Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor sends message to 'scurrying rat' Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2019
Tyson Fury drops head trainer, gets advice from Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - December 16, 2019
Tyson Fury has made a big change to his inner circle ahead of his anticipated February 22 rematch with “The Bronze Bomber” Deontay Wilder. According to a report from ESPN, Fury has parted ways with his head trainer Ben Davison. https://twitter.com/espnringside/status/1206300783249100801
VIDEO | UFC drops first promo for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight
Thomas Taylor - December 15, 2019
With UFC 245 is in the rear-view mirror, the next pay-per-view on the promotion’s calendar is UFC 246, which will be topped by a dynamite welterweight scrap between former two-division champion Conor McGregor and fan favorite contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. During the broadcast for Saturday’s UFC 245 card, the UFC dropped its first official promo for this anticipated McGregor vs. Cerrone fight, and it definitely serves its intended purpose.
Dana White explains why Conor McGregor wanted Donald Cerrone fight at Welterweight
Christopher Taylor - December 13, 2019
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon on January 18 for a welterweight fight with Donald Cerrone. It will mark the Irish superstars first fight since he suffered a submission loss to reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Dana White's plans for Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - December 13, 2019
UFC President Dana White recently opened the door to a blockbuster rematch between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former two-division champion Conor McGregor. The catch, the UFC boss explained, is that Nurmagomedov will have to successfully defend his belt against Tony Ferguson in April, and McGregor will have to defeat Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246 in January.
Dana White: Conor McGregor wants Masvidal fight if Khabib rematch doesn't materialize
Tom Taylor - December 13, 2019
Conor McGregor is headed back to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 246 on January 18. The Irish superstar will meet fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in a welterweight bout. While this fight with Cerrone will not be a cakewalk, fans are already looking ahead to what might be next for McGregor if he wins.
Dana White responds to criticism over Conor McGregor fighting amid sexual assault allegations
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2019
UFC president Dana White has responded to criticism that suggests Conor McGregor should not be fighting in the midst of ongoing sexual assault allegations. The New York Times broke the story on two separate allegations of sexual assault earlier this year, and while some fans chose to turn a blind eye to it or immediately jump to defending McGregor, plenty of others wanted to see justice take its course in one way or the other before McGregor made his return.
Dana White explains why McGregor defeating Cerrone would jump Conor ahead of Justin Gaethje
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2019
Earlier this week UFC President Dana White made headlines when he suggested that if Conor McGregor defeats Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, it could set up a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. That news did not sit well with top lightweight contender Justin Gaethje, who proceeded to rip the UFC boss over his comments calling the idea “a total crock of sh*t”.
Jose Aldo reacts after Conor McGregor defends his move down to bantamweight
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2019
Former UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo is slated to make his bantamweight debut opposite Marlon Moraes at this weekend’s highly anticipated UFC 245 event. Aldo’s decision to drop down to the 135-pound weight class caught many fans and analysts by surprise, as the former UFC champion had always flirted with the idea of moving up a division to lightweight in past interviews.
Paul Felder hoping Conor McGregor stays at welterweight: 'Get him out of our way'
Mike Pendleton - December 11, 2019
Early 2020 is going to be big for the UFC lightweight top-15, as champ Khabib Nurmagomedov defends against top contender Tony Ferguson, and Paul Felder and Dan Hooker collide in a high-stakes contender bout in New Zealand. While those two fights will have significant impact on the division, two other lightweights, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone are also scheduled to meet in January, but their fight will be in the welterweight division.
Dana White: UFC could be 'looking at' Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch 'down the line'
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, two of the most heated rivals in UFC history, both have fights booked. Nurmagomedov will defend the lightweight title against Tony Ferguson in April of the new year, while McGregor is slated to return to the cage against Donald Cerrone on January 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to UFC President Dana White, McGregor and Nurmagomedov will likely fight each other again thereafter if they win these upcoming challenges.
Coach says fans will see the Conor McGregor they 'fell in love with' at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - December 11, 2019
Conor McGregor is scheduled to make his long-anticipated return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 246, where he’ll take on Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The fight goes down on January 18. McGregor striking coach Owen Roddy recently appeared on the Eurobash podcast, where he explained what McGregor is doing differently to prepare for his upcoming bout.
Ali Abdelaziz says Conor McGregor would be killed by Kamaru Usman
Natasha Hooper - December 6, 2019
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has fired another round of shots at Conor McGregor. During a discussion on Chael Sonnen’s podcast, Abdelaziz said he believes McGregor would be making a big mistake if he fought UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Conor McGregor defends Jose Aldo's cut to bantamweight: 'Respect'
Tom Taylor - December 6, 2019
Many members of the MMA community feel that former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is making a mistake by dropping down to the bantamweight division. Conor McGregor begs to differ. I disagree here. He looks more than on top of it in my experienced opinion. Well trimmed in advance, and naturally a lighter man now. This can only be done over a long length of time and with complete dedication. Respect! I wish him well and am excited to see him in this division
Dana White says Conor McGregor wants Jorge Masvidal next
Adam Martin - December 5, 2019
UFC president Dana White said in a radio interview on Thursday that superstar Conor McGregor is eyeing a fight against Jorge Masvidal next. McGregor was recently booked for his comeback fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported shortly afterward that McGregor’s plan is to fight either Masvidal or Nate Diaz next, and then get a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov near the next of 2020.
Dana White says two things need to happen before he books McGregor vs. Khabib rematch
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2019
UFC president, Dana White has laid out the plan for Conor McGregor to get his rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ever since McGregor lost to Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in the fourth-round by submission he has been clamoring for a rematch against the Russian. Yet, he won’t get an immediate rematch, but the groundwork is there for it to happen.
Joe Rogan shares theory on Conor McGregor's decision to fight at welterweight
Tom Taylor - December 5, 2019
Joe Rogan has an interesting theory as to why Conor McGregor agreed to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at welterweight, rather than lightweight. Rogan suspects McGregor is a little tired of cutting weight, and that the Irishman views Cerrone as a lightweight who can compete at welterweight, rather than a true welterweight. In other words, he gets to enjoy an easy weight cut without having to fight a giant.
Jose Aldo explains why Volkanovski loss 'hurt a lot more' than McGregor KO
Tom Taylor - December 4, 2019
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has only experienced a handful of losses over the course of his legendary career. Not all of those losses stung the same. Speaking to MMA Fighting ahead of his UFC 245 battle with Marlon Moraes, which will mark his bantamweight debut, Aldo divulged that his early 2019 decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski, which occurred in his native Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, “hurt a lot more” than his infamous, 13-second knockout loss to Conor McGregor in 2015.
Chael Sonnen lists potential welterweight opponents for Conor McGregor in 2020
Tom Taylor - December 4, 2019
Conor McGregor has stated that he intends to fight three times in the year 2020. Chael Sonnen believes the Irish MMA star will make good on this plan. “Conor McGregor’s come out and said he wants to fight three times in 2020,” Sonnen said on his podcast. “If Conor McGregor has proved that he’s anything — anything — he’s a man of his word.