Conor McGregor has revealed he downed shots of whiskey in the days before his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The 31-year-old was choked out by the Russian in October 2018.

Cerrone and McGregor are to meet at UFC 246 as part of the Irishman's return to the Octagon for the first time since October 2018. Cerrone does not want to be drawn into a war of words.

Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh admits they drifted apart with the 'Notorious' dealing with business interests, family life and global fame. 

Conor McGregor is set to be rewarded for making his comeback to UFC by enjoying his most lucrative showdown ever inside the Octagon. 'The Notorious' has predicted he will bank at least £60million.

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Conor McGregor has pledged to showcase the sharpest, most impressive version of himself yet at UFC 246. 

The 31-year-old makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 having not fought since being beaten by bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: It's bizarre to see such a love-in on stage with the Irishman. The build-up to his battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov was incredibly toxic.

by the time he steps into the octagon to face 'Cowboy' Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas on Saturday, it will be an incredible 1,160 days since he last won a fight. What has he done since then?

UFC star Conor McGregor is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao as the Irishman targets a return to the boxing ring. McGregor is preparing to fight Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on Saturday.

'They all think I'm toast but I'm still the bread,' Conor McGregor said with a smile during a fascinating sit-down interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of his highly-antticipated return fight.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor wants rounds in the bank against Donald Cerrone but insisted he will put 'Cowboy' away at UFC 246 this weekend.

The 'Cowboy' moniker doesn't do justice to Donald Cerrone. Cheating death has become a habit for the American. He had intestines removed after a motorcross wreck and almost died in a cave.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone both made weight for their UFC 246 showdown, overcoming the final hurdle before fight night with ease.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Which Conor McGregor will show up at UFC 246? That is the question on everyone's lips ahead of his return fight against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: It's hard to know where the Irishman would turn if he doesn't overcome 'Cowboy', who was specifically chosen as a marketable but perfectly beatable opponent.

The stars of the UFC have given their predictions ahead of Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return fight against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 on Saturday night.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: 'How good do I look at 170 pounds', roared McGregor after coming face-to-face with Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone for the last time before they headline UFC 246.

Conor McGregor made a sensational return to the Octagon as he beat Donald Cerrone inside 40 seconds at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.

The controversial Irishman answered his critics with a blistering knockout after just 40 seconds in Las Vegas, in what was his first fight since suffering defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Kamaru Usman's Twitter account was hacked before UFC 246 in Las Vegas, leading to a series of offensive posts aimed at Conor McGregor and his wife.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor branded himself 'Mr weight class' and admitted 'disrespecting' his team led to the renewed commitment to come back better than ever.

Floyd Mayweather fueled speculation of a rematch with Conor McGregor after the Irishman recorded a 40-second thrashing of Donald Cerrone on his return at UFC 246.

The Irishman overpowered Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas, despite being out of action for 15 months, after exploding into life from the first bell at UFC 246.

McGregor showed his tender side following his brutal KO win over Cerrone, as he shared a hug and a kiss with his opponent's grandma after she entered the ring.

The Irishman made an explosive return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone on Saturday night, brutally dismantling his opponent after just 40 seconds at UFC 246.

UFC star Nate Diaz was not impressed by Conor McGregor's first round victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. The welterweight has fought the Irishman twice before with one win a piece.

The 'Notorious' dismantled his opponent within just 40 seconds in Las Vegas, and has been heavily tipped to take on Masvidal next in a highly-anticipated showdown.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor took 40 seconds to obliterate Donald Cerrone and launch his comeback in outrageous style. He looked every inch the slick and powerful operator.

Conor McGregor won on his return to the Octagon at the weekend, and there have already been suggestions he could face Khabib Nurmagomedov for a second time in the near future.

The welterweight champion's social media page was taken over and splurged out a number of offensive statements which could have provoked McGregor right before his win over Donald Cerrone.

There was no swaggering walk, or a beating of the chest. Instead a polite nod, a handshake and a warm embrace. This was Conor McGregor 2.0, a man who has returned to his throne with realigned values.

BMF title holder Masvidal has reignited his war of words with 'Notorious', claiming that he doesn't want to face him and urged him to make a date ahead of a possible clash in July.

Conor McGregor praised Donald Trump, calling him a 'Phenomenal President'. The Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter took to Twitter on Monday as Trump celebrated his three-year anniversary.

McGregor obliterated 'Cowboy' Cerrone in just 40 seconds in Las Vegas last week in what was his first fight back in the octagon since his defeat by rival Khabib in October 2018.

Conor McGregor has a number of options when it comes to who he should face next inside the octagon but there is no doubting who the majority of fans want it to be. 

The UFC star returned after 15 months out of action in emphatic style as he brutally knocked out veteran Cerrone inside the first 40 seconds of the fight in Las Vegas last weekend.

The Notorious made light work of UFC veteran Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas, securing a first round knock out victory in which McGregor put his opponent away inside 40 seconds.

The former two-weight champion dismantled his opponent in just 40 seconds in his first bout since October 2018.

Conor McGregor attended the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles after his UFC comeback earlier this month. He vowed to 'keep moving forward' after victory at UFC 246.

Conor McGregor is 'serious' about returning to boxing and talks have taken place with representatives of both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. 

Conor McGregor showed that not all Donalds are in his firing line as he donned a Donald Duck hat during a fun day out with his family at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim Thursday

Conor McGregor stunned Donald Cerrone within 40 seconds on his stunning return at UFC 246 after 15 months away from the Octagon and he is already seeking his next challenge.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has no interest in a big-money rematch with Conor McGregor and declared: 'Giving me $100million to beat up that idiot again? I don't think it's rational.'

Jon Jones claims Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor Mcgregor have weak claims to being the  UFC's greatest fighter in history. 

Many would have assumed that despite a 46-second loss to Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone would have pocketed a big pay day. However he says that is not the case.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz has slammed claims of a future rematch with Conor McGregor , saying the only place the fight could take place is in the street.

UFC fighter Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has posted his address on Instagram and challenged a troll to a fight for mocking his 40-second defeat to Conor McGregor. on January 19.

Conor McGregor may well be set for a sensational return to the boxing ring to face another great of the sport, after Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao put pen to paper on a deal with his management.

Floyd Mayweather claims his approach for his 2017 mega fight with Conor McGregor was so laid back that all he did in preparation were 'pushups and sit-ups'.