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Conor McGregor teases return to 155lbs: “Lightweight division incoming”
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is teasing a return to the Octagon at 155lbs, sharing with fans the phrase “lightweight division incoming.” McGregor is set to take on rival Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 257, which is scheduled to take place on January 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The coach […]
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Tony Ferguson slams Conor McGregor: “He don’t belong in the top-five, get the f**k out of here”
Tony Ferguson doesn’t believe Conor McGregor should be in any talks to fight for the lightweight title. After Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the spot at UFC 254, many figured McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 would be for the vacant title. However, for Ferguson, he believes the Irishman just needs to get a win over […]
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Video | Conor McGregor drills southpaw boxing defense ahead of rumoured Dustin Poirier fight
The rumoured rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is not yet official, but the Irishman seems to be preparing for the challenge as if it is. McGregor and Poirier first fought in the featherweight division in 2014, with the former winning by first-round knockout. Over the last few weeks, they’ve been linked to a […]
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Conor McGregor vows he’s “still committed” as lightweight division opens up
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor has achieved a lot in MMA, but vows that he’s “still committed” to his goals in the sport. In terms of competitive achievements, McGregor is one of the most successful fighters in UFC history. In terms of financial achievements, he’s the most successful by a huge margin. Despite all that […]
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Matchmaking the lightweight division’s top-10 after Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement at UFC 254
The UFC’s lightweight title will soon be vacant after the champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Justin Gaethje to defend his belt and then retired. Immediately after the champion announced his retirement, many were thinking what fight the UFC will book for the vacant belt. Newly signed lightweight, Michael Chandler called for there to be a tournament, […]
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Conor McGregor issues scathing response to challenge from Justin Gaethje
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a scathing response to the recent challenge he received from Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-3 MMA) of course squared off with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the headliner of today’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately for ‘The Highlight’, he was unable to dethrone the promotions reigning and […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In the headliner of today’s UFC pay-per-view event from Yas Island, undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov squared off in a title unification bout with interim title holder Justin Gaethje. Gaethje (22-2 MMA) had entered today’s showdown […]
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Conor McGregor and Fabricio Werdum trade shots over Bellator drug testing
UFC superstar Conor McGregor and free agent heavyweight Fabricio Werdum traded shots on Twitter over the drug testing in Bellator. McGregor took to social media this week to criticize Bellator for its drug testing procedures. Unlike the UFC which has USADA in addition to the testing from athletic commissions, Bellator relies on the commissions of […]
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Tony Ferguson trashes “b**ches” Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier
Tony Ferguson has some choice words for his fellow top-5 UFC lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. Ferguson was briefly expected to take on Poirier in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC 254 card. However, that plan ultimately fell through. Since then, Poirier has shifted his attention to a fight with McGregor, which […]
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Conor McGregor calls for Bellator to start drug testing fighters: “It is long overdue”
Conor McGregor is calling for Bellator to start drug testing fighters. Ever since 2015 when the UFC and USADA partnered for anti-doping testing, many wondered when Bellator would follow suit. However, they have yet to partner with a company to do year-round testing as currently fighters are only tested by the Athletic Commissions during fight […]
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Photo | Conor McGregor looking jacked ahead of rumored Dustin Poirier rematch
Conor McGregor is looking seriously jacked ahead of his rumored rematch with fellow UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. Since then, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and in the last few weeks, have both […]
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Al Iaquinta rips Dustin Poirier: “He’s like a fan fighting Conor. It’s so cringey”
UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta has taken a shot at Dustin Poirier over his rematch negotiations with Conor McGregor. The mixed martial arts world has been hooked on the back and forth between Poirier and McGregor as the two attempt to finalize an agreement for a January 2021 rematch. While many have enjoyed how respectful […]
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Video | Conor McGregor details illegal knee he used against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229
Conor McGregor revealed he used an illegal knee when he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 for the lightweight title. Back in October of 2018, McGregor was making his highly-anticipated return against Nurmagomedov which is the biggest fight in UFC history in terms of pay-per-view buys. It was a massive fight but in the end, […]
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Javier Mendez “wouldn’t be surprised” if Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor 2 is next
Javier Mendez, the head coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov, believes the Conor McGregor rematch is likely next if the champ can get past Justin Gaethje. At UFC 254, Nurmagomedov is set to defend his belt against Gaethje, in what some are considering the toughest challenge for the champ. However, Mendez has said he still believes McGregor […]
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Photo | “Gucci Mink Pimp” Conor McGregor warns Khabib and Gaethje to “look out” ahead of UFC 254
Conor McGregor has a message for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje ahead of the pair’s lightweight title fight at UFC 254 this weekend. McGregor, the former UFC lightweight champion, has been uncharacteristically quiet throughout UFC 254 Fight Week so far. It appears his silence has come to an end. On Wednesday, not long after Nurmagomedov […]
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Dana White says Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch “has to happen at 155”
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 looks like it’s really happening. If it does go down in January, it will be absolutely massive. There’s an important detail to be settled, though. What weight will they fight at? Until now, the tweets from Poirier, McGregor and his coach, John Kavanagh have all suggested the fight will […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov rejects Stephen A. Smith’s question about Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov rejected a question about Conor McGregor from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith ahead of UFC 254. Nurmagomedov is gearing up for one of the biggest fights of his career so far on Saturday night as he prepares to defend the UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje. However, many fans and pundits can’t seem to […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dustin Poirier has shown “his weakness” by accepting rematch with Conor McGregor
UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Dustin Poirier has shown his weakness by considering a 170-pound fight with Conor McGregor. Poirier and McGregor seem to be on the verge of agreeing to a January 23 showdown, more than six years on from their featherweight encounter at UFC 178. Alas, while both men are aiming to get […]
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Conor McGregor claims he was up two rounds before being stopped by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229
Conor McGregor believes he was beating Khabib Nurmagomedov before he got submitted at UFC 229. In the main event of the card, McGregor was making his long-awaited and highly-anticipated return to the sport against Nurmagomedov who was looking for his first title defense. Ultimately, it was the Dagestani champion who scored a fourth-round submission and […]
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Dustin Poirier on January 23 rematch with Conor McGregor: “25 minutes to make life fair”
Dustin Poirier is focused and ready to “make life fair” as he prepares for his proposed January 23 rematch against Conor McGregor. While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to officially announce this bout is happening, both McGregor and Poirier seem to be gearing up for a rematch that is more than six years in […]
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones “very open” to having Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier 2 at AT&T Stadium
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier might have their rematch at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. For years now, the UFC has wanted to hold an event at the world-famous stadium, and according to Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, he is very open to the idea of having the McGregor-Poirier fight there. “I’m a […]
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Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 will take place at 170lbs, says John Kavanagh
MMA coach John Kavanagh says when Conor McGregor meets Dustin Poirier in a rematch next January, the fight will take place at welterweight. McGregor and Poirier have both agreed to fight in the main event of a UFC pay-per-view on January 23, 2021, and at this point, the UFC just needs to get the contracts […]
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Photo | Conor McGregor releases poster for Dustin Poirier rematch
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has released an image of the poster for his upcoming, highly-anticipated rematch against Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier have been connected to a second fight for a few months now, and it seems like we are getting closer to having the fight officially announced by the UFC. This week, UFC president […]
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Conor McGregor returns to boyhood football club in Ireland after funding clubhouse renovations
UFC star Conor McGregor made an appearance at Lourdes Celtic Football Club after assisting in their clubhouse renovation. There has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the future of McGregor as of late with the man himself confirming that he has accepted a fight against Dustin Poirier in January 2021. Instead of focusing all […]
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Conor McGregor accepts the UFC’s offer to fight Dustin Poirier on January 23
Conor McGregor has accepted the UFC’s offer to fight Dustin Poirier. Over the last few weeks, McGregor and Poirier had agreed to an exhibition martial arts sparring match for charity. The UFC then stepped in and offered the fight to each other but the Irishman demanded it to be in 2020. Dana White and the […]
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Dana White says Conor McGregor won’t fight in 2020, but has been offered January fight
UFC President Dana White says Conor McGregor won’t be fighting in the year 2020, but claims the Irishman could fight in January of the new year. McGregor announced his retirement in June, but has since teased a return to the cage, most recently for a potential fight with Dustin Poirier. White says he attempted to […]
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Nate Diaz reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch
Nate Diaz has shared his thoughts on a potential rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning that fight by first-round TKO. Since then, however, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and both have recently expressed interest in […]
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Conor McGregor reflects on brawl with “unlucky lads” after UFC 229
Conor McGregor recently took some time to reflect on his infamous brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team after their UFC 229 fight. McGregor challenged Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the UFC 229 main event, in late 2018. He lost that fight via fourth-round submission—but the violence didn’t end when the fight was called off. […]