Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor: Without me, this whole ship would sink
Tom Taylor - May 13, 2020
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor recently suggested he’s keeping the entire fight game afloat. McGregor has been very active on Twitter over the last few days, jawing back and forth with stars like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, and Kamaru Usman.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on Tony Ferguson in heated rebuttal
Christopher Taylor - May 12, 2020
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor made headlines earlier this week when he took aim at Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Just days after the Ultimate Fighting Championship held their highly anticipated UFC 249 event, which marked the promotions first fight card in over a month, McGregor took to Twitter where he proceeded to unload on multiple lightweight standouts.
Tony Ferguson fires back at Conor McGregor following Twitter rant
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2020
Tony Ferguson did not take kindly to Conor McGregor’s recent Twitter rant. In the main event of UFC 249, Ferguson was taking on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. It was a phenomenal fight but in the end, it was Gaethje who got his hand raised by fifth-round TKO.
Conor McGregor "super excited" for lightweight title fight in July
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor says he’s “super excited” for a lightweight title fight in July. McGregor made this comment on Twitter on Tuesday.
Manager discusses options for Conor McGregor's next opponent
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has options for his next opponent, according to his manager Audie Attar. Attar discussed McGregor’s next move in a recent interview with MMA Junkie.
Betting odds released for potential Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje fight
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2020
Betonline.ag has released early odds for a potential Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje showdown following UFC 249 this past weekend. Gaethje now appears to be in line for a title shot against Khabib Nurmagomedov after capturing the Interim Lightweight Championship in Jacksonville, Florida following a dominant win over Tony Ferguson.
Nate Diaz chimes in on Twitter feud between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Christopher Taylor - May 12, 2020
Nate Diaz has shared his thoughts on the recent online feud between bitter rivals Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former two-division champion, McGregor, made headlines yesterday when he blasted numerous lightweights on social media. Among the victims of McGregor’s verbal assault were Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor continue to trade shots on social media
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s rivalry is alive and well. Earlier on Monday, McGregor took to social media and in several tweets took shots at the champ, Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, and Dustin Poirier. Immediately, it caught the attention of the MMA world and the fighters involved. But, Nurmagomedov and the Irishman have continued to trade shots at one another since the initial rant.
Dustin Poirier responds to Conor McGregor Twitter rant
Natasha Hooper - May 11, 2020
Dustin Poirier has fired back at Conor McGregor for his post-UFC 249 Twitter rant. Justin Gaethje filled in as a short-notice replacement for lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 249 on May 9. Despite having a lack of time to prepare, “The Highlight” used his striking accuracy to seal the TKO victory against Ferguson in the fifth round.
Conor McGregor vows to "butcher" Gaethje, unloads on Ferguson, Nurmagomedov and Poirier
Tom Taylor - May 11, 2020
Conor McGregor has some choice words for his lightweight rivals Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. McGregor targeted his fellow lightweights on Twitter on Monday afternoon, just days after Gaethje defeated Ferguson to capture the interim lightweight title at UFC 249.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor telling Nate Diaz to "sign the contract"
Tom Taylor - May 11, 2020
UFC President Dana White says there are no plans on the table for a trilogy fight between former two-division champ Conor McGregor and his long-time rival Nate Diaz. McGregor and Diaz are tied 1-1 across two fights, both of which occurred in 2016. Diaz won the first fight, springing the upset with a submission win. McGregor evened the score in the rematch, defeating Diaz by majority decision. Ever since, fans have been dying to see the pair meet in a tie-breaking trilogy fight.
Conor McGregor to Nate Diaz: "Shut your eye lid and sign the contract!"
Chris Taylor - May 9, 2020
It appears that fight fans could soon be treated to a trilogy fight between UFC stars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. The fan favorites originally met in a welterweight contest at UFC 196 in March of 2016, with ‘The Stockton Slugger’ emerging victorious by way of a second round submission victory.
Donald Cerrone addresses criticisms of Stephen A. Smith
Tom Taylor - May 8, 2020
Shortly after Donald Cerrone was defeated by Conor McGregor back in January, he was lambasted by ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith. Speaking to MMA Fighting ahead of his UFC 249 rematch with Anthony Pettis, Cerrone addressed the comments Smith made about him. He says its always his intention to avoid drama of this kind.
Conor McGregor watching UFC 249 to ensure safety and determine return according to manager
Mike Pendleton - May 7, 2020
Before there are any plans made for Conor McGregor to make his return to the Octagon in 2020, he wants to ensure that the safety measures in place are going to work. According to his manager Audie Attar, McGregor will be following this weekend’s event for many reasons, including scouting potential future opponents, and ensuring the safety of the event taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conor McGregor responds to "challenge" from Oscar De La Hoya
Thomas Taylor - May 7, 2020
Conor McGregor was recently called out 47-year-old former boxing champ Oscar De La. Now, the Irishman has responded. De La Hoya discussed a potential boxing match with McGregor during an appearance on CBS Sports’ State of Combat podcast.
Conor McGregor lashes out over position in UFC rankings, Dustin Poirier fires back
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2020
Conor McGregor has some gripes about his position in the UFC lightweight rankings, and his former foe Dustin Poirier is having none of it. McGregor defeated Dustin Poirier via first-round TKO in a 2014 featherweight fight. Nonetheless, Poirier has glided past McGregor in the lightweight rankings, settling in at No. 2, one spot in front of the Irishman.
Coach Mendez explains why Conor McGregor is still the toughest opponent for his pupil Khabib Nurmagomedov
Natasha Hooper - May 7, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez has explained why Conor McGregor is still his pupil’s toughest opponent. The undefeated lightweight champion was scheduled to defend his title against Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 249. However, due to travel restrictions related to the coronavirus outbreak and Nurmagomedov’s commitment to Ramadan, their showdown has been postponed. Justin Gaethje will fill in as a short-notice replacement to fight “El Cucuy” on May 9.
Conor McGregor wants to fight in June, says Dana White
Adam Martin - May 6, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed that superstar Conor McGregor wants to fight in June and he wants to compete on Fight Island. White this week admitted that McGregor wants to compete at the UFC’s new Fight Island complex, but cautioned that doing so would lose the UFC a $20 million gate due to having no fans in the arena. At the same time, White is fully aware that fans may not be allowed into arenas for a long time, and McGregor appears eager to step back into the Octagon soon.