Dana White responds to Jake Paul's challenge to fight Conor McGregor in UFC

Conor McGregor may be living the lavish life now, but he earned less than Paddy Pimblett for his first UFC bout.McGregor's first bout in the promotion saw him take on Marcus Brimage - and the Irishman was able to secure the win via knockout just 67 seconds into the clash. However, for his troubles, McGregor was only guaranteed £6,000, a world away from his current millions.The £6,000 that McGregor earned against Brimage is smaller than Pimblett's purse against Rodrigo Vargas.

UFC star Nate Diaz has requested to be released from the championship’s boss Dana White, nine months on from his last fight. Diaz has seemingly run out patience with White, after last taking to the octagon all the way back in June 2021.The American’s previous outing last summer also ended in defeat, after he lost on points to Englishman Leon Edwards in Phoenix. Following his loss Diaz is no doubt keen to get back out there and fight but believes he now has to do that elsewhere.Taking to Twitter to announce his frustrations with White and the UFC he said: “I would like to request to be released from the @ufc @danawhite @hunter.

Conor McGregor in a prospective boxing bout.Paul has been publicly goading McGregor for some time as he attempts to entice the Irishman into taking him on in the ring. McGregor has been rehabilitating his broken leg injury suffered during his first round loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.The 33-year-old recently responded to Paul after the American criticised the form and technique of the former UFC champion.

UFC London victory over Luana Carolina as the greatest moment of her life - having been written off and on the brink of being released by the promotion just six months earlier. Meatball, as she is affectionately known, demolished her latest opponent with a vicious spinning back elbow having ended a run of back-to-back defeats with a Fight of the Night victory over Ji Yeon Kim in September.McCann has now opened up on just how low she was feeling before bouncing back to winning ways - calling her triumph at The O2 not just the greatest moment of her career - but her life.McCann told Daily Star Sport this week: "Six months ago the world had written me off.

Conor McGregor has been told that he would be "demolished" by Kamaru Usman if he came up against the UFC welterweight champion. MMA star McGregor has been out of action since last summer, when he suffered a gruesome broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. After several months of recovery, the Irishman is back in training and preparing for his next bout in the UFC.He may have lost several months of his career, but the Dubliner clearly still has the confidence which has helped him to become one of the biggest personalities in world sport.

World's Scariest Man wants to fight Jake Paul after his much-anticipated bout with the Iranian Hulk.Martyn Ford exclusively told Daily Star Sport he would "100% back myself" to hand the YouTube star his first professional loss. Ford weighs over 100lbs more than Paul, who has cut a divisive figure in boxing since his venture through the ropes which was so far earned him a record of 5-0.But Ford thinks Paul, who brutally knocked out ex-UFC star Tyron Woodley in December last year, would make for a great fight that could commands millions of viewers around the world.He told Daily Star Sport: "I think Jake Paul is actually so clever in what he's done. For me I've no animosity towards him.

Conor McGregor has been arrested.

Conor McGregor has once again found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Conor McGregor was arrested in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday for alleged dangerous driving and traffic violations.Karen Kessler, a spokesperson for the 33-year-old UFC star, told ET in a statement on Wednesday, «Mr. McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by Gardai for alleged road traffic violations.»Kessler added that McGregor «passed the drug and alcohol tests taken at the station.»According to the , who was the first to report the arrest, McGregor was driving his Bentley Continental GT, valued at approximately $185,000, when detained by Gardai, which are the national police service of Ireland.

Conor McGregor has been arrested for alleged dangerous driving with his £140,000 Bentley temporarily seized, according to reports in Ireland.The UFC fighter was apprehended by authorities in Dublin, Ireland, while behind the wheel of his Bentley Continental GT, according to the Irish Independent. The local Gardai took notice when he was driving between Lucan and Palmerstown in the western part of the city, the report adds.His car was taken away but later returned to him.

Jake Paul has branded Jorge Masvidal a 'b****'' after the UFC star's alleged steakhouse confrontation with Colby Covington.Earlier this month, Covington defeated his friend-turned-rival at UFC 272 in Las Vegas. However, it appears their beef was not settled in the octagon and reportedly spilled over at the Papi Steak restaurant in Miami Beach on Monday night as Masvidal allegedly turned up when Covington was out for dinner.As reported by TMZ, the incident took place after Covington had enjoyed dinner with YouTube group, The Nelk Boys.

UFC president Dana White has been offering his thoughts on a possible boxing matchup between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.Usman has been having a good time of it lately, riding high in the pecking order of the pound for pound men's rankings. So high in fact that he’s reached the top of the pile.In a similar style, Canelo is right up there in terms of the top dogs pound for pound in the boxing world - meaning this potential fight could be of huge interest to many.Usman’s spot at the top of the UFC hierarchy comes after batting away Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal twice apiece in his past five fights.Now a new challenge in the form of the multiple weight champ Alvarez could offer a tempting matchup.But what does UFC chief White think about Alvarez as the 34-year-old Usman’s next matchup?It’s fair to say Dana White is not a fan of the matchup, labelling it “horrible” and “stupid”.

Mike Tyson claims he'll only step into the ring to fight Jake Paul if he's paid an astronomical $1billion to do it.The former world heavyweight champion has reportedly been in 'advanced talks' to face Paul since the turn of the year, with rumours of a mega-money bout in Las Vegas on the cards, but the 55-year-old poured cold water on the idea during a recent episode of his Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson podcast.When asked if he had an agreement in place with Paul, Iron Mike replied: "Nobody told me that. Hey, I ain't got no f***ing money.

Anthony Joshua was seen wearing what many believed to be a wedding ring at UFC London on Saturday (March 19) - but a simple explanation has now been offered for the accessory. The two-time former unified heavyweight boxing champion was in attendance at The O2 alongside Frazer Clarke, Derek Chisora, Eddie Hearn and UFC chief Dana White - and their snap together has hijacked by eagled-eyed admirers.

Dubai.With the pair weighing a combined 47 stone, the clash was billed as the 'heaviest' in boxing history, and it was Hall who hit the deck twice as Thor took a unanimous points win. The fight was the culmination of a bitter rivalry between the two giants, that dates back to their respective strongman careers.It wasn't all one way though, with Hall himself landing some telling blows, and afterwards he stated his intent to negotiate a rematch.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov as he celebrated his latest victory in the promotion. Pimblett recovered from being rocked early on at UFC London on Saturday night to submit his opponent Rodrigo Vargas in the first round. He pulled off a brutal rear naked choke to take his MMA record to 18 wins and three defeats, and maintain his 100% start to life in the UFC.

Jake Paul insists his $60 million offer to get Kanye West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson to settle their feud in the boxing ring is legitimate.One week after revealing on Twitter that he secured a 'guaranteed'$30 million for both the 44-year-old rapper and SNL star, 28, theYouTuber-turned-boxer, 25, confirmed hisproposition was not apublicity stunt.'I'm kinda sick of them going back and forth on social media and I think it's affecting the kids' lives, like Kanye and Kim's kids,' thecontroversial online personality told TMZ Sports. Raising eyebrows: Jake Paul insists his $60 million offer to get Kanye West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson to settle their feud in the boxing ring is legitimate; seen in 2022He noted as 'the highest-paid boxer last year,' he 'can guarantee the money' himself but also has partners.

UFC victory with a stunning spinning back elbow knock out of Luana Carolina at London's The O2 Arena on Saturday evening.The charismatic Liverpudlian, who entered the octagon before training partner Paddy Pimblett, started strongly and almost finished her opponent on the feet before slowing in pace.Going into the third round, Meatball was looking for another way to finish her opponent and did just that with a sickening back elbow to earn the biggest cheer of the night.McCann told fans afterwards that she was on the main card for good reason, before thanking Dana White and BT Sport and then laughing and asking who was going to get her a drink.The 31-year-old's win came after Paul Craig's submission victory over Nikita Krylov as well as triumphs for Jack Shore and Muhammad Mokaev.McCann came into the fight on the back of a fresh four-fight UFC deal following her decision victory over Ji Yeon Kim in November, having lost her previous two outings.Who should Meatball fight next? Tell us in the comments sectionMeatball told Daily Star Sport earlier this month: "The motivation is to be the best in the world.

Conor McGregor has been warned there'll be a "murder scene in the octagon" if his comeback fight is a world title one with Kamara Usman.McGregor, 33, has been out of action since breaking his leg in a defeat by Dustin Poirier in July. It was Mcgregor's second straight loss to the American, and his third in four UFC fights.'The Notorious' has been adamant he won't be rushing his rehabilitation, but during his absence, his comeback fight has been the source of constant speculation.

UFC ring girl and playboy model Arianny Celeste is worth more than former two-division champion Amanda Nunes.Celeste, 36, joined Dana White’s promotion back in 2006 and has won the prestigious Ringcard Girl of the Year at the World MMA awards on six different occasions. And she has also made huge strides outside of the octagon, utilising her beauty to model for the likes of Playboy, FHM and Sports Illustrated.Meanwhile, prized fighter Nunes has been with the UFC since 2013, where she previously held the Bantamweight title and is still the Featherweight champion.

MMA loudmouth Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett ahead of the Liverpudlian's UFC London fight against Rodrigo Vargas.Pimblett has lost just three times in his career, winning 17 of his 20 bouts and claiming a knock-out or technical knock-out in six of those victories. The English fighter will take part in just his second UFC event on Saturday when he faces Vargas at the O2 Arena.He won his first UFC bout back in September, claiming a knockout win over Brazilian Luigi Vendramini. Pimblett will take on Mexican star Vargas on Saturday night as part of the UFC London undercard, but has been sent a warning by UFC president White ahead of that bout.'The Baddy' has earned a reputation for his trash-talking over recent months, hitting out at a range of people.