Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor explains how he's changed since MMA career began
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2021
Former two-division UFC Conor McGregor says he’s matured since he began his mixed martial arts journey back in 2007. McGregor is currently gearing up for a lightweight showdown with No. 2-ranked contender Dustin Poirier, which will headline the UFC 257 card on January 23.
Conor McGregor: Manny Pacquiao talks "intensifying," fight could happen "this year"
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor believes he’ll meet Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring before the year is over. McGregor is currently gearing up for a fight with the UFC’s No. 2-ranked lightweight contender, Dustin Poirier, which will headline the UFC 257 card on January 23.
Dana White believes McGregor vs. Poirier rematch will be "a war"
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2021
UFC President Dana White believes that the upcoming rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will be “a war.” McGregor and Poirier have fought once before, in the featherweight division, back in 2014. On that night, McGregor won by first-round knockout.
Conor McGregor plotting "a good stint" at lightweight, Nate Diaz trilogy
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor says he intends to continue competing in the lightweight division for the foreseeable future. McGregor has competed in three weight-classes in the UFC. He began his run with the promotion as a featherweight, where he defeated the likes of Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo en route to becoming the undisputed champion. He then made a brief visit to lightweight, where he collected a second title with a knockout win over Eddie Alvarez. Since then, he’s drifted between lightweight, welterweight and the boxing ring, where he famously took on Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
Dan Hardy breaks down upcoming Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier rematch
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2021
UFC analyst and former fighter Dan Hardy has given his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Through his work with UFC, BT Sport and his Full Reptile YouTube channel, Hardy has been able to emerge as one of the most engaging and interesting pundits in all of mixed martial arts over the course of the last few years.
Max Holloway "would love" to rematch Conor McGregor down the road
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2021
Max Holloway is hoping he can fight Conor McGregor again sometime in the future. Back in August of 2013, Holloway and McGregor fought in Boston with the Irishman winning a decision. After the loss, the Hawaiian went on a 13-fight winning streak including winning and defending the featherweight title twice. McGregor, meanwhile, went on to win the featherweight and lightweight title.
Firas Zahabi shares a bold prediction for McGregor vs Poirier 2 at UFC 257
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2021
Firas Zahabi expects Conor McGregor to KO Dustin Poirier again. In the main event of UFC 257, McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Poirier in a very intriguing bout. The first time they met, they fought at featherweight, and the Irishman won by first-round knockout.
Manny Pacquiao wants to box Conor McGregor: "I want to experience fighting an MMA fighter"
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2021
Manny Pacquiao is looking to box Conor McGregor in the very near future. Ever since McGregor lost to Floyd Mayweather, there have always been talks about the Irishman boxing Pacquiao. However, there hasn’t been much talk of it since, but according to the boxer, he wants to compete against McGregor.
Conor McGregor could compete for boxing title with one win, says WBC president
Tom Taylor - January 12, 2021
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman believes Conor McGregor could be fighting for a major boxing title after just one professional win. McGregor, who formerly held the UFC lightweight and featherweight titles, has boxed once previously, coming up short in a blockbuster showdown with Floyd Mayweather in 2017. Despite losing that fight, McGregor performed better than most pundits anticipated, and has been linked to many high-profile boxing matches since, most notably a rematch with Mayweather and a fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Daniel Cormier encourages Chandler, Hooker to take advantage of fighting on McGregor card
Tom Taylor - January 12, 2021
Daniel Cormier believes Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker need to take full advantage of fighting on the same card as UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champion, will make his Octagon debut against Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 257 on January 23.
UFC 257: 'McGregor vs Poirier 2' Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - January 12, 2021
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view on Fight Island with a blockbuster main event at UFC 257 as Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier meet inside the Octagon for the second time. Event: UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Date: Saturday, 23rd January 2021 Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Broadcast: ESPN+ – 10pm EST (Main card)
Dana White reflects on being "in a really bad place" with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - January 11, 2021
UFC President Dana White says he’s repaired his relationship with Conor McGregor after being in “a bad place” with the Irishman last year. White and McGregor have butted heads several times over the years, most recently in mid-2020, when the Irish MMA star released some of his DMs with the UFC boss. Unsurprisingly, White was upset that what he believed was a private conversation was leaked to the public, particularly because he and McGregor were speaking about aging UFC veteran Diego Sanchez.
Conor McGregor shares bold prediction for rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Harry Kettle - January 11, 2021
UFC star Conor McGregor has made an incredibly brave prediction ahead of his rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. McGregor is set to return to the Octagon for the first time in twelve months, hoping to build off of his dominant welterweight win over Donald Cerrone last January. Dustin Poirier, on the other hand, is coming off the back of an electric decision victory against divisional rival Dan Hooker.
Dana White will "press" Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again, likes Conor McGregor rematch
Adam D Martin - January 10, 2021
UFC president Dana White says he will “press” Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again, and he likes the Conor McGregor rematch. Nurmagomedov is still the UFC lightweight champion but his status as an active fighter is up in the air following his quasi-retirement. After submitting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport. However, White has said that he will talk to Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi in an effort to convince him to return for one more fight and try and reach the perfect 30-0 mark.
PHOTO | Conor McGregor is ready for UFC 257: "Born for it!"
Chris Taylor - January 9, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is supremely confident that he will once again put on a “masterpiece” against Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier are set to collide for a second time in the main event of UFC 257, which takes place January 24 on Fight Island.
Conor McGregor featherweight return is "achievable," says nutritionist
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2021
Conor McGregor could conceivably return to the featherweight division, according to his nutritionist Tristin Kennedy. McGregor is currently gearing up for a 155-pound lightweight contest with Dustin Poirier, which will headline the UFC 257 card on January 23. He’s also recently competed in the 170-pound welterweight division. Yet the Irishman’s UFC career began in the 145-pound featherweight division, where he ultimately captured the title with a blistering, first-round knockout of Jose Aldo.
Conor McGregor in "the best shape he's ever been in," says nutritionist
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is in the best shape of his professional career, according to his nutritionist Tristin Kennedy. McGregor is slated to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23, when he’ll take on fellow lightweight contender.
Charles Oliveira plans to call out winner of Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier from front-row seat at UFC 257
Adam Martin - January 7, 2021
UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira plans on calling out the winner of Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier from a front-row seat at UFC 257. Oliveira is currently riding an eight-fight win streak in the UFC lightweight division, punctuated by a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 256. Oliveira has been vocal about his desire to get a title shot, but so far we haven’t heard confirmation that he will fight for the belt. There have been rumors that Oliveira could fight Justin Gaethje, but if it was up to Oliveira, he would take on the winner of McGregor vs. Poirier next.