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Conor McGregor didn't hold back Saturday morning ... just a day after he was found liable for assault in his civil rape case in Ireland.

CM first responded to an X post from the Irish Independent newspaper about the outcome of his case, which included the line, "Justice has been served."

The MMA star replied, "Justice was served for James Lawrence, yes! Deplorable what they done. Nikita hand, vicious liar! APPEAL!"

9:46 AM PT -- Conor McGregor tells TMZ Sports ... he is planning to appeal Friday's decision.

In a statement, the UFC superstar said, "The judge's instruction and the modest award given was for assault, there was not an award for aggravated or exemplary damages. I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed."

He added, "I am with my family, focused on my future."

Conor McGregor has lost his civil rape case in Ireland ... a jury just found him liable for assault.

Dee Devlin -- Conor McGregor's longtime partner -- showed up to an Ireland court on Friday to support the UFC superstar as he continues to fend off a sexual assault lawsuit.

The 36-year-old fighter has been facing his accuser, a judge and a jury in the civil case throughout November... as a trial over the allegations first began back on the fifth.

The case centers around a woman, Nikita Ni Lamhain, who alleges McGregor and another man had sex with her against her will following a holiday party back in 2018.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was one for the record books ... as the massive event generated one of the biggest gates for any boxing or MMA spectacle in U.S. history!!

Paul's Most Valuable Promotions dropped the official numbers Tuesday morning ... saying total ticket revenue for the fight was $18.1 million -- which beat the previous Texas record of $9 milli held by Canelo Álvarez ... and is the most for any combat sports event outside of Las Vegas.

Overall, it came out as the ninth-highest combat sports gate America has ever seen.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz hasn't tapped out of his career just yet ... as the future Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports he wants to put on the gloves one last time and step back into the UFC Octagon.

We caught up with 39-year-old Cruz, who is currently in Mexico City at the UFC Performance Institute, and he said he is in the process of "building myself up" for a bout.

"I'll tell you, I think I got a last dance," he said. "I want one last dance in me. Just go out there and have fun. And when I say fun, I mean fight to the bitter death and see what I have in me."

Mike Tyson's iron buns are quickly backing their way into the cultural zeitgeist ... 'cause at least one musician saw his backside and thought it'd be perfect for her concert.

Alison Wonderland -- a popular Australian DJ -- shared clips from her Saturday night concert in Tacoma, Washington ... and, in the middle of it she gave fans a glimpse at four full moons, all belonging to the former undisputed heavyweight champ.

You have to see it for yourself ... during one hard drop, Mike's backside -- taken from the now-viral gaffe made while Netflix was interviewing him before his fight with Jake Paul -- hits the screen, and a collective groan from the audience fills the venue.

Jake Paul celebrated his big win against Mike Tyson in a major way ... throwing a fun-filled after party with his brother, Logan, and other familiar faces -- and we have footage from the wild festivities.

The influencer turned professional boxer, who handily beat Tyson in their much-hyped Friday night bout on Netflix, gathered with friends and family at the soiree thrown by his sports betting company, Betr, at a private house in Dallas, Texas.

In addition to Logan and his fiancé Nina Agdal, Jake's girlfriend Jutta Leerdam topped the guest list along with rapper 1900 Rugrat, boxer Derek Sullivan, deejay E-V and "Hawk Tuah Girl" Haliey Welch.

Saturday night's UFC 309 event was packed with famous folks, including the Prez elect, members of his would-be cabinet, and some big celebs.

Donald Trump was front and center, which meant First Buddy Elon Musk was right by his side to watch the action at Madison Square Garden.

But that's just for starters. RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy and Mike Johnson all watched as Jon Jones took the wind out of Stipe Miocic's sails in the third round to defend his heavyweight title.

UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones put on his dance moves after his big win Saturday night, doing a Donald Trump swivel right before the eyes of the newly crowned 47th president.

Here's how it all went down ... Trump was sitting near The Octagon to watch the MMA matchups -- one of his favorite past times -- with his posse, namely Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Dana White, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard and Mike Johnson.

Trump got to see up close Jones beat the hell out of his opponent, Stipe Miocic. In the third round, Jones delivered a spinning back kick that dropped Miocic to his knees, prompting the ref to stop the bout.

Peanut the Squirrel was on the minds of lots of folks Saturday night, from fighters to comedians.

The rodent that was suspiciously seized and killed by NY authorities earlier this month was part of a UFC victory speech by one Jim Miller, who told Joe Rogan, "I've got one thing to say first: we need justice for Peanut. It's not just the squirrel, it's all the kids that went hungry that night, and all the other things that the money and resources could've been put to."

Miller wasn't done ... he invoked DOGE, the Dept. of Government Efficiency, which Trump wants Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead. Elon and Vivek were there as Miller said, "Hopefully that DOGE cleans things up at the State level."

Jon Jones dominated Stipe Miocic in the main event of 309 ... and then shouted out President Trump during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

Bones even started a "USA! USA!" chant ... and hit Trump's famous dance move, before exiting the Octagon and talking to the president-elect.

The UFC has no shortage of star power at its events -- in and out of the Octagon -- so, who's gotten the loudest pop from the crowd?!

Dana White has an answer.

"When you think about fighter walkouts, whenever a fighter walks out to the [Octagon] — I mean, the two biggest that actually shake the arena are President Trump and Conor McGregor, two of the biggest fight walkouts ever," the UFC boss told Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1).

It seems a Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou super fight might actually happen ... 'cause the Bronze Bomber tells TMZ Sports he's down to begin negotiations now!

Ngannou, of course, said just a couple weeks ago he was hoping to get in the boxing ring with Wilder soon ... and, when we caught up with DW out at LAX this week, he seemed very open to the idea.

In fact, he told us he wants to get Ngannou's team on the phone and begin talks ASAP!

Stipe Miocic is returning to the Octagon after almost 4 years away for a fight against the legendary Jon Jones ... in front of a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden that could include President-elect Donald Trump!

With the UFC's heavyweight title on the line ... we asked 42-year-old Miocic whether he'd be down for 45 (& soon-to-be 47) to play Dana White for a night, and wrapping the belt around his waist if he defeat Bones.

"I'm not against it," Stipe responded, saying, "That'd be kinda cool to have a president do it. President-elect."

Donald Trump's victory lap after beating Kamala Harris might just include a stop at UFC 309 ... as Michael Chandler tells TMZ Sports he's under the impression the president-elect will be there next weekend.

Chandler -- who's fighting Charles Oliveira on the card's co-main event -- says one of the last times he talked to Trump in the leadup to Tuesday's election, The Don told him he'd show up to the Nov. 16 fight night at Madison Square Garden if he beat Harris on Nov 5.

"He said, 'I'll either be there on Nov. 16 because we won the election, or if I lost, I'll be depressed and I won't show up,'" Chandler told us.

(G)I-DLE leader Soyeon went from hitting the "Klaxon" to hitting the mitts ... showing off her powerful punches in a sparring session at retired UFC star Korean Zombie's gym!!

The popular K-pop singer/rapper/producer put her athleticism on display in a new Instagram post ... rocking athletic wear, white boxing gloves and some cat-themed headgear as she worked on some combos.

The 26-year-old even throws a knee at one point ... proving she isn't afraid to use more than her hands.

Former President Donald Trump is heading back to the White House -- he's just been declared the winner of the 2024 election, and will become the 47th President of the United States.

FOX News was first to call Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris shortly before midnight on the West Coast as it projected him going over the necessary threshold of 270 electoral votes.