by sending his back first onto the ringside barricade. ## Ivar with a Powerbomb for the cover, but Gable kicks out, Ivar goes for a kick, but Gable strieks back by knocking him down. Gable with a near fall, followed by an Ankle lock, Gable with a crossbody sending Ivar over the top ropes. Ivar with a Crossbody but Gable sides up and Ivar almost broke the LED. ## ATHLETICISM. PURE STRENGTH. HIGH-FLYING.This epic showdown has it all on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/iOuA3zmQAj— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## They both back into the ring, Ivar goes to the top and lands with a Frog splash onto Gable for the cover, but no win there. Ivar goes up to the top again, Ivar with a moonsault, but Gable sides up and lands a German Suplex. Gable up to the top with a moonsault, but Ivar kicks out. Gable with an ankle lock immediately and Ivar taps out on that, Gable wins the match. ## WINNER: Chad Gable ## WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther(c) vs. Jey Uso ## The bell rings and they have an intense star-down, Jey with a slap, while, Guther with a big boot followed by a chop. Gunther takes Jey on the ring post and tortures Jey Uso. Gunther is dominating Jey Uso, and Gunther sends Jey back first onto the apron. ## Back from the break, Jey from the top ropes, Gunther catches him in the middle with a chop. Gunther with a backbreaker, Jey rolls out of the ring, Gunther chases and tries to powerbomb up on the commentary desk, Jey instead with a back body drop. Jey with a Samoan Drop on the desk. ## Jey avoids a right hand and follows up with some uppercuts, Uso prepares for his move, but this time Gunther with a big dropkick followed by a Powerbomb for the cover, but no win there. Jey went for the kick again, but Gunther with a big clothesline, and continued to the attack with a Boston crap. Jey is somehow trying to survive here and he does it by holding onto the bottom rope. ## Gunter with a big uppercut, Gunther goes for another one, but when Jey sides up and Gunther throws himself out of the ring, Jey follows up with a Dive. ## Back from the break, Gunther and Jey exchange uppercuts, and both are fired up. Gunther with one swing to knock down Jey Uso. Gunther colaps Jey's chest with some big uppercuts. Gunther goes for a Pop-up Powerbomb, but Jey escapes and returns with a Spear for near fall. ## Jey climbs to the top rope, Gunther with a heavy right hand there on the top, joins too, and sends him to the mate, Gunther with a splash from the top rope. Gunther grabs Jey and unloads punches to the chest, Jey Uso fights back with uppercuts followed by a Spear, he goes to the apron and lands another Spear on the apron. Gunther falls short, this time Jey with another Spear on the ground, he takes Gunther back into the ring and unloads another Spear. Jey Uso goes to the top and follows up with a Frog Splash for the cover, but someone already rang the bell before making the counts and it's none other than Jimmy Uso. ## Jey finds himself in disbelief as security attempts to escort Jimmy away. ## Suddenly, Gunther delivers a sharp chop to Jey's back, followed by a relentless sleeper hold, nearly securing the victory. Seizing an opportunity, Jey launches himself with a daring dive onto Jimmy. However, Gunther cleverly raises his knees just as Jey goes for a frog splash, resulting in Gunther clinching the three-count victory. ## WINNER: Gunther ## Following the match, Jimmy launches a sudden assault on Jey, delivering a devastating superkick. Tauntingly, he accuses Jey of presuming he could emerge victorious without his presence. Asserting his dominance as the elder brother, Jimmy declares himself the perennial authority.## With determination, Jimmy executes a picture-perfect frog splash. Undeterred, he ascends the turnbuckle once more, delivering yet another flawlessly executed frog splash from the top rope. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE News

624 days ago

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Ronda Rousey UFC Comeback Rumors Debunked: Focus On Family And Future Plans

Las Vegas, December 5 - Speculation about Ronda Rousey's potential UFC comeback has been circulating for months, particularly in anticipation of UFC 300, expected to feature a stacked card.## Despite UFC President Dana White dismissing these rumors in recent interviews, fans remain convinced of Rousey's return, fueled by a recent tease from White. Rousey's last UFC fights ended in consecutive losses. ## Holly Holm dethroned her from the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title in November 2015 with a knockout from a head kick. Her subsequent bout in December 2016 resulted in a 48-second TKO loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. ## While Rousey has engaged in selective independent wrestling dates after her last WWE match (a loss to Shayna Baszler at SummerSlam), she emphasized her focus on family in a recent interview with TMZ. UFC President Dana White, in a Sports Illustrated interview a week ago, hinted at a super fight for UFC 300, ruling out Conor McGregor's involvement but remaining tight-lipped about the details. Social media erupted with speculation that the UFC extended a lucrative offer to Rousey for a trilogy bout against Miesha Tate, who previously lost to Rousey twice in their heated rivalry. ## Dave Meltzer's F4Wonline Daily Update addressed White's tease, stating that, according to Rousey's representatives, she currently has no interest in making a comeback to fighting. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE News

638 days ago

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Jey Uso Names Conor McGregor, Calling On Him To Make His WWE Debut

Boston, 22 November - Conor McGregor is undeniably a huge star with a massive fan base. If the former UFC Featherweight Champion were to join WWE, it would be a massive push for the company. ## McGregor has headlined multiple big UFC pay-per-views and not only has he headlined the events, but he has also been able to bring significant growth to the company. He is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously. ## The idea of McGregor joining WWE raises the question of how much of his fortune he would bring with him. McGregor has hinted at the possibility of facing Roman Reigns, one of the biggest stars in the wrestling world. While fans eagerly await his WWE debut, there are also WWE stars who would love to see McGregor make his way to the company. ## In an interview with Billboard’s Carl Lamarre, Jey Uso stated that McGregor is the first person who comes to his mind when considering potential WWE debuts. ## “First one that comes to mind is Conor McGregor. He’s kinda been tip-toeing around us a little bit. He’s had interactions with a couple of us but never fully got in here. I’d like to see what he’s about.” ## The possibility of Conor McGregor making his debut in WWE has been a topic of discussion among wrestling fans. In the past, McGregor has expressed his interest in competing in WWE and even called out Roman Reigns for a match at WWE SummerSlam. However, nothing came of it. ## McGregor also addressed rumors of a potential WWE appearance during a heated exchange with Paul Heyman. If McGregor were to make an appearance in WWE, it would be a significant event for both parties. WWE would need to ensure a well-studded crowd arena and worthy challengers like Reigns who can match his skills. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

UFC News

942 days ago

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Ranking The Top 10 UFC Fighters Of All Time

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is a leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization that hosts events featuring fighters from different disciplines such as boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. It was founded in 1993 and since then it has grown to become the premier MMA promotion in the world. UFC events are broadcasted globally and has a massive fan following. It has several weight classes and a ranking system that determines the top fighters in each division. The organization also has a Hall of Fame where it inducts its most accomplished fighters. ## Ranking Top 10 UFC Fighters Of All Time ## 1. Anderson Silva: Often considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, Silva dominated the middleweight division for years, setting a record for the longest winning streak in UFC history with 16 consecutive wins. He is also known for his flashy striking and finishing ability, with 14 of his wins coming by way of knockout or TKO.## 2. Georges St-Pierre: St-Pierre is considered one of the greatest welterweights of all time, and is known for his well-rounded skillset, which includes striking, grappling, and wrestling. He held the UFC welterweight title for six years and is one of the few fighters to have successfully defended the title more than twice.## 3. Jon Jones: Jones is considered one of the most talented fighters in the sport, known for his striking, grappling, and submission abilities. He has held the UFC light heavyweight title for several years and has had a number of notable wins over some of the best fighters in the division.## 4. Khabib Nurmagomedov: Khabib is a dominant wrestler and grappler, who has an unblemished record in the octagon. He is the current UFC lightweight champion, and has defeated some of the best fighters in the division, including Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje.## 5. Fedor Emelianenko: Considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Fedor is known for his striking and grappling skills, as well as his ability to finish fights quickly. He was the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in mixed martial arts history, and has a number of notable wins over top-level opponents.## 6. Demetrious Johnson: Johnson is considered one of the best flyweight fighters of all time, known for his speed, grappling, and submission skills. He held the UFC flyweight title for six years and is considered one of the most dominant champions in the history of the division.## 7. José Aldo: Considered one of the greatest featherweight fighters of all time, Aldo was the first featherweight champion in the UFC and held the title for nearly six years. He is known for his striking and finishing ability, with 16 of his wins coming by way of knockout or TKO.## 8. Randy Couture: Couture is a legend in the sport, known for his grappling and wrestling skills, as well as his ability to adapt to different styles of fighting. He was a three-time UFC heavyweight champion and two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, making him one of the few fighters to hold titles in two different weight classes.## 9. B.J. Penn: Penn is considered one of the best lightweight fighters of all time, known for his striking and jiu-jitsu skills. He was the first fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes in the UFC, and has a number of notable wins over top-level opponents.## 10. Matt Hughes: Hughes is considered one of the greatest welterweights of all time, known for his grappling and wrestling skills. He held the UFC welterweight title for several years and is one of the few fighters to successfully defend the title more than twice.## Note: this list is subjective and open to interpretation, and may not reflect the opinions of all fans or experts in the sport. There are many great fighters who have competed in the UFC over the years, and this list only represents a small sampling of the best of the best. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

UFC News

1134 days ago

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Top 10 Greatest Conor McGregor Fights In UFC History

Conor "The Notorious One" McGregor is a former 2 division UFC Champion with a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses. Conor is currently ranked #12 in the UFC Lightweight Rankings. Mcgregor is the first fighter in UFC history to hold 2 division titles at the same time. ## Conor McGregor debuted in the UFC at UFC on Fuel TV 9 against Marcus Brimage. He would win the fight in the first round via TKO punches. McGregor would build on his momentum as he defeated the likes of Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier before getting a title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 189. ## He is the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) draw in MMA history, having headlined five out of the six highest-selling UFC pay-per-view events. His bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 drew 2.4 million PPV buys, the most ever for an MMA event. ## Let's Check Out Top 5 Conor McGregor Fights: ## #10. Vs. Max Holloway At UFC Fight Night 26 ## McGregor was expected to face Andy Ogle on 17 August 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26, but Ogle pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by eventual UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway.[35] McGregor won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–26). ## Following the bout with Holloway, an MRI scan revealed that McGregor had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the bout and would require surgery, keeping him out of action for up to ten months. ## #9. Vs. Dustin Poirier At UFC 178 ## McGregor faced Dustin Poirier on 27 September 2014 at UFC 178. Despite McGregor landing 9 significant strikes to Poirier's 10, he managed to secure a victory early on in the first round, by pressuring Poirier onto his back foot, before exploding with a left hook behind Poirier's ear, forcing referee Herb Dean to step in. ## The finish officially came at 1:46 into the first round. This marked Poirier's first UFC loss via KO/TKO, and earned McGregor his second straight "Performance of the Night" award. ## #8. Vs. Chad Mendes At UFC 189 ## The event was expected to be headlined by a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between the then champion José Aldo and Conor McGregor. On June 23, it was reported that Aldo suffered a rib fracture and pulled out of the bout in light of the injury. However, McGregor remained on the card and was rescheduled to face Chad Mendes for the Interim Featherweight Championship. ## The official attendance for the event, 16,019, broke the record in Nevada, while the gate of $7,200,000 broke the record for a mixed martial arts event in the United States. McGregor won the fight via TKO, winning the UFC Interim Featherweight Championship. ## #7. Vs. Nate Diaz at UFC 202 ## McGregor faced Diaz in a rematch at UFC 202. McGregor won the rematch via majority decision (48–47, 47–47, and 48–47). The bout was once again awarded "Fight of the Night" honours. The event broke the record previously held by UFC 100 for the highest selling pay-per-view in UFC history, with 1,650,000 buys. ## #6. Vs. Nate Diaz At UFC 196 ## McGregor faced The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 winner, and former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Nate Diaz on 5 March 2016 at UFC 196 in a welterweight bout. McGregor tapped to the submission at 4:12 into the second round. ## Both competitors were awarded "Fight of the Night" bonuses, and McGregor received the highest disclosed purse of any fighter in the history of the company to that point, at $1,000,000. ## #5. Vs. José Aldo At UFC 194 ## McGregor faced José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 194. McGregor knocked out Aldo thirteen seconds into the first round with a left hook, snapping his seven-year-long WEC and UFC title reign and eighteen-fight win streak to claim the title, earning the "Performance of the Night" bonus as well. This finish marked the fastest knockout in a title bout in UFC history. ## #4. Vs. Eddie Alvarez At UFC 205 ## McGregor faced Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship on 12 November at UFC 205. After dropping Alvarez multiple times throughout the first round, McGregor landed a multiple-punch combination to stop his opponent via technical knockout in the second round. ## This result marked the first time a competitor had held UFC championships in two different weight classes, and also repeated McGregor's feat during his career at Cage Warriors. It is widely considered one of McGregor's best performances inside the octagon. ## #3. Vs. Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 ## After over a year away from the Octagon, McGregor faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout on 18 January 2020 at UFC 246. He won the fight via technical knockout 40 seconds into the first round. This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. ## The win made McGregor the first UFC fighter to hold knockout finishes in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions. On 6 June 2020, McGregor announced once more that he was retiring from fighting. ## #2. Vs. Dustin Poirier At UFC 257 ## Despite talks of retirement, McGregor was booked to face former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their 2014 bout at UFC 257 on 24 January 2021. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round, marking the first knockout loss in his career. McGregor was later handed a 6–month medical suspension after the knockout. ## #1. Khabib Nurmagomedov At UFC 229 ## McGregor returned to the octagon for the first time since November 2016 at UFC 229 to challenge the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC Lightweight Championship on 6 October. This bout was considered one of the biggest contests in the history of the sport and it was filled with pre-fight hype. Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor with a neck crank in the fourth round. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

Boxing

1164 days ago

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Floyd Mayweather Announces Next Exhibition Boxing Match Against Mikuru Asakura

Floyd Mayweather has booked his next exhibition boxing match against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in RIZIN. ## The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday, which was airing the event on the new RIZIN Fight Pass service, the exact date of which is yet to be determined. ## “I was just being inducted into the Hall of Fame, which is truly amazing,” Mayweather said during the press conference. “My body of work as far as when I’m talking about my career, I’m truly, truly blessed way beyond belief. ## “It’s still a great feeling now to be able to travel the world and basically do these exhibition bouts and have fun and my legacy is already engraved in stone but it’s still great to go around the world and entertain people from all walks of life. I’m pretty sure he’s going to come out and give his best like any and every guy but I’ve done seen every style. So my job is to just go out there, be me, have fun and do what I do best.” ## Since retiring from boxing in 2017 following a 10th round TKO win over former UFC champion Conor McGregor, Mayweather has been busy with several exhibition bouts, including his first trip to Japan, where he defeated Tenshin Nasukawa with three knockdowns in the first round, causing his corner to throw in the towel to stop the fight. ## Most recently, the 45-year-old fighter dominated Don Moore in an exhibition held in Abu Dhabi and afterwards he teased another bout being booked before the end of 2022. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

UFC News

1190 days ago

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Conor McGregor Takes A Tumble From The Top Spot On Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes List

Known as the biggest star in UFC, is no longer the world's highest-paid athlete, according to Forbes, after the magazine's list was revealed Wednesday. ## In 2021, McGregor was listed #1 highest-paid athlete in the world with an estimated $180 million worth. This year, McGregor ranks tied for No. 35 along with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé with estimated earnings of $43 million between May 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022. ## Per Forbes report, McGregor earned $33 million inside the cage, which would only be attributed to his UFC 264 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. McGregor earned another $10 million in advertising and sponsorships. McGregor was at the top of the list for 2021, as he was selling a majority stake in his whiskey brand Proper Number Twelve. ## McGregor is the only mixed martial artist in the Forbes Top 50. McGregor is remarked as one of four combat sports athletes to make the list along with boxers Canelo Alvarez (No. 8, $90 million), Tyson Fury (No. 18, $62). million) and Jake Paul (No. 46, $38 million) the other three. ## The latest Forbes list is topped by soccer icon Lionel Messi ($130 million), NBA star LeBron James ($121.2 million), and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo ($115 million). ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

UFC News

1324 days ago

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Chael Sonnen Believes Charles Oliveira As UFC Lightweight Champion Is Conor McGregor’s Best Chance At Reclaiming Gold

Chail Sonnen believes Charles Oliveira is the best chance for Conor McGregor to win gold as UFC Lightweight Champion. ## After McGregor announces he is in line for a title shot and Oliveira is entertaining him as a substitute, Sonnen thinks McGregor is dangerous enough to dethrone the Brazilian, 1–1 in his last four appearances. Despite being 3. ## “If there’s anybody that Conor is likely to beat to become the world champion, it is the sitting champion right now,” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel. ## “Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor is a fascinating matchup. It is very problematic for Oliveira. Conor McGregor is as good of a striker as this sport has ever seen. Oliveira is a very dynamic striker who showed some real wrestling prowess in a couple of contests but in other contests didn’t. ## “Conor can handle himself on the ground. Conor can take care of himself on the feet. The in-between has been a problem with very high-level guys. So now you start to have a question of, is Oliveira a really high level guy? Is he that high enough of a level guy? I don’t have the answers to these questions. I’m just sharing for you, however this goes, the fans are going to get something very special.” ## McGregor faced Dustin Poirier for a third time on 10 July 2021 at UFC 264. McGregor lost the fight via technical knockout in round one after the ringside doctor stopped the bout. McGregor had a broken tibia, which rendered him unable to continue. ## Quote Curtesy: MMA Junkie ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Conor McGregor Gives His Thoughts On Journalists Who Talk Against Him

Here is what McGregor has to say about those Journalists who always talk against him. ## “The Notorious” is currently fielding questions from fans on Twitter using the hashtag #AskNotorious. ## "Whats your thoughts on journalist who always talk against you @TheNotoriousMMA." One of his fans asked. ## "I understand the business fully. It’s when it’s covered solely one sided is the issue. That is not professionalism. That is moms basement. Dc hooks a tripod/camera up the box room of his house. It’s garbage." McGregor responded. ## As you can see above The word war isn't stopping between Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier. While slimming the journalists, McGregor mentioned that DC hooks a tripod/camera up the box room of his house and called it garbage. ## I understand the business fully. It’s when it’s covered solely one sided is the issue. That is not professionalism. That is moms basement. Dc hooks a tripod/camera up the box room of his house. It’s garbage. https://t.co/Vfh2D0w9pp— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16, 2021 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk.