Conor McGregor News
Artem Lobov says Conor McGregor will fight again
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2019
Last week, Conor McGregor announced his shocking retirement from MMA. The Irishman made the announcement on Twitter, but immediately fans and fighters alike didn’t believe it. Well, now McGregor’s friend and training partner in Artem Lobov says ‘The Notorious” will fight again.
Dana White names his two dream fights in the UFC
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019
UFC President Dana White can book any number of compelling matchups at any given time. Of all the possible matchups at his fingertips, however, there are apparently two that excite him most of all. They both include former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, and they’re both rematches. UFC President Dana White named these two dream fights in a recent interview with LasVegasNOW.com (via TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter).
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes shot at 'jealous wife' Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019
On Tuesday morning, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Moscow, where he partook in a Q&A session with students. Economics, however, was not the main topic of discussion. As it seemingly always does, the conversation inevitably drifted in the direction of Nurmagomedov’s arch rival Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor rips 'little rat' Khabib Nurmagomedov, lightweight champ fires back
Tom Taylor - March 31, 2019
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor share one of the most heated rivalries in MMA. Not even their record-breaking UFC 229 showdown was enough to end their beef. There’s still some serious animosity festering between the two lightweight stars to this day. Their beef continued on social media over the weekend.
“Grateful” Coach Kavanagh pays tribute to his recently retired pupil Conor McGregor
Christopher Taylor - March 30, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor shocked the mixed martial arts community earlier this week when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from MMA. The 30-year-old Irish superstar took to Twitter where he issued the following statement.
Jose Aldo reacts to Conor McGregor’s retirement from MMA
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2019
Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor had a heated rivalry in the lead up to their featherweight title fight at UFC 194 in December of 2015. McGregor taunted Aldo profusely at the pre-fight press conferences before eventually knocking out the long time 145-pound kingpin in just thirteen-seconds (twelve if you ask Conor) in the fight itself.
Conor McGregor demands the UFC corrects Aldo win before any more talks commence
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2019
Conor McGregor is adamant that his knockout victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 194 took place in twelve seconds, not thirteen. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, took to Twitter where he shared video proof of his claim, this while demanding that the promotion adjust the record books before any “talks” commence.
Chael Sonnen offers interesting theory on Conor McGregor retirement
Tom Taylor - March 28, 2019
Conor McGregor has retired from MMA — at least, that’s what he’s claiming. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art” today.I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!
Ronda Rousey says Conor McGregor has 'earned' his retirement
James Lynch - March 27, 2019
With Conor McGregor suggesting Monday night that he’s hanging up his gloves, another MMA superstar who retired from the sport is showing her support. Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey appeared on SportsCenter and showed her support for the former UFC two-division champion.
Check out the ridiculous betting options for Conor McGregor's next move
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2019
Conor McGregor is now retired from MMA — allegedly. The former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ announced the end of his MMA career on social media late last week.
Dana White says he'll never give Conor McGregor a stake in the UFC
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor has long campaigned for an ownership stake in the UFC. In fact, he did so as recently as earlier this month. “I’m ready to fight, I’ve said that. No problem,” McGregor said at a recent Q&A in Chicago (via BJPenn.com’s Mike Pendleton). “If the UFC wants me to slide into that co-main event slot and help, what that is, if I slide into the co-main event it’s boosting their brand over fighter rhetoric that they have. There’s no problem with that. If they want me to push that and I have no problem pushing that, give me my rightful shares in the UFC company. That’s all I ask. You can put me on the first fight of ESPN+ but just give me my shares. So, we’ll see what happens.”
Donald Cerrone shares his take on Conor McGregor's retirement
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2019
It wasn’t that long ago that all signs pointed towards Conor McGregor taking on Donald Cerrone this July in Las Vegas. However, after negotiations with the promotion stalled, McGregor shocked many by announcing his retirement from MMA last night.
Conor McGregor spokesperson issues statement following news of sexual assault investigation
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2019
Earlier this afternoon the New York Times reported that UFC star Conor McGregor was being investigated by Ireland police following sexual assault allegations. According to the report, Conor McGregor has not been charged with any crime and an investigation is ongoing.
Police investigating Conor McGregor over sexual assault accusation
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is under investigation in Ireland after a woman accused him of sexual assault in December. The news comes less than twenty-four hours after “Mystic Mac” announced that he was retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts.
The MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor retiring from MMA
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Late on Monday night, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor announced that he is retiring from MMA. It is his intention, he says, to focus his energy on his other ventures. McGregor made this surprising announcement on social media.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to retirement of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Late last night, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor announced his intention to retire from the sport of mixed martial arts and focus on his other ventures. McGregor made this announcement on social media.
Conor McGregor says he's retired from MMA on Twitter
Mike Pendleton - March 25, 2019
Conor McGregor knows how to stay in the headlines and late Monday night, he shook up the fighting world once again. Just shortly after an interview with Jimmy Fallon aired where he announced that he is currently in negotiations with the UFC to return in July of this year, McGregor announced he would be retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art” today.I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!
Nate Diaz roasts Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Nate Diaz is definitely not a fan of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, or former champ Conor McGregor. Late on Sunday night, he took a shot at both of them in a single Twitter post. Diaz’s Tweet included an image taken shortly after he defeated McGregor in 2016, along with some added text that makes it very clear how he feels about sambo, Nurmagomedov’s martial art of choice.