Conor McGregor News
Dana White plans for fans at Conor McGregor fight: "I'm ready"
Tom Taylor - November 20, 2020
UFC President Dana White says he intends to welcome fans to UFC 257, which will be headlined by a rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The UFC has promoted a host of events during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, primarily inside its Las Vegas headquarters, and on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. However, none of these events have featured a fan presence.
Breaking: Conor McGregor signs contract, fight with Dustin Poirier set for January 23
Tom Taylor - November 19, 2020
Conor McGregor has reportedly signed his contract for a long rumored January 23 fight with fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. News of this matchup was first reported by MMA Fighting earlier this month, but UFC President Dana White later insisted that contracts were not yet signed.
Stephen Thompson makes prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier rematch
Tom Taylor - November 18, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson has made his prediction for the hotly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. Since then, both men have achieved significant feats in the lightweight division, which has led them to a rematch.
Conor McGregor explains why he looks at 2020 as an opportunistic year
Adam D Martin - November 15, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor explained why he is looking at 2020 as an opportunistic year despite some frustrating experiences. McGregor said before the year that he wanted to have a full season in 2020. That would begin with a fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January — which McGregor won in 40 seconds by TKO — and then move on to a lightweight title bout. A welterweight fight against a star in that division was also mentioned. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McGregor fought just once this year despite being healthy himself.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor, 'The Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Paul Felder rips Conor McGregor for questioning his Irish heritage: "Go blow some lines"
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
Paul Felder had some choice words for Conor McGregor after the former two-division UFC champion questioned his Irish heritage. Back in February of this year, McGregor had taken to Twitter where he suggested that the name Felder was from German-English dissent.
Henry Cejudo was not receptive to Conor McGregor's well wishes on "World Champ Champ Day"
Chris Taylor - November 13, 2020
Henry Cejudo was not exactly receptive to the well wishes he received from Conor McGregor on “World Champ Champ Day”. Yesterday, November 12, had marked the four year anniversary of McGregor’s destruction of Eddie Alvarez. The historic win at UFC 205 in New York made Conor McGregor the first “champ champ” in promotional history.
Israel Adesanya refutes Conor McGregor's claim to UFC record
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has refuted Conor McGregor’s recent claim to a significant UFC record. Thursday was the four-year anniversary of McGregor defeating Eddie Alvarez to capture the UFC lightweight belt and become the first concurrent two-division champion in the promotion’s history. To celebrate the occasion, the Irishman took to Instagram to reminisce about the accomplishment.
Patricio Freire ready for John Kavanagh's "dream match" with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
Two-division Bellator champion Patricio Freire has opened the door to a cross-promotional super fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Freire returned to the cage on Thursday, when he defended the Bellator featherweight title with a lopsided knockout victory over McGregor’s teammate at SBG Ireland, Pedro Carvalho.
Joe Rogan doesn't like Conor McGregor's chances in Manny Pacquiao boxing match
Tom Taylor - November 12, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t think former UFC champ Conor McGregor will do well in a potential boxing match with Manny Pacquiao. McGregor and Pacquiao have been linked to a potential boxing match for several years. If the fight ever ends up happening, however, Rogan believes McGregor will be in over his head.
Conor McGregor reflects on Eddie Alvarez win, says he's now "multiple times" better
Tom Taylor - November 12, 2020
On November 12, 2016, in the main event of UFC 205, Conor McGregor made UFC history by as the first fighter to hold titles in two divisions concurrently. The Irishman, who already held the UFC featherweight title at the time, accomplished this feat by knocking out Eddie Alvarez in the second round.
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 is "on" according to John Kavanagh: "Return of the mac confirmed"
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2020
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 is on according to coach John Kavanagh. For weeks now, McGregor and Poirier have been linked to the rematch on January 23. However, nothing has become official but it was reported on Tuesday that the deal is done, which Dana White denied.
Rafael dos Anjos believes rebooking Conor McGregor fight makes sense if he beats Paul Felder
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2020
Rafael dos Anjos believes a fight with Conor McGregor makes a lot of sense if he beats Paul Felder on Saturday night. Dos Anjos and McGregor were supposed to fight at UFC 196 with the Irishman looking to become a champ-champ. However, RDA was forced out of the fight due to an injury and then lost his belt to Eddie Alvarez who went on to fight McGregor.
Dana White says McGregor-Poirier 2 is not a done deal: "There are a ton of if's right now"
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2020
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier may not be fighting at UFC 257 after all according to Dana White. Earlier on Tuesday, it was revealed the rematch between McGregor and Poirier was a done deal for UFC 257 on January 23. The two sides had verbally agreed to the rematch weeks ago but just recently word got around that the UFC might pull Poirier and do Justin Gaethje vs. Conor McGregor.
Breaking: Conor McGregor set to return to the Octagon opposite Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Tom Taylor - November 10, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23. News of this bout was first reported by MMA Fighting.
Michael Chandler calls out Conor McGregor: "I'm ready to sign when you are"
Tom Taylor - November 10, 2020
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is setting his sights on a blockbuster fight with MMA superstar Conor McGregor. Chandler signed with the UFC earlier this year, but has yet to make his debut with the promotion.
Report: UFC willing to replace Dustin Poirier and make Gaethje vs McGregor on January 23
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2020
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor may not be happening on January 23 after all. After Poirier and McGregor agreed to a charity sparring match, the UFC came in and offered them to fight on January 23 which the Irishman accepted. Poirier, meanwhile, told the UFC to stop playing games and send him the contract.
Photos | Conor McGregor in phenomenal shape ahead of UFC return
Tom Taylor - November 4, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor looks to be in fantastic shape ahead of his widely anticipated return to the Octagon. Back in June, McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, citing a disinterest in the state of the sport.
Rashad Evans believes Conor McGregor is "one of the best to do it" after seeing Khabib beat Gaethje
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2020
Rashad Evans has nothing but praise for Conor McGregor after seeing Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje the way he did at UFC 254. In the lead up to the fight, many pundits had said Gaethje would be Nurmagomedov’s toughest test. However, that proved not to be true, and as Javier Mendez told BJPENN.com, the toughest test still seems to be McGregor.