Conor McGregor News
Brendan Schaub believes the UFC learned their lesson with Conor McGregor: “I don't think they are ever going to let another guy get as much power”
Harry Kettle - January 6, 2022
Brendan Schaub believes the UFC won’t allow a fighter to have as much power as Conor McGregor did ever again. While Conor McGregor may not have the same kind of stock he once did in the eyes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, there’s no denying that he’s the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. He’s been able to do some incredible things in the sport and as he eyes a return to the Octagon in 2022, it’s safe to say his days of making headlines are far from over.
Chael Sonnen explains why Conor McGregor is “very problematic” for current UFC champion Charles Oliveira
Susan Cox - January 5, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is “very problematic” for Charles Oliveira and shared his thoughts on a McGregor-Oliveira matchup: “If there’s anybody that Conor is likely to beat to become the world champion, it is the sitting champion right now,” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel (h/t MMAJunkie). “Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor is a fascinating matchup. It is very problematic for Oliveira. Conor McGregor is as good of a striker as this sport has ever seen. Oliveira is a very dynamic striker who showed some real wrestling prowess in a couple of contests but in other contests didn’t.”
Conor McGregor attempts to revive rivalry with Brazil by taking aim at Charles Oliveira and Neymar Jr.
Susan Cox - January 5, 2022
Conor McGregor is attempting to revive his rivalry with Brazil by taking aim at two of the country’s biggest stars in Charles Oliveira and Neymar Jr. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed inside of the Octagon since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Charles Oliveira asks fans to pick who he fights next, Conor McGregor or Justin Gaethje
Susan Cox - January 3, 2022
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has created a poll to see who fans want to see him fight next, Conor McGregor or Justin Gaethje. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his 155lbs title for the first time last month at UFC 269 when he submitted Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke in round three (see that here).
Teddy Atlas lauds Conor McGregor for performance against Floyd Mayweather, suggests Kamaru Usman would not find the same success
Harry Kettle - December 28, 2021
Boxing legend Teddy Atlas has praised Conor McGregor’s boxing performance against Floyd Mayweather – but admitted he isn’t sure how Kamaru Usman would fare. The trend of stars from mixed martial arts heading into boxing has been around for a few years now with the first major example being when Conor McGregor crossed the threshold to battle Floyd Mayweather in 2017. While he came up on the losing end, many praised the Irishman for his performance on that night in Las Vegas.
Katie Taylor doesn’t believe Conor McGregor gets the respect he deserves in Ireland
Susan Cox - December 27, 2021
Katie Taylor doesn’t believe Conor McGregor gets the respect he deserves in Ireland and made her opinions known in a recent appearance on ‘The MMA Hour’: “I messaged him after the Dustin Poirier fight, just to offer some words of encouragement really,” Taylor said (h/t MMAFighting). “He’s always been a fantastic support to me, but I think he’s just someone who’s actually transcended the sport. He’s like, for me, the Muhammad Ali of the UFC. He’s just a fantastic athlete. A great businessman as well. But what he’s done in the sport and the UFC has been absolutely incredible, and I don’t think he’s celebrated as much as he should be here in Ireland. I think he is an absolute global superstar and just a phenomenal athlete, and he’s always been a complete gentleman towards me.”
Joe Rogan reacts to Conor McGregor’s new 190lbs frame: “USADA’s gonna visit him very soon”
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2021
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on the new physique of Conor McGregor. While he may be coming off the back of consecutive defeats to Dustin Poirier, there’s no denying that Conor McGregor is still in great shape as he continues to prepare for his UFC return. The plan appears to be for him to challenge Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title and while that may be a controversial move, it highlights just how much of a needle-mover the Irishman really is.
Charles Oliveira targets return at UFC 274 in Brazil against Conor McGregor: 'I'm waiting for him'
Cole Shelton - December 22, 2021
Charles Oliveira is looking to fight Conor McGregor next. After Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to defend his lightweight belt for the first time, it seemed certain Justin Gaethje would be next in line. Yet, ‘Do Bronx’ recently came out and said he’d let McGregor jump the line, and now it appears that is his focus as he wants to fight the Irishman next.
Justin Gaethje says he will “start throwing dollies everywhere” if Conor McGregor skips the line for a UFC title shot against Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021
Justin Gaethje has made it clear that he won’t be happy if Conor McGregor gets a UFC lightweight title shot ahead of him. While some have started to suggest that the UFC’s bantamweight division is now stronger than what they’ve got at lightweight, it’s still a popular opinion that the 155-pounders produce the most consistent entertainment for fans on a week by week basis. The reigning champion, Charles Oliveira, helped to prove that by submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to retain the strap.
John Kavanagh reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Charles Oliveira fight: "That's one that's gonna get the goosebumps going"
Christopher Taylor - December 18, 2021
John Kavanagh has reacted to a potential fight between his pupil Conor McGregor and reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Shortly after ‘Do Bronx’ earned his first career title defense with a third round submission victory over McGregor’s arch rival Dustin Poirier, ‘Notorious’ took to social media with the following question.
Charles Oliveira explains why he'd let Conor McGregor jump the line and get the next lightweight title shot
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2021
Charles Oliveira is okay with Conor McGregor getting the next lightweight title shot. Oliveira is coming off the first title defense of his lightweight title where he submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 269. He won the vacant belt with a KO win over Michael Chandler and now it appears his next fight will be against Justin Gaethje. However, he says he would be open to fighting McGregor next as he knows it would be a massive money fight for him.
Michael Bisping weighs in on a potential title fight between Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira: “He could come back and knock out Charles Oliveira”
Harry Kettle - December 15, 2021
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Conor McGregor has a genuine chance at beating UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Last Saturday night at UFC 269, Charles Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier to successfully retain the UFC lightweight title. It was a fascinating main event encounter but in the end, “Do Bronx” overwhelmed Poirier and secured the finish fairly comfortably in the third round.
Conor McGregor responds to diss from Islam Makhachev
Susan Cox - December 14, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was clearly not happy about Islam Makhachev weighing in on his title aspirations. McGregor (22-6 MMA) took to Twitter on Monday afternoon where he posed the question: “So what date am I fighting (Charles) Oliveira?”
Islam Makhachev pokes fun at Conor McGregor for thinking he deserves the next lightweight title shot
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2021
Islam Makhachev has taken a shot at Conor McGregor after the Irishman claimed he would be fighting for the title in his next fight. After Charles Oliveira beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 269, McGregor took to social media to say he will be fighting the Brazilian for the belt in his next fight. Of course, Justin Gaethje and the winner of Makhachev-Dariush are in line for the belt.
Conor McGregor calls for lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira
Susan Cox - December 13, 2021
Conor McGregor has his sights set on a lightweight title fight with Charles Oliveira for his Octagon return. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has been on the sidelines ever since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Conor McGregor reacts after Charles Oliveira subs Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021
Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Dustin Poirier challenge Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) of course have a history. The pair originially met at featherweight way back in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. The bitter rivals would collide for a second time in a lightweight contest 6.5 years later at UFC 257, with ‘The Diamond’ exacting his revenge by earning a second-round TKO.
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor’s title aspirations are doomed if Dustin Poirier wins at UFC 269
Susan Cox - December 10, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor’s title aspirations will be doomed if Dustin Poirier wins at UFC 269. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) in the headliner of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. ‘The Diamond’ earned his title shot by scoring back-to-back TKO victories over Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) in his most recent efforts.
Chael Sonnen on Conor McGregor's new 190lbs frame: "How did you get this big? Why? The answer to me seems redundantly obvious."
Christopher Taylor - December 9, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s new 190lbs frame during his latest YouTube video. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently took to social media where he shared some photos flaunting his new “190lbs of granite” physique (see those here). Those images created quite the buzz amongst the MMA community, drawing mixed reactions from fans and fellow fighters.