Conor McGregor News
Coach feels there's only one fight that will excite Conor McGregor after UFC 229: 'I think it has to be Khabib'
Thomas Taylor - October 14, 2018
Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon after two long years away, where he attempted to reclaim the UFC lightweight belt from undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Unfortunately for McGregor and his legions of fans, this mission didn’t go as planned. Instead, the Irish MMA star was soundly walloped en route to a fourth-round submission loss. That being said, there’s already been substantial buzz about a potential rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. And while this certainly isn’t the only option on the menu for McGregor, his coach John Kavanagh feels it might be the only fight that will get the former champ adequately motivated.
Benson Henderson lectures Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor in impassioned post-fight speech
Tom Taylor - October 14, 2018
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of the action-packed Bellator 208 card, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson picked up a dominant decision win over longtime Bellator lightweight contender Saad Awad. In his post-fight interview with Bellator MMA commentator John McCarthy, Benson Henderson could have taken a moment to call for another Bellator title shot, or perhaps a rematch with fellow lightweight contender Patricky Freire. Instead, however, the former champion used his post-fight interview as an opportunity to admonish UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor for their infamous UFC 229 post-fight brawl.
Coach John Kavanagh feels ring rust was a factor for Conor McGregor at UFC 229
Tom Taylor - October 14, 2018
Conor McGregor was not able to reclaim the UFC lightweight title from his arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. Although McGregor had some success in his UFC 229 mega fight with Nurmagomedov, he just couldn’t keep up with his destructive foe. His head coach John Kavanagh believes that might have something to do with his lengthy absence from MMA competition.
Ronda Rousey gives her take on UFC 229 brawl, doesn't think Khabib or McGregor should get 'special treatment'
Tom Taylor - October 14, 2018
Pretty much everybody has an opinion on the wild, post-fight brawl that occurred shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 main event last weekend. Former women’s bantamweight champion and current WWE star Ronda Rousey certainly does. In Rousey’s opinion, this post-fight brawl is the kind of thing the UFC should work hard to avoid in the future.
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Conor McGregor was already "broken" before their fight at UFC 229
Chris Taylor - October 13, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his UFC title for the first time at last weekend’s UFC 229 event, submitting former division title holder Conor McGregor in round four. “The Eagle” was able to dominate the Irishman on the ground and even dropped Conor McGregor with a right hand in round two.
Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov was experiencing seizures in the lead up to UFC 229
Chris Taylor - October 13, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title at last weekend’s UFC 229 event, scoring a fourth-round submission win over Conor McGregor. “The Eagle” was able to dominate McGregor on the ground, and even dropped the Irish superstar with a right hand in round two.
Brendan Schaub on Khabib Nurmagomedov suspension: 'I'm hearing a year to 18 months'
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2018
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in hot water. Shortly after submitting Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 last weekend, the undefeated Dagestani dynamo vaulted over the cage and attacked McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis. Moments later, McGregor began exchanging punches with several of Nurmagomedov’s cohorts inside the cage. It was a truly chaotic scene.
Former UFC lightweight champ Sean Sherk offers to train Conor McGregor for Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2018
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was not without success in his anticipated UFC 229 showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the real story of the fight was the Russian champion’s grappling. Time and again, Nurmagomedov dragged McGregor to the canvas, where he would bully him with ground strikes and ultimately submit him. In the week since Conor McGregor’s loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, there’s already been talk of a potential rematch between the pair. If McGregor is going to win this potential rematch, of course, he’ll have to make some serious improvements to his wrestling — and former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk is hoping to help him with that.
Rafael dos Anjos challenges Dillon Danis to a winner takes all cage fight
Chris Taylor - October 11, 2018
Moments after scoring a fourth-round submission victory over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov proceeded to leap out of the octagon and onto Dillon Danis. The victorious UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov, proceeded to throw punches with the McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach (Danis) until security was able to step in and separate the heated rivals.
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov receive temporary suspensions, official hearing set for October 24
Chris Taylor - October 11, 2018
All hell broke loose following the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC 229 main event between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. After improving his professional record to a perfect 27-0 by defeating Conor McGregor via fourth-round submission (neck crank), Khabib Nurmagomedov proceed to hop the octagon cage and leap into the audience in attempt to attack the Irishman’s teammate Dillon Danis.
Conor McGregor coach John Kavanagh gives round-by-round breakdown of fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - October 11, 2018
Conor McGregor’s long awaited return to the Octagon, which headlined UFC 229 last Saturday night in Las Vegas, didn’t go the way he planned. Instead, he was pummelled by his opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov and ultimately submitted in the fourth round. That, of course, is not the way McGregor’s head coach John Kavanagh envisioned the fight going. Kavanagh and his fellow coaches had worked out a detailed game plan for the Irish MMA star, but unfortunately things just didn’t work out.
Coach says Conor McGregor was "very disappointed" after being dropped by Khabib at UFC 229
Chris Taylor - October 9, 2018
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the octagon after a nearly two-year hiatus at last weekend’s UFC 229 event, where he attempted to reclaim the UFC’s 155-pound title from undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Unfortunately for the brash Irish superstar, McGregor, his fight with “The Eagle” at UFC 229 played out as many analysts expected it would.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father says he's chosen to 'forgive Conor McGregor'
Tom Taylor - October 9, 2018
Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov finally stepped into the cage together. Ahead of this fight, McGregor hit Nurmagomedov with a near ceaseless stream of trash talk, some of which was even directed at Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap. While Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly didn’t take kindly to Conor McGregor’s choice to involve topics like family and faith in his pre-fight trash talk, his father Abdulmanap says he has forgiven the Irish MMA superstar after speaking to the aksakals (male elders) of his community.
Conor McGregor coach regrets defensive strategy for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, says 'something was off'
Tom Taylor - October 9, 2018
Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon after two long years away, as he attempted to reclaim the UFC lightweight belt from undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Unfortunately for McGregor and his dedicated team, this mission didn’t go as planned. Instead, the Irish MMA star was soundly walloped en route to a fourth-round submission loss. Although he was able to steal a round from Nurmagomedov — something nobody has been able to do in a long time — it was not enough, and he’ll now have to return to the drawing board.
UFC 229 Rankings Update: Conor McGregor drops six spots on pound-for-pound list
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2018
Former two division Conor McGregor has experienced a significant drop in the pound-for-pound rankings following his stoppage loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. The brash Irishman entered the UFC 229 title fight listed as #2 in the pound-for-pound ranks, but dropped six spots to #8 following his fourth-round submission loss to “The Eagle”.
Jose Aldo calls for a rematch with Conor McGregor following UFC 229
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2018
Former UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo is looking to score a rematch with Conor McGregor. The Brazilians callout comes on the heels of the Irishman’s fourth-round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.
Conor McGregor coach hopes NSAC is lenient on Nurmagomedov, can 'understand his reaction'
Thomas Taylor - October 8, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of the massive UFC 229 card, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his title with a fourth-round submission win over former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, however, that’s not where the violence ended. Moments after the fight came to a close, Khabib Nurmagomedov vaulted out of the cage and attacked Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis, which sparked a massive brawl between his and McGregor’s teams. The chaos swirled inside and outside of the cage, and it was several minutes before it was completely under control.
Nick Diaz feels Conor McGregor didn't look like himself against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2018
Over the weekend, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov picked up his first title defense — and the biggest win of his career — choking out former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the first round. While Nurmagomedov’s win over McGregor was quite lopsided, it wasn’t enough to impress former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz. In Diaz’s eyes, Conor McGregor didn’t look like himself in the fight. He also finds Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighting style ‘dirty.’