Conor McGregor News

Tom Taylor - February 23, 2017

After months of conflicting rumors and reports, Georges St-Pierre has finally agreed to the terms of a new contract with the UFC. That means we’re likely to see the former welterweight great and bona fide MMA legend back in the cage sometime before the end of the year. On Wednesday’s episode of BJ Penn Radio, Canadian middleweight Elias Theodorou weighed in on the return of St-Pierre with host Kinch. Apparently, he was initially unsure about the former champ’s comeback. His words:

Russell Ess - February 22, 2017

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor wants $100 million, just like Floyd Mayweather does for their much talked-about boxing match.

Russell Ess - February 22, 2017

Now that former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and the UFC have come to an agreement for “Rush” to compete in the Octagon once again, many are anxiously waiting to hear who will be named as an opponent. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian brought up the potential superfight between current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and St-Pierre on their Anik and Florian podcast. Both of the UFC analysts and commentators believe that matchup would be the biggest fight the UFC could make at this point.

bjpenndotcom - February 22, 2017

Since winning the UFC lightweight championship in November of 2016 by knocking out Eddie Alvarez in the second round of their highly anticipated UFC 205 headlining fight, Conor McGregor has been repeatedly called out by both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. While McGregor is of course sidelined through May due to the upcoming birth of his firstborn son, talks of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight have continued to surface, leading many, including Tony Ferguson, to believe that McGregor is on his way out from the UFC.

Tom Taylor - February 22, 2017

The biggest ongoing story in combat sports today surrounds a potential mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fans, pundits, and fighters alike have been wondering for months if this bout will actually happen, and if it does, which of the two stars will come out on top. According to Stephen Thompson, who fights for the UFC welterweight title on March 4, this potential mega bout does not look good for McGregor. The upcoming title challenger explained this belief on the latest episode of Rapid Fire with BJPENN.COM’s Chris Taylor.

bjpenndotcom - February 21, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, the possibility of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match has continued to dominate combat sports headlines. While it has been made extremely clear that the odds of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight happening are slim to none, talks have continued to progress and give fight fans hope of a potential fight materializing.

Tom Taylor - February 21, 2017

Last week, we learned that after months of rumors, reports, negotiations and stalemates, The UFC and Georges St-Pierre had agreed on the terms for a new contract. Given that St-Pierre is widely considered the best welterweight of all time – and one of the best fighters ever, period – this was an undeniably exciting development. Now that we know St-Pierre will actually be returning to the Octagon, the next big question is who he’ll fight upon his return. Though there are plenty of interesting options for him inside the welterweight division he once ruled, his coach Firas Zahabi is most intrigued by fights with UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping, and lightweight champ Conor McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - February 18, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, reports have continued to surface that UFC superstar Conor McGregor and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather were progressing closer and closer to eventually having a McGregor-Mayweather superfight. Mayweather started the year by offering McGregor $15 million for a boxing match, which UFC President Dana White was quick to counter with an offer of his own, offering the undefeated prizefighter $25 million to have a boxing match with Mayweather. Mayweather was quick to laugh off the offer, reiterating that he wouldn’t fight for less than $100 million. McGregor initially remained silent on the matter before revealing in a pay-per view interview that he and Mayweather must sit down in the same room to negotiate if they hope to see the fight become official.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2017

If you’re the betting type and are able to place a wager in Las Vegas, Nevada, a casino has started accepting bets on a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match with staggering odds. Jeff Sherman, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Manager tweeted that the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in now accepting bets for the fight that has not yet been made official.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2017

We have seen a couple fighters from the MMA community invovled in some heated situations at political rallies recently. Jake Shields had to help a man from “being jumped by thugs” at the recent UC Berkeley protest and Jeff Monson got clipped a few times at a Trump protest in Florida. UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor recently spoke with GQ on people’s polar views on politics and the new President of the United States.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2017

With talks progressing in regards to a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Maywather superfight inside the boxing ring, numerous members of the combat sports community have continued to release their prediction for who they feel would win in a boxing match. While the majority of fighters and coaches feel that undefeated prizefighter would likely get the W in a McGregor Mayweather superfight, Conor McGregor’s power and precision cannot be ignored, and have made for extremely interesting fight predictions. With that being said, famed boxing trainer Teddy Atlas has given quite the stunning prediction for the fight, explaining to ESPN that he believes McGregor will cheat in order to proclaim himself ‘King of the Ring.’:

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2017

In just three months, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor’s girlfriend Dee Devlin will give birth to their firstborn child. With that being said, the champ has been very open about his concerns with bringing a child into his often hectic life as a global superstar. Following his UFC 205 win over Eddie Alvarez, where McGregor picked up a 2nd round TKO win to claim the UFC lightweight championship, the champ revealed that his girlfriend was pregnant, and would be giving birth to their son in May. McGregor explained why he would be taking time away from the Octagon, and why he was worried about how fame would play a role in fatherhood, saying:

Russell Ess - February 15, 2017

When was the last time Conor McGregor cried?

Tom Taylor - February 15, 2017

In the wake of his November knockout of Eddie Alvarez, which earned him the UFC lightweight title, MMA superstar Conor McGregor announced that he would be taking some time off to father his first child with longtime girlfriend Dee Devlin. Since then, the champ has spent the bulk of his time in his native Ireland, preparing for this new arrival. Recently, however, the Irishman has returned to North American soil. His latest trip stateside will take him to Las Vegas, where he will attempt to put to bed an issue with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and apparently, pick a fight with semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2017

In 2016, Conor McGregor was granted a boxing license in California, but denied one by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. At the time, it was explained that McGregor’s lack of professional boxing experience was the reason he had been denied a license in Nevada. Despite that, talks of a potential Floyd Mayweather superfight continued to develop, with conflicting reports emerging this week that McGregor and Mayweather were getting close to reaching a deal for a boxing superfight.

Tom Taylor - February 15, 2017

The biggest ongoing narrative in combat sports today surrounds a potential mega fight between semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. This potential showdown seems to generate new headlines every day, each often contrary to the previous one. Late last week, for example, reports began to surface that McGregor and Mayweather had agreed on a deal. Shortly thereafter, Mayweather announced that, while no deal had been reached just yet, the fight itself was drawing “very, very close” to fruition.

Russell Ess - February 14, 2017

“My number is a guaranteed $100 million. That was my number,” Floyd Mayweather has stated regarding his fight purse, and it sounds like Conor McGregor is now demanding the same thing. The boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is in the works of being put together as McGregor is currently in Las Vegas to meet with parties involved to make the potential bout turn into a reality. However, with McGregor being under contract with the UFC, there is still a lot of legal issues at hand if the UFC decides they do not want to be involved.

bjpenndotcom - February 14, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, there have been several developments regarding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match. To start the year off, Mayweather offered McGregor $15 million to fight in a boxing match. McGregor remained quiet on the matter, however UFC President Dana White was quick to counter Mayweather’s offer, offering the undefeated prizefighter $25 million to fight. Mayweather scoffed at White’s offer, reiterating that he wouldn’t fight for less than $100 million.