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Jose Aldo responds to comments from Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and two top contenders after UFC Fortaleza
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC Fortaleza on ESPN+, former UFC featherweight champ and bona fide MMA legend Jose Aldo picked up another huge win, this time at the expense of Renato Moicano, who he dispatched with a volley of second-round punches. This victory generated reactions from many MMA stars — including several […]
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After watching UFC Fortaleza, Conor McGregor wants to fight in Brazil
Last night, the UFC returned to ESPN+ with the thirteen fight UFC Fortaleza card. Among the viewers for this stacked card was former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Speaking on Twitter after the fight, the Irish MMA star shared his thoughts on the passionate fans that turn up for the UFC’s cards in […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Tony Ferguson Is Next
It appears like UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s next title defense will be against Tony Ferguson. That’s according to Khabib’s manager Ali Abdelaziz who responded to a fan on Twitter late Friday evening. This also comes after UFC President Dana White told ESPN that this matchup needs to take place next. “What I think needs […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov fires back at Conor McGregor, rips NSAC’s proposed anti-bullying PSA
Earlier this week, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) handed hefty punishments to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor for their roles in the frenzied brawl that followed their UFC 229 fight. Nurmagomedov was handed a $500,000 fine and a nine-month ban, which can be reduced to six months if he completes an anti-bullying PSA. McGregor, […]
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Dana White shares the plans for Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s next fights
Speaking on ESPN’s Now or Never this week, UFC President Dana White delved into a procession of hot-button MMA topics — most notably the next fights of Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. First, the UFC boss gave a big thumbs up to a much discussed fight between Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “Yeah, I […]
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Coach says Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight ‘might be in the pipeline’
Over the last few weeks, there’s been significant buzz surrounding a potential fight between fan favorite lightweights Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone — the fighter themselves certainly seem to be into it. In a recent interview with Eurobash, Conor McGregor striking coach Owen Roddy gave this potential matchup his seal of approval. “The Cerrone one, […]
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Dana White reacts to NSAC verdicts on Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor and Jon Jones
On Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) convened to make crucial decisions on the futures of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. The NSAC began by disciplining Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov for their UFC 229 post-fight brawl. McGregor received a $50,000 fine and a six month suspension, while Nurmagomedov received a much […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to NSAC fine, suspension
On Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) met to decide the fates of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. McGregor and Nurmagomedov were being disciplined for the brawl that broke out after their UFC 229 fight, which also involved McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis, and Nurmagomedov’s teammates Zubaira […]
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MMA community reacts to punishments of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov
On Tuesday afternoon, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) convened to determine the punishments of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. McGregor and Nurmagomedov were being disciplined for the brawl that occurred after their UFC 229 fight, which also involved McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis, and Nurmagomedov’s teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov received his […]
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Conor McGregor receives punishment at NAC hearing
On Tuesday morning, the Nevada Athletic Commission met to determine the fates of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. McGregor and Nurmagomedov were being disciplined for the brawl that broke out after their UFC 229 fight, which also involved McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis, and Nurmagomedov’s teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. The brawl sparked […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov receives fine, suspension at NAC hearing
On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission met to determine the fates of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. McGregor and Nurmagomedov were being disciplined for the brawl that occurred after their UFC 229 fight, which also involved McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis, and Nurmagomedov’s teammates Zubaira Tukhugov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. Jon Jones, meanwhile, was facing […]
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Conor McGregor gets roasted by fans after spelling ‘St. Paddy’s Day’ incorrectly
Conor McGregor is a proud Irishman, so you’d think he’d be able to spell ‘St. Paddy’s Day’ correctly. Unfortunately, the Irishman — or more likely, whoever runs his Twitter account — made a pretty major error in a recent Tweet, spelling it ‘St. Patty’s Day.’ Although this Tweet was quickly deleted and replaced with one […]
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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov avoid NSAC hearing with settlements
On Tuesday, January 29, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) is to hold a hearing for the likes of Conor McGregor, and UFC champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. However, as the Las Vegas Review-Journal has reported, McGregor and Nurmagomedov will no longer be present at the hearing as they have reached settlement agreements with […]
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UFC 229 generated record-breaking economic impact for Las Vegas
Press Release — UFC today announced that UFC 229: KHABIB vs. MCGREGOR generated $86.4 million in economic impact for the Las Vegas metropolitan area, according to a study conducted by research firm Applied Analysis. This marks the largest economic impact for a single UFC event measured globally to date. UFC 229: KHABIB vs. MCGREGOR, which took place on Saturday, October 6, […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor flaunts plans for custom $3.4M yacht
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is a wealthy, wealthy man, and he’s not afraid to throw is money around. The Irishman’s latest extravagant purchase, from the looks of it, is a customized, 75-foot yacht. See the Irishman flaunting plans for this yacht below. According to a report from the Irish Mirror, this […]
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Matchmaking the top-10 UFC lightweights
Arguably the best division in the UFC is the lightweight division. The current champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated, and there are a bevy of contenders who deserve a shot at his belt. As well, the division is also seeing new blood jump into the rankings with the likes of Gregor Gillespie, Alexander Hernandez, and Dan […]
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Donald Cerrone announces his next fight is ‘in the works’
Donald Cerrone is less than two weeks removed from an impressive knockout defeat of Alexander Hernandez, and already, he says his next fight is in the works. The notoriously busy fighter dropped this interesting tidbit on his official Instagram page. “What would you like to Know? Ask anything? ( only not about my next fight […]
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Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone plan to party at the Press Conference
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor appears to be down for a fight with former lightweight title challenger Donald Cerrone. Following Cowboy’s impressive stoppage victory over Alexander Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn, McGregor took to Twitter with the following. “For a fight like that Donald, I’ll fight you. Congratulations.” – Conor McGregor Even UFC President Dana […]
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Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones to face the music with NSAC on Jan 29
At long last, we should have some answers about the futures of Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on January 29, when the Nevada State Athletic Commission reviews the cases of the two lightweight rivals, who engaged in an ugly post-fight brawl after their UFC 229 title fight. This week, the Commission confirmed that determining the […]
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Fedor Emelianenko scolds Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor for UFC 229 post-fight brawl
Shortly after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor by fourth-round submission at UFC 229, he leapt over the side of the cage and attacked McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis. In the subsequent moments, McGregor got into it with a pair of Nurmagomedov’s teammates inside the cage. Heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, who battles Ryan Bader for […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov describes the ‘very good feeling’ of punching Conor McGregor in the face
After months and months of venomous trash talk, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor finally got the chance to step into the cage together back in October, when they battled for the UFC lightweight belt in the main event of UFC 229. In the end, Nurmagomedov would earn a decisive victory over McGregor, stopping him via […]
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Conor McGregor is not ‘willing to die’ inside the cage
Is former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor willing to put it all on the line inside the UFC octagon? Well, if you ask surging lightweight contender Al Iaquinta, the answer is no. “Raging Al” recently spoke with reporters at last weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event in Brooklyn, where he discussed the possibility of fighting […]
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Pros react to potential Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone fight
It appears that a lightweight fight against Cowboy Cerrone could be next for former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. The former 155-pound title challenger, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (35-11 MMA), returned to the lightweight division yesterday evening following a ten-fight stint at welterweight. Cerrone took on rising prospect Alexander Hernandez at last night’s UFC event in […]
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Dana White responds to Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight buzz
Late last year, fan favorite welterweight and lightweight contender Donald Cerrone started calling for a fight with former lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. Though Cerrone was then booked for a fight with Alexander Hernandez, he once again called for a fight with McGregor after beating Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn on Saturday night. And this […]
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Conor McGregor gives interesting perspective on Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw fight
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s first card on ESPN, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo made a lightning quick defense of his title, stopping slimmed down bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw in just 32 seconds. In the wake of this shockingly short super fight, fans seem to be divided. There are some fans […]
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Conor McGregor claims he is “back”, Al Iaquinta responds!
Perennial UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta continues to troll former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor on social media. Yesterday afternoon the UFC unveiled it’s new “Legacy Belts” on Twitter. The flashy new belt design prompted the promotions first ever ‘champ champ’, Conor McGregor, to announce that he is officially back. “Ok I’m back.” announced the […]
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Dana White provides promising update on return of Conor McGregor
Ever since Conor McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, there’s been question as to whether or not he’ll ever return to the Octagon. While he seems to be quite interested in doing so, it’s hard to ignore that he’s making mountains of money outside of fighting and has no fiscal reason to return […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to new UFC belt design
On Friday morning, the UFC unveiled a new championship belt design. It did not take long for former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, one of the promotion’s foremost belt collectors, to react to this new piece of hardware. “Ok I’m back” Conor McGregor wrote in response to the UFC’s new belt design, seemingly […]