Conor McGregor News

Adam Martin - October 24, 2019

The opening betting odds have been released for potential matchups featuring Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, as well as McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje. The Irish superstar announced at a press conference on Thursday that he intends to main event UFC 246 on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC president Dana White said that contracts are still being negotiated, and McGregor’s opponent has yet to be finalized, but reports indicate it will come down to either Cerrone or Gaethje.

Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019

Early this morning, at a press event in Moscow, Russia, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a return to the Octagon on January 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently added that the most likely opponents for McGregor’s return are Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone, with Cerrone being the current frontrunner. “I have some news for you all, for the world, here today,” McGregor told the media in attendance in the Russian capital (transcript via MMA Fighting).

Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019

On Thursday, Conor McGregor took to the stage in Moscow for a headline-dominating press conference. The former two-division UFC champion was well received in the Russian capital, as a swarm of journalists showed up to speak with him — many of whom asked him to pose for selfies.

Mike Heck - October 24, 2019

Many questions were answered during Thursday’s press conference with Conor McGregor in Moscow, Russia — mostly about his fighting future. One major question, however, remained unanswered by the time the microphones were turned off. Of course, the MMA world went wild when the former two-division champion announced he would be returning to action in Las Vegas Jan. 18 against a to be determined opponent. But besides these details of his MMA career, there are alleged sexual assault charges — two in a 12 month span — against McGregor, though he has yet to be formally charged for either.

Tom Taylor - October 24, 2019

Early this morning, Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, Russia, where he announced plans for a comeback on January 18. “I have some news for you all, for the world, here today,” McGregor told the media in attendance in the Russian capital (transcript via MMA Fighting).

Harry Kettle - October 24, 2019

UFC star Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be returning to the Octagon on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor has been out of action since October 2018 when he was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov via fourth round submission in the very same arena. Ever since then, fans and media members alike have been questioning if and when he would compete once more – and it appears as if we have our answer.

Adam Martin - October 23, 2019

Conor McGregor was asked to predict who he believes will win the UFC 244 main event between welterweights Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, and his answer may surprise you. Speaking at a press conference in Ukraine on Wednesday, the host asked “Mystic Mac” who will win the BMF title at UFC 244. Here’s what Conor McGregor said.

Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2019

Michael Bisping sides with Dana White on the belief that Conor McGregor is no longer “the man” in the UFC. White recently told The Boston Globe that McGregor has lost the distinction of being called “the man” to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” submitted McGregor back in Oct. 2018.

Tom Taylor - October 23, 2019

The next crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to go to Tony Ferguson. Yet the former champion Conor McGregor remains just a short distance from another shot at the belt, which means he’ll likely be watching this expected Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight very closely. Speaking at an event Kyiv, Ukraine, McGregor discussed a fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson, and offered a prediction as to the outcome of this massive showdown.

Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2019

Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor claims that he has “signed off on the design” of the promotions new BMF belt. That title will be awarded to the winner of next month’s UFC 244 headliner which features welterweights Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal.

Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019

Conor McGregor is headed to Russia. This Thursday, the former two-division UFC champion will touch down in the capital city of Moscow for a press conference in partnership with Parimatch, a sports betting outfit he works with.

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

The ongoing feud between UFC lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued today on social media. It all started after McGregor took to Twitter to respond to Dana White’s recent claim the he was “no longer the man”, and that Khabib Nurmagomedov now “calls the shots.”

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor was not happy with the recent comments made by promotional President Dana White. White had recently said that Conor was no longer “the man”, while suggesting that the Irish stars biggest rival Khabib Nurmagomedov was.

Fernando Quiles - October 18, 2019

Michael Bisping caught wind of Conor McGregor allegedly being banned from a club and he isn’t exactly sold on the story. A report from Insider.com claims that McGregor’s entourage has been accused of forcing a bottle service girl into their SUV after spending some time inside Delilah, a restaurant/club in Los Angeles. The report claims that one eyewitness said you could see “fear” in the eyes of the bottle girl as she was allegedly put over McGregor’s shoulder and then passed onto another member of the “Notorious” one’s entourage.

Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019

Conor McGregor and Frankie Edgar have both agreed to fight each other on social media. But, that fight won’t be happening according to UFC president, Dana White. McGregor and his team have called for the Edgar fight, but White has seemingly shut that down in an interview with the Boston Herald.

Thomas Taylor - October 16, 2019

Earlier today, Conor McGregor took to Twitter to wish Frankie Edgar a Happy Birthday — and claim that he’ll see the New Jersey native in December. Happy birthday Frankie, see you in December.

Harry Kettle - October 16, 2019

Paulie Malignaggi has mocked Conor McGregor’s boxing ability after being questioned about the Irishman’s future in the sport. Malignaggi, who is riding a bare knuckle boxing defeat to McGregor’s close friend Artem Lobov, has been attempting to secure a fight with the MMA superstar for a few years now. Their feud dates back all the way to the build-up for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., which is still known for being the most lucrative fight in combat sports history.

Natasha Hooper - October 16, 2019

Conor McGregor isn’t letting his year out of the Octagon stop him from training hard. On Instagram ‘The Notorious’ released a training photo with the caption “stay strong. Stay sharp. Stay ready.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pXxuFp1W9/