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Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland.

A civil jury in Ireland finds that Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman

LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The woman sued McGregor and said he “brutally raped and battered” her Dec.
MMA promotion Professional Fighters League strikes deal to run events in Dubai

MMA promotion Professional Fighters League strikes deal to run events in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Professional Fighters League, the only MMA promotion with a regular season and playoff format, is set to expand its global footprint and run events next year in Dubai.
Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC's greatest fighter broke out a herky-jerky dance inside the cage and dedicated the groove to President-elect Donald Trump.
Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of President-elect Donald Trump in the mai
Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic set for delayed UFC heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden

Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic set for delayed UFC heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (AP) — Stipe Miocic chewed on his place in UFC history as he picked at a plate of food in between — and even during — questions ahead of his heavyweight clash with champion Jon Jones that should satiate the palate of most fight fans.

UFC ditches new fighter gloves designed to minimize eye pokes after just 6 months

Jon Jones is widely considered the greatest fighter to ever strap on gloves in UFC -- and he’ll have a familiar pair for his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic.
Ahead of title bout, Jon Jones' legacy as greatest fighter in UFC history clouded by personal issues

Ahead of title bout, Jon Jones' legacy as greatest fighter in UFC history clouded by personal issues

NEW YORK (AP) — UFC runs a contender for card-of-the-year each November at Madison Square Garden where the main event bouts often stand as a referendum on the company's endless debate: Who’s the “Greatest of All-Time” in UFC? Conor McGregor , Georges

MMA star Conor McGregor says sexual assault claim is 'full blown lie among many lies'

DUBLIN (AP) — Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor testified Wednesday that he had consensual sex with a woman suing him for sexual assault and said she fabricated her story. “Everything is a lie,” McGregor said in the High Court in Dublin.
Canadian strawweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson wins third straight in UFC

Canadian strawweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson wins third straight in UFC

LAS VEGAS — Canadian strawweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson, using her ground game to control the action, won a unanimous decision over Brazil's Luana Pinheiro on the main card of a UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
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