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Conor McGregor has sparked concern among some fans after tweeting and quickly deleting a bizarre voice note threatening former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. McGregor, who has not fought since July 2021 after breaking his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, is set to make his acting debut in a remake of Road House alongside Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal. And the Irishman fired shots at Bisping over his acting career on Twitter, writing: "All these little twerps wannabe actors now.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will face off in Salt Lake City on Saturday night for UFC 291, marking a long-awaited sequel to their 2018 bout. The rivals, both elite lightweights considered among the strongest fighters in UFC history, are fighting for the BMF title and the opportunity to compete for the UFC lightweight championship in El Dorado later this year.

Conor McGregor‘s rise to the top has been filled with controversy and questions.

NBA centre Shaquille O'Neal reckons Conor McGregor is more than capable of making it back to the top of the UFC mountain when the Irishman makes his fighting return against Michael Chandler.Former two-weight champion McGregor has not fought since he faced off against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 where he lost via a technical knockout.During the bout with Poirier, who he was fighting for the third time in his career, the 34-year-old suffered a broken tibia, which forced him to stop.READ MORE: NBA fans think rapper Iggy Azalea was 'shooting her shot' with New York Knicks starHowever, just under two years later, McGregor looks set to face Chandler after he has finished up filming 'The Ultimate Fighter', the UFC's reality TV show, which will see the Irishman coach against his upcoming opponent.McGregor has recently revealed he is excited to back to what he knows best when he fights Chandler, telling Mirror Fighting he is "energetic and ready" for his UFC comeback.And NBA icon O'Neal believes McGregor will be more than ready to make his return, with the former LA Lakers star hailing the Irish fighter as "a great competitor." How do you think Conor McGregor will fare in his upcoming fight? Let us know in the comments section."I expect a great show," O'Neal told Inside Fighting."He’s always been a great showman. He’s always been a great competitor.

Conor McGregor has been warned Michael Chandler could "send him into retirement" when the UFC icon makes his long awaited return to the octagon this year.McGregor 34, has been sidelined ever since his stoppage defeat to Dustin Poirier 18 months ago, which ended with 'The Notorious' being stretchered out with a broken tibia and fibula. Amid prolonged speculation over who he would face on his return, it was confirmed this month he and Chandler would go head-to-head as a culmination to their upcoming coaching roles on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter.A date and venue has yet to be finalised, with McGregor yet to re-enter the United States Anti-Doping Agency testing pool.

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Conor McGregor has been dubbed a 'lightweight Brock Lesnar' after posting the latest picture of his new bulked up frame.The Dubliner has been out of UFC action since suffering a broken tibia in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier last July, with no date or opponent set for his return. But the updates on his physique and training and come thick and fast, with fans noting how the former featherweight and lightweight champion has packed on muscle during his time off.And his latest Twitter snap has again raised eyebrows, with 'The Notorious' showing off his shoulders and biceps, not to mention his seemingly widening neck.

Conor McGregor has admitted he "can't believe" he's being paid to film a Hollywood remake of Road House. McGregor, 34, is currently in the Dominican Republic completing his filming duties for his role in the remake of the 1989 action film, which featured blockbuster stars such as Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott.

UFC fans are worried that Conor McGregor has gone too big during his lengthy layoff from the octagon.'The Notorious' is still working his way back to full fitness following his trilogy defeat to Dustin Poirier 14 months ago, where he was left with a broken tibia. Despite frequently teasing a potential return date, 'The Dubliner' currently seems no closer to negotiating a comeback bout.The 34-year-old insists that he will be returning at welterweight, as opposed to lightweight where he won his last world title back in 2016 at UFC 205.

KSI, Jake Paul and Logan Paul have made them mainstream fighters after emerging from YouTube boxing, but they're combined net worth is still nothing compared to Conor McGregor.KSI has just come off the back of fighting two people in one night at his event at the 02 Arena in London, and both Jake and Logan Paul are making moves in America. Logan has signed a deal with WWE, while Jake has agreed to fight UFC legend Anderson Silva.McGregor on the other hand, hasn't fought since July 2021, and has been making the headlines for some of the wrong reasons since he lost his rematch with Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are said to be going back and forth over fight rules for a blockbuster boxing rematch which could pocket the Irishman £130million five years after their first meeting. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion and the 50-0 former professional boxer starred in the second highest-selling combat sports pay-per-view event of all time back in 2017 in which Mayweather won via a tenth round TKO.

Conor McGregor angrily stamped on a hat and gave a sarcastic thumbs up after someone threw a cap at him during his Ibiza birthday celebrations in Ibiza.The Irish fighter was enjoying a huge party for his 34th birthday with his friends and family on the Spanish island. But amid the festivities, footage showed someone throwing a hat toward the MMA star.McGregor looked perplexed at first, wondering what hit him in the chest. But after realising it was a cap and spotting the perpetrator, McGregor gave a sarcastic thumbs up.

Irish star took to social media to show off his new addition with a flashy video. With another luxury watch on his left wrist, McGregor shows himself picking up an incredible sapphire-encrusted Rolex which genuinely looks as expensive as it is.

Conor McGregor has got fans drooling over his impending UFC return after uploading a video of himself going full throttle in a training session.The Dubliner has long been teasing a comeback to the octagon, having been out of action since losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last July. The bout was stopped after McGregor, 33, suffered a broken tibia and fibula towards the end of the opening round.For months, rumours of who 'The Notorious' will face in his second coming have fluctuated wildly.

UFC supremo Dana White has emphatically quashed talk of Conor McGregor fighting Floyd Mayweather upon his return from injury.McGregor and Mayweather fought it out in the boxing ring in August 2017, in what has gone down as one of the most lucrative events in sporting history. It was the American icon who came out on top then, defeating the Irishman by TKO in the 10th round at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.There has since been talk of Mayweather fighting it out with McGregor again when the Irishman returns from his leg injury sustained in his trilogy defeat to Dustin Poirier.READ MORE: Conor McGregor called a "p****" over avoiding 'PPV shattering' Jorge Masvidal fightHowever, UFC chief White - who played an instrumental role in promoting the initial mega-money boxing fight - has poured cold water over that talk."Of course, there's talk about a Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather rematch," Jim Rome said on his show when speaking to White, who quickly stopped him in his tracks."Not me.

th round. The fight remains one of the most lucrative combat sports events of all time with £489m ($600m) in total revenue and received a staggering 4. 3m domestic pay-per-view buys - the second highest in the history of the sport.

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier knock seven bells out of each other inside the Octagon, ring girls such as Holly Madison and Arianny Celeste add a touch of glamour to proceedings. UFC might be about blood and thunder when the bell rings, but the whole spectacle wouldn't be the same without gorgeous models like Celeste and Madison strutting their stuff in between rounds.However, the Octagon isn't the only place the ring rockets parade their stunning figures.

Conor McGregor is set to return to UFC action in 2023 after an absence from the octagon following a horror leg break last year. McGregor last featured on a fight card in July 2021, where he took on Dustin Poirier.Poirier inflicted the horrendous injury on the Irishman last summer, and in doing so secured a brutal round-one victory over his rival.

Eddie Hearn offered a withering assessment of the UFC claiming Conor McGregor “almost was the UFC” for a very long time.The Irishman’s speed, power, and ruthlessness helped him become the first ever fighter to simultaneously hold UFC championships in two different weight divisions. However, McGregor’s personality, charisma, and ruthless verbal assassinations are almost as famous, if not more, than his ability in the Octagon or the Squared Circle.His lucrative fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2017, which he reportedly pocketed around £24m, is the perfect example of how he was able to drive promotions and PPV sales when he had a microphone in his hand.

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Conor McGregor's ability to divide opinion shows no sign of waning - if a recent study of UFC fans is anything to go by.'The Notorious' is undoubtedly one of MMA's biggest global stars, with his in-ring ability going hand in hand with his antics outside the ring. Whether it be attacking buses, promoting his own brand of whiskey, or rocking up for the Monaco Grand Prix in a luxury yacht, McGregor is rarely out of the headlines.Even now, as he continues his rehabilitation from the broken leg he sustained at the hands of Dustin Poirier last July, speculation is rife as to who the Dubliner will fight next.