Conor McGregor News
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father gives Conor McGregor almost no chance at UFC 229
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, former UFC lightweight and featherweight camp Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to battle UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s a lofty challenge, even for the incredibly dangerous Conor McGregor. In fact, it’s a fight that many members of the MMA community feel will end in his disaster for the Irish star.
Urijah Faber makes pick for Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. It’s one of the biggest fights in UFC history, and one that has fans, pundits, and the pair’s fellow fighters divided. There are those that believe Nurmagomedov’s grappling and pressure will simply be too much for McGregor. Simultaneously, there are those who believe that McGregor’s timing and power will spell the end of Nurmagomedov’s unbeaten streak.
Dustin Poirier makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2018
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against the sport’s biggest star, former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. While nothing is set in stone just yet, the winner of this fight could then defend the title against surging contender Dustin Poirier. Given that Dustin Poirier could be the next man in line for the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor winner, he’ll be watching with keen interest. So who does he think will win?
Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi's Twitter beef is back on
Thomas Taylor - August 11, 2018
This time last year, Conor McGregor was closing in on his headline-dominating boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. His biggest opponent outside the ring, however, was retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi. McGregor and Malignaggi went from allies to enemies in a matter of weeks. Initially, Malignaggi was brought into McGregor’s training camp to help him prepare for his debut boxing match. After McGregor and his team began gloating about an alleged knockdown that the Irishman allegedly scored on the boxer in a sparring session, things promptly went south.
Dana White: Conor McGregor "might as well be" a part owner of the UFC
Tom Taylor - August 9, 2018
After winning the UFC lightweight title with a second-round knockout of Eddie Alvarez in November of 2016, Conor McGregor shared his interest in negotiating an ownership stake in the UFC. When McGregor battled Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring in August of 2017, elevating his stardom to new and unprecedented heights, his bargaining power increased tenfold. Suddenly, his receiving a piece of the UFC pie did not seem like such a farfetched possibility. “They’ve got to entice me now because I came from a billion dollar fight,” McGregor said last year (via MMANytt). “They’ve got to entice me. I want equity. I want ownership. I want to be a true partner, similar in the way I was in the Floyd fight. I was a promoter and I was a fighter, and that must continue for me to continue.”
Dana White makes prediction for UFC 229 PPV buys
Tom Taylor - August 8, 2018
UFC President Dana White is expecting Conor McGregor‘s comeback fight, which will see the Irish superstar challenge undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title at UFC 229 on October 6 in Las Vegas, to be an absolute blockbuster. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter last week, White shared his prediction for this massive Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor headlined card’s pay-per-view buys.
Dillon Danis explains why Conor McGregor will defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - August 7, 2018
At UFC 229, on October 6 in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon, where he’s set to battle undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. This bout with Nurmagomedov, who is one of the most ferocious grapplers in MMA history, represents perhaps the toughest stylistic challenge of McGregor’s career. That said, Dillon Danis, who is McGregor’s chief jiu jitsu training partner, isn’t worried.
Georges St-Pierre expresses interest in fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor winner
Drake Riggs - August 6, 2018
Everybody in the UFC today is looking for that next big fight. We’re in the ‘super fight’ era. The era of entertainment trumping all. But how many pieces of the pie can get handed out? Somebody already on that list is the legendary former two-division champion of welterweight and middleweight, Georges St-Pierre.
VIDEO | Dana White says Conor McGregor won't be punished for bus incident, 'he's been out for two years'
Drake Riggs - August 4, 2018
“I’ve been telling you guys forever that we had to wait until Conor [McGregor’s] stuff was handled in New York. It got done. Obviously, it was very favorable for Conor. Time to roll.
BREAKING | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor official for UFC 229
Drake Riggs - August 3, 2018
The time has finally come. The fight we have all been teased about and all knew was on the horizon has finally been made official. It was just announced at the UFC 25th anniversary press-conference that the highly anticipated lightweight showdown between the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor is on for UFC 229 on October 6th.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov says for Conor McGregor fight 'They have to pay me too'
Drake Riggs - August 2, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given an update on his proposed #UFC 229 fight with Conor McGregor. And he wants a new contract to fight 'The Notorious'. Full video, which comes via @adamglyn, available here: https://t.co/WiCbbkAGI0 pic.twitter.com/7vpeL8GCYI — Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) August 2, 2018
Conor McGregor calls himself "the only undisputed Champ Champ"
Tom Taylor - July 31, 2018
When UFC lightweight champion Daniel Cormier knocked out then heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 226, he became one of just two men in UFC history to wear gold in two divisions concurrently. The other is Conor McGregor, who held the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles simultaneously in 2016. Apparently, however, Conor McGregor still considers himself the only undisputed champ-champ. Speaking to TMZ this week, McGregor eluded to the fact that he does not consider Daniel Cormier a true two-division champion — perhaps because Cormier never actually captured the light heavyweight title from former champion Jon Jones.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor avoiding the takedown? Khabib Nurmagomedov says that's 'impossible'
Drake Riggs - July 27, 2018
“It’s impossible [for Conor McGregor to not be taken down by me], brother. No really, I think it’s impossible. If I try to take him down one time and he defends very good, I’m going to try to do this 100 [more] times. What he gonna do?
Eddie Alvarez weighs in on Conor McGregor getting an immediate title shot
Tom Taylor - July 27, 2018
Conor McGregor‘s legal situation is now cleared up. This means that the Irish MMA megastar will soon be able to return to the cage — if he so chooses. If McGregor does return to the cage, it’s almost certain that he’ll return to a title shot opposite reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley: 'at some point we have to go back to the f***ing sport'
Drake Riggs - July 26, 2018
“Did we expect anything different? Did we expect him to really do some hard time? Did we really expect the UFC to reprimand Conor [McGregor]? We didn’t. He’s a star in the UFC, he’s bringin’ in a lot of money, millions and millions of dollars. He’s become larger than life in his own right so with that comes exclusion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Conor McGregor situation
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2018
Conor McGregor is a free man. During a Thursday court appearance, the Irish MMA star was cleared of all felony charges, and handed a few minor punishments for his infamous April rampage in Brooklyn. This means is that McGregor will soon be able to return to the Octagon, should he so choose. If McGregor does return to the cage, it’s more than likely that it will be to a title fight with undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor, manager and attorney issue first statements on Thursday sentencing
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2018
Conor McGregor’s Thursday court appearance, which stemmed from his infamous April rampage in Brooklyn, couldn’t have gone much better for him. The Irish MMA star walked out of court with no criminal charges. The only punishments he received were five days of community service, restitution fees for the bus he damaged, and a mandatory anger management evaluation. Shortly after this undeniably favorable outcome, McGregor issued a brief statement.
BREAKING | Conor McGregor cleared of felony charges, gets punishments for Brooklyn rampage
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2018
On Wednesday morning, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor touched down in New York, where he attended court to answer for his crazed April rampage in Brooklyn. To remind, this rampage reached a violent crescendo when McGregor threw a dolly through the window of a shuttle bus carrying a number of UFC 223 fighters, injuring his fellow fighters Ray Borg and Michael Chiesa. McGregor’s latest court appearance did not last long. A little over half an hour after he arrived, the verdict was in.