Conor McGregor News
After UFC 212, Joe Rogan says Conor McGregor is the best featherweight of all time
Tom Taylor - June 4, 2017
Last night, in the main event of UFC 212, Hawaii’s Max Holloway shook up the featherweight division by defeating Jose Aldo via third-round TKO. In doing so, he became one of just two men to defeat Aldo in the UFC or WEC. The other, of course, is Conor McGregor, who knocked Aldo out in just 13 seconds back in 2015. UFC commentator Joe Rogan, who was not on duty for UFC 212, believes Holloway’s win over Aldo – when combined with the fact that McGregor has beat both him and Aldo – makes McGregor the greatest featherweight of all time. Rogan made this claim on the latest edition of his podcast, which aired during the UFC 212 broadcast.
Mike Tyson not giving Conor McGregor much of a chance against Floyd Mayweather
bjpenndotcom - June 2, 2017
As talks of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight continue to progress, predictions for the fight have continued to remain split down the middle. While the fight is likely to be the biggest pay-per view in the history of combat sports, many in the boxing community feel as though the fight has no business taking place. In a recent social media post, Oscar De La Hoya went as far as to state that a McGregor-Mayweather fight could be disastrous for Boxing, penning a lengthy letter which he released on social media, which in-part read:
VIDEO | Dana White blasts 'two-faced' Oscar De La Hoya: Have you lost your f**king mind?
Russell Ess - June 1, 2017
With the once laughed at boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather seeming more likely that it will actually happen, some purists are split on the matchup that some think is all about the money.
Dana White had to tell Jose Aldo 'Conor does not want to fight you'
bjpenndotcom - June 1, 2017
Back at UFC 194, undisputed UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo stepped into the Octagon with interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor for a highly anticipated showdown for the undisputed featherweight title. Leading up to the fight, the MMA community was torn on their predictions for the fight. While some felt Aldo’s reign of dominance would continue, others believed that McGregor would tear through Aldo like he had so many past opponents. When the pair finally stepped into the Octagon, it took McGregor just 13 seconds to end Aldo’s reign as champion and secure the featherweight title.
Three MMA fighters make ESPN's World Fame 100 list
Russell Ess - May 30, 2017
When you think of the most famous athletes in the entire world, who automatically comes to your mind and ranks at the top? The list of the most famous athletes on the planet will certainly depend on your background and interest in sports. If you are reading this, mixed martial arts is likely one of the sports that you enjoy watching. However, how familiar are you with soccer, cricket, and basketball?
Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao "is there" to fight McGregor if Mayweather isn't
Tom Taylor - May 29, 2017
The biggest ongoing story in combat sports today surrounds a possible boxing mega fight between undefeated great Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor. At first, of course, this fight looked like a near impossibility. As the months have passed, however, red tape has been bushwhacked and roadblocks have been cleared, and the fight looks more and more like one that will actually happen.
Conor McGregor releases statement following new sponsorship from 'Beats'
bjpenndotcom - May 27, 2017
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been absent from the Octagon since his November win over Eddie Alvarez to claim the UFC lightweight title and cement his place in UFC history as a two-division champion. Despite not being active in the Octagon, McGreogor has continued to keep his name in headlines as developments regarding a boxing superfight with Floyd Mayweather have continued to progress.
Jose Aldo admits Conor McGregor rematch will likely never happen
bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2017
At UFC 194, interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor stepped into the Octagon with undisputed champion Jose Aldo for a highly anticipated showdown that saw McGregor not only win UFC gold, but end the lengthy reign of Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds. Following the loss, Aldo began to campaign for a rematch against his rival. While at one point he toyed with the idea of following McGregor to lightweight in order to contend for the Irish superstar’s 155 pound title, he ultimately fought Frankie Edgar at UFC 200 to win the interim title. Interestingly enough, after McGregor relinquished the featherweight title, Jose Aldo was promoted from interim champion to undisputed champion.
Oscar De La Hoya pens lengthy letter in hopes of stopping McGregor vs. Mayweather
bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2017
Former boxing great Oscar De La Hoya is doing everything in his power to stop UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and boxing icon Floyd Mayweather from ever stepping into the boxing ring together. With McGregor’s side of a boxing deal now finalized, a fight between the two alphas of their respective sports is looking more possible than ever before. Something that terrifies Oscar De La Hoya.
Duane Ludwig: If we lived thousands of years ago, Conor McGregor would probably be the king
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2017
One of the hottest rivalries in MMA today is the one shared by reigning bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt, and former champ TJ Dillashaw. As Dillashaw’s coach, Duane Ludwig has been dragged into the middle of this sizzling beef, which has recently been coming to a head on The Ultimate Fighter. On Wednesday’s edition of BJ Penn Radio, Ludwig explained to host Kinch that he has a hard time coming to grips with all the trash talk and bravado that is produced by rivalries of this kind.
VIDEO | Dana White says Conor McGregor ripped on Tony Ferguson for turning down last minute UFC 209 fight
Russell Ess - May 24, 2017
Many people were extremely disappointed when news broke that the UFC 209 lightweight interim title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled after Nurmagomedov was admitted to a hospital hours before weigh-ins.
VIDEO | Dana White admits Conor McGregor may never fight again after Floyd Mayweather fight
Russell Ess - May 24, 2017
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is gunning for the biggest fight of his life with the boxing match against undefeated great, Floyd Mayweather.
Daniel Cormier warns fighters against making the move to boxing
bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2017
Throughout the course of 2017, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has continued to make headlines for his potential boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. While the fight is certainly not finalized, McGregor’s side of the deal has been negotiated and finalized. Now, with a fight hinging on whether or not Floyd Mayweather agrees to a deal, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is looking to take the time to send a message to McGregor, and other fighters, looking to make the jump to Boxing.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson: Conor McGregor is not skilled enough to box with Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - May 22, 2017
Although it seems like the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing superfight is getting closer and closer to happening, boxing icon Mike Tyson won’t believe it till he sees the two of them standing across each other in the ring.
Floyd Mayweather looking forward to signing 'my end of the deal' to fight Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - May 22, 2017
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has signed his bout agreement for the superfight boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Now, UFC President Dana White awaits for Mayweather and his team to agree to terms and sign off on their end of the deal. With Mayweather promoting his world champion fighter Gervonta Davis over the weekend in the title boxing match against Liam Walsh, a lot of buzz still surrounded Mayweather’s anticipated return to the boxing ring. Mayweather was asked in the ring following Davis’ third round TKO win, what the chances are that he and Conor McGregor will actually fight. Mayweather replied that he thinks the fight will happen and would like to have his young star fighters on the undercard.
Victor Cui explains why ONE Championship would never sign Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - May 22, 2017
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in mixed martial arts. In fact, he’s probably the biggest star in combat sports outright. As such, you’d assume that most MMA promotions would absolutely love to make him a part of their roster. While this might be true for most promotions, it is not the case for Singapore-based ONE Championship.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor odds getting much closer
Russell Ess - May 19, 2017
The odds of Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fighting in the boxing ring seem to be getting closer and closer to actually becoming a reality. Conor McGregor has agreed to his terms for the fight with UFC President Dana White, as “The Notorious” is under contract with the UFC. Now, White is negotiating with Floyd Mayweather and his team on the terms of the boxing match and will look to lock the fight in.
PHOTO | Conor McGegor targets boxing world titles
Russell Ess - May 18, 2017
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has signed his bout agreement for a boxing match against undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Now, UFC President Dana White is off to negotiate with Team Mayweather on the terms of the bout and will look to get a signed contract to make this fight that many believed had no chances of happening, including himself.