Conor McGregor News

Russell Ess - January 25, 2016

Ronda Rousey isn’t the only one getting recognized in Venice, California in works of art. The UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor also has some adoring fans in the street art community who painted a mural of “The Notorious” out on a street in Venice. It isn’t as big of a piece as Ronda Rousey’s mural who lives in the city as the hometown hero, but for the Irishman’s fame, it is a step in the right direction.

Russell Ess - January 25, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is going up a weight class to challenge Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship belt at UFC 197 on March 5. This will mark the vocal 145-pound champion’s first fight at 155 pounds in the UFC and is looking like he is putting on the weight well. McGregor posted this photo to his Instagram account. It looks like it is a promotional shoot for UFC 197 with McGregor looking noticeably more muscular.

bjpenndotcom - January 24, 2016

Former champ Jose Aldo wanted to share his input on the upcoming UFC 197  main-event between Connor McGregor vs Rafael dos Anjos

bjpenndotcom - January 24, 2016

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds through a video interview as he explains his stance on what he said about racism and how Conor McGregor might of taken it.

bjpenndotcom - January 23, 2016

Fresh off his title victory over TJ Dillashaw is new/old champ Dominick Cruz cutting footage for FOX on his thoughts on UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - January 23, 2016

It was Frankie Edgar’s 5th straight win after a KO sent Chad Mendes back to TAM (Team Alpha Male) in Sacramento CA with his second straight defeat dropping 3 of his last four contest in total. Edgar did everything within his power to get a title shot after the his victory over Mendes. But, it fell on deaf ears as Dana White and the UFC moved forward with a bigger event allowing Conor McGregor an opportunity to simultaneously hold two titles, a first for the organization.

bjpenndotcom - January 23, 2016

Throughout Conor McGregor’s run in the UFC many have criticized ‘Notorious’ for what they believe is an inability to wrestle. At UFC 189 when McGregor fought Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight championship he managed to stuff some takedowns from Mendes, however was ultimately taken down and controlled on the ground for some time.

bjpenndotcom - January 23, 2016

At the UFC 197 press conference Conor McGregor put Rafael dos Anjos on blast for nearly 45 minutes, interrupting the lightweight champion on numerous occasions and calling him a traitor to Brazil.

Russell Ess - January 22, 2016

http://dai.ly/x3npeei Conor McGregor is a star. Check him out as he makes time with some fans after the UFC 197 Press Conference earlier this week.

Russell Ess - January 22, 2016

UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos believes that his bout with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is where he will become a highly recognized prized fighter with a big draw in the UFC. Although dos Anjos is a champion, his star power isn’t on the same level as the outspoken Irishman. Dos Anjos previously said that he wants to build his legacy and name to be as big as Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn, and will look to make his name more known with a win over McGregor. Dos Anjos spoke with Combate on how a win over Conor McGregor will catapult him to a higher status (transcribed by Bloody Elbow):

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

Conor McGregor received quite a bit of attention recently from the mainstream media when he was quoted as saying that his greatness is a product of hard work and obsession rather than a natural given talent. NBA superstar LeBron James posted a photo of McGregor on Instagram along with the quote and the caption “I’m obsessed!! Straight up #StriveForGreatness #AndThatsWhyImNeverSatisfied”.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

https://youtu.be/NOXLdDKXDB8 Ahead of his UFC 197 scrap with Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight championship on March 5th, Conor McGregor has been hard at work preparing for the fight that could see him potentially become the 3rd man in UFC history to hold belts in two weight divisions.

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

It was the Conor McGregor show at the UFC 197 Press Conference. McGregor who showed up nearly half an hour late to the event was not short on words once getting there. McGregor repeatedly interrupted Rafael dos Anjos as he was answering questions from the media. One thing many fans were excited to hear was what the latest prediction was from “Mystic Mac.” McGregor has had a mysterious knack for predicting exactly how his fights would end.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

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Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

On Wednesday, the championship fighters competing at UFC 197 appeared for a press conference to talk about their upcoming bouts on March 5. In attendance were UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm, her opponent Miesha Tate and lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos along with the featherweight champion challenging for the lightweight title, Conor McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - January 20, 2016

While Conor McGregor is an extremely polarizing figure in the world of MMA, there’s no doubt that when McGregor speaks about his motivation to be the best in the world, he is inspiring. One of McGregor’s recent quotes even has NBA superstar LeBron James motivated this season!

bjpenndotcom - January 20, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - January 19, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ipxyo_conor-mcgregor-shows-famous-showtime-kick_sport Conor McGregor attempts the highly technical “Showtime” kick made famous by none other than Anthony “Showtime” Pettis.   Unfortunately for Pettis he never had the time or the moment for this signature maneuver against Eddie Alvarez last weekend.