Conor McGregor News
Coach refutes notion that Conor McGregor support has dropped off
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2020
For a time, Conor McGregor was the biggest sporting star in Ireland, and arguably one of the most popular athletes in the world. After a couple of losses and a long list of troubles outside the cage, however, there is a widespread perception that the Irishman’s popularity has died down, even on the Emerald Isle. Not so, says long-time McGregor head coach John Kavanagh.
Jon Jones weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone matchup
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2020
Jon Jones is a former training partner of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and an acquaintance and admirer of Conor McGregor. As such, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion was reluctant to make a prediction for McGregor and Cerrone’s UFC 246 fight when he was asked to do so by BT Sport. Here’s what Jones had to say instead.
Dana White: UFC doctor says Conor McGregor 'is in the best shape he’s ever seen him in'
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2020
Conor McGregor has made it to Las Vegas for his UFC 246 fight with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and according to UFC doctors, he’s in “phenomenal shape.” At least, that’s what UFC President Dana White says he’s heard.
Dillon Danis could be unable to corner Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2020
BJJ ace Dillon Danis is one of Conor McGregor’s key training partners, and has undoubtedly been particularly valuable as McGregor prepares for the submission chops of Donald Cerrone. Unfortunately, there is a small barrier to Danis actually being able to corner McGregor for his fight wth Cerrone, which tops the UFC 246 card this Saturday. According to Kevin Iole, who spoke to Nevada Athletic Commission director Bob Bennett, Danis still owes the state of Nevada $7,500 for his role in the infamous UFC 229 brawl between McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teams.
Conor McGregor promises to 'create magic inside the Octagon' at UFC 246
Adam Martin - January 12, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is promising his fans that he will “create magic inside the Octagon” at UFC 246 next weekend. McGregor takes on Donald Cerrone in what is one of the most highly-anticipated fights of 2020. It’s McGregor’s first fight since he lost to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018. He sat out the entirety of 2019 due to a suspension and legal troubles outside of the Octagon.
Conor McGregor on Donald Cerrone: "I'd beat him if I had the flu"
Chris Taylor - January 11, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is extremely confident heading into his UFC 246 main event bout with Donald Cerrone. The highly anticipated McGregor vs. Ceronne clash will take place at welterweight, this after both men suffered losses in their most recent Octagon appearances in the lightweight division.
Conor McGregor adds new stipulation to UFC 246 fight with Donald Cerrone
Chris Taylor - January 10, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 246 for a welterweight scrap with Donald Cerrone. McGregor has not competed since suffering a submission loss to bitter rival and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229.
VIDEO | Watch Conor McGregor smash pads at the UFC Performance Institute
Tom Taylor - January 10, 2020
Conor McGregor is just 8 days out from his return to the Octagon, which will pit him against fan favorite finisher Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The pair will meet in a welterweight bout in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas on January 18. While McGregor completed the majority of his training camp at the famed SBG Ireland gym in his native Dublin, he’s since relocated to Las Vegas to make his final preparations.
Ray Longo explains why he's picking Donald Cerrone to beat Conor McGregor
Fernando Quiles - January 9, 2020
Renowned coach Ray Longo is leaning towards Donald Cerrone to emerge victorious in the UFC 246 main event. Cerrone is set to collide with Conor McGregor on Jan. 18. The welterweight showdown will be held inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Cowboy” hopes to snap a two-fight skid that includes TKO losses to Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. McGregor wants to earn his first win since Nov. 2016.
Donald Cerrone denies feud with Conor McGregor, blames media for 'digging for s**t'
Tom Taylor - January 9, 2020
As Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor gear up for their UFC 246 welterweight clash, much has been made of an exchange they had at a press conference several years ago. During this exchange, the pair argued about how McGregor, then a featherweight, would fair in the lightweight division. Ahead of the UFC 246 card, some members of the MMA community have pointed to this moment as the beginning of a longstanding beef.
Dillon Danis: Conor McGregor's jiu-jitsu is 'on another level'
Tom Taylor - January 9, 2020
Conor McGregor is days out from a welterweight scrap with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. While McGregor is currently the betting favorite in this matchup, some fans suspect Cowboy’s submission skills could spell disaster for the Irishman. Dillon Danis disagrees. Danis, who is a decorated BJJ blackbelt, has served as one of McGregor’s key training partners for the last few years.
John Kavanagh believes potential fight between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje 'stylistically suits Conor'
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2020
John Kavanagh believes Justin Gaethje is a good stylistic matchup for Conor McGregor. The Irishman in Conor McGregor has been open about 2020 being a season and it begins with Donald Cerrone. After that, he has mentioned possible opponents like Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje who is on his “list.”
Conor McGregor titles one of his techniques 'in honor of Ireland’s famed Riverdance'
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
Conor McGregor is known as one of the flashiest strikers in MMA. Even in his early days under the Cage Warriors banner, the Irish star was throwing unconventional strikes at unconventional targets — like this interesting kick he landed on Ivan Buchinger in 2012. https://twitter.com/NOMILKZONE/status/1214677613869961216
PHOTO | Conor McGregor flaunts welterweight physique 11 days out from 'Cowboy' fight
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is 11 days out from his welterweight showdown with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, which tops the UFC 246 card on January 18. While McGregor’s doubters are as rampant as ever, he certainly looks like he’s in fantastic shape as this challenge draws closer.
Georges St-Pierre gives his prediction for Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2020
Conor McGregor is making his return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 and Georges St-Pierre believes the fight could go a number of ways. St-Pierre, like many, believes the Irishman could very well knockout Cerrone. But, he also thinks the longer the fight goes, the more it favors “Cowboy.”
Chael Sonnen believes Donald Cerrone has more ways to win than Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2020
Chael Sonnen believes people are counting out Donald Cerrone against Conor McGregor. In the main event of UFC 246, McGregor makes his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon on Jan. 18 opposite Cerrone at welterweight. Many fans think it is an easy fight for the Irishman, with some even suggesting Cowboy would take a dive.
Jorge Masvidal to Conor McGregor: 'Leave me the f**k alone' if you don't want to fight
Tom Taylor - January 7, 2020
There’s recently been a tidal wave of buzz surrounding a potential scrap between former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor and surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. Both parties have expressed interest in fighting the other, and many fans are hoping the fight will happen in 2020. From the sounds of it, however, Masvidal isn’t sure McGregor actually wants the fight. But he would like a solid answer one way or the other. He discussed the matchup on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday.
Donald Cerrone details the 'scariest, most intense' moments of a UFC fight week
Natasha Hooper - January 7, 2020
Donald Cerrone has always been honest about the experience of fighting, and recently opened up about the “scariest” and “most intense moments” that occupy his mind before entering the Octagon. On Saturday, January 18, at UFC 246, the 36-year old will square off against Conor McGregor in one of the most monumental fights of his career. Not only is Cerrone facing one of the biggest stars in MMA history, but he will also be facing his fears.