Conor McGregor News

Russell Ess - January 28, 2016

You have seen the video that went viral right? Where UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was sparring with 396-pound Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson, also known as “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones? (Video link here) Björnsson was recently featured in GQ and revealed some interesting information from the sparring session with “The Notorious.”

Scott Hernandez - January 27, 2016

That is what made me a fan of @TheNotoriousMMA, he talks yes but he delivers and he always shows respect after https://t.co/UYroqJ4bhN — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) January 27, 2016

Russell Ess - January 27, 2016

[ooyala code=”0wY2hoMDE621UWk5y56mFu9kOQGaEMap” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”3840″ height=”2160″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Check out UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor training for his upcoming fight with lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. McGregor has the chance to become the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold two division’s championship titles on March 5 at UFC 197.

Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2016

Conor McGregor has a natural ability to verbalize his point across that he does it in such an effortless way. Similar to his ability inside the octagon, his mental preparations and conditioning allow him to confront most situations with ease.

Russell Ess - January 26, 2016

Check out this video featuring Conor McGregor that was featured by the UFC for McGregor’s fight with Dennis Siver back in 2015. McGregor gets tested in a sports lab to see what makes the current UFC featherweight champion so unique in his reaction time and movements.

Russell Ess - January 26, 2016

Many of the UFC lightweight fighters were not as welcoming on the idea of Conor McGregor going up a weight class and fighting at 155lbs. Both Rafael dos Anjos and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone said that it was a bad idea for McGregor to move up. UFC welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson on the other hand thinks that going a step further and joining the guys at 170lbs would be a great move for the UFC featherweight champion. Thompson spoke with Submission Radio recently and had nothing but praise for the vocal Irishman (transcribed by Bloody Elbow):

Scott Hernandez - January 26, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is no stranger to winning fights, however in this video he explains how you can win a bar fight if need be.

Scott Hernandez - January 25, 2016

And just like that an army of scientists show up at the gaf. #RandomDrugTest #USADA #SorryImLateCoach pic.twitter.com/mAHvqtfrJ7 — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 25, 2016

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.

Scott Hernandez - 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

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Scott Hernandez - January 24, 2016

If you thought the quick dismantling of former kingpin Jose Aldo in 13 seconds was a quick KO, check this 4 second KO that looks awfully familiar.   Conor McGregor ends this poor guys night with the same counter left from a charging opponent.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Scott Hernandez - 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.

Scott Hernandez - 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

“I am not a company man. I am the company.” Those are famous words from the UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

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):

Scott Hernandez - 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”.