Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor keeps promise, makes massive donation to Dustin Poirier's charity
Tom Taylor - January 22, 2021
Conor McGregor has followed through on a previous promise, and will be making a $500,000 donation to Dustin Poirier’s charity, The Good Fight Foundation. McGregor and Poirier will collide in the main event of UFC 257, which goes down this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Wild prop bets available for Saturday’s UFC 257: McGregor vs Poirier 2 event
Harry Kettle - January 22, 2021
A series of entertaining prop bets are available for the upcoming UFC 257 event this weekend and, more specifically, Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 2. Many football fans will know that the most common event for big prop bets is the Super Bowl, whether it be the length of the national anthem or who wins the coin toss. Now, though, as McGregor’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength, every fight of his is starting to feel like an absolutely huge event.
Daniel Cormier says the hype of Conor McGregor got to Cowboy at UFC 246: “Cerrone of the old would never have lost in 40 seconds”
Harry Kettle - January 22, 2021
UFC legend Daniel Cormier believes the hype surrounding Conor McGregor affected Donald Cerrone’s performance at UFC 246 last year. McGregor and Cerrone kicked off 2020 with a blockbuster main event that ended in just 40 seconds when the Irishman brutally finished “Cowboy” before the veteran was ever really able to get started.
UFC 257 weigh-in results: McGregor, Poirier hit marks, two fights canceled
Tom Taylor - January 22, 2021
The lightweight main event of UFC 257 is official, but two fights on the card have unfortunately been canceled. UFC 257, which goes down on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, will be the promotion’s first pay-per-view offering of 2021. The card will be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. This will be the second time the pair meet in the cage, as McGregor knocked Poirier out in a featherweight fight back in 2014. Heading into their rematch, the expectation is that the winner will be well positioned for a shot at the lightweight title.
Georges St-Pierre shares his keys to victory for both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Christopher Taylor - January 21, 2021
Georges St-Pierre has shared his keys to victory for both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ahead of Saturday’s UFC 257 event. The mixed martial arts legend and former two-division UFC champion, St-Pierre (26-2 MMA), has been masterful in his previous executions of gameplans for fights. For that reason, it is worth listening when ‘GSP‘ decides to provides his “keys to victory” for fellow fighters.
Conor McGregor says cardio concerns are a "myth," promises a "masterpiece" against Dustin Poirier
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2021
Conor McGregor has shot down any concerns over his cardio. Ahead of his fight against Dustin Poirier, many have claimed if the fight goes into the later rounds, the better Poirier will do. However, McGregor doesn’t believe that is the case as he says he has great cardio but has gotten everyone out in the first round or two that he hasn’t been able to show it.
Dustin Poirier doesn't believe he should be the underdog against Conor McGregor at UFC 257
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2021
Dustin Poirier doesn’t agree with the betting odds. In the main event of UFC 257, Poirier is set to rematch Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated fight. The first time they met, McGregor scored a first-round KO, but that was in 2014, and at featherweight.
UFC 257 PPV is "trending great," says Dana White
Tom Taylor - January 21, 2021
UFC President Dana White says the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view is trending to be a “great” success, and that he expects it to over perform. UFC 257 goes this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The card will be headlined by a lightweight rematch between the UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor, and the division’s No. 2 contender Dustin Poirier.
UFC 257 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2
Cole Shelton - January 21, 2021
In the main event of UFC 257, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are set to have their highly-anticipated rematch. Heading into the fight, Poirier is a +250 underdog while the Irishman is a -325 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The slight majority believe it will be Conor McGregor winning again and likely doing so by knockout.
Conor McGregor responds to UFC 257 fight week lawsuit, dismisses it as "old news"
Tom Taylor - January 21, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has dismissed the lawsuit filed against him this week as “old news,” and denied any wrongdoing with respect to the case. Earlier this week, The Independent reported that a woman had filed a multimillion dollar personal injury lawsuit against McGregor and one of his associates, stemming from a 2018 incident.
Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov should be stripped of title if he continues to "dodge" fight
Tom Taylor - January 21, 2021
Conor McGregor believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov should be stripped of his title if he doesn’t commit to another fight. McGregor is currently days out from a lightweight showdown with fellow contender Dustin Poirier.
Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier come face-to-face ahead of UFC 257 rematch
Tom Taylor - January 21, 2021
On Thursday morning, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier came face-to-face for the first time ahead of their imminent lightweight showdown. McGregor and Poirier will collide in the main event of UFC 257 this Saturday on Fight Island. The bout will be a rematch of a 2014 featherweight fight, which McGregor won by first-round knockout.
Din Thomas on Conor McGregor: "When things get a little tough for him, he kind of gives up"
Drake Riggs - January 20, 2021
Conor McGregor has his work cut out for him vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. And if things get tough, Din Thomas sees the Irishman folding. From 2001 to 2020, the 26-9 former UFC vet in Thomas was a mainstay at American Top Team out of South Florida. In that time, he worked with several of the sport’s best fighters — including Poirier.
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch is "important to both of their legacies"
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2021
UFC President Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor need to fight again because it’s “important to both of their legacies.” Nurmagomedov and McGregor first fought in 2018, in the main event of UFC 229, the highest-grossing pay-per-view in the company’s history. Nurmagomedov won that initial meeting via fourth-round submission.
Conor McGregor fight is "gonna be worse" for Dustin Poirier in later rounds, says coach
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2021
Owen Roddy, one of the coaches behind Conor McGregor, says the Irishman is prepared to fight Dustin Poirier for five rounds if needed. McGregor and Poirier will collide in the main event of UFC 257 this Saturday on Fight Island. Heading into the fight, Poirier has emphasized that he intends to avoid McGregor’s offense early, and turn the fight into a bloody war of attrition.
Robert Whittaker jumps past Conor McGregor in latest 'UFC Fight Island' rankings update
Christopher Taylor - January 19, 2021
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has leaped past Conor McGregor in the latest UFC Fight Island rankings update. The UFC updated their official rankings ahead of this week’s highly anticipated pay-per-view event, which is headlined by a rematch between Dustin Poirier and the aforementioned Irishman.
Conor McGregor excited to show the world "something special" at UFC 257
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2021
Conor McGregor is promising to do something special at UFC 257. In the main event of the pay-per-view card this Saturday, McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier in a rematch over six years in the making. It is a very intriguing bout and a scrap many believe will be closer than the first fight.
Conor McGregor explains why he would like to fight Al Iaquinta in the future
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2021
Conor McGregor has made it clear he wants to fight all the top-ranked lightweights and revealed Al Iaquinta is on that list. McGregor is set to return to the lightweight division at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier and the Irishman has said it will be the start of a lengthy run at the division. If he goes out and beats Poirier, McGregor will likely fight a top-five opponent next time out. However, he says he would be open to fighting Al Iaquinta.