Conor McGregor News
Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects Conor McGregor's rematch request: 'We don't pay attention to idiots'
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2019
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 he has been clamoring for a rematch. Yet, if it is up to the Dagestani champion, the Irishman won’t be getting one, ever. Nurmagomedov has come out and said McGregor needs 10 wins before he gets a rematch. But, when asked about a fight in Moscow, the champion shut it down and believes the Irishman doesn’t even want the fight.
Conor McGregor donates $1 million of Proper No. 12 whiskey profits to first responders
Adam Martin - November 19, 2019
Conor McGregor’s Proper No. 12 whiskey has been a huge success, and the UFC superstar is giving back, donating $1 million to first responders. McGregor took to Instagram to announce that due to the incredible sales for his Irish whiskey, he will donate over seven figures to the first responders who help keep the rest of us safe from harm. Check out what McGregor said.
ATT owner wants Jorge Masvidal to fight Conor McGregor or Nick Diaz next
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2019
Jorge Masvidal is now the owner of the UFC’s BMF title, and he could very well be fighting for the welterweight title in his next fight. Yet Dan Lambert, the owner of American Top Team, is hoping for something else for “Gamebred” next. Lambert and the team at ATT know Masvidal wants the biggest payday so they are hoping a Conor McGregor fight can come to fruition. If that fight doesn’t materialize, Lambert believes Nick Diaz makes the most sense for Masvidal.
UFC rankings update: Conor McGregor nearly off pound-for-pound list
Tom Taylor - November 19, 2019
The UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of Saturday’s UFC Sao Paulo card, and as expected, there have been some interesting changes. Most notably, former UFC lightweight heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been 86’d from the light heavyweight rankings after battling Paul Craig to a draw in the UFC Sao Paulo co-main event.
Tyson Fury confirms plans to train with Conor McGregor: 'What better trainer could I have?'
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2019
Lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been hinting pursuing MMA, and he is taking it seriously. Earlier this month, Fury and fellow Englishman Darren Till worked out and sparred. Now, Fury plans to take it a step further and go to Dublin, Ireland to train with Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor coach discusses potential 'Cowboy' matchup
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon on January 18. While the details of his next fight are not finalized, all signs point to his battling the always entertaining Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. If McGregor indeed fights Cerrone in the new year, he’ll have his long-time coach Owen Roddy in his corner.
Patricio Freire blasts fellow double-champ Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
November 12 marked the three-year anniversary of Conor McGregor becoming the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history. McGregor took to Twitter to reminisce on this accomplishment, and was promptly ripped by Bellator’s Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, who currently holds the Bellator featherweight and lightweight belts — the same belts McGregor held in the UFC.
Kevin Lee: UFC won't 'let me within 10 feet' of Conor McGregor
Natasha Hooper - November 13, 2019
Kevin Lee believes the UFC won’t risk matching him up with Conor McGregor. “The Motown Phenom” shut down naysayers with his explosive performance at UFC 244. Lee eradicated Gregor Gillespie’s undefeated record by landing a KO head kick in round one.
Rafael dos Anjos calls out Conor McGregor: 'Give him a real contender'
Tom Taylor - November 11, 2019
Conor McGregor is planning to fight again on January 18, and with the opponent for his comeback still not confirmed, many fighters are doing what they can to earn this lucrative opportunity. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is one of the latest to do so. Dos Anjos made his call for a fight with McGregor on Instagram, imploring UFC President Dana White and matchmaker Sean Shelby to give the Irishman a “real contender” in his return to the Octagon.
Kevin Lee eyes early 2020 bout with Paul Felder or Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019
Kevin Lee returned to the win column in a big way at UFC 244, when he knocked Gregor Gillespie out cold with a head kick in the first round. The win snapped his two-fight losing streak and put him into the top-10 of the lightweight division. For Lee, the exact head kick was not planned, but after a few exchanges, he knew the opening was there but was hesitant to throw it due to an injury.
Conor McGregor rips "quitter" Abubakar Nurmagomedov over submission loss at UFC Moscow
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2019
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor is obviously watching today’s UFC Moscow event, as he recently took to Twitter to slam Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Abubakar, who is the cousin of undefeated lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, suffered a first round submission loss to David Zawada on the preliminary card of today’s event in Moscow, Russia.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor needs 10 more wins before a rematch
Adam Martin - November 8, 2019
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says that rival Conor McGregor needs to win 10 more fights before he gives him a rematch. Speaking with reporters during a press conference in Moscow Friday ahead of the UFC Fight Night event there this Saturday, Nurmagomedov revealed that he is planning on returning to the Octagon in April. He wants to fight in Las Vegas, but will only do so if the Nevada State Athletic Commission apologizes to him for what happened at UFC 229. Otherwise, he expects to fight in New York.
Firas Zahabi believes Conor McGregor would have a 'tremendously difficult time' with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor have both been open to fighting each other in the future. Yet, TriStar head coach, Firas Zahabi believes that it is a very dangerous fight for the Irishman and a fight he would likely lose. Why he thinks Masvidal would beat McGregor is simple. He believes Masvidal’s size would be the difference and the former two-weight champion would need to connect early. If he doesn’t, the coach believes it would be a long night for McGregor.
Manager: Conor McGregor opponent 'agreed on', announcement is imminent
Natasha Hooper - November 5, 2019
Conor McGregor’s opponent has been confirmed and the official announcement of his comeback fight is imminent, according to the Irishman’s manager, Audie Attar. During an episode of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Attar and Tim Simpson, agents from Paradigm Sports Management, joined the show.
Jake Shields believes Nate Diaz's cut should not have ended fight, prefers McGregor trilogy over Masvidal rematch
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2019
Jake Shields is not happy with how the UFC 244 main event ended. Shields, a longtime teammate of Nate Diaz, was in New York City to support his training partner in his UFC 244 fight with Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal ended up winning this fight due to a cut on Diaz’s brow.
Conor McGregor and his team 'vehemently deny' sexual assault allegations
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2019
Conor McGregor and his manager Audie Attar are firmly denying the sexual assault allegations made against the Irish star. The New York Times has come out twice this year indicating that the former two division UFC champion has been accused of sexual assault. In both reports, McGregor’s spokesperson denied the claims.
Jorge Masvidal has a message for Conor McGregor following win over Nate Diaz
Christopher Taylor - November 3, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Jorge Masvidal captured the promotions new BFM Title at tonight’s UFC 244 event by defeating Nate Diaz via TKO. While it was a spectacular performance from ‘Gamebred’, who dropped Diaz on multiple occasions throughout the fight, Masvidal’s performance was seemingly overshadowed by the bouts controversial finish.
Justin Gaethje absolutely roasts Conor McGregor for taking a shot at the BMF Title fight
Chris Taylor - November 1, 2019
Justin Gaethje roasted Conor McGregor tonight on Twitter, this after the Irishman had taken a shot at UFC 244’s highly anticipated BMF Title fight. One of McGregor’s most heated rivals, Nate Diaz, will square off with Jorge Masvidal in tomorrow night’s headliner at Madison Square Garden for the promotions new ‘BMF’ strap.