Conor McGregor News
Anderson Silva opens as betting favorite against Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - May 28, 2020
Anderson Silva has opened as the betting favorite over Conor McGregor in a potential fight. On Wednesday night, Silva took to Instagram to challenge McGregor to superfight. Immediately, it caught the attention of the combat sports world, and the Irishman even accepted the challenge.
Conor McGregor accepts Anderson Silva's challenge to a superfight
Chris Taylor - May 28, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has responded to MMA legend Anderson Silva’s request for a superfight. Yesterday evening ‘The Spider’ took to Instagram where he challenged the Irishman to a superfight at 176.3 pounds. Silva’s callout came just hours after McGregor had revised his recently released MMA GOAT list to give himself top spot.
Kamaru Usman offers unique ruleset in hopes of luring Conor McGregor into a fight
Natasha Hooper - May 28, 2020
The welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has sent a message to MMA superstar Conor McGregor in hopes of luring him into a fight. Usman has the longest active win streak in the welterweight division and has his sights set on a matchup against the Irishman. He is willing to give McGregor the unique opportunity which will make it worth his while.
Anderson Silva challenges Conor McGregor to a superfight
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2020
Anderson Silva is interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Silva who has spent the majority of his career at middleweight, while occasionally fighting at light heavyweight, is interested in dropping down in weight to battle McGregor.
Kamaru Usman says Conor McGregor deserves title shot but the Irishman's silence proves he knows he can't win
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2020
Kamaru Usman believes Conor McGregor deserves a title shot at welterweight. After Usman TKO’d Colby Covington at UFC 245, many thought his next title defense would be against Jorge Masvidal. Yet, “Gamebred” has turned his attention to the rematch with Nate Diaz while the champion is now interested in fighting McGregor.
Ben Askren explains why he didn't include Conor McGregor on his GOAT list
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2020
Former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titleholder Ben Askren recently shared the names of the fighters he believes belong in the GOAT debate in MMA, but his list did not include former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. 7 People in discussion for MMA GOAT. Some have much better cases than others, but all have cases. Fedor and BJ would have had cases had they retired earlier.
Ben Askren shares 7 fighters he believes are in the MMA GOAT conversation
Natasha Hooper - May 26, 2020
Ben Askren has named the top 7 fighters he thinks could all make a case for the GOAT of MMA. The “Greatest Of All Time” fighter in MMA has been a hot topic of discussion recently after Conor McGregor named his top picks. “The Notorious” listed Anderson Silva as the number 1 GOAT, following himself who he listed behind in close second. Read his full MMA GOAT rankings below.
Michael Bisping's responds to "one-eyed fighter" comment from Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 25, 2020
Conor McGregor recently laid out his picks for the Greatest of All Time in MMA, and his arguments featured what could be perceived as a dig at Michael Bisping. GSP is in at 3. Much less array of finishes but champion status in 2. He is far behind though. Reasons = Left 170 after much damage taken+questionable decision. Never re-engaged 170lb successors. Bottled Anderson fight. Only moved when one eyed fighter presented. Played safe.
Betting odds released for Conor McGregor vs. Kamaru Usman
Adam Martin - May 25, 2020
The sportsbooks have released the opening betting odds for a potential fight between superstar Conor McGregor and UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. There have been rumblings in the last few days about McGregor potentially getting the next title shot against Usman at 170lbs, particularly if Jorge Masvidal fights Nate Diaz in a rematch instead. Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has made it clear their camp is interested in a McGregor fight, so as crazy as it seems that McGregor could get a title shot at welterweight, there is a possibility that’s the case.
Conor McGregor explains why Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't get a spot on his MMA GOAT list
Natasha Hooper - May 25, 2020
Conor McGregor has explained why he doesn’t consider the lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, to be one of the GOATs of MMA. Last week, the Irish superstar ranked top MMA fighters, past and present, in a Greatest Of All Time list. He posted his GOAT list to social media.
Conor McGregor explains why Demetrious Johnson failed to make his MMA GOAT list
Christopher Taylor - May 24, 2020
When Conor McGregor shared his current MMA GOAT rankings many fans and pundits questioned why the name Demetrious Johnson was not on the list. McGregor had ranked former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva in the top spot for current MMA GOAT, this while listing himself as a very close second.
Jon Jones shares "Most wins in UFC title bouts" statistics to refute Conor McGregor's GOAT claim
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Earlier this afternoon Conor McGregor shared his current MMA GOAT rankings, where he listed himself ahead of fellow legends Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre. According to McGregor, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva still ranks as the current GOAT of MMA due to his plethora of finishes within two different divisions.
Nate Diaz roasts Conor McGregor over his MMA GOAT list
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz absolutely roasted Conor McGregor after the Irishman unveiled his current MMA GOAT rankings list. Earlier today McGregor had taken to Twitter where he proclaimed Anderson Silva to be the current GOAT of MMA, this while adding that he would soon dethrone ‘The Spider’ for top spot.
Conor McGregor explains what Jon Jones must do if he hopes to improve MMA GOAT ranking
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Earlier today Conor McGregor took to social media where he revealed his current MMA GOAT rankings which included Jon Jones, Anderson Silva and GSP. Sitting atop McGregor’s list was ‘The Spider’ in former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. According to the Irishman, Silva’s array of finishes across 2 divisions, with champion status in 1, earned him the top spot.
Jon Jones reacts to Conor McGregor's MMA GOAT rankings list
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Jon Jones has responded after former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor ranked him at number four on the current MMA GOAT list. McGregor had taken to Twitter earlier this afternoon where he proclaimed that Anderson Silva still holds the title of MMA GOAT, while adding that he would soon dethrone ‘The Spider’ for that title.
Conor McGregor shares his assessment of the current MMA GOAT rankings
Chris Taylor - May 23, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor took to Twitter Saturday afternoon where he shared his assessment of the current MMA GOAT rankings. The greatest mixed martial artist of all-time has been a hotly debated topic among fighters and fans alike for many years. Now, with McGregor’s latest rankings, that topic is sure to be a main talking point amongst fight fans.
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is the number one contender at welterweight
Cole Shelton - May 18, 2020
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor could very well get a welterweight title shot next if he so desires. McGregor recently went on a Twitter rant where he called out several lightweights. Yet, Sonnen isn’t convinced the Irishman fights at 155 pounds next. Instead, he thinks a fight against Jorge Masvidal or the trilogy with Nate Diaz makes sense.
Conor McGregor reviews performance in Mayweather fight ahead of "part 2"
Tom Taylor - May 18, 2020
Conor McGregor recently rewatched his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and he seems to be very happy with his performance. McGregor, a former two-division UFC champ, and Mayweather, an undefeated boxing legend, met in the boxing ring in 2017. The pair’s crossover fight generated massive mainstream interest and went down as one of the most lucrative bouts in combat sports history.