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Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on an accusation of sexual assault, the New York Times reported Tuesday. The report, in which the Times cited four unnamed sources, came a day after the trash-talking star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship wrote on Twitter that he had decided to retire from his career inside the octagon.

MMA star Conor McGregor under investigation for sexual assault: NYT

Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight in Las Vegas that sparked a brawl and led to a six-month ban.

Mixed Martial Arts: Conor McGregor announces shock retirement

Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami Beach on Monday after a fan said the Irish mixed martial arts fighter smashed his phone and then walked off with the shattered remains, police records show.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor arrested in Florida for breaking fan's phone

Floyd Mayweather has won world titles in five different weight classes and is 50-0 in an unparalleled boxing career but the American could be set for a stunning detour into the world of mixed martial arts after signing with Japanese promoters RIZIN Fighting Federation.

Floyd Mayweather ready for Japan fight, whatever the rules

Floyd Mayweather has shown interest in Khabib Nurmagomedov's challenge and responded by saying, "Get the checkbook out!" Earlier, mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov had challenged undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather via an Instagram post.

Floyd Mayweather responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov challenge

Chaos erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his UFC lightweight title with a submission victory over Ireland's Conor McGregor on Saturday with members of his support team arrested after an all-in brawl broke out after the bout.

Nurmagomedov beats McGregor to retain UFC lightweight title

He was accused of attacking a bus carrying fighters

Mixed Martial Arts: McGregor surrenders to New York police after media day chaos

The 29-year-old became the first UFC fighter to hold two world titles

Conor McGregor charged with assault in New York after rampage

A statement from Showtime Sports said the start of the fight had been pushed back

Mayweather-McGregor fight delayed because of surge in TV demand

McGregor faces his first ever professional boxing contest against Mayweather, the undefeated former welterweight king who has come out of a two-year retirement to take on the Irish mixed martial arts star

Mayweather vs McGregor: Could this become the richest boxing fight in history?

Floyd Mayweather, former welterweight boxing champion, has been lured out of retirement to face Conor McGregor, a star of mixed martial arts' Ultimate Fighting Championship

Before richest fight ever, Mayweather & McGregor spar verbally

Mayweather had nearly all of his 49 professional wins using eight-ounce gloves, which may accentuate one of his advantages - his hand speed

Boxing: Lighter gloves spell quick end of Mayweather, says McGregor

The celebrated, undefeated boxer will take on the popular mixed martial arts champion in a highly anticipated crossover fight

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor agree to August fight

Now it is up to Floyd Mayweather to sign his side of the deal

McGregor has signed agreement to fight Mayweather

Mayweather is ready to fight McGregor for a guaranteed $100 million including plus pay-per-view money

Boxing: UFC chief offers $25 million to Mayweather, McGregor

The MMA fighter will be aboard Euron Greyjoy's crew on the ship Silence. He'll have no lines, as the shipmates all had their tongues removed

Conor McGregor to appear in 'Game of Thrones'

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