Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor had ankle injury during training camp for UFC 264, confirms coach
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor injured his ankle during his training camp for his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, says his coach. Coach John Kavanagh spoke to UFC reporter Laura Sanko on Sunday, the day after McGregor lost via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage) to Poirier in the main event of UFC 264. According to McGregor’s longtime coach, the Irishman suffered an ankle injury during his training camp and even recently had a scan on it, but ultimately he was cleared to fight.
Dustin Poirier accepts Jake Paul's offer for "Sleepy Conor McGregor" necklace: "Send it over"
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier accepted Jake Paul’s offer for his “Sleepy Conor McGregor” necklace, telling him to “send it over.” Paul had a $100,000 necklace custom-made for him with a little figurine of McGregor taking a nap after Poirier knocked him out back at UFC 257. Following the fight, which saw Poirier finish McGregor via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage), Paul said that he would be willing to give Poirier his necklace, saying that he feels “The Diamond” has earned it. In reply to Paul, Poirier took to his social media and accepted Paul’s generous offer for it.
Jake Paul offers Dustin Poirier 100k Conor McGregor chain as reward for TKO win at UFC 264
Adam Martin - July 11, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul offered Dustin Poirier his 100k Conor McGregor chain as a reward for his TKO win over his rival at UFC 264. Paul was a guest at UFC 264 and before the fight, he trolled McGregor with a $100,000 “sleepy” necklace that he had custom made for himself, with the figurine hanging from it mimicking what McGregor looked like when he Poirier slept him at UFC 257. After Poirier defeated McGregor via first-round TKO when the doctor stopped the fight due to an ankle break, Paul took to his social media to offer Poirier the necklace as a reward for his finish.
Conor McGregor responds after TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264: "You need people like me"
Adam D Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor responded after his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, saying that “you need people like me.” McGregor broke his ankle and lost via first-round TKO (doctor stoppage) to his rival Poirier in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 264 pay-per-view card. It was a tough loss for the Irishman, who was also stopped by Poirier’s punches back in January at UFC 257. Now that Poirier has won the trilogy by a score of 2-1, it’s hard to say what is next for McGregor, but he is still holding out hope that the UFC will give him the chance to fight Poirier again given how the fight ended. Either way, it’s clear McGregor’s spirit was not broken by the loss.
Dustin Poirier confirms a fourth fight with Conor McGregor will happen
Adam D Martin - July 11, 2021
UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier confirmed a fourth fight with rival Conor McGregor will happen following their trilogy bout at UFC 264. Poirier finished McGregor via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the end of the first round of their third meeting which headlined Saturday’s blockbuster pay-per-view card. After a strong start by McGregor with kicks in the standup department, Poirier took over with his grappling, and he was dominating McGregor with his wrestling and ground-and-pound before McGregor broke his ankle and the fight was stopped at the end of the first round. It was an unfortunate ending to the trilogy fight between these two bitter rivals, and while Poirier is now officially 2-1 overall in their trilogy, he thinks a fourth fight is coming.
Dustin Poirier slams Conor McGregor for delivering threats of murder ahead of UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 11, 2021
The bad blood between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor spilled over following the conclusion of Saturday’s UFC 264 event in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas. The pair had split their first two encounters, with the Irishman winning their featherweight fight at UFC 178, and ‘The Diamond’ emerging victorious in their lightweight rematch at UFC 257.
Photo | Floyd Mayweather cashes in on Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was able to cash in on Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor for a second time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) squared off in a rubber match on Saturday night, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair had initially collided in a featherweight bout at UFC 178 in September of 2014, with the Conor McGregor emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. Then, in their second contest at UFC 257 (this time at lightweight), ‘The Diamond’ was able to exact his revenge by stopping the Irishman with punches in the second round.
UFC 264 Bonus Report: Sean O’Malley and Kris Moutinho earn FOTN honors
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remained in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. The lightweight main event proved to be a wild but short-lived contest. After Conor McGregor got off to a hot start with some nasty low kicks, a failed guillotine attempt ultimately turned the tide in Dustin Poirier’s favor. Once on the ground ‘The Diamond’ was able to control the Irishman while unloading some solid ground and pound. McGregor would eventually get back up to his feet in the final seconds, only to collapse due to a rolled ankle which subsequently broke his leg.
Dana White reacts to Dustin Poirier's UFC 264 win and the post-fight comments made by Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Dana White spoke with reporters following the conclusion of UFC 264 where he reacted to Dustin Poirier’s win as well as the post-fight comments from Conor McGregor. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas. The pair had split their first two encounters, with the Conor McGregor winning their featherweight fight at UFC 178, and ‘The Diamond’ emerging victorious in their lightweight rematch at UFC 257.
Conor McGregor reacts following TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Conor McGregor was clearly frustrated after his highly anticipated trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 ended with him being carried out on a stretcher. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Khabib Nurmagomedov blasts 'evil' Conor McGregor following UFC 264 loss to Dustin Poirier
Christopher Taylor - July 10, 2021
Former UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov blasted ‘evil’ Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (27-7 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Pros react after Dustin Poirier TKO's Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 264 was headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy fight between lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) collided in their rubber match this evening in Las Vegas, with the winner expected to be booked against newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Pros react after Tai Tuivasa KO's Greg Hardy at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and former NFL standout Greg Hardy took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event. Tuivasa (11-3 MMA) had entered Saturday’s contest on a two-fight winning steak, this after scoring knockout wins over Stefan Struve and Harry Hunsucker in his most recent Octagon appearances.
UFC 264 Results: Tai Tuivasa KO's Greg Hardy (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and former NFL standout Greg Hardy takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event. Tuivasa (11-3 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning steak, this after scoring knockout wins over Stefan Struve and Harry Hunsucker in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Pros react to Carlos Condit vs. Max Griffin at UFC 264
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A welterweight bout between Carlos Condit and Max Griffin served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event in Las Vegas. Condit (32-13 MMA), a former interim welterweight title holder, was looking to earn his third consecutive victory when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural Born Killer’ had earned unanimous decision victories over Matt Brown and Court McGee in his most recent efforts.
UFC 264 Results: Max Griffin defeats Carlos Condit (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
A welterweight bout between Carlos Condit and Max Griffin serves as the featured prelim for tonight’s UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ event in Las Vegas. Condit (32-12 MMA), a former interim welterweight title holder, will be looking to earn his third consecutive victory when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural Born Killer’ is coming off back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Matt Brown and Court McGee in his most recent efforts.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' down to twelve bouts following last minute fight cancellation
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
Tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 264: ‘Poirier vs. McGregor 3’ fight card is down to twelve contests following a last minute fight cancellation. The event was expected to be kicked off by a middleweight bout between Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski.
UFC 264: 'Poirier vs. McGregor 3' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 10, 2021
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 264 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in their highly anticipated rubber match this evening, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.