Conor McGregor News
Referee, judges assigned for UFC 246 main event
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Saturday night in Las Vegas, in the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will collide in what promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year. The judges and referee for this blockbuster McGregor vs. Cerrone fight have now been assigned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (h/t MMA Fighting).
UFC 246 | Pro fighters make their picks for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
In the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor makes his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon, where he will battle Donald Cerrone. Heading into the fight, the Irishman is a -325 favorite while “Cowboy” is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. To some surprise, most are going with the underdog Cerrone to upset McGregor.
LeBron James humbled that Conor McGregor is inspired by his actions
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
LeBron James has said that he feels humbled after learning that Conor McGregor took inspiration from the NBA star. McGregor, who is set to face Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 this weekend, has been opening up in a series of interviews over the course of the last few weeks in the lead-up to Saturday’s event.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone face off for the first time
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone squared off in their first face-off last night at the end of the UFC 246 press conference. One of the most notable aspects of the evening was the way in which McGregor was able to conduct himself. The Irishman didn’t go after Cerrone on a personal level, he didn’t try and get physical, and he looked like a different man in comparison to some of his past appearances in press conferences such as these.
Check out the crazy prop bets for UFC 246's press conference
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2020
A number of amusing prop bets have been released ahead of the UFC 246 press conference tonight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. There has been an awful lot of build-up to tonight’s press conference, which is set to serve as the first time that the two main event stars will go head to head before their welterweight clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Conor McGregor believes he can read Donald Cerrone like a children's book
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
Although there was a different vibe and tone to Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference, he did deliver another classic one-liner ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. When asked about how he will prepare for Cerrone and his gameplan at UFC 246, McGregor delivered a witty response where he believes he can read “Cowboy” like a children’s book.
Colby Covington explains why he believes Donald Cerrone will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Colby Covington is confident Donald Cerrone will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 246. Although McGregor is a near three to one favorite, Covington believes Cerrone will get it done for a number of reasons. For “Chaos,” he believes the Irishman isn’t as focused anymore with all the money he made.
Conor McGregor on fighting Donald Cerrone: "There will be blood spilled but it will not be bad blood"
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
Fans and media alike were treated to a different side of Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Most known for his witty one-liners and legendary trash talk, McGregor was very respectful towards Cerrone throughout the press conference, crediting maturity for his different tone of voice. When asked about their previous run-in over four years ago at the UFC “Go Big” Press Conference in 2015, McGregor said so much has changed from their initial encounter, and there will be no bad blood on fight night.
Conor McGregor won't rule out return to featherweight and rematch with Jose Aldo
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Conor McGregor is the former UFC featherweight champion and is not ruling out a return to the division. McGregor, who is set to headline UFC 246 at welterweight against Donald Cerrone, has said he doesn’t want to cut the weight anymore. Yet, he won’t ever rule out a return to the featherweight or a rematch with Jose Aldo which many fans wanted to see after the 13-second knockout.
Conor McGregor refutes speaking to Tyson Fury, but willing to 'educate' him
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury has recently been hinting at a move to MMA, and even claimed that he has discussed training with UFC star Conor McGregor. McGregor, however, says he’s never spoken to Fury in his life. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t admire and respect the boxer.
VIDEO | Duane Ludwig breaks down Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone - Part 1: Open Stance Attack
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ "div": "Brid_79053874", "obj": {"id":"20671","width":"480","height":"270","video":"509874"} }); We’re now days out from the UFC 246 main event, which will pit former two-division champion Conor McGregor against the UFC’s winningest fighter, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Given McGregor and Cerrone’s dangerous skillsets and shared predilections for jaw-dropping finishes, many fans are having a difficult time making a prediction for this matchup.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor admits he knew who the f**k Jeremy Stephens was
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Conor McGregor has delivered countless memorable lines over the course of his MMA career. One of his most famous occurred at a 2016 press conference, when after being called out by featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens, he pretended not to know who Stephens was. “Who the f**k is that guy,” McGregor said to the laughter of the crowd.
Donald Cerrone outlines his ideal outcome for Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
How does Donald Cerrone want his imminent scrap with Conor McGregor to go? You might guess that he’s hoping for another quick, head-kick knockout or an easy submission win. That’s not the case.
VIDEO | Watch Conor McGregor grapple with Dillon Danis ahead of UFC 244
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has stated he isn’t planning on grappling with Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 246 this weekend. Instead, the American claims he wants to test the brick-fisted Irishman on the feet. While this comment from Cerrone sounds like good news for McGregor, who is one of the best strikers in the sport, the Irishman seems like he’ll be well-prepared in the event that the American is bluffing.
Conor McGregor believes Jorge Masvidal was fading in UFC 244 fight against Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2020
UFC 246 headliner Conor McGregor believes Jorge Masvidal was fading in the third round of his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 244. The fight between Masvidal and Diaz for the BMF Championship was certainly a noteworthy occasion, and through the first three rounds it felt like it was living up to the hype in a big way. Alas, courtesy of a doctor’s stoppage due to a Diaz cut, the fight was ended, and many fans believe we were robbed of seeing what would happen in the championship rounds, which is when Diaz tends to come on much stronger.
Conor McGregor wants to box Floyd Mayweather again: 'I know I beat Floyd if we rematch'
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2020
Conor McGregor is looking to rematch Floyd Mayweather. The two fought back in the summer of 2017 in one of the most hyped combat sports fights of all-time. It paired the biggest MMA star against the biggest boxing star, in the boxing ring where, in the end, it was Mayweather who got the job done.
Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor dictating the pace of his camp could be dangerous
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 14, 2020
Michael Bisping isn’t sure if allowing Conor McGregor to dictate the pace of his own camp is the best route. McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon this Saturday night. He’s set to collide with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. The bout will be contested at welterweight but McGregor could receive a lightweight title opportunity with a victory.
Conor McGregor admits he was drinking all of UFC 229 fight week before facing Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2020
Conor McGregor has admitted that he was drinking throughout UFC 229 fight week prior to his main event bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov. There have been a lot of claims flying around across the last few months regarding why exactly McGregor was so off the ball, or at least seemed that way, when he went toe to toe with “The Eagle” in Las Vegas. While the Irishman may be focusing his attention on Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone this week, it definitely seems as if Khabib is still at the forefront of his mind.