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Flex Lewis Likens Derek Lunsford to Conor McGregor: ‘You’re Going to Be the First-Ever Champ-Champ’
Before he greenlights his 2023 Olympia prep, Derek Lunsford joined Flex Lewis for a talk about his future. In the latest Straight Outta the Lair Podcast, Lewis discussed their old rivalry and stressed how close Lunsford is to becoming the sport’s first two-division Mr. Olympia champion.
Former 212 Olympia Derek Lunsford’s name has grown tremendously in the bodybuilding world over the last few years. In 2022, Lunsford set himself up for success, having displayed a jaw-dropping physique at Jim Manion’s Pittsburgh Pro. This impromptu appearance was crucial as it paved the way for him to earn a special invite to compete in the Open Mr. Olympia.
Despite it being his debut in the Open, Lunsford stole the show at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest. Many in the audience deemed his prejudging act one of the most memorable in years. Ultimately, Lunsford battled his teammate Hadi Choopan and Nick Walker for gold in the finals. It was close, but the judges awarded Choopan first for his conditioning, especially from the front.
Lunsford decided to stick with the recipe he used last year and once again made headlines following the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro. During this appearance, he guest posed next to Olympia contenders Nick Walker, Hunter Labrada, Samson Dauda, Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, and reigning two-time 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida.
Flex Lewis, meanwhile, decided to retire last May, right around when Lunsford began picking up momentum. While Lewis intended to switch to the Open, health issues prevented him from fulfilling the dream. Nevertheless, he’s remained passionate about bodybuilding with a long-form podcast.
Flex Lewis: ‘Going into This Year’s Olympia, Derek Is The One’
Lewis always wanted to be a two-division champion like former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor. However, he believes Lunsford is on that path now.
“Going into this year’s Olympia, I said to so many people – Derek Lunsford is the one. That Pittsburgh Pro, that blew my mind and everyone else’s. I thought to myself, thank God that guys not in the 212 anymore. I also said to myself, thank God I am not competing in the Open class against this guy. I also said, whoever is going to be standing next to that guy is in for a handful,” said Lewis.
“What you’ve done since the 212 is honestly so inspiring. You say that you were never able to dethrone me, but you know what I can say about you, is, I might have beaten you in the 212 class but now you’re going to be – in my eyes – the first ever champ champ. That to me, because of Conor McGregor and many of the other guys from different weight divisions have done it, is and was my motivation.
It was my motivation to be the first-ever two-division champ-champ. You now, whether you thought about it or not, it was consuming for me… I know [being] able to achieve something I’ll never be able to achieve now that I’m retired. I want to see you go to the moon and back,” said Lewis.
Lewis, Lunsford Talk ‘Born’ 212 Rivalry + Derek’s Time Training w/ 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman
Flex Lewis and Derek Lunsford agree that most of the animosity toward each other was manufactured by their teams.
“We were rivals man, we were really butting heads,” said Derek Lunsford. “There was this born rivalry and now we realized, it didn’t really stem from us. There was external people fluffing things up. There was people in the middle doing [talking]. And we had no clue,” said Lewis.
“It was firing us both up,” said Lunsford.
“Listen, then it was yeah, I was doing a pose a most muscular, and Franco McGrath was standing behind me and then you literally did the same thing a day later. I’m looking at this: I’m like Frank am I reading into this, did he just do it because of us, and Frank’s like, ‘Yeah, he did!’ Frank was like the hype guy. He’d be like, ‘Did you see what Derek’s done today?’ It was definitely a planting of the seed going into that year [2018]. When I looked back, it’s truly what I needed. It’s what I needed,” said Lewis.
Bro, that’s Ronnie Coleman, saying that he believes I can be Mr. Olympia this year. Like, I want to give you words but I have none. It’s almost like, wow, holy crap! Then at the same time, wait a minute, now there’s this other level of pressure too. The greatest of the greats just said he can do it. Well now, I better freakin do it, you know what I mean. That’s my honest feeling when it comes to that.”
With preparations heating up for everyone, Lunsford has taken a keen interest in his nutrition this off-season. The former 212 Olympia champ detailed his diet and supplement stack recently. Lunsford is aiming to eat as clean as possible this year, which he believes will have a positive impact on his overall physique in November.
Despite Choopan’s impressive victory last December, many have suggested he won’t defend his title successfully in Orlando, Florida. Nick Walker believes the next winner will either be himself or Lunsford. As for 2023 Arnold Classic titleholder Samson Dauda, he believes with more back detail, he has the tools to capture Olympia gold on his second attempt.
Should Derek Lunsford win in November, he will go down as the sport’s first-ever two-division Mr. Olympia champion, a goal Flex Lewis once shared when he was competing actively.
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Published: 17 July, 2023 | 3:45 PM EDT
UFC Icon Conor McGregor Accused of Rape at NBA Finals, Denies Allegations
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is easily the most recognizable name in the sport of mixed martial arts. Besides his immense popularity, the Irish fighter has amassed a fortune from competing inside the octagon. According to TMZ Sports, McGregor got accused of rape while in attendance for Game 4 of the NBA finals this past Friday.
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is one of the first true superstars out of MMA to break into the mainstream. He kicked off his professional career on the regional circuit in Ireland and quickly found success with his insane athletic abilities and charismatic personality under the Cage Warriors banner, where he won the featherweight and lightweight championships.
McGregor joined the UFC, the most elite MMA promotion in the world, as only the second Irish fighter in 2013. He impressed in his debut by scoring a first-round knockout of Marcus Brimage. After racking up more wins, McGregor got the opportunity to face legendary fighter Jose Aldo for the featherweight title in Dec. 2015. He made history by setting the record for the fastest knockout in a UFC title fight at 13 seconds to win the 145-pound gold.
‘The Notorious’ took on Eddie Alvarez for a shot at the lightweight championship whilst holding the featherweight belt in Nov. 2016. McGregor put on a masterclass and handily dispatched Alvarez with a stellar combination to become UFC’s first-ever ‘champ-champ,’ holding belts in two different weight classes simultaneously.
Following his win over Alvarez, Conor McGregor’s career took a different direction as he focused on other things beyond MMA, including a crossover boxing match with legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. In Feb. 2019, a single mother from the UK alleged McGregor was the father of her daughter and requested him to take a DNA test. He refuted the claims and the matter fizzled out.
McGregor found himself in trouble again a month later when he got accused of sexual assault in Ireland. His team vehemently denied the allegations but his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov did not miss the chance to hurl insults at him. He faced similar accusations again months later and another time when he made his comeback against Dustin Poirier during the fight week of UFC 257 in Jan. 2021. In the end, he walked away freely without any legal repercussions.
UFC icon Conor McGregor accused of rape at NBA Finals
TMZ Sports reported Conor McGregor got accused of raping a woman at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Jun. 9.
The alleged incident took place following Denver Nuggets’ win over Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center in Florida. McGregor was in attendance at the event and even performed a skit with the Heat mascot to entertain the fans.
As per letters written by attorney Ariel Mitchell, the woman claimed McGregor sexually assaulted her inside a men’s bathroom after NBA and Heat security helped take the woman away from her friends and forced her into the bathroom.
In the letters, Mitchell says “security refused to let [the woman] exit or allow anyone else, including her friend, inside the bathroom.” McGregor allegedly “shoved his tongue in the victim’s mouth and aggressively kissed her” before trying to sodomize her. The woman managed to escape after elbowing McGregor multiple times and reported the incident to local authorities on Sunday.
The woman seeks settlements with the NBA, the Heat, and McGregor in lieu of litigation. McGregor’s representatives denied the allegations.
“Allegations are false,” said McGregor’s reps in a statement. “Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.”
“UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements,” addressed the UFC.
Conor McGregor has been on the sidelines in recovery for a horrific leg break injury he picked up in his last bout. He appears to have recovered well and packed on the pounds while away from competition. In Dec. 2021, he showed off his massive build in a physique update claiming he weighed 190 pounds.
McGregor ignited a rivalry with internet sensation Liver King after getting challenged to a liver-eating contest last October. Given the change in his physique, he compared himself to a combination of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee. There has been speculation about whether he used steroids or Photoshop based on a workout update he gave last November.
McGregor is scheduled to take on Michael Chandler in his return to action following their tenure as coaches on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Although the bout was targeted for later this year, it’s unclear if it would proceed as planned or if he would delay his return to next year.
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 5:17 PM EDT
UFC Star Conor McGregor Describes Swole Physique As A Blend of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee
UFC icon Conor McGregor is widely regarded as one of the most influential mixed martial artists of all time. He was the first true superstar alongside former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey to break through into the mainstream and elevate the sport to new heights. In a recent Facebook post made to his account, McGregor looked absolutely jacked while flexing on a bike.The former two-division champion was last seen in action against the Louisiana bruiser Dustin Poirier in Jul. 2021 at UFC 264. It would be the third time the pair clashed after Poirier leveled the score with a win in their second outing. McGregor started off strong with a solid first round but succumbed to a freak leg break injury. Following the anticlimactic result, McGregor underwent surgery for the broken tibia and has remained on the sidelines in recovery.McGregor started his professional MMA career at 145 pounds. In Dec. 2014, he skyrocketed his celebrity status after knocking out featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo, who was undefeated for a decade. Though, McGregor dispatched him in just 13 seconds to become the undisputed featherweight champion at UFC 194. He cemented his status further with a phenomenal knockout over ex-155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez in 2016 to become the first fighter in the company’s history to hold two UFC titles simultaneously.In Dec. 2021, Conor McGregor made headlines for a huge physique update that he shared with his 46.2 million Instagram followers. He appeared to be recovering well and claimed that he was tipping the scales at 190 pounds, far ahead of his fight weight history.Conor McGregor looks absolutely massive in a recent physique updateIn a recent photo posted to his Facebook, Conor McGregor shared a physique update where he looked absolutely jacked while flexing on the bike.“If @schwarzenegger and @brucelee had a mad Irish baby,” he captioned.If @schwarzenegger and @brucelee had a mad Irish baby ??☘️Posted by Conor McGregor on Monday, November 21, 2022Fans will get to see McGregor grace the movie theatres soon. He recently wrapped up shooting for his Hollywood debut in the upcoming reboot of the 1989 cult classic “Road House” alongside A-list actor Jake Gyllenhaal.“The Notorious” isn’t the only UFC juggernaut showcasing a ripped physique. After finding out he only had ten years left to live by a DNA expert, UFC President Dana White dropped 30 pounds and continues to undergo a dramatic physique transformation. Last month, McGregor received a fiery response from internet sensation Liver King after ripping the fitness influencer for his unique lifestyle of eating raw meat and organs. While using one of the Irish icon’s signature phrases, King challenged McGregor to a liver-eating contest while taking the chance to “apologize to absolutely f**king nobody.”RELATED: Liver King Dominates Liver Eating Challenge, UFC’s Paulo Costa Says He ‘Fuc**ng Cheated’ Conor McGregor has indicated a potential comeback is in the works for the first quarter of 2023. Although he does not have an opponent lined up yet, McGregor plans to remind the world of his fighting skills next year.
UFC Star Conor McGregor Describes Swole Physique As A Blend of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee
UFC icon Conor McGregor is widely regarded as one of the most influential mixed martial artists of all time. He was the first true superstar alongside former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey to break through into the mainstream and elevate the sport to new heights. In a recent Facebook post made to his account, McGregor looked absolutely jacked while flexing on a bike.The former two-division champion was last seen in action against the Louisiana bruiser Dustin Poirier in Jul. 2021 at UFC 264. It would be the third time the pair clashed after Poirier leveled the score with a win in their second outing. McGregor started off strong with a solid first round but succumbed to a freak leg break injury. Following the anticlimactic result, McGregor underwent surgery for the broken tibia and has remained on the sidelines in recovery.McGregor started his professional MMA career at 145 pounds. In Dec. 2014, he skyrocketed his celebrity status after knocking out featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo, who was undefeated for a decade. Though, McGregor dispatched him in just 13 seconds to become the undisputed featherweight champion at UFC 194. He cemented his status further with a phenomenal knockout over ex-155-pound champion Eddie Alvarez in 2016 to become the first fighter in the company’s history to hold two UFC titles simultaneously.In Dec. 2021, Conor McGregor made headlines for a huge physique update that he shared with his 46.2 million Instagram followers. He appeared to be recovering well and claimed that he was tipping the scales at 190 pounds, far ahead of his fight weight history.Conor McGregor looks absolutely massive in a recent physique updateIn a recent photo posted to his Facebook, Conor McGregor shared a physique update where he looked absolutely jacked while flexing on the bike.“If @schwarzenegger and @brucelee had a mad Irish baby,” he captioned.If @schwarzenegger and @brucelee had a mad Irish baby ??☘️Posted by Conor McGregor on Monday, November 21, 2022Fans will get to see McGregor grace the movie theatres soon. He recently wrapped up shooting for his Hollywood debut in the upcoming reboot of the 1989 cult classic “Road House” alongside A-list actor Jake Gyllenhaal.“The Notorious” isn’t the only UFC juggernaut showcasing a ripped physique. After finding out he only had ten years left to live by a DNA expert, UFC President Dana White dropped 30 pounds and continues to undergo a dramatic physique transformation. Last month, McGregor received a fiery response from internet sensation Liver King after ripping the fitness influencer for his unique lifestyle of eating raw meat and organs. While using one of the Irish icon’s signature phrases, King challenged McGregor to a liver-eating contest while taking the chance to “apologize to absolutely f**king nobody.”RELATED: Liver King Dominates Liver Eating Challenge, UFC’s Paulo Costa Says He ‘Fuc**ng Cheated’ Conor McGregor has indicated a potential comeback is in the works for the first quarter of 2023. Although he does not have an opponent lined up yet, McGregor plans to remind the world of his fighting skills next year.
Conor McGregor Looks Shredded At 190 Pounds In Recent Photo
Conor McGregor has put on size while recovering from an injury.
When you think of UFC, the first name that comes to mind is Conor McGregor. The Notorious became the first fighter to hold championships in two different divisions at once. This came after a victory over Eddie Alvarez back in September of 2016. Five years later, some have forgotten the accomplishments and wrote off McGregor.
In July, McGregor suffered a broken leg in the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. Since then, the former champion has been hitting the gym hard and has put on some serious muscle. McGregor is active on social media showing different workouts and physique updates. In a recent one, he is looking shredded at 190 pounds.
This is the heaviest that Conor McGregor has been in the offseason. He is used to cutting down to 145 pounds. In 2016, he made a jump from 155 pounds to 170. This is significantly lighter than his current weight. McGregor has been performing some big muscle-building exercises and following a FAST program. This is a training regimen developed by exercise physiologist Dr. Julian Dalby.
FAST is a program that is broken down in different ways. The three major categories are endurance, functional speed, and power and speed. Along with this training program, McGregor has continued to put on plenty of muscle.
This is in an attempt to make a return to the ring. The 33-year-old fighter has not announced a return but his recent training makes it seem like he is going to make a return to avenge his last loss. Fans of the UFC have written off McGregor a bit after his most recent loss and injury. Why? There are some reasons that have been floating around but overall drive could be one of them.
Conor McGregor is not just a UFC fighter. He is an international superstar and an incredibly successful businessman. He recently sold his shared of Proper Twelve Whiskey in a deal that could be worth up to $600 million. McGregor will continue to be the spokesman and face of the company. He also recently opened The Black Forge Inn in Dublin. Income is certainly not an issue for McGregor and this could be a reason fans believe he lost his edge.
When looking at his overall work in the gym recently, this does not seem factual. McGregor has been hard at work to build a physique and overall endurance level that is back to where he was prior to the injury.
With that being said, McGregor continues to be one of the biggest names in UFC and seems as determined as ever. When he makes is return to the ring, there will be a new chip on his shoulder to prove his doubters wrong. For all of those critics who believe he lost a step, there will be plenty to watch soon enough.
Conor McGregor Responds After Altercation With Machine Gun Kelly
Conor McGregor and Machine Gun Kelly get into altercation in Brooklyn.
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor got into an altercation with recording artist Machine Gun Kelly at this past Sunday’s VMAs at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
These days is seems like combat sports is crossing over with every walk of life. Be it video game streamers, actors, athletes from other sports, social media stars, and musicians, it’s clear that everyone wants in on the fight game these days.
Usually it’s those outside of the combat sports world that want to get involved in the game. But sometimes the opposite is true.
There is no doubt that former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is a crossover star. McGregor has wowed audiences across the globe with not only his fight prowess but his polarizing actions outside of the ring and cage. McGregor had the kind of personality that can prove to be alluring for fans hungry for a no filter approach to the game. Others who put more weight on integrity and honor however have come to find McGregor to be a nuisance.
After what happened the other night at the VMAs it’s clear that recording artist Machine Gun Kelly falls into the latter camp.
Altercation at the VMAs
While attending the VMA red carpet, Conor McGregor crossed paths with MGK accompanied by girlfriend Megan Fox. When McGregor crossed paths with MGK words were exchanged. After trading words, MGK allegedly pushed McGregor who tried to return in kind. The two were quickly separated after the altercation.
Conor McGregor also toss a drink at Machine Gun Kelly. One can only imagine the glass was filled with a certain Irish whiskey.
Conor McGregor throws a drink at MGK on the red carpet (via ig:laurademytrk) pic.twitter.com/H0naCNbMta
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 13, 2021
Since news broke of the incident, Conor McGregor was quick to take control the narrative of the event. ET got a quick interview with McGregor who told his side of the story.
It seems that these days Conor McGregor is finding himself in as many altercations outside the ring and cage as much as inside.
What is your take on this altercation?
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Joe Rogan Thinks This Could Be How Conor McGregor Broke His Leg
Could this be how Conor McGregor broke his leg?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know the result of the recent trilogy bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. The outcome was marred by the fact that McGregor broke his leg at the end of the first round.
After a fast start in round one, Conor McGregor found himself on his back for much of the first round. Dustin Poirier was raining down some heavy shots from top position and made every strike count. McGregor did well to survive, but he was definitely beaten and bruised after the first frame.
Then the two found themselves back on the feet, ready for a striking battle once again. The two traded blows and then the unexpected happened. After attempting to throw a left cross, Conor McGregor stepped back on his left leg and his shin suddenly snapped.
Ouch…
Many people have been speculating about what caused his injury, Joe Rogan being one of them. The comedian and UFC commentator was there to see the injury occur live. Rogan would go on to make a post on his Instagram where he and MMA coach Eric Nicksick believe Conor McGregor broke his leg.
Viewer Discretion Advised
This is it. You can see where it breaks. Shoutout to @eric_xcmma’s mom! If you go to @laura_sanko’s page she did an amazing job interviewing @coach_kavanagh and he describes exactly what we’re seeing here.
Repost: @eric_xcmma ⚡︎ Credit to my mom, yes, my mom wrote me at 7am to tell me she thinks Conor broke his foot off Dustin’s elbow after throwing the rear teep kick. After slowing it down, it makes a lot of sense. Watch the integrity of his foot before and after. You be the judge ⚡︎
That was pretty painful to watch.
The speculation is that Conor McGregor broke his shin when Dustin Poirier defended his front kick with an elbow block. It certainly makes sense, though the likelihood that the defensive motion was enough to shatter bone is a bit hard to believe. Others speculated that McGregor may have injured the leg in his training.
While kicking the bag or an elbow or shin during sparring, McGregor could have had a fracture in his shin, one that possible wasn’t noticeably painful. From there the constant kicking and contact could have wore down the bone. Eventually the fight with Poirier took place and McGregor’s leg could have been compromised after throwing one of his kicks, resulting in the break.
For now it’s all just speculation. What isn’t speculation is Conor McGregor making himself clear that he’s not ready to hang it up just yet.
Onwards and upwards we go ☘️ pic.twitter.com/qKgochlT3t
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 12, 2021
What do you think of Conor McGregor and his recent devastating leg break?
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Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 3 Results
The third battle between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor has been decided.
It’s finally here. The battle that the mixed martial arts world has been waiting for. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor met for the third time to settle the score.
The first bout saw Conor McGregor using a fleet footed style, bouncing in and out of range, scoring power shots with pinpoint accuracy. Dustin Poirier had a handful of moments in that first bout, but ultimately it was McGregor who scored a devastating knockout over the future interim lightweight champion.
The rematch would come several years after their first meeting. Conor McGregor had since become a two division champion and one of the most recognized figures on the planet. Dustin Poirier would go on to become the interim lightweight champion after besting Max Holloway.
The second bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was far different than the first. The first round saw McGregor landing some solid punches, likely winning him the round on all score cards. Despite that however, McGregor sustained significant damage to his legs from the powerful low kicks of Poirier. The second frame would see Poirier continue the assault to the legs that would cripple McGregor and lead to his rival landing solid boxing combinations. Poirier finished the fight, forcing a third meeting between himself and McGregor.
The Results
When the dust settle and all the blows were thrown, Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor by TKO (injury).
Did you tune into Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor?
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Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman and Other Strongmen Predict Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 3
Strongman competitors pick who they believe will win the third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
The third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is upon us. Some UFC were able to catch up with some of the best strongman athletes in the world at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition. The competitors gave their predictions on who would win the trilogy at UFC 264.
This weekend will see the conclusion of a trilogy bout for the record books. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are set to face off for the third time, both fighters going one and one in this epic series of fights. McGregor took the first bout while Poirier got his revenge in the second. Now the two bitter rivals hope to settle the score once and for all at UFC 264.
Epic Rivalry
The first bout saw Conor McGregor using a fleet footed style, bouncing in and out of range, scoring power shots with pinpoint accuracy. Dustin Poirier had a handful of moments in that first bout, but ultimately it was McGregor who scored a devastating knockout over the future interim lightweight champion.
The rematch would come several years after their first meeting. Conor McGregor had since become a two division champion and one of the most recognized figures on the planet. Dustin Poirier would go on to become the interim lightweight champion after besting Max Holloway.
The second bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was far different than the first. The first round saw McGregor landing some solid punches, likely winning him the round on all score cards. Despite that however, McGregor sustained significant damage to his legs from the powerful low kicks of Poirier. The second frame would see Poirier continue the assault to the legs that would cripple McGregor and lead to his rival landing solid boxing combinations. Poirier finished the fight, forcing a third meeting between himself and McGregor.
Now the time has arrived and everyone is weighing in on who will win the trilogy. That includes some of the strongest men on the planet. The UFC caught up with the competitors at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man and asked for some predictions. Below is a list of the competitors who gave their predictions.
The Predictions Are In
Terry Hollands – Conor McGregor
Travis Ortmayer – Dustin Poirier
Gavin Bilton – Conor McGregor
Tom Stoltman – Dustin Poirier
Oleksii Novikov – Dustin Poirier
Eddie Hall – Conor McGregor
Evan Singleton – Dustin Poirier
Maxime Boudreault – Conor McGregor
Luke Richardson – Dustin Poirier
JF Caron – Dustin Poirier
Brian Shaw – Dustin Poirier
Mikhail Shivlyakov – Conor McGregor
Zydrunas “Big Z” Zavickas – Conor McGregor
Brian Shaw himself has trained with Dustin Poirier in the past, so no surprise on who he was picking. It will certainly be interesting to see the outcome of the bout. With the strongman competitors favoring Poirier over Conor McGregor 7-6 it’ll be interesting to see who got it right.
Who do you think wins at UFC 264, Dustin Poirier or Conor McGregor?
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Conor McGregor Tops Forbes Highest Paid Athlete List
Conor McGregor is Forbes’ highest paid athlete.
There was a time when names like Lebron James, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao dominated Forbes’ highest paid athlete list. While James still made it onto the list it’s clear that there’s a new king in town. It appears that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has topped the list.
One of the most popular and polarizing figures in sports today, Conor McGregor has come a long way. In 2013 he was still collecting welfare to make ends meet. Now he has seen his net worth skyrocket in the past 12 months.
Hard Work Pays Off
Besides his massive fights with Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor would earn a tremendous amount of money outside of fighting. Getting inside the octagon once paid the bills for McGregor. Now his entrepreneurial ventures have earned him the lump sum of his millions in the last calendar year.
His sale of his majority stake in his Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand to Proximo Sports saw Conor McGregor earn a cool $150 million. Not too shabby for the Irishman who didn’t know how he’d manage to pay his bills just eight short years ago. His total earnings tally in at $180 million.
So now that Conor McGregor has made tons of money from his fighting career, businesses, and endorsements, does that mean he’s hanging it up?
Well apparently not.
Conor McGregor is still scheduled to have the trilogy match with Dustin Poirier this summer. The two are one and one heading into the third fight. In fact, McGregor’s loss this past January is likely to make this third match with Poirier even bigger. Both men are set to earn a ton of money in this third match. The amount will easily eclipse their first to two bouts.
While Conor McGregor may have all the money he could ask for, the fact that he’s still competing says something about his yearning to leave a legacy. There’s no reason for him to compete outside of getting revenge and cementing himself as the better man in this rivalry. Most other people who have earned as much as him would kick their feet up and chill out, enjoy the good life and retire. But the fact that he still wants this fight shows that his competitive fire is still burning bright.
What do you think of Conor McGregor topping the Forbes’ highest paid athlete list?
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