Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor Says He Fought Khabib Nurmagomedov with Broken Foot
Nolan King - April 10, 2019
Conor McGregor’s recent surge of tweets continued Wednesday evening, as the former UFC Champ Champ replied to dozens of comments on Twitter. One Twitter user asked McGregor why his footwork appeared to be so flatfooted in his last fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Full Video Surfaces of Conor McGregor Phone Incident
Nolan King - April 10, 2019
Wednesday afternoon, the Miami Herald released a full surveillance video of the recent incident involving Conor McGregor, a fan, and a phone. The incident occurred outside of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The video shows McGregor and his entourage come into the shot, with multiple individuals walking near him, filming him.
Conor McGregor reacts to TJ Dillashaw suspension, shows respect to Cody Garbrandt
Chris Taylor - April 9, 2019
Conor McGregor recently took to Twitter where he shared his reaction to the two-year suspension handed down on TJ Dillashaw by USADA. Earlier this afternoon, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported that TJ Dillashaw’s positive test, which forced him to vacate his bantamweight title, was a result of the banned substance EPO. Consequently, Dillashaw has received a two-year suspension as a result. This suspension is dated retroactively to January 18, 2019.
Dillon Danis shares crucial pieces of advice Conor McGregor has given him
Tom Taylor - April 9, 2019
Dillon Danis has become one of the most polarizing fighters in MMA. While he has definitely elevated his station in the industry with his ceaseless trash talk and bravado, he also receives a ton of hate from the fans and his fellow fighters as a result. If there’s anybody who could mentor Danis on how to deal with this kind of backlash, it’s his friend and training parter Conor McGregor. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, Dillon Danis explained that Conor McGregor has actually given him a few crucial pieces of advice to this end.
Conor McGregor reportedly reaches settlement in phone-smashing case
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Last month, Irish MMA star Conor McGregor found himself in hot water after getting into an ugly altercation with a fan, and smashing that fan’s cell phone. After this incident, Ahmed Abdirzak, the owner of the phone, sought more than $15,000 in damages, accusing McGregor of battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The incident was captured on video. In this video, McGregor could be seen stomping Abdirzak’s phone.
REPORT | Conor McGregor accused of assaulting man in Dublin bar
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
The legal troubles appear to be continuing for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. According to The Mirror, the Irish MMA star is being accused of assaulting a fellow patron inside a bar called the Marble Arch in the Drimnagh suburb of his native Dublin, Ireland. The news was first reported by Dizz on Twitter.
Conor McGregor congratulates Becky Lynch, once again hints at WWE move
Tom Taylor - April 8, 2019
Last night, in the first-ever all-female WrestleMania main event, Ireland’s Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey to become the Smackdown and Raw champion. In an unsurprising twist, Irish UFC star Conor McGregor quickly took to social media to congratulate Lynch on her massive, history-making victory. McGregor also took this opportunity to once again hint as his own potential move to the WWE ring.
Conor McGregor reacts to Artem Lobov's BKFC win, takes shot at Paulie Malignaggi
Thomas Taylor - April 7, 2019
It was only a matter before Conor McGregor reacted to Artem Lobov’s thrilling, Saturday-night victory over Jason Knight at BKFC 5. On Sunday evening, the Irish MMA superstar took to Twitter to congratulate his long-time training partner — and his foe — on this unforgettable fight. He also claimed that Lobov now deserves a new BKFC contract, and took a shot at their shared rival Paulie Malignaggi.
Max Holloway Discusses The Ugliness Between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2019
Current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway recently discussed the ugliness of the ongoing feud between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. “You know, that things is, it’s not even a fighting thing. I don’t even worry about it.” Holloway said on The Luke Thomas Show. “I’m glad that Dana White said he was going to step in and intervene. So that’s good. But, you know these guys go such a platform. You know, let’s talk about.. what I’ve been saying is climate change. Everybody is telling me that it is supposed to be warmer right now, and it’s cold here! In Hawaii it’s cold! It’s like seventy degrees. Maybe not cold to you guys, but it is cold to me. Climate change is real guys and the earth is not flat! So let’s talk about stories like that. None of this other stuff that’s going on.”
Tony Ferguson Goes Off Following Talk Of Potential Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Rematch
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has called out Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on social media. “El Cucuy” sent out the following message after ESPN’s Brett Okamoto tweeted that betting lines were officially open for a Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch.
Conor McGregor's Charges Reduced For Cell Phone Incident
James Lynch - April 6, 2019
According to court records per MMAJunkie, prosecutors have reduced two charges against Conor McGregor in his alleged incident with a fan and his cellphone outside a Miami nightclub last month. The Irish superstars previous charge of a felony has been reduced to a misdemeanor, which means the potential maximum sentence would only be six years as opposed to 20-years which police were pushing for. According to police records, the SBG Ireland standout allegedly slapped a phone out of a fans hand after he was trying to take a photo of McGregor picture around 5 a.m. on March 11. McGregor then stomped on the phone several times.
Paulie Malignaggi believes he knows what Conor McGregor is 'scared of'
Tom Taylor - April 5, 2019
Paulie Malignaggi has been itching to fight Conor McGregor for close to two years. As of yet, however, all he’s gotten is an ongoing Twitter beef, and the potential for a bare knuckle fight with McGregor’s training partner Artem Lobov. After a recent skirmish with Artem Lobov at a media day in New York City, Paulie Malignaggi says he’s no longer worried about Conor McGregor whatsoever, because he believes the Irishman is scared. He delved into the Irishman’s fears on a recent episode of MMA Junkie Radio.
VIDEO | Watch prime Conor McGregor do work in unreleased sparring footage
Tom Taylor - April 5, 2019
Over the last few weeks, most of the Conor McGregor headlines we’ve seen have unfortunately been negative, as the Irish MMA star has been involved in some legal trouble outside the cage, and engaging in some nasty trash talk with his arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov on social media. Speaking on Twitter, McGregor’s head coach John Kavanagh took us back to a simpler time, when the former champ was gearing up for a short-notice interim featherweight title fight with Chad Mendes, and world seemed to be his oyster.
Kelvin Gastelum says someone could get “hurt or shot” if the McGregor-Khabib feud keeps escalating
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2019
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s online trash-talk took a turn for the worse yesterday. The two sent personal attacks back and forth, where both went after each others families, with McGregor also seemingly taking a shot at Nurmagomedov’s religion. It got so bad that UFC President, Dana White issued a statement that the UFC would speak to both camps about their behavior to try and stop it from continuing.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov wants to see Conor McGregor rematch Khabib Nurmagomedov next
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2019
When Conor McGregor made his return to the Octagon at UFC 229 to take on Khabib Nurmagomedov it was the biggest pay-per-view in the UFC’s history. Part of the reason the card was so successful was because of McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s heated rivalry. First, it was the Nurmagomedov confronting McGregor’s friend and teammate in Artem Lobov. Then, it was McGregor throwing the dolly at the bus. And, finally, after the fight there was a post-fight melee to top it all off.
VIDEO | Ali Abdelaziz sends warning to Conor McGregor, says Irishman could 'disappear'
Tom Taylor - April 4, 2019
The trash talk between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has reached new heights over the last few days, as McGregor has once again targeted his rival’s religion, and Nurmagomedov returned fire by calling the Irishman a “rapist.” Speaking to TMZ, MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz explained how Khabib Nurmagomedov reacted to this latest verbal assault from Conor McGregor. Apparently, the lightweight champ just smiled — which is a dangerous sign.
Conor McGregor announces his return: “See you in the octagon”
Christopher Taylor - April 3, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor took to Twitter earlier this evening where he announced his intentions of returning to fight in the octagon. The Irish superstar, who had made some controversial posts yesterday evening which were later deleted, issued a form of apology in today’s tweet. In addition, McGregor seemingly announcing his intentions of returning to the UFC.
Dana White Issues Statement on McGregor/Nurmagomedov Twitter Exchange
Nolan King - April 3, 2019
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s recent comments via social media left many followers of the sport debating whether the two athletes had gone “too far.” After McGregor posted a picture poking fun at Nurmagomedov’s wife, the Russian responded with an equally low blow in which he called “The Notorious” a “rapist.”