The standoff between former MMA fighters Artem Lobov and Conor McGregor is over an alleged handshake deal on the proceeds of the sale of the Irish fighter's Proper No. 12 whiskey brand.
From Dublin to Dubai – part 3: The Emirates have become a global centre for boxing and MMA, attracting Irish competitors in search of a career in the limelight. But many struggle to make a living in an industry associated with alleged criminal activity.
The commercial backlash against Conor McGregor has not yet made it to the US. But, in a country that elected a convicted felon president, will a decision made in the civil courts of Ireland resonate?
Led by John Mahon from Longford, the Mahon family are one of the most successful pub owners in New York. Now they have bought a well-known pub in Dublin formerly owned by the family of Sean Quinn.
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