Conor McGregor News
Max Holloway on Conor McGregor's recent troubles: "He's Human just like all of us"
Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has a very unique relationship with his former opponent Conor McGregor. The MMA superstars, Holloway and McGregor, had originally squared off in August of 2013, with the Irishman emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
Conor McGregor sends a message to Donald Cerrone following UFC 246 booking
Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has sent Donald Cerrone a message following their recently announced booking for UFC 246. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported that a welterweight bout between McGregor and Cerrone was official for January 18 in Las Vegas.
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor made a major miscalculation in accepting 'Cowboy' fight
Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor made a major miscalculation in accepting a main event fight with Donald Cerrone on January 18. On Thursday afternoon UFC President Dana White announced that the promotions first ever “champ champ“, McGregor, would be taking on “Cowboy” in a five-round welterweight main event at UFC 246.
Dustin Poirier shares his prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Chris Taylor - November 30, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has shared his prediction for January’s highly anticipated Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight at UFC 246. ‘The Diamond’ has never stepped foot in the cage with ‘Cowboy’, but he does know what it is like to stand across the Octagon from Conor McGregor. With that being said, Poirier appears confident that McGregor’s power will be enough to stop Cerrone on January 18 in Las Vegas.
Dustin Poirier interested in Justin Gaethje rematch following McGregor vs. Cerrone booking
Natasha Hooper - November 29, 2019
Yesterday, Conor McGregor’s Octagon return was finally confirmed. The Irishman will make his comeback against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246. This left many fighters’ pondering their next fight options, including McGregor’s former opponent, Dustin Poirier. McGregor hasn’t fought since his UFC 229 bout in October 2018, when he challenged the lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Irishman tried to neutralize the grappling expertise of his Russian opponent but was ultimately submitted in the fourth round via neck crank.
VIDEO | The beef between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone started over four years ago
Natasha Hooper - November 29, 2019
After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed yesterday that Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to face Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246 on January 18. While they haven’t had much in the way of trash talk for each other lately, McGregor and Cerrone haven’t always respected each other’s fighting abilities.
Photo | Conor McGregor looks jacked ahead of return to welterweight
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2019
The mixed martial arts world is still buzzing from the news that Conor McGregor will be returning to the Octagon in order to face Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on January 18. We all knew already that the Irishman was planning on returning on that date in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, but nobody could be 100% sure as to who his opponent was going to be. Now, we know that it’s Cerrone, and we also know that the fight is going to take place at welterweight.
Donald Cerrone reacts after booking Conor McGregor fight for UFC 246
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2019
The speculation is over, and now, the highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone is on. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, the two stars are set to face off on January 18 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what will likely be the main event of UFC 246. It will mark the first time that we’ve seen McGregor in the Octagon since his infamous submission defeat back at UFC 229 to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone official opening betting odds released
Adam Martin - November 28, 2019
The main event at UFC 246 between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone was officially announced today, and now we have the opening betting odds as well. Leading MMA oddsmaker Nick Kalikas of MMAOddsbreaker.com was a guest on a special breaking news edition of “The MMAOB Daily Podcast with Adam Martin” on Thursday and released the opening odds for McGregor vs. Cerrone.
BREAKING | Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone official
Tom Taylor - November 28, 2019
Conor McGregor is headed back to the Octagon. As widely rumored for some time, the Irish MMA superstar will take on Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone on January 18.
Dustin Poirier explains why Conor McGregor matchup makes sense
Tom Taylor - November 27, 2019
After coming up short against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in September, Dustin Poirier is now targeting a return to the cage in April. When he makes that return, he’s hoping for a big-name opponent, such as Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz.
UFC 246 will take place Feb. 8 in Houston, no word of Conor McGregor return
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019
The UFC’s official website indicates that UFC 246 will take place on February 8 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, leaving Conor McGregor’s return up in the air. It was assumed for the last few months that UFC 246 would be the name of the January 18 pay-per-view in Las Vegas that was to feature the superstar McGregor’s return to the Octagon. Although the promotion hasn’t officially announced his return date or opponent yet, McGregor’s manager Audie Attar recently confirmed that they were deep into negotiations for a fight with Donald Cerrone. But nothing has been booked so far.
Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects Conor McGregor's rematch request: 'We don't pay attention to idiots'
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2019
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 he has been clamoring for a rematch. Yet, if it is up to the Dagestani champion, the Irishman won’t be getting one, ever. Nurmagomedov has come out and said McGregor needs 10 wins before he gets a rematch. But, when asked about a fight in Moscow, the champion shut it down and believes the Irishman doesn’t even want the fight.
Conor McGregor donates $1 million of Proper No. 12 whiskey profits to first responders
Adam Martin - November 19, 2019
Conor McGregor’s Proper No. 12 whiskey has been a huge success, and the UFC superstar is giving back, donating $1 million to first responders. McGregor took to Instagram to announce that due to the incredible sales for his Irish whiskey, he will donate over seven figures to the first responders who help keep the rest of us safe from harm. Check out what McGregor said.
ATT owner wants Jorge Masvidal to fight Conor McGregor or Nick Diaz next
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2019
Jorge Masvidal is now the owner of the UFC’s BMF title, and he could very well be fighting for the welterweight title in his next fight. Yet Dan Lambert, the owner of American Top Team, is hoping for something else for “Gamebred” next. Lambert and the team at ATT know Masvidal wants the biggest payday so they are hoping a Conor McGregor fight can come to fruition. If that fight doesn’t materialize, Lambert believes Nick Diaz makes the most sense for Masvidal.
UFC rankings update: Conor McGregor nearly off pound-for-pound list
Tom Taylor - November 19, 2019
The UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of Saturday’s UFC Sao Paulo card, and as expected, there have been some interesting changes. Most notably, former UFC lightweight heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been 86’d from the light heavyweight rankings after battling Paul Craig to a draw in the UFC Sao Paulo co-main event.
Tyson Fury confirms plans to train with Conor McGregor: 'What better trainer could I have?'
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2019
Lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been hinting pursuing MMA, and he is taking it seriously. Earlier this month, Fury and fellow Englishman Darren Till worked out and sparred. Now, Fury plans to take it a step further and go to Dublin, Ireland to train with Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor coach discusses potential 'Cowboy' matchup
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon on January 18. While the details of his next fight are not finalized, all signs point to his battling the always entertaining Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. If McGregor indeed fights Cerrone in the new year, he’ll have his long-time coach Owen Roddy in his corner.