Category: Conor McGregor

  • Conor McGregor calls for rematch with Floyd Mayweather, ‘I’ll send his head into the bleachers’

    Conor McGregor calls for rematch with Floyd Mayweather, ‘I’ll send his head into the bleachers’

    Conor McGregor is looking for a fight and there are a lot of rematches he has in mind. During a recent Q&A in Chicago, McGregor was asked about a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather. McGregor took aim at Mayweather’s financial habits and said that he believes Mayweather will have a time where he needs to […]

  • Jorge Masvidal calls for summer scrap with Conor McGregor

    Jorge Masvidal calls for summer scrap with Conor McGregor

    Fresh off a stellar knockout victory over British welterweight contender Darren Till, Jorge Masvidal is now targeting a showdown with former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Jorge Masvidal made this callout on Twitter, offering McGregor one of his patented three-piece combos. He even offered to serve this dish in McGregor’s native Ireland. “Summer […]

  • Tyron Woodley feels timing is perfect for showdown with Conor McGregor

    Tyron Woodley feels timing is perfect for showdown with Conor McGregor

    Conor McGregor recently divulged that he’s in negotiations for a return to the cage this July, but that he’s also still seeking an ownership stake in the UFC. Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, who just lost the title to Kamaru Usman, doesn’t believe McGregor is in a position to be making these kinds of […]

  • Conor McGregor reacts to ‘little snake’ TJ Dillashaw drug test findings

    Conor McGregor reacts to  ‘little snake’ TJ Dillashaw drug test findings

    Conor McGregor has gotten wind of TJ Dillashaw’s drug testing drama, and well, he doesn’t seem surprised. See how McGregor reacted to this unfortunate news below: “I called that little snake way back,” he wrote on Twitter. ” I’m the new St. Patrick.” While Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to have a lot of sympathy for […]

  • Joe Rogan responds to commentary criticism from Conor McGregor

    Joe Rogan responds to commentary criticism from Conor McGregor

    On Tuesday, BJPenn.com’s Mike Pendleton released footage of former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor criticizing UFC commentator Joe Rogan. McGregor made these comments during a recent Q&A session in Chicago. “He’s a great man, he’s got a great following, he’s got crazy insight, gets great guests, maybe at some stage of the game […]

  • VIDEO | Conor McGregor criticizes UFC commentator Joe Rogan

    VIDEO | Conor McGregor criticizes UFC commentator Joe Rogan

    Joe Rogan has one of the biggest platforms in the podcast industry for both fight fans and non-fight fans, but former UFC champion Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of his fight commentary. During a Q&A session in Chicago, which was attended and filmed by BJPenn.com’s Mike Pendleton, McGregor was asked about […]

  • Conor McGregor eyeing rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘dispute’ in first fight

    Conor McGregor eyeing rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘dispute’ in first fight

    It’s obvious that Conor McGregor is not going to stop chasing a rematch with current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It was at UFC 229 where Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor by fourth-round submission to improve his perfect record and retain his title. Following the fight, members of both McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s teams were involved in a post-fight […]

  • Conor McGregor says he’d accept co-main event slot if UFC gave him share in company

    Conor McGregor says he’d accept co-main event slot if UFC gave him share in company

    Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor celebrated St. Patrick’s Day weekend by going on a promotional tour in the United States for his Proper 12 whiskey and while doing so, he took some time to update his fighting career. During his promotional stop in Chicago, McGregor spoke with fans for 30 minutes to […]

  • Report | Paulie Malignaggi claims that BKFC is preparing an offer for Conor McGregor

    Report | Paulie Malignaggi claims that BKFC is preparing an offer for Conor McGregor

    According to a report from talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson, upstart bare knuckle fighting promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is preparing to make an offer to Conor McGregor. Benson got this news from retired boxer and new BKFC fighter Paulie Malignaggi, one of McGregor’s chief rivals and the man the promotion allegedly hopes to […]

  • Sylvester Stallone has some advice for ‘arrogant’ Conor McGregor

    Sylvester Stallone has some advice for ‘arrogant’ Conor McGregor

    Actor Sylvester Stallone is not only the actor behind Rocky Balboa, he’s also a minority owner of the UFC. Needless to say, he’s well versed in the world of combat sports, and as it turns out, he’s got a piece of advice for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Speaking to TMZ, the […]

  • Max Holloway hints at summer showdown with Conor McGregor

    Max Holloway hints at summer showdown with Conor McGregor

    Conor McGregor returned to Boston two nights ago to cheer on the Boston Bruins. On a previous visit to Boston, McGregor beat Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 26. During his visit to ‘Beantown’, McGregor and Holloway got into it on Twitter discussing their fight back in 2013. And now, the current […]

  • Conor McGregor reflects on Max Holloway victory, Holloway issues unbelievable response

    Conor McGregor reflects on Max Holloway victory, Holloway issues unbelievable response

    Conor McGregor is currently in Boston, where he attended a Boston Bruins game. Bruins home ice, to remind, sits inside TD Garden — the very same arena that played host to McGregor’s 2013 victory over Max Holloway. Speaking on Twitter late on Saturday night, Conor McGregor reflected on his Boston beating of Max Holloway, who […]

  • Conor McGregor confirms he’s in negotiations for his next fight

    Conor McGregor confirms he’s in negotiations for his next fight

    The future looks as uncertain as ever for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Although he has recently been linked to a fight with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, it now sounds like this fight is off the table, rendering his next outing a complete mystery. Yet during a weekend visit to Chicago, Conor McGregor […]

  • VIDEO | Animated Conor McGregor Attends First NHL Game

    VIDEO | Animated Conor McGregor Attends First NHL Game

    Conor McGregor had a busy Saturday celebrating his homeland. After walking the 2019 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade, alongside the likes of Mayor Rahm Emanuel (brother of WME CEO Ari Emanuel), McGregor flew his private jet to his home away from home — Boston, Massachusetts. Shortly after his plane landed, McGregor was honored at the […]

  • Conor McGregor offers words of encouragement to Tony Ferguson

    Conor McGregor offers words of encouragement to Tony Ferguson

    Conor McGregor is showing support for Tony Ferguson, this following a difficult week for the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Ferguson was hit with a restraining order from his wife Cristina earlier this week, preventing “El Cucuy” from seeing her or his son. Ferguson’s wife alleged that the UFC lightweight standout has been displaying troublesome […]

  • Alleged phone-smash victim sues Conor McGregor

    Alleged phone-smash victim sues Conor McGregor

    According to a report from the Associated Press, which has been confirmed by MMA Fighting, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor is now being sued by Ahmed Abdirzak, the man who’s cell phone he allegedly smashed in Miami on Monday. Abdirzak is seeking more than $15,000 in damages, accusing Conor McGregor of battery, […]

  • Miesha Tate comments on recent Conor McGregor arrest

    Miesha Tate comments on recent Conor McGregor arrest

    Earlier this week, Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami after allegedly smashing a fan’s phone. It’s been widely speculated that the Irish MMA star lost his cool when the fan got a little too pushy. Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate, who has spent plenty of time in the public eye herself, understands why McGregor […]

  • Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor victim is ‘a bit of a f****ng d**k’

    Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor victim is ‘a bit of a f****ng d**k’

    Ahmed Abdirzak, the alleged victim who claimed Conor McGregor stole and broke his cellphone isn’t getting any sympathy from another former UFC champion. The former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping chimed in on his Believe You Me podcast regarding the incident and feels the fight fan is blowing things out of proportion. “Look at Kanye […]

  • VIDEO | Footage of Conor McGregor phone-smashing incident released

    VIDEO | Footage of Conor McGregor phone-smashing incident released

    Earlier this week, Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami after allegedly smashing a fan’s phone. The UFC star was briefly jailed, but released after posting bond. TMZ has now acquired video of this incident. The clip is undeniably short, but it indeed seems to show McGregor stomping on a phone, and the purported victim pleading […]

  • Father of alleged Conor McGregor victim throws support behind Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Father of alleged Conor McGregor victim throws support behind Khabib Nurmagomedov

    Earlier this week, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor arrested and briefly jailed after breaking the cellphone of a man in Miami. Mahamad Abdirzak, the father of McGregor’s alleged victim, says this is precisely the kind of behaviour he expects from the Irish MMA superstar — which is why he supports McGregor’s rival […]

  • VIDEO | Stephen A. Smith scolds Conor McGregor for latest legal trouble

    VIDEO | Stephen A. Smith scolds Conor McGregor for latest legal trouble

    Now that the UFC is on ESPN, there will be increasing occurrences of the main ESPN personalities giving their opinion on big UFC headlines. The recent arrest of Conor McGregor is a prime example of this, as the main talking heads of ESPN had an opportunity to share their opinion about the controversial former two-weight […]

  • Alleged victim claims Conor McGregor went in for handshake before smashing phone

    Alleged victim claims Conor McGregor went in for handshake before smashing phone

    UFC Star Conor McGregor was attested in Miami after allegedly stealing then smashing Ahmed Abdirzak’s cell phone. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, was arrested for strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief. The incident occurred Monday morning at Fountainebleau in Miami. Abdirzak, a London resident, told TMZ that McGregor pulled a fast one on him and took his phone […]

  • Dillon Danis gives his prediction for McGregor vs Khabib 2

    Dillon Danis gives his prediction for McGregor vs Khabib 2

    At UFC 229, Conor McGregor took on Khabib Nurmagomedov in what would be the biggest pay-per-view in UFC history. Leading up to the bout, fighters and fans were torn on who would win. Some thought Nurmagomedov would be able to maul McGregor, while others thought Conor would emerge victorious by way of knockout. Ultimately, Nurmagomedov ended […]

  • Paulie Malignaggi trashes Conor McGregor after Miami arrest

    Paulie Malignaggi trashes Conor McGregor after Miami arrest

    When Conor McGregor was arrested for ““strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” in Miami on Monday night — the result of his smashing a fan’s cellphone — you knew it was only a matter of time before his legions of haters starting chiming in. Of all McGregor’s haters, it’s arguable that none are quite as […]

  • Conor McGregor issues statement after arrest in Miami

    Conor McGregor issues statement after arrest in Miami

    On Monday evening, the Miami Herald reported that former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor had been arrested in Miami after an incident involving a fan and a cell phone. The Irish star was charged with “strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” after allegedly smashing the fan’s phone. Shortly after this initial news, a report from MMAjunkie […]

  • Dillon Danis explains how the UFC 229 brawl started

    Dillon Danis explains how the UFC 229 brawl started

    UFC 229 was poised to be the biggest pay-per-view of the year as Conor McGregor was set to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight belt. Making the fight even more anticipated was the lead up, which saw McGregor throw a dolly at a bus, and pelt Nurmagomedov with seemingly endless trash talk. Unfortunately, after Nurmagomedov […]

  • Report | Conor McGregor arrested on Miami beach

    Report | Conor McGregor arrested on Miami beach

    The Miami Herald has reported that former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami, Florida on Monday. The Irishman is being charged with “strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” following an incident that saw McGregor smashing a fan’s cell phone according to the report. The incident is believed to have happened […]

  • Israel Adesanya responds to comparisons to Conor McGregor

    Israel Adesanya responds to comparisons to Conor McGregor

    The rise of Israel Adesanya has drawn comparisons to the rise of Conor McGregor. The two took the UFC by storm and were both considered future champions from the early phases of their careers. Israel Adesanya agrees he shares some similarities with Conor McGregor, but assures they’re on different paths. “A guy like Conor McGregor, one […]