Conor McGregor News

Tom Taylor - April 18, 2017

Will @RusHammerMMA stun Swanson at #UFCNashville? pic.twitter.com/uuxc0YYJnn — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) April 18, 2017

Chris Taylor - April 17, 2017

Earlier today UFC welterweight champion of the world Tyron Woodley took to Instagram where he announced that he had started his training camp for a July return to the octagon. #TRAININGCAMP Starts #Today The next time I set foot in the #Octagon it will be 4 Title Fights in 12months. Starting with the Spirit, Mind, Soul and the Body will catch up. The fight outside the Cage has always proven to be tougher then the one inside. Time to win on both ends! @ufc #ufc #ChampCamp #AndStill #WhoGotMyBack !

Russell Ess - April 17, 2017

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been living it up as he has taken time off from fighting in the UFC for the birth of his first child. “The Notorious” was seen partying it up in Liverpool where he and his friends allegedly went on a five-day partying bender, according to the Irish Sun. The Irish Sun’s report stated that McGregor and his crew of friends started on Sunday at the Grand National and then later checked in at the Hilton Liverpool. The report claims that McGregor hired specialists to clean up the hotel suite after trashing the room where there was believed to be thousands of euros worth of damage, which the report says was caused by McGregor’s friends.

Tom Taylor - April 16, 2017

Last night, in the main event of UFC on Fox 24, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson – known by the ring name “Mighty Mouse” – made a whopping 10th straight defense of his title. He did so with a third-round, arm bar induced submission defeat of BJJ blackbelt Wilson Reis – an incredible feat in its own right. With this win, Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history, and solidified his status as the best fighter currently competing in mixed martial arts. While Johnson’s dominance has been incredibly impressive, it has also created some unique problems for the UFC’s matchmaking team. The flyweight star has bushwhacked his entire division, leaving almost nothing in the way of deserving title challengers in his wake. As such, it’s going to be a real challenge for the UFC to find a deserving opponent for his next fight.

bjpenndotcom - April 14, 2017

Leading up to UFC 205, where Conor McGregor made history by securing two UFC title belts, the Irish superstar began a very heated rivalry with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who was also fighting on the same card. McGregor was caught on camera mean mugging Woodley behind the scenes at the UFC 205 early weigh-ins, which then sparked a Twitter feud between the two as McGregor repeatedly called the welterweight champion of the world a “bitch”. McGregor was then caught on camera once more engaging with Woodley backstage, this time being separated by security guards who attempted to keep the Irishman away from ‘The Chosen One’ as McGregor repeatedly insulted Woodley.

bjpenndotcom - April 14, 2017

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor may currently be sidelined until the birth of his firstborn son in May, however the lightweight champion recently was tagged in several posts where he can be seen doing everything from partying it up in Liverpool by shooting money out of a canon, and then hiding in a tree house. Check out the footage below:

Russell Ess - April 13, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSF/videos/833074370191751/ If you’re a fan of the Rocky III movie like UFC President Dana White, you are going to love this edit of the classic featuring Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, and the UFC President himself.

Tom Taylor - April 13, 2017

The biggest ongoing story in combat sports today surrounds a potential boxing mega-fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather. While this fight is not a done deal just yet, it is the most discussed topic in the game today. The latest member of the combat sports community to give his take on this potential mega-fight – and what it means for MMA and boxing – is fan favorite lightweight Jim Miller. Miller discussed McGregor’s flirtation with the boxing world on the latest episode of BJ Penn Radio.

Russell Ess - April 12, 2017

If you don’t own it, don’t treat it as if it were your own unless you’re willing to pay for it. Those are the thoughts that Platinum Executive Travel had running through their mind after seeing an Instagram post from UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor standing on the hood of one of their Rolls-Royce Wraith rentals, which is believed to be worth around $300,000. McGregor said in the caption of his photo standing on the luxury car, “Liverpool we run your entire city.”

Chris Taylor - April 11, 2017

Coach John Kavanagh gives a timeline for Conor McGregor’s UFC return SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh recently took a trip “down under” in order to promote his memoirs “Win or Learn”.

Tom Taylor - April 11, 2017

The Cars of Conor McGregor

Tom Taylor - April 10, 2017

There is no bigger story in combat sports today than the story of a possible boxing match between undefeated great Floyd Mayweather and transcendent MMA star Conor McGregor. The latest bit of drama to unfold in this ongoing narrative occurred last week when Jeff Mayweather – Floyd’s Uncle – suggested that the UFC was attempting to squeeze out 80% of whatever McGregor profited from this fight, leaving him with just 20% of the spoils.

bjpenndotcom - April 6, 2017

In addition to the eyes of the MMA community being fixed on a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather showdown, the boxing community is equally focused on the potential showdown.

bjpenndotcom - April 6, 2017

While the MMA community has anxiously awaited word from up top regarding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight, While McGregor recently informed media members during a surprise appearance at the Madison Square Garden that a fight between he and Mayweather was “very close” to being finalized, there has been no word since as to whether or not progress has been made in negotiations. Now, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto revealed during a recent appearance on SportsCenter that UFC President Dana White plans to meet with McGregor in May after the birth of McGregor’s child in order to “hammer out” a fight with Mayweather. This of course comes on the heels of White recently stating that given McGregor’s willingness to step up and take short notice fights in the UFC, he feels almost “obligated” to help McGregor secure a fight with Mayweather so that the UFC superstar can secure the life-changing payday that comes with fighting Mayweather.

bjpenndotcom - April 6, 2017

While talks of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather showdown have continued to progress, the UFC lightweight champion has yet to receive his boxing license in Nevada. When talks of a McGregor-Mayweather superfight began to pick up steam, McGregor received his boxing license in California, however the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to license McGregor given his inexperience in boxing. Now however, with McGregor recently stating that a fight with Mayweather is “very close” to being finalized. NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett spoke to Boxing News that he now doesn’t see an issue with McGregor being given a license in Nevada:

Tom Taylor - April 6, 2017

There is ever-increasing reason to believe that a boxing mega-fight between UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor and undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. could actually happen. According to Mayweather’s Uncle, Jeff Mayweather, however, there remains one massive hurdle in the way of this fight: the UFC wants a massive piece of the pie.

bjpenndotcom - April 5, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, fight fans have continued to anxiously await news regarding a potential showdown between UFC superstar Conor McGregor & undefeated Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather. While reports had begun to emerge that led fans to believe the chances of a fight happening were rather slim, the UFC champion recently stated during a surprise appearance at the Madison Square Garden that a fight was “very close” to being finalized. The statement from McGregor was a relief for fight fans, given that it followed a statement from boxing promoter Bob Arum just weeks before, in which he stated that the UFC was proving to be the biggest obstacle in finalizing the fight.

Tom Taylor - April 5, 2017

There is currently no bigger story in the world of combat sports than that of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor‘s possible boxing mega fight with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather Jr. This epic, sport versus sport showdown dominates headlines, and continues to enthral the combat sports community as new details continue to emerge. This fight, of course, is not yet a done deal. Though we know both McGregor and Mayweather are keen to make it happen, there are some serious bureaucratic and financial hurdles that must be cleared before it can all be made official.