Conor McGregor News
Khamzat Chimaev explains how Conor McGregor inspired him to pursue MMA
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev says seeing Conor McGregor knock out Jose Aldo made him realize he could become a big star in MMA. Chimaev, at the time of the fight, had yet to make his pro or amateur debut and was instead doing wrestling matches in Sweden. But, after the fight, he began training and finally turned pro in 2018 and has gone 10-0 including four wins in the UFC.
Video | Conor McGregor shares new training footage: “I’m gonna break a head with these”
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2022
UFC star Conor McGregor has shared new training footage as his recovery from last year’s broken leg continues. Back at UFC 264 last summer, Conor McGregor fell victim to a leg break in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. While many were concerned about his wellbeing, others had already begun to look ahead to what the future may hold for “The Notorious” upon returning in 2022.
Anthony Smith not sold on Jake Paul claiming he'd KO Conor McGregor in MMA: "He'd get barbecued"
Fernando Quiles - April 3, 2022
Anthony Smith doesn’t believe Jake Paul would stand a chance against Conor McGregor in an MMA bout. Paul has been known to ruffle the feathers of many MMA fighters. One of them is McGregor, who Paul has been trying to sway into a bout either in boxing or MMA. Jake told TMZ that he’d knock McGregor out in the first round even under MMA rules.
Michael Chandler reveals goal to face Conor McGregor in July after Tony Ferguson bout at UFC 274: "The timing works perfect"
Josh Evanoff - April 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has revealed his ideal summer plans. The former UFC title challenger aims to face Conor McGregor in July. The 35-year-old was last seen in action at UFC 268 in November 2021. While he came up short in his war against Justin Gaethje, the pair got ‘Fight of the Night’ honors. The bout was also labeled as one of the best of the entire year by many fans and pundits.
Chael Sonnen dismisses Paddy Pimblett - Conor McGregor comparisons: “How did this ever get going?”
Susan Cox - March 30, 2022
Chael Sonnen is questioning how the Paddy Pimblett – Conor McGregor comparisons came about. It was Paddy Pimblett (18-3 MMA) who most recently secured a home town win in front of a boisterous crowd at UFC London against Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA). The Liverpool fighter was the star of the show, who attracted a huge amount of interest ahead of the sold-out O2 Arena event in London.
Henry Cejudo issues challenge to “ribbon holder” Conor McGregor: “I will literally go up to 155lbs to fight you, if you’re willing to be sober”
Harry Kettle - March 30, 2022
Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has said he’ll go up to lightweight to fight Conor McGregor. One of the more unusual feuds to have developed in the last couple of months in the MMA space is between Henry Cejudo and Conor McGregor. These two men, who have both won titles in multiple weight classes in the UFC, seem to dislike one another and aren’t afraid to voice their frustrations on social media.
Jake Paul wants first MMA fight to be against Conor McGregor, vows to KO him in the first
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2022
Jake Paul has said he will take an MMA fight and now he has his opponent in mind. Paul, the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer, has called out Conor McGregor for a boxing match which would be a massive bout. However, the Irishman is under UFC contract so it will not happen anytime soon, but now, Paul says he would take an MMA fight against McGregor, and should he win he wants Dana White to change fighter pay.
Rafael Dos Anjos fires back at Conor McGregor for suggesting he is never eligible for the BMF title
Susan Cox - March 25, 2022
Rafael Dos Anjos has fired back at Conor McGregor for suggesting he is not worthy of the BMF Title. Rafael Dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) has put together back-to-back wins, defeating Renato Carneiro (13-1 MMA) at UFC 272 in March of this year, and Paul Felder (17-6 MMA) at UFC Fight Night 182 in November 2020.
Joe Rogan says Conor McGregor should think twice about fighting Kamaru Usman: “Usman is a big man and he’s top of the food chain”
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2022
Joe Rogan doesn’t like Conor McGregor’s callout of Kamaru Usman. With McGregor rehabbing the broken leg he sustained in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier, he had said he was going to walk into a lightweight title shot. Yet, as he continued to rehab and lift weights he got bigger and now he said he wants to fight Usman in his return as he attempts to become the first-ever three-weight world champion. However, Rogan doesn’t think it is a good idea for the Irishman.
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz go back-and-forth on potential movie future: "Heisenberg's son will play you"
Josh Evanoff - March 24, 2022
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz seemingly have some disagreements about their movie future. Last week, Jared Leto discussed a potential movie about the career of ‘The Notorious‘. The Oscar winner stated that he would like to play McGregor in a possible movie in the future. Leto is a notable UFC fan and has been at many events over the past few years.
Conor McGregor slams Henry Cejudo for continuously messaging him: “Who the f**k even are you? You are a little skid mark to me”
Josh Evanoff - March 24, 2022
Conor McGregor has had it with Henry Cejudo’s continuous jabs on social media. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. The former two-weight champion lost his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier via TKO after suffering a leg injury. The broken limb has forced him to be on the sidelines ever since.
Conor McGregor roasts Rafael dos Anjos for requesting that Dana White hand him the BMF belt: “You are never eligible”
Cole Shelton - March 24, 2022
Conor McGregor has blasted Rafael dos Anjos for saying that the BMF belt should now be his. After Jorge Masvidal allegedly sucker-punched Colby Covington at a restaurant in Miami, Dos Anjos called for the BMF belt to be stripped from ‘Gamebred’. He then called for Dana White and company to present him with the belt, as he thinks he is the true BMF of the UFC.
Michael Bisping on a potential Conor McGregor vs Kamaru Usman fight: “Last time Conor broke his leg, this time out he is gonna break his jaw”
Susan Cox - March 24, 2022
Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on the potential of a Conor McGregor vs Kamaru Usman match-up in the Octagon. In a recent interview, the Irish fighter called out ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ saying he wants to become the first-ever three-weight UFC world champion. An ambitious goal for sure. However, Bisping doesn’t believe it would be a good match-up for McGregor, commenting on YouTube he had this to say (h/t Sportskeeda):
Nate Diaz slams Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal for their recent arrests: "You're acting like animals, irresponsible lil kids"
Christopher Taylor - March 23, 2022
Nate Diaz has slammed his former UFC opponents Conor McGregor and Jorge Masivdal for their recent arrests. McGregor was arrested on Tuesday evening in Dublin for alleged dangerous driving. Along with being arrested, the Irishman had his Bentley Continental GT detained and will now have to appear before Blanchardstown district court next month. He previously appeared before the same court in 2017 when he was fined €400 for speeding.
Khamzat Chimaev on Conor McGregor potentially getting the next shot at Kamaru Usman: “This is the business. Who’s the famous, makes more money”
Susan Cox - March 23, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out about who should get the next title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) last fought at UFC 267 in October 2021, where he defeated Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA). Khamzat will be back in the cage for UFC 273 on April 9th, matching up with Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA). ‘Durinho’ will be looking to be the 1st fighter to upset Chimaev, while ‘Borz’ will be looking for another check in the win column.
Conor McGregor reportedly arrested over alleged dangerous driving, has Bentley temporarily seized
Cole Shelton - March 23, 2022
Conor McGregor was reportedly arrested on Tuesday evening in Dublin for alleged dangerous driving. Irish outlet Independent reported on Wednesday that McGregor was detained in west Dublin yesterday evening while driving his Bentley Continental GT valued at around €170,000. He was pulled over by gardaí and subsequently arrested for road traffic offenses.
Brendan Schaub discusses Paddy Pimblett's rise in the UFC: "It's like when Conor McGregor was coming up, he's got that X-factor"
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2022
Brendan Schaub has discussed Paddy Pimblett’s ongoing rise in the UFC. The fighter-turned-comedian has compared it to Conor McGregor’s early winning streak. ‘The Baddy’ recently competed at UFC London last weekend against Kazula Vargas. After dealing with some early adversity, Pimblett secured a submission to win near the end of the first round. The victory was his second straight in the Vendramini in September 2021.
Vicente Luque weighs in on a potential Conor McGregor vs Kamaru Usman fight: “I think Kamaru goes in there and dominates him”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2022
UFC welterweight Vicente Luque believes Kamaru Usman would dominate Conor McGregor in a potential match-up between the two. The MMA world is waiting to see when Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon – and when he does, who it will be against. “The Notorious” has a string of potential challengers he could face but in a recent interview, he revealed that Kamaru Usman is the man he wants to take on.