Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor's manager says Donald Cerrone contract discussions are going well
Adam Martin - November 19, 2019
UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar says contract discussions are going well for McGregor’s return fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. It has been weeks now since McGregor and Cerrone were first linked to a fight, with both men saying that is was likely going to be booked soon. And yet, for whatever reason, the UFC hasn’t been able to get the deal signed on the dotted line.
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.
Patricio Freire blasts fellow double-champ Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
November 12 marked the three-year anniversary of Conor McGregor becoming the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history. McGregor took to Twitter to reminisce on this accomplishment, and was promptly ripped by Bellator’s Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, who currently holds the Bellator featherweight and lightweight belts — the same belts McGregor held in the UFC.
Jorge Masvidal won't bully Conor McGregor into accepting a fight
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has claimed that he won’t bully Conor McGregor into taking a fight against him. In the wake of Masvidal’s “BMF” Championship victory at UFC 244, fans around the world have listed a series of potential opponents for his next fight. Some have suggested he’ll take on the winner of the UFC 245 main event between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, some believe he’ll box Canelo Alvarez, and others feel like the proposed McGregor showdown is a real possibility.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor: 'Give him a real contender'
Tom Taylor - November 11, 2019
Conor McGregor is planning to fight again on January 18, and with the opponent for his comeback still not confirmed, many fighters are doing what they can to earn this lucrative opportunity. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is one of the latest to do so. Dos Anjos made his call for a fight with McGregor on Instagram, imploring UFC President Dana White and matchmaker Sean Shelby to give the Irishman a “real contender” in his return to the Octagon.
Kevin Lee eyes early 2020 bout with Paul Felder or Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019
Kevin Lee returned to the win column in a big way at UFC 244, when he knocked Gregor Gillespie out cold with a head kick in the first round. The win snapped his two-fight losing streak and put him into the top-10 of the lightweight division. For Lee, the exact head kick was not planned, but after a few exchanges, he knew the opening was there but was hesitant to throw it due to an injury.
Conor McGregor rips "quitter" Abubakar Nurmagomedov over submission loss at UFC Moscow
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2019
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor is obviously watching today’s UFC Moscow event, as he recently took to Twitter to slam Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Abubakar, who is the cousin of undefeated lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, suffered a first round submission loss to David Zawada on the preliminary card of today’s event in Moscow, Russia.
Report | Conor McGregor takes DNA test, dispels rumors of illegitimate child
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2019
Earlier this year, reports surfaced that a single mother in Liverpool, England was claiming that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was the father of her young daughter Clodagh. McGregor recently took a DNA test that revealed he is not the father of the child in question, walloping rumors to the contrary.
Firas Zahabi believes Conor McGregor would have a 'tremendously difficult time' with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor have both been open to fighting each other in the future. Yet, TriStar head coach, Firas Zahabi believes that it is a very dangerous fight for the Irishman and a fight he would likely lose. Why he thinks Masvidal would beat McGregor is simple. He believes Masvidal’s size would be the difference and the former two-weight champion would need to connect early. If he doesn’t, the coach believes it would be a long night for McGregor.
Manager: Conor McGregor opponent 'agreed on', announcement is imminent
Natasha Hooper - November 5, 2019
Conor McGregor’s opponent has been confirmed and the official announcement of his comeback fight is imminent, according to the Irishman’s manager, Audie Attar. During an episode of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Attar and Tim Simpson, agents from Paradigm Sports Management, joined the show.
Jake Shields believes Nate Diaz's cut should not have ended fight, prefers McGregor trilogy over Masvidal rematch
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2019
Jake Shields is not happy with how the UFC 244 main event ended. Shields, a longtime teammate of Nate Diaz, was in New York City to support his training partner in his UFC 244 fight with Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal ended up winning this fight due to a cut on Diaz’s brow.
Conor McGregor requests a three-piece and soda after UFC 244
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2019
Conor McGregor appears to have called out Jorge Masvidal following last night’s UFC 244 event. In the main event of UFC 244, Masvidal defeated Nate Diaz, a former foe of the Irishman to win the BMF title. Yet, McGregor was not a fan of the fight and the way the fighters acted in the lead up to last night’s bout. Following Masvidal’s win, McGregor took to social media to request a three-piece and a soda.
Jorge Masvidal has a message for Conor McGregor following win over Nate Diaz
Christopher Taylor - November 3, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Jorge Masvidal captured the promotions new BFM Title at tonight’s UFC 244 event by defeating Nate Diaz via TKO. While it was a spectacular performance from ‘Gamebred’, who dropped Diaz on multiple occasions throughout the fight, Masvidal’s performance was seemingly overshadowed by the bouts controversial finish.
Justin Gaethje absolutely roasts Conor McGregor for taking a shot at the BMF Title fight
Chris Taylor - November 1, 2019
Justin Gaethje roasted Conor McGregor tonight on Twitter, this after the Irishman had taken a shot at UFC 244’s highly anticipated BMF Title fight. One of McGregor’s most heated rivals, Nate Diaz, will square off with Jorge Masvidal in tomorrow night’s headliner at Madison Square Garden for the promotions new ‘BMF’ strap.
Jorge Masvidal: Conor McGregor is 'a hell of a fighter'
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2019
Jorge Masvidal is not afraid to talk trash about his fellow fighters when he sees fit, but he’s also happy to give praise where it’s due. That’s just what he did when he was asked about a potential fight with former two-division UFC Conor McGregor ahead of his UFC 244 fight Nate Diaz.
Conor McGregor convicted of assault, fined for punching man in bar
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2019
Conor McGregor appeared in an Irish courtroom today and pled guilty to punching a man in a bar earlier this year in Dublin. The Irishman was convicted of assault and fined 1000 Euro for the incident.
Conor McGregor appears in court over assault allegations
Natasha Hooper - November 1, 2019
Conor McGregor is due to appear in court this morning in connection to an alleged altercation with a man in an Irish pub. The former two-division champion is facing a single assault charge. He is accused of assaulting Desmond Keogh at the Marble Arch pub in Drimnagh on April 6th when McGregor was promoting his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve.