Conor McGregor News
Coach feels there's only one fight that will excite Conor McGregor after UFC 229: 'I think it has to be Khabib'
Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon after two long years away, where he attempted to reclaim… Read more
Benson Henderson lectures Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor in impassioned post-fight speech
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the action-packed Bellator 208 card, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson picked up a dominant decision win over longtime Bellator lightweight contender Saad Awad.… Read more
Coach John Kavanagh feels ring rust was a factor for Conor McGregor at UFC 229
Conor McGregor was not able to reclaim the UFC lightweight title from his arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. Although McGregor had some success in his UFC 229 mega fight with Nurmagomedov, he just… Read more
Ronda Rousey gives her take on UFC 229 brawl, doesn't think Khabib or McGregor should get 'special treatment'
Pretty much everybody has an opinion on the wild, post-fight brawl that occurred shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 main event last weekend. Former women's bantamweight champion… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Conor McGregor was already "broken" before their fight at UFC 229
Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his UFC title for the first time at last weekend's UFC 229 event, submitting former division title holder Conor McGregor in round four. "The Eagle" was able to… Read more
Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov was experiencing seizures in the lead up to UFC 229
Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title at last weekend's UFC 229 event, scoring a fourth-round submission win over Conor McGregor. "The Eagle" was able to dominate McGregor on the ground, and… Read more
Brendan Schaub on Khabib Nurmagomedov suspension: 'I'm hearing a year to 18 months'
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in hot water. Shortly after submitting Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 last weekend, the undefeated Dagestani dynamo vaulted over the cage and… Read more
Former UFC lightweight champ Sean Sherk offers to train Conor McGregor for Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was not without success in his anticipated UFC 229 showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the real story of the fight was the Russian champion's grappling. Time… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos challenges Dillon Danis to a winner takes all cage fight
Moments after scoring a fourth-round submission victory over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov proceeded to leap out of the octagon and onto Dillon Danis. The victorious… Read more
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov receive temporary suspensions, official hearing set for October 24
All hell broke loose following the conclusion of last weekend's UFC 229 main event between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. After improving his professional record to a perfect 27-0 by defeating Conor… Read more
Conor McGregor coach John Kavanagh gives round-by-round breakdown of fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor's long awaited return to the Octagon, which headlined UFC 229 last Saturday night in Las Vegas, didn't go the way he planned. Instead, he was pummelled by his opponent Khabib… Read more
Coach says Conor McGregor was "very disappointed" after being dropped by Khabib at UFC 229
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the octagon after a nearly two-year hiatus at last weekend's UFC 229 event, where he attempted to reclaim the UFC's 155-pound title… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father says he's chosen to 'forgive Conor McGregor'
Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov finally stepped into the cage together. Ahead of this fight, McGregor hit Nurmagomedov with a near ceaseless… Read more
Conor McGregor coach regrets defensive strategy for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, says 'something was off'
Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon after two long years away, as he attempted to reclaim… Read more
UFC 229 Rankings Update: Conor McGregor drops six spots on pound-for-pound list
Former two division Conor McGregor has experienced a significant drop in the pound-for-pound rankings following his stoppage loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. The brash Irishman entered the UFC 229 title… Read more
Jose Aldo calls for a rematch with Conor McGregor following UFC 229
Former UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo is looking to score a rematch with Conor McGregor. The Brazilians callout comes on the heels of the Irishman's fourth-round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at… Read more
Conor McGregor coach hopes NSAC is lenient on Nurmagomedov, can 'understand his reaction'
On Saturday night, in the main event of the massive UFC 229 card, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title with a fourth-round submission win over former UFC lightweight and featherweight… Read more
Nick Diaz feels Conor McGregor didn't look like himself against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Over the weekend, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up his first title defense — and the biggest win of his career — choking out former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor… Read more