Category: Conor McGregor

  • Conor McGregor already back in the gym training after UFC 202

    Conor McGregor already back in the gym training after UFC 202

    It has been just six days since Conor McGregor fought a grueling 5-round war against Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 202. McGregor, who ultimately was awarded a majority decision win, was filmed backstage after the fight on crutches. When the official medical reports were released following the event, they revealed that McGregor […]

  • John Kavanagh reflects on the role leg kicks played in McGregor vs. Diaz

    John Kavanagh reflects on the role leg kicks played in McGregor vs. Diaz

    Going into UFC 202, where Conor McGregor hoped to avenge his UFC 196 loss to Nate Diaz, the featherweight champ and SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh did something they had never done before. They came up with a gameplan for Diaz. In addition to coming up with a gameplan, McGregor brought in several lanky […]

  • Dana White on Conor McGregor following UFC 202: ‘It’s time for him to defend his title’

    Dana White on Conor McGregor following UFC 202: ‘It’s time for him to defend his title’

    At UFC 202 over the weekend, “The Notorious” was able to even up the score with Nate Diaz after a five-round war putting them both with one win against each other. Now with the money fight over, UFC President Dana White said immediately after the fight that McGregor had two options for his next bout. […]

  • John Kavanagh’s prediction for McGregor-Diaz trilogy fight

    John Kavanagh’s prediction for McGregor-Diaz trilogy fight

    Going into Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz, McGregor predicted that he would finish Diaz in the 4th round of their welterweight scrap. McGregor was unable to finish Diaz, however he dropped the Stockton fighter several times early on in the fight. Immediately following the fight, McGregor stated that he would do a […]

  • John Kavanagh gives timeline for Conor McGregor’s retirement

    John Kavanagh gives timeline for Conor McGregor’s retirement

    Several months ago, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor shocked the world as he announced his retirement from MMA. McGregor was subsequently pulled from UFC 200, for ultimately refusing to fulfill his media obligations for the event. After a brief period of silence, McGregor announced that he wasn’t retiring from MMA. On the heels of McGregor’s […]

  • Conor McGregor’s sister posts classic childhood photo of ‘The Notorious’

    Conor McGregor’s sister posts classic childhood photo of ‘The Notorious’

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is known for his brash and tough attitude. “The Notorious” hasn’t always been a superstar MMA fighter. Here’s a blast from the past as Conor’s sister Erin posted a photo of the McGregor clan from way back in the day and had the following caption: “Just the 3 of us […]

  • VIDEO | The most classic Conor McGregor moment from UFC 202

    VIDEO | The most classic Conor McGregor moment from UFC 202

    Bravo! Someone added the Vince McMahon 'No Chance In Hell' theme song to Conor McGregor's swagger walk from UFC 202. pic.twitter.com/tt9Y1WPWdV — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 22, 2016 UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor came into the rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 202 full on confidence. In all the serious and tense moments before the […]

  • John Kavanagh names ideal next opponent for Conor McGregor

    John Kavanagh names ideal next opponent for Conor McGregor

    On the heels of Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 majority decision over Nate Diaz, many wondered what the featherweight champ’s next move would be. Given that McGregor has remained noncommittal about returning to featherweight, despite the fact that UFC President Dana White said he would be forced to vacate the belt if he doesn’t defend it, […]

  • Opening Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez betting odds

    Opening Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez betting odds

    With Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 win over Nate Diaz, the featherweight champ has a few options. While UFC President Dana White has stated that McGregor will return to featherweight for a title unification fight with Jose Aldo, McGregor has remained noncommittal on his return to 145. One of the options that seems to be immediately […]

  • John Kavanagh gives update on Conor McGregor’s injured leg

    John Kavanagh gives update on Conor McGregor’s injured leg

    After Bruce Buffer read the judge’s decision for the main event war between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, it didn’t take long for the featherweight champion, who won a majority decision over Diaz, to begin limping on his walk back to the dressing room. News surfaced shortly after that McGregor had broken his foot, and […]

  • Joe Rogan’s brilliant matchmaking: Nick Diaz vs. Conor McGregor

    Joe Rogan’s brilliant matchmaking: Nick Diaz vs. Conor McGregor

    Prior to Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz, the featherweight champ stated that the pair would need a trilogy fight when he won the rematch. McGregor did just that, winning via majority decision this past Saturday in Las Vegas. During his post-fight Octagon interview, McGregor stated that he wants the trilogy fight to […]

  • Opening betting odds for Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz III

    Opening betting odds for Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz III

    The dust has yet to settle following Saturday’s UFC 202 main event scrap between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, where McGregor was awarded a majority decision win. Despite that, oddsmakers have already released the opening betting odds for a trilogy fight between the pair. While Nate Diaz has stated that he wants an immediate rematch […]

  • Andre Pederneiras: Conor McGregor isn’t confident for Jose Aldo rematch

    Andre Pederneiras: Conor McGregor isn’t confident for Jose Aldo rematch

    At the end of 2015, Conor McGregor stepped into the Octagon for what many believed to be the toughest test of his mixed martial arts career. Opposite McGregor was undisputed UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, who had yet to taste defeat inside the Octagon as he reigned as the 145 pound kingpin. McGregor made short […]

  • VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather Sr. sends Conor McGregor a warning

    VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather Sr. sends Conor McGregor a warning

    After UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was pulled from UFC 200 for refusing to fulfill his media obligations for the event, there was much talk regarding a potential Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match. While talks of a potential McGregor-Mayweather rematch seemed to die down when the UFC booked the McGregor-Diaz rematch for UFC […]

  • VIDEO | Brendan Schaub’s bold prediction for Conor McGregor post-UFC 202

    VIDEO | Brendan Schaub’s bold prediction for Conor McGregor post-UFC 202

    https://youtu.be/poLTJako_yc?t=9m10s Going into UFC 202, there was quite a bit of pressure on UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Regardless of whether or not McGregor won the fight and avenged his UFC 196 loss to Nate Diaz, UFC President Dana White had stated that McGregor would return to featherweight or vacate the 145 pound belt. Following […]

  • Opening Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo II betting odds

    Opening Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo II betting odds

    Leading up to Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz’ highly anticipated UFC 202 rematch, UFC President Dana White was adamant that McGregor would return to featherweight after the fight, regardless of the outcome, for a title unification fight with interim champion Jose Aldo. McGregor, who knocked out Aldo in just 13 seconds at UFC 194, has […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor’s exclusive footage backstage after UFC 202 war with Nate Diaz

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor’s exclusive footage backstage after UFC 202 war with Nate Diaz

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor got his revenge over Nate Diaz at UFC 202. McGregor was on crutches as he walked backstage after hurting his leg kicking Diaz during their fight. While McGregor says that no serious injuries were sustained in the fight with Diaz, he is facing a six-month medical suspension if not cleared […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor still limping a day after UFC 202 fight with Nate Diaz

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor still limping a day after UFC 202 fight with Nate Diaz

    Despite being banged up after the epic five-round war with Nate Diaz at UFC 202, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor was out and about in Las Vegas on Sunday to host a pool party. We are proud to welcome the notorious champion, #ConorMcGregor! #UFC202 A photo posted by Encore Beach Club Las Vegas (@encorebeachclub) on Aug […]

  • Dana White gives Conor McGregor two options following UFC 202

    Dana White gives Conor McGregor two options following UFC 202

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has now had two non-title welterweight fights since winning the featherweight championship from Jose Aldo at UFC 194. UFC President Dana White has just given “The Notorious” two options as far as fights go following his majority decision win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202. “The war was fun and […]

  • Conor McGregor sends an eye-opening message to fellow fighters and fans following win over Nate Diaz

    Conor McGregor sends an eye-opening message to fellow fighters and fans following win over Nate Diaz

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor got his revenge with a win over Nate Diaz on Saturday night at UFC 202. While nearly all of McGregor’s fellow fighters were picking Diaz to win the rematch, “The Notorious” was able to pick up a majority decision win over his rival after five exciting rounds of combat. “After […]

  • PHOTO | Conor McGregor gives respect to Nate Diaz then makes a bold statement

    PHOTO | Conor McGregor gives respect to Nate Diaz then makes a bold statement

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz are now 1-1, each holding a win over each other. It sounds like McGregor feels that he can take on competitors far above his 145-pound weight class once again after defeating Diaz by majority decision at UFC 202 over the weekend. McGregor posted a photo to Instagram […]

  • VIDEO | Dana White shuts down Diaz vs. McGregor 3

    VIDEO | Dana White shuts down Diaz vs. McGregor 3

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over bitter rival Nate Diaz at last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. Following their epic main event fight, “Mystic Mac” issued a challenge to Diaz asking for a rubber match at 155-pounds. When Diaz took to the microphone he stated that the only […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets wild at his UFC 202 after party!

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor gets wild at his UFC 202 after party!

    https://youtu.be/Zh44J8uoTJ8 After putting on a “Fight of the year” candidate performance in the headliner of last night’s UFC 202 event, current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and his team hit the club in Sin City. McGregor earned a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz in yesterday’s UFC 202 main event. The fight was an absolute […]

  • Conor McGregor earned the highest payday in UFC history last night

    Conor McGregor earned the highest payday in UFC history last night

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor earned a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout which headlined last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAFighting, the Irish superstar made a disclosed $3 million for his victory over “The Stockton Slugger”. Nate Diaz apparently earned $2 million for […]

  • Jose Aldo has a message for Conor McGregor

    Jose Aldo has a message for Conor McGregor

    UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor scored a majority decision victory over Nate Diaz last night in a welterweight bout which headlined UFC 202 in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White had stated prior to yesterday’s fight that McGregor would return to featherweight or vacate his 145-pound belt win or lose following his rematch with Diaz. […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor’s backstage interview

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor’s backstage interview

    Conor McGregor discusses his decision victory over Nate Diaz at last night’s UFC 202 event in Las Vegas. The current UFC featherweight champion was forced to go to the hospital following the fight after suffering an injury to his lower leg. “Mystic Mac” announced that his next fight would likely be at lightweight (155-pounds), but […]

  • Conor McGregor: “When I fight again, it’ll be at 155”

    Conor McGregor: “When I fight again, it’ll be at 155”

    Leading up to UFC 202, many fans wondered whether UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would return to featherweight for a title unification fight with Jose Aldo. After his majority decision win over Diaz in the main event of UFC 202, McGregor spoke at the post-fight press conference to discuss the fight, as well as his […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor broke his foot against Nate Diaz

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor broke his foot against Nate Diaz

    https://youtu.be/uSxPRNQNNQo In the main event of UFC 202, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz squared off in a highly anticipated welterweight rematch. McGregor opened up the fight with several leg kicks, slowing down Diaz considerably. Interestingly enough, news surfaced post-fight that McGregor actually broke his foot during the fight, and was struggling to walk backstage. Check […]