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.

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.

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.

Conor McGregor's trainer has hinted that the Notorious could be a last-minute replacement to fight Tony Ferguson and save UFC 249 with Khabib Nurmagomedov stranded in Russia.

The fight scheduled for April 18 is set to feature Nurmagomedov but the lightweight champion has been left frustrated by a Russian travel ban as part of the country's fight against coronavirus.

April 18 has been circled in the diary, not just by MMA fans but also anyone craving some competitive live sport. Here, Sportsmail looks at the questions surrounding the UFC 249 show.

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced on Wednesday evening that he was back in his native Dagestan and ruled out the prospect of breaking the coronavirus quarantine to compete at UFC 249.

If pandemic continues to halt proceedings, UFC president Dana White has claimed that future fights will instead take place on a private island, which is said to be 'up and running by June'.

As the debate rages on about whether the UFC should end its coronavirus-enforced hiatus on Saturday night, Ferguson insisted his willingness to fight should see him regarded as the top dog.

Lady Gaga dropped her first solo single and video in nearly three years, Stupid Love, at midnight on Friday, in a return to her eighties electro-dance pop glory.

Lady Gaga will join Elton John's coronavirus benefit concert and offers to lend her support to World Health Organization as she celebrates 34th birthday.

Delta Goodrem invited the world inside her $4.8million Sydney home on Sunday.

The One World: Together At Home extravaganza curated by Lady Gaga, 34, on Saturday night pulled in more than 14 million viewers on US network television.

'We need to see Eden like this, playing well, and scoring goals,' said Zidane. 'He wanted that, he was happy in the dressing room after the game and we hope this is the first of many.'

Gareth Bale made a hasty exit while his team-mates were still playing in their 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad on Thursday night. Zinedine Zidane's side crashed out of the Copa del Rey at the Bernebeu.

PETE JENSON AT EL SADAR STADIUM: Zinedine Zidane's side knew this was a potential slip-up but turned an awkward away fixture against battling Osasuna into a routine win.

Real Madrid believe pay cuts for their highest earners will become 'inevitable' as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

The Smile hitmaker, 34, and actor, 44, looked more loved-up than ever as they shared several tender kisses and held hands in the Big Apple.

Kris and her daughters met up for an outdoor lunch, where they sang her Happy Birthday. They got her a birthday cake, which was decorated as a California license plate and printed with '2 DIE 4.'

In the photo, Caitlyn, 70, has her arm around Kris as the pair can both be seen smiling, with the former Olympic athlete hailing her as a 'special woman'.

David Youaneh Ghaterchi came to Australia in 2012 after fleeing Iran to escape religious persecution for his Christian beliefs.

Jon Snow, 72, has returned from Iran, where the coronavirus outbreak has killed 16 and infected 95, including the head of Tehran's own virus task force.

The woman returned to the Gold Coast from Iran and is now being held in isolation at Gold Coast University Hospital, Queensland chief health officer Dr Jeanette Young said.

A beautician who was diagnosed with coronavirus after she returned from Iran could have infected up to 40 people in Australia.

The woman, who arrived in Adelaide via Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, is currently at home but will be transferred to hospital soon.

Tehran announced total infections rose to 2,922 and there were reports the country's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri (pictured) was the latest high-profile figure to contract the disease.

Iranian state TV today confirmed that 194 people have died from coronavirus and 6,566 are now infected in the Islamic Republic. IranAir has temporarily suspended all flights to Europe.

Iran announced 143 new deaths from the virus today, raising the official toll from 1,934 to 2,077 - the fourth-highest in the world (pictured, health workers bury a virus victim in Tehran).

A factory worker stockpiled weapons and supplies including 14 exploding Kinder Eggs at his home to prepare for an apocalypse, a court heard (pictured, Daniel Magee).

Her first InStyle magazine cover came in 1996 with her mom Goldie Hawn - at the age of 16. And Kate Hudson spoke to the magazine in honor of their 25th anniversary issue.

A high-end jewelry brand is offering sets of 14k gold vampire grills for $10,000, just in time for Halloween. The brand also sells a $65,000 solid gold BBQ set and 18k gold Juul cases for $5,000.

Actress Goldie Hawn is celebrating birthday and her only daughter Kate Hudson commemorated the occasion with a sweet Instagram message on Thursday.

It was her special day, so she was surely showered with gifts. And on Thursday, Goldie Hawn was seen carrying a potted house plant and a card while out in Los Angeles.

Kate Hudson always looks incredibly glamorous when on the red carpet thanks to a top glam team. But the daughter of Goldie Hawn oddly looked much younger when she stripped off the paint.

The 40-year-old Bride Wars actress went on WW - which she was criticized for as trolls said she always loses the baby weight - to make smarter food choices and the move has paid off.

Kate Hudson marked her 41st birthday on Sunday. And the star got a special birthday message from her mom Goldie Hawn in the form of an Instagram post.

Mom Goldie Hawn wished her a happy birthday on Instagram, writing: 'Happy birthday to my only daughter @katehudson!!! I love you deeply and can't imagine my life without you.'

Even though the ladies, who co-starred in Mother's Day in 2016, can't spend time together due to the coronavirus lockdown in Los Angeles, they'll no doubt be catching up as soon as it's over.

Safiya Nygaard built her YouTube following by trying new challenges each week. In a recent video, she decided to test if Bite lipsticks are actually edible.

A $4.80 surface cleaner available at Bunnings Australia has made waves online for its ability to leave almost every floor, wall and bench top in the home sparkling clean in minutes.

An Australian-made brand of lip products are quickly becoming some of the best-selling in the country with reports claiming one is purchased every minute.

Celebrities tell us the stories behind their favourite photographs. This week it’s classical singer Aled Jones, 48

John Lewis & Partners is selling a clothes shaver for just £4.50, that reviewers claim has completely revamped their wardrobe and made old clothes feel good as new.

Mila Sneddon, from Falkirk, Scotland, stole the hearts of the nation when she was seen kissing her father Scott, 50, through a glass window at the start of the UK's lockdown.

Kim Burns from Gloucestershire refused to pay a hefty price to have new doors installed, and told the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group how she made her own.

His go-to designer Harris Reed recently revealed that the Sweet Creature artist keeps his costumes under 24-hour surveillance in a vault.

'I haven't done them in a long time, but it shouldn't be that hard,' the 62-year-old comedian said, while wearing a Harry Styles band T-shirt in her expansive living room on Monday.

As well as his Louis-like looks, fans also noticed that the tot had a temporary tattoo of an anchor on his arm - in the exact place 1D's Harry Styles has the same inking

Does anyone want to qualify for the Champions League Based on the current standings, it appears not. Chelsea have the joint-lowest total for a fourth placed side at this stage since 2003-04.