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.

'He's focused on Khabib. He wants the Khabib fight. He'll wait for that.'  UFC President Dana White ushered the words that every Conor McGregor fan wanted to hear.

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'.

Floyd Mayweather has teased the remarkable prospect of potentially returning to the ring to fight both Conor McGregor and  Khabib Nurmagomedov, on the same day.

Floyd Mayweather's uncle has revealed his nephew is planning to fight Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on the same day in what would be a historic double header. 

John Kavanagh (pictured with McGregor, inset) revealed he even has 60-year-old women asking how the Dubliner's training is going following his return to the Octagon in January.

The 31-year-old UFC fighter could be lining himself up for a sensational return to the boxing ring and looks to have plenty of options when choosing his next opponent.

The American boxer earned over £200million from his victory over McGregor in 2017. The 43-year-old officially retired from the ring after 50 wins from 50 fights following that win over McGregor.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: Conor McGregor described 2020 as his year of perfect vision in the lead-up to his 40-second victory over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.

WILL GRIFFEE: Conor McGregor is 'focused on fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov next', according to UFC president Dana White. There had been talk of a third Nate Diaz battle.

McGregor exploded back onto the UFC scene last month with a 40-second knockout win over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and talk has now switched to who he will fight next on the comeback trail

Conor McGregor enjoyed a sensational return to the octagon last month by beating Donald Ceronne in 40 seconds at UFC 246 in Las Vegas, his first fight since losing to bitter rival Khabib in 2018.

McGregor returned to MMA in spectacular style last month, beating Donald Cerrone inside one round and according to Dana White wants a rematch with Khabib - but the Russian is not so keen.

UFC chief Dana White has lifted the lid on the bitter rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, revealing that the pair still 'hate each other'.

Floyd Mayweather has revealed the mind-boggling sum of money required for him to fight Conor McGregor and Khabib as the undefeated boxing star eyes up a return to combat sport.

Dillon Danis believes Conor McGregor is still the lineal featherweight champion, despite the Irishman not fighting in the division since 2015, when he stunned Jose Aldo inside 13 seconds.

Conor McGregor will not get a shot at facing UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov until the Irishman beats Justin Gaethje, according to the Russian and American pair's manager.

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have reignited their war of words over social media with a heated exchange on Monday as the pair criticised each other's fighting styles on Twitter.

Conor McGregor's coach believes he will return to the world of boxing in the next 12-18 months. John Kavanagh thinks the 'Notorious' will have 'something big' planned in the ring.

The 31-year-old made the £771,000 donation through his Proper No Twelve Whiskey company - something McGregor described as a 'dream' of his when he started the business two years ago.

Conor McGregor paid tribute to his 'lovely' late aunt in an emotional Instagram post but has moved to clarify that she did not pass away from coronavirus.

The UFC star, 31, was joined by his long-term partner Dee Devlin as they honoured the life of Anne Moore alongside about 100 mourners during a mass service today.

The Irishman's striking coach, Owen Roddy, teased a possible summer return to the octagon with his man having recently beaten Donald Cerrone in January.

The Irish government has told people to stay at home and only go outside if they need to travel to work, go shopping, exercise or care for the vulnerable, but McGregor wants the rules to be extended.

Justin Gaethje has thrown down the gauntlet to UFC lightweight rival Conor McGregor, as The Highlight looks to earn his status as the No 1 contender to the division's throne.