Conor McGregor News
Eddie Alvarez makes prediction for possible Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - April 16, 2018
One of the biggest fights that could possibly be made in MMA today is a showdown between undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former champion Conor McGregor. This potential matchup has fans divided right down the middle, as some firmly believe that Nurmagomedov would pound McGregor into applesauce on the mat, while others feel McGregor’s crackling firepower would be more than enough to put Nurmagomedov down.
VIDEO | Al Iaquinta shares his angle from the Conor McGregor bus attack
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2018
VIDEO | Al Iaquinta shares his angle from the Conor McGregor bus attack Earlier this month former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his entourage stormed the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn where they launched an attack on the UFC Fighters Bus.
Michelle Waterson worries what will happen if Conor McGregor isn't punished
Tom Taylor - April 13, 2018
Last weekend, Conor McGregor and a handful of his cronies unleashed a ridiculous rampage in Brooklyn, New York—the host city for UFC 223. This rampage reached its violent crescendo when McGregor threw a hand truck threw the window of a shuttle bus carrying multiple UFC 223 fighters, injuring both Ray Borg and Michael Chiesa. It was a terrible scene, and UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson is worried what will happen if it goes unpunished. Speaking at a Thursday media day promoting her Saturday night UFC Glendale clash with Cortney Casey, Waterson explained this worry.
UFC rankings update | Conor McGregor falls at lightweight, Khabib Nurmagomedov surges up p4p list
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2018
In the wake of UFC 223, which saw Khabib Nurmagomedov capture lightweight gold, and Rose Namajunas cement her status as strawweight champ, the UFC has updated its official UFC rankings. The post notable change to these new UFC rankings occurred at lightweight, where Conor McGregor has lost the (C) beside his name, and has rejoined the lightweight contender pool. It’s also worth noting that the new champ Nurmagomedov has taken a massive trip up the pound-four-pound list.
Ray Borg Gets Fight Rebooked, Says Apology from Conor McGregor Would Mean More than Money
Drake Riggs - April 11, 2018
The wild week that was UFC 223’s fight week has come and gone…but not without casualties. Few if any cards have ever been as destroyed in a lead up to an event, especially considering how it fell apart. By now, you have surely heard about Conor McGregor‘s antics. Resulting from the incident were three fight cancelations, one of which being a flyweight tilt between Ray Borg vs Brandon Moreno. Borg was forced out of the bout due to corneal abrasions in his eye from the bus window’s glass that was broken by McGregor.
VIDEO | Dagestani supermarket now refers to its chicken as "Conor McGregor"
Tom Taylor - April 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/ZidanSports/status/984084222871724033 UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has referred to the former champion Conor McGregor as a “chicken” many times over the last few years.
Dana White issues classic response to rumors about Mayweather vs. McGregor rematch rule-set
Tom Taylor - April 11, 2018
The chatter surrounding a possible Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor rematch in the Octagon continues. One of the latest rumors in this ongoing narrative surrounds the potential rule-set for this potential Octagon rematch.
Kevin Lee Shares Thoughts on Conor McGregor Incident: "He’s acting like a child."
Drake Riggs - April 10, 2018
If there’s a topic, you can bet that top UFC lightweight contender, Kevin Lee will most likely have an opinion on it. The young and outspoken 16-3 155-pounder has made his goals quite evident since entering the world’s premier MMA organization: win the title to become a world champion.
Max Holloway doesn't believe McGregor meant to break bus window in infamous rampage
Tom Taylor - April 10, 2018
Last Thursday, Conor McGregor arrived at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York—the host venue for UFC 223—and all hell broke loose. Even by McGregor standards, it was a terrible scene, as the Irishman and his cronies attacked a shuttle bus containing a number of UFC 223 fighters. In video footage of the fracas, McGregor could be seen shelling the bus with whatever he could get his hands on, including a dolly, which he used to smash the back window of the vehicle.
Dana White updates on his relationship with Conor McGregor: "it's good"
Tom Taylor - April 9, 2018
Shortly after Conor McGregor’s Thursday afternoon rampage in Brooklyn, New York, UFC President Dana White shared the details of his latest conversation with the Irishman. “Conor and I talked through text yesterday,” White said on First Things First. “Probably the worst conversation we’ve had, but yeah, we talked yesterday before he turned himself in.”
Karolina Kowalkiewicz explains why she wasn't scared during Conor McGregor's infamous bus attack
Tom Taylor - April 9, 2018
On Thursday afternoon, UFC lightweight star Conor McGregor showed up at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY, and launched a ridiculous attack on a shuttle bus carrying a number of the fighters on the UFC 223 bill. The Irishman’s bizarre rampage crescendoed with him throwing a hand truck through the back-right window of the bus, causing injuries to two UFC 223 fighters, who were ultimately forced off the card as a result. While many passengers on the bus were rightfully disturbed by McGregor’s assault, strawweight star Karolina Kowalkiewicz, who authored a dominant defeat of Felice Herrig on the UFC 223 undercard, was not. Why? Well, because she’s from Poland.
Joe Rogan and Jimmy Smith address Conor McGregor's "pathetic" UFC 223 rampage
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2018
Joe Rogan and Jimmy Smith address Conor McGregor’s “pathetic” UFC 223 rampage Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and a band of his merry bandits went on a rampage at the Barclay’s Center earlier this week in Brooklyn.
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a familiar message to rival Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a familiar message to rival Conor McGregor Khabib Nurmagomedov captured the UFC’s undisputed lightweight championship at last night’s UFC 223 event after scoring a dominant victory over “Raging” Al Iaquinta.
VIDEO | UFC releases footage of Conor McGregor's violent rampage that got him arrested
Russell Sai - April 6, 2018
On Thursday, people from around the world caught news of Conor McGregor and his crew terrorizing a bus filled with UFC fighters that were set to compete this weekend at UFC 223 in New York.
Report | Conor McGregor's bail has been set, and he'll be allowed to return to Ireland
Tom Taylor - April 6, 2018
Hours after he went berserk in the Barclay’s Center, throwing a dolly through the window of the UFC 223 bus and injuring several of his peers, UFC lightweight champ (?) Conor McGregor turned himself in to the police. After spending the night in custody, McGregor was hit with a bevy of charges, including a felony mischief charge and a misdemeanor assault charge. This afternoon, McGregor appeared in court. Despite the scale of his Thursday afternoon rampage, he will not be detained. The Irishman’s bail has been set at $50,000. He will also be allowed to return home to Ireland, as his passport will not be confiscated. McGregor’s friend, Cian Cowley has had his bail set at $25.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor exits NYC police station in handcuffs
Tom Taylor - April 6, 2018
JUST IN: #UFC star Conor McGregor walked out of police station in #NewYorkCity after backstage melee he allegedly instigated pic.twitter.com/h8MUGhJDKr — WBZ | CBS News Boston (@wbz) April 6, 2018
Report | Fighters forced off UFC 223 as a result of Conor McGregor mayhem will be paid
Tom Taylor - April 6, 2018
Conor McGregor‘s Thursday afternoon rampage in Brooklyn, New York absolutely decimated the UFC 223 lineup. In one fell swoop, the crazed star and his cronies caused the cancellation of a whopping three scheduled bouts. The first bout to go was Artem Lobov’s undercard scrap with Alex Caceres. Lobov was removed from the fight for his role in the chaos at the host venue, and no replacement opponent was sought for Caceres.
Conor McGregor facing multiple charges after Brooklyn bedlam
Tom Taylor - April 6, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, Conor McGregor arrived at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York—the host venue for UFC 223—and all hell broke loose. Even by McGregor standards, it was a terrible scene, as the Irishman and his lackeys attacked a bus containing a number of UFC 223 fighters. In video footage of the fracas, McGregor could be seen pelting the bus with whatever he could get his hands on, including a dolly, which he used to smash the back window of the vehicle.