Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor explains why he's retiring: "I'm a bit bored of the game"
Adam D Martin - June 7, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor explained his decision to announce his retirement from mixed martial arts, explaining that he’s “bored” with the sport. McGregor shocked the MMA community immediately following UFC 250 when he took to Twitter to announce his retirement from the sport. This is not the first time McGregor has said he will retire only to come back and fight, but this time, he says he’s serious.
Justin Gaethje roasts Conor McGregor following recent retirement announcement
Christopher Taylor - June 6, 2020
Current UFC interim lightweight title holder Justin Gaethje took a shot at Conor McGregor after the Irishman announced his retirement this evening. Shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 250 broadcast, McGregor took to Twitter where he announced that he would be retiring from the fight game.
UFC star Conor McGregor announces his retirement from fighting
Chris Taylor - June 6, 2020
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor shocked fans by announcing his retirement immediately following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 250 event. The Irishman took to Twitter moments after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer to make the shocking announcement.
Dana White explains why Conor McGregor is a bigger star than GSP, Rousey, Silva
Tom Taylor - June 4, 2020
Dana White believes Conor McGregor is the first truly international superstar in UFC history, and that’s what sets him apart from other stars like Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, and Ronda Rousey. White compared McGregor’s celebrity to that of other big UFC stars on Eddie Hearn’s Talk the Talk podcast. He believes that, while stars like GSP, Rousey and Silva opened up new markets, McGregor brought the UFC to the whole world.
Dana White says the "smartest move" for Conor McGregor is to wait and fight the winner of Nurmagomedov-Gaethje
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2020
Dana White believes Conor McGregor should wait to fight the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje for his next scrap. Ever since McGregor knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds back in January at UFC 246, many wondered what would be next for the Irishman. Names like Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz came up. But, for White, he believes McGregor shouldn’t fight again until he gets the title shot.
Daniel Cormier believes McGregor-Silva is a "bigger fight" than Jones-Ngannou
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2020
Daniel Cormier is interested in seeing Conor McGregor fight Anderson Silva. Recently, Silva took to social media to call out McGregor for a catchweight fight. It immediately drew the attention of the MMA world and the Irishman was quick to accept the challenge.
Conor McGregor condemns "injustice, racism and intolerance" amid George Floyd protests
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a statement amid the ongoing George Floyd protests, condemning the racism and injustice sweeping the United States and the planet. Floyd, and African American, was killed by a caucasian police officer in Minneapolis last month. The officer was subsequently charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Ever since, the country has been roiling with impassioned protests, as citizens demand an end to the deep-rooted and festering racism that led to Floyd’s killing.
Conor McGregor climbs five spots on Forbes ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes’ list for 2020
Christopher Taylor - May 30, 2020
Despite only competing once in the past twelve months Conor McGregor was able to crack the Top 20 on Forbes ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes’ list for 2020. The former two-division UFC champion’s lone Octagon appearance during that 12-month stretch came at January’s UFC 246 event where he needed just 40-seconds to dismantle Donald Cerrone.
Dana White has not spoken to Conor McGregor but has some advice for the Irishman
Christopher Taylor - May 28, 2020
UFC President Dana White has chimed in after former two-division champion Conor McGregor recently “accepted” a fight with Anderson Silva. Following McGregor’s recent Twitter rants regarding who is the current GOAT of MMA, the Irishman received a challenge from former middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
Opinion: Conor McGregor vs. Kamaru Usman or Anderson Silva would be disastrous bookings
Jordy McElroy - May 28, 2020
The UFC welterweight division has officially turned into the Wild, Wild West—a sultry, convoluted mess of a weight class with a handful of potential No. 1 contenders. Even former two-division champion Conor McGregor has somehow crept his way into the conversation of challengers to the Kamaru Usman throne. Apparently, that’s what happens when your milkshake brings all of the pay-per-view buyers to the yard.
Anderson Silva opens as betting favorite against Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - May 28, 2020
Anderson Silva has opened as the betting favorite over Conor McGregor in a potential fight. On Wednesday night, Silva took to Instagram to challenge McGregor to superfight. Immediately, it caught the attention of the combat sports world, and the Irishman even accepted the challenge.
Conor McGregor accepts Anderson Silva's challenge to a superfight
Chris Taylor - May 28, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has responded to MMA legend Anderson Silva’s request for a superfight. Yesterday evening ‘The Spider’ took to Instagram where he challenged the Irishman to a superfight at 176.3 pounds. Silva’s callout came just hours after McGregor had revised his recently released MMA GOAT list to give himself top spot.
Anderson Silva challenges Conor McGregor to a superfight
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Anderson Silva is interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Silva who has spent the majority of his career at middleweight, while occasionally fighting at light heavyweight, is interested in dropping down in weight to battle McGregor.
Conor McGregor changes tune and proclaims himself the GOAT: “Get over it baby, and get with it!”
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Conor McGregor now believes he is the undisputed MMA GOAT. Earlier, McGregor took to social media to give his take on the MMA GOAT conversation where he had Anderson Silva as number one with him at second. Now, days later, he has changed his tune thanks to stats from his coach, John Kavanagh where he has now proclaimed himself the GOAT.
Kamaru Usman says Conor McGregor deserves title shot but the Irishman's silence proves he knows he can't win
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2020
Kamaru Usman believes Conor McGregor deserves a title shot at welterweight. After Usman TKO’d Colby Covington at UFC 245, many thought his next title defense would be against Jorge Masvidal. Yet, “Gamebred” has turned his attention to the rematch with Nate Diaz while the champion is now interested in fighting McGregor.
Ben Askren explains why he didn't include Conor McGregor on his GOAT list
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2020
Former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titleholder Ben Askren recently shared the names of the fighters he believes belong in the GOAT debate in MMA, but his list did not include former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. 7 People in discussion for MMA GOAT. Some have much better cases than others, but all have cases. Fedor and BJ would have had cases had they retired earlier.
Michael Bisping's responds to "one-eyed fighter" comment from Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2020
Conor McGregor recently laid out his picks for the Greatest of All Time in MMA, and his arguments featured what could be perceived as a dig at Michael Bisping. GSP is in at 3. Much less array of finishes but champion status in 2. He is far behind though. Reasons = Left 170 after much damage taken+questionable decision. Never re-engaged 170lb successors. Bottled Anderson fight. Only moved when one eyed fighter presented. Played safe.
Kamaru Usman on Conor McGregor fight: "I’d shag him in there if I wanted"
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2020
UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman is extremely confident he’d come out on top in a potential fight with Conor McGregor. There’s been plenty of buzz about a superfight between Usman and McGregor, who previously held the UFC lightweight and featherweight titles, over the last few days. The buzz reached a fever pitch when Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested they would be willing to give McGregor a title shot—with some unique conditions.