Khabib calls time on MMA career after vow to mother

'I talked to my mother three days (ago). She didn't want me to go fight without (my) father, but I promised her it's going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this' IMAGE:......

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

IMAGE: Conor McGregor with belts during a press conference. Photograph: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was......

Brawls overshadow Khabib's UFC title win over McGregor

'He talk about my religion, he talk about my country, he talk about my father, he come to Brooklyn and he broke bus, he almost killed a couple people – what about this?' For once the......

When a fighter promoted whiskey at raucous press conference

IMAGE:  Conor McGregor with belts during a press conference for UFC 229. Photograph: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Conor McGregor sipped whiskey and boasted he would need just......

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

I'll eclipse Ronaldo as highest paid athlete:  McGregor IMAGE: UFC champion Conor McGregor. Photograph: Conor McGregor/Twitter Forget cage fighting, boxing and world titles - Irishman Conor......