Conor McGregor News
Coach Roddy doesn’t see a path for Dustin Poirier to beat "stone-cold killer" Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - December 3, 2020
Owen Roddy doesn’t know how Dustin Poirier can beat Conor McGregor. In the main event of UFC 257, Poirier is set to rematch McGregor in a very intriguing bout. It could very well determine the number one contender at lightweight and according to Roddy, McGregor is in the best shape of his life.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shrugs off Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier rematches
Tom Taylor - December 2, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov insists that he will not be returning to the cage to fight Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier again. Nurmagomedov retired from competition after a submission win over Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 last month. Despite his retirement announcement, he has not yet relinquished the lightweight title, likely due to UFC President Dana White’s optimism that he’ll end up fighting again.
Rose Namajunas: The Lord's prayer "got me through" Conor McGregor bus attack
Tom Taylor - December 2, 2020
Former UFC strawweight champ Rose Namajunas has opened up on the traumatizing experience of being on the bus Conor McGregor infamously attacked back in 2018. The incident occurred at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY when McGregor, in a frenzied search for his nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov, hurled a dolly through the window of a bus carrying a number of UFC fighters—Namajunas included.
Conor McGregor shares cryptic messages on Twitter: "You can run, but you can't hide"
Tom Taylor - December 2, 2020
MMA superstar Conor McGregor was busy on Twitter on Wednesday morning, but the intention of his latest posts is not immediately evident. The Irishman published a trio of Tweets that seemed to be targeting somebody specifically, but it’s not clear who.
Conor McGregor celebrates the anniversary of Nate Diaz’s win over Gray Maynard: “Happy womp womp day brother!”
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2020
Conor McGregor congratulated Nate Diaz on the anniversary of his TKO win over Gray Maynard. On November 30, 2013, Diaz and Maynard had their unofficial trilogy bout. They first met on The Ultimate Fighter with Diaz winning by submission. They then fought in 2010 with Maynard winning by split decision but in 2013, Diaz put the rivalry to bed with a TKO win.
Jake Paul explains why a future fight with Conor McGregor is “bound to happen”
Harry Kettle - November 27, 2020
YouTuber Jake Paul has explained why he believes a boxing fight with MMA star Conor McGregor is in his future. Paul is arguably one of the most polarizing figures on the YouTube platform, but after his successful boxing debut against AnEsonGib back in January, he’s made it crystal clear that he isn’t going anywhere. The younger Paul brother will now step into the ring once again to fight former NBA favorite Nate Robinson on this weekend’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard.
Derrick Lewis explains why he wants to fight Conor McGregor next: “Every interview he’s been calling me out”
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2020
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis has jokingly suggested that he will be calling out none other than Conor McGregor for his next fight after this weekend. It’s safe to say that Lewis is one of the most entertaining fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today, and as we look ahead to his future, it doesn’t appear as if that trend is going to stop anytime soon.
Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, and Ben Askren: "They’re going to get the smoke"
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2020
Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring against former NBA All-Star, Nate Robinson in the co-main event of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. undercard. Although Paul is just 1-0 as a pro boxer, where he knocked out another YouTuber, the 23-year-old is extremely confident in his skills. Paul says he has been training with WBC and WBA champions and has been doing well.
Video | Relive the first time Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ever crossed paths
Tom Taylor - November 24, 2020
Years ago, ahead of their UFC 178 fight in the featherweight division, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier crossed paths for the very first time. You can relive their first-ever encounter, which occurred in the lobby of the UFC 178 fighter hotel, in a recent Instagram post from the UFC. See it below:
Dustin Poirier: Conor McGregor rematch "isn't about getting even"
Tom Taylor - November 24, 2020
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier claims his upcoming rematch with Conor McGregor is not about revenge. After months of rumors and negotiations, Poirier is officially slated to take on McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23. The bout will mark the second time they’ve met, after McGregor knocked Poirier out in the featherweight division back in 2014.
Conor McGregor will box Manny Pacquiao in 2021 according to manager
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2020
Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao will have their boxing match in 2021. Both McGregor and Pacquiao have expressed interest in the bout for quite some time. Now, given they are both repped by Paradigm, Audie Attar, revealed in an interview they would be boxing one another next year.
Dana White previews Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch
Tom Taylor - November 20, 2020
UFC President Dana White has shared his initial thoughts on the upcoming rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier are slated to collide in the main event of UFC 257 on January 23, most likely on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Breaking: Conor McGregor signs contract, fight with Dustin Poirier set for January 23
Tom Taylor - November 19, 2020
Conor McGregor has reportedly signed his contract for a long rumored January 23 fight with fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. News of this matchup was first reported by MMA Fighting earlier this month, but UFC President Dana White later insisted that contracts were not yet signed.
Stephen Thompson makes prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier rematch
Tom Taylor - November 18, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson has made his prediction for the hotly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. Since then, both men have achieved significant feats in the lightweight division, which has led them to a rematch.
Conor McGregor explains why he looks at 2020 as an opportunistic year
Adam D Martin - November 15, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor explained why he is looking at 2020 as an opportunistic year despite some frustrating experiences. McGregor said before the year that he wanted to have a full season in 2020. That would begin with a fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January — which McGregor won in 40 seconds by TKO — and then move on to a lightweight title bout. A welterweight fight against a star in that division was also mentioned. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McGregor fought just once this year despite being healthy himself.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor, 'The Notorious' responds
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2020
It did not take long for Conor McGregor to address the callout he received from Rafael dos Anjos following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC Vegas 14 event. Dos Anjos (30-13 MMA) returned to the promotions lightweight division in the headliner of tonight’s UFC event for a pivotal bout with Paul Felder.
Henry Cejudo was not receptive to Conor McGregor's well wishes on "World Champ Champ Day"
Chris Taylor - November 13, 2020
Henry Cejudo was not exactly receptive to the well wishes he received from Conor McGregor on “World Champ Champ Day”. Yesterday, November 12, had marked the four year anniversary of McGregor’s destruction of Eddie Alvarez. The historic win at UFC 205 in New York made Conor McGregor the first “champ champ” in promotional history.
Israel Adesanya refutes Conor McGregor's claim to UFC record
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has refuted Conor McGregor’s recent claim to a significant UFC record. Thursday was the four-year anniversary of McGregor defeating Eddie Alvarez to capture the UFC lightweight belt and become the first concurrent two-division champion in the promotion’s history. To celebrate the occasion, the Irishman took to Instagram to reminisce about the accomplishment.