Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA:
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McGregor’s UFC Comeback Ends After 69 SecondsAfter the 2024 ruling, Donald Trump invited Conor McGregor to the Oval Office; the UFC later gave him top billing again.
Key FactsAug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
- In November 2024, a jury found McGregor civilly liable for raping Nikita Hand and awarded her nearly €250,000 in damages; the decision was upheld.
- On St Patrick’s Day 2025, Donald Trump invited McGregor to the Oval Office, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth took him to the Pentagon and the US ambassador visited his Dublin pub.
- In his first fight after five years away, McGregor lost by technical knockout to Max Holloway in Las Vegas on July 11 after a leg injury ended the bout after 69 seconds.
- McGregor’s spokeswoman said he intended to fulfil his UFC contract after recovering, but Dana White said he first needed knee surgery, physical therapy and substantial recovery time.
Donald Trump understands that he can promote himself and present the very best version of himself by associating with the UFC.— Karim Zidan, investigative journalist, on how Trump weaponised MMA to rally a new constituency of young men
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