Conor McGregor has heartwarming reason for becoming loudmouth UFC star known for insults

Conor McGregor has been urged to “destroy utter clown” Jake Paul to kick-start his route back to UFC glory. The Notorious is planning out his next move after suffering a defeat to Dustin Poirier in his first fight for a year.

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are set for a rematch - and it will take place on a cruise ship.The pair battled it out in las Vegas three years ago, with the 50-fight unbeaten boxer overcoming his UFC rival in 10 rounds. Since The Notorious’ lost to Dustin Poirier on Fight Island this month, there has been speculation that he could call out Money again.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxConor McGregor proved his huge selling power by attracting the second biggest audience in UFC pay-per-view in history for his bout with Dustin Poirier.The Notorious fell to a second round defeat to Poirier at UFC 257, but Dana White was the real winner as the fight sold a whopping 1.6 million buys worldwide.It is thought that 1.2m of those sales were on ESPN+, which is only available in the USA.That places UFC 257 second in UFC’s top PPV fights sold, with McGregor’s iconic bout at UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov still sitting top on 2.4m buys.McGregor actually holds all five of the most sold UFC fights in history, and seven of the

Conor McGregor has dropped two places in the UFC lightweight rankings after his second round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.

Conor McGregor had already "given up on the fight" by the time he was knocked out by Dustin Poirier, according to prominent mixed martial arts trainer Firas Zahabi.

Conor McGregor has dropped to No.6 in the latest UFC lightweight rankings.

Plenty of people want to take Jake Paul down a peg or two - and Mike Tyson has done just that

Conor McGregor must serve a six-month medical suspension after he was knocked out by Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor will have to be patient in his quest to avenge his defeat at UFC 257 on Fight Island.

Nate Diaz has mocked Conor McGregor for demanding a third fight with Dustin Poirier for the UFC title.

A doctor has analysed exactly what kind of injury Conor McGregor sustained to his leg in his knockout defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.

Conor McGregor has no intention of retiring despite suffering his first stoppage defeat against Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor was ready for Dustin Poirier's calf kicks - but was taken aback by their ferocity.

Kilmarnock proud yet again on one of the biggest stages.The UFC star from the town fought on the same card on Saturday as Conor McGregor who was knocked out for the first time by Dustin Poirier.But Joanne had the opposite result in her UFC 257 bout as she picked up an impressive victory against Jessica Eye.It was a dominant performance from the Killie fighter who burst open the face of her opponent in the final round.Jojo dominated the fight from start to finish against the No 6 ranked fighter in her division.She mixed it up well, with the front kicks doing the damage among her other impressive strikes, it was a perfect MMA performance.After the fight she said: “It felt pretty damn good winning that one, it was a good three-round

Conor McGregor looked "scrawny and weak" when he entered the cage for his clash with Dustin Poirier.

Nate Diaz was quick to air his feelings after his old rival Conor McGregor was knocked out by Dustin Poirier.

Reddit, one wrote: “I mean hes right but...Mayweather is fighting a youtuber, who is yet to even beat a youtuber?”A second added: “I’d rather watch McGregor-Pacquaio than watch Mayweather-Paul.”“Also Mayweather: ‘I’m fighting a youtuber who has lost his two previous fights against another youtuber, thats right im fighting a guy that's 0-2.’,” shared a third.As a savage fourth put: “Mayweather is such a t***.”

Floyd Mayweather has hit out at Conor McGregor, stating “nobody wants to see” a boxing match between the Notorious and Manny Pacquiao.

Conor McGregor could look to the boxing ring for redemption after his UFC defeat - and he could win a world title in two fights. The Notorious was knocked out in the second round of his first Octagon bout for a year against Dustin Poirier.

UFC main events became a reality in the immediate aftermath of a dazed and confused Jose Aldo struggling to come to terms with his worst defeat of his career. The Brazilian featherweight kingpin was at a loss for words in December 2015 when cocky challenger Conor McGregor knocked him out inside 13 seconds.

Conor McGregor is widely regarded as one of the best strikers on the UFC roster, but was out-struck by Dustin Poirier before his knockout defeat on Saturday night.