Conor McGregor News
Dana White reacts to tonight’s UFC 246 main event
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 246 event where he shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone. McGregor and Cerrone squared off in tonight’s event headliner with both men looking to rebound.
Nate Diaz reacts to Conor McGregor TKO victory against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Natasha Hooper - January 18, 2020
Nate Diaz gave a typical Nate Diaz-style response to the outcome of UFC 246’s main event between Conor McGregor and Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone. In the blockbuster event of UFC 246 at the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, the Irishman faced Cowboy for the first time since his 2018 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was submitted by the lightweight champion in the fourth round and was eager to bounce back with a victory in his Octagon return against Cerrone.
Conor McGregor reacts following UFC 246 win over Donald Cerrone
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight standouts Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone headlined tonight’s UFC 246 event in Las Vegas. McGregor was returning to the cage for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he had suffered a fourth round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid to reclaim the promotions lightweight title.
Donald Cerrone reacts following UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
A welterweight bout featuring former lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor headlined tonight’s UFC 246 event in Las Vegas. Donald Cerrone entered UFC 246 looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back TKO losses to Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson in his most recent efforts.
UFC 246 Results: Conor McGregor KO's Donald Cerrone (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas tonight for UFC 246, a pay-per-view event headlined by a welterweight fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. Conor McGregor will be returning to the cage for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he suffered a fourth round submission loss to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid to reclaim the promotions lightweight title.
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cerrone Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas tonight for UFC 246, a pay-per-view event headlined by a welterweight fight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. Conor McGregor will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since UFC 229 in October of 2018, where he suffered a fourth round submission loss to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in his bid to reclaim the promotions lightweight title.
Ben Askren shares his safe bets for UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren believes there are some safe bets for tonight’s UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone event. The welterweight standout, Askren, who recently retired following his submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore, recently took to Twitter with the following information.
Crash Test Cowboy: Donald Cerrone has suffered numerous injuries
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
Donald Cerrone will square off with Conor McGregor in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 246 event in Las Vegas, Nevada. ’Cowboy’ will be looking to rebound this evening, this after suffering back-to-back TKO losses to Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Team Mayweather sends a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
Team Mayweather has sent former adversary Conor McGregor a warning ahead of his UFC 246 bout with Donald Cerrone. McGregor and Mayweather faced off in a blockbuster boxing match back in August of 2016, with ‘Money May’ emerging victorious by tenth round TKO.
Dillon Danis says he feels 'scared' for Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2020
Dillon Danis believes UFC 246 will not be a good night inside the Octagon for Donald Cerrone. Danis, who is Conor McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach and training partner has said it has been a very good camp for the Irishman. Not only that, but he says McGregor has been in a good spot mentally, so he is scared for Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
Conor McGregor says he'd like to fight Tony Ferguson because of their history
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2020
Conor McGregor has added Tony Ferguson to his list. McGregor is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 246 on Saturday. Should he win, he has made it clear he wants the rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. But, he also says the likes of Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje are possible options.
UFC 246 main card salaries: Conor McGregor takes home $3 million
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2020
Conor McGregor is making a $3 million payday for his return to the Octagon at UFC 246 against Donald Cerrone. The Irishman recently came out and made a bold claim that he would be making $80 million, which many didn’t think was accurate.
Dana White confirms Conor McGregor will get lightweight title shot with win at UFC 246
Adam Martin - January 17, 2020
UFC president Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor will get the next lightweight title shot should he defeat Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 this weekend. The UFC lightweight title is on the line in April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. According to White now, McGregor will fight the winner of that contest should he defeat Cerrone, a decision that is sure to draw the ire of fans and media who don’t believe McGregor should be in the title picture ahead of Justin Gaethje.
The fighting version of Conor McGregor has returned, and the UFC is better for it
Jordy McElroy - January 17, 2020
Over six years ago, a 24-year-old Conor McGregor’s roadmap to an MMA takeover dwelled intrinsically. The dogged chase to be the best fighter in the world was truly about the journey of self-actualization. “Not even martial arts. Life, it’s always you versus you,” McGregor told Fighters Only back in April 2013. “If you’re competing against other people, you’re going to become bitter. Eventually, you’ll become bitter. But if you’re competing against yourself, you’ll become better.”
Donald Cerrone says he'll grant Conor McGregor an immediate rematch after he wins at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Donald Cerrone believes UFC 246 will not be the last time he fights Conor McGregor. “Cowboy” has been wanting this McGregor fight for years now, as he even asked to fill in at UFC 196 when the Irishman needed an opponent. Ultimately, Nate Diaz got that fight and then a subsequent rematch which resulted in massive paydays for both men.
Jorge Masvidal believes potential Conor McGregor scrap would be 'one of the biggest fights in history'
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Jorge Masvidal thinks a fight with Conor McGregor would do big business. The two fighters have been linked to a potential fight for quite some time with UFC president, Dana White even saying Masvidal is too big for McGregor.
Conor McGregor says Kamaru Usman has a 'sniff the jockstrap style'
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was asked if a fight against Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman interests him more, and his answer was interesting, to say the least. McGregor and Donald Cerrone took part in the UFC 246 pre-fight press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas ahead of their big fight this Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in downtown Vegas. It’s expected to be a huge pay-per-view for the UFC.
VIDEO | Reporter shot down for asking Conor McGregor about sexual assault allegations
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
A reporter was shot down by UFC president Dana White when he asked Conor McGregor about the sexual assault allegations he’s facing. Morgan Campbell of the New York Times got a chance to ask McGregor about the sexual assault allegations that the Times previously reported on. Here’s how the exchange went down (h/t prime fedor on Twitter).