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VIDEO | Conor McGregor says he wants to fight Khabib’s manager Ali Abdelaziz at UFC 230
https://twitter.com/SubmissionRadio/status/1047980356853354497 This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, Conor McGregor will attempt to reclaim the UFC lightweight title from undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Whatever the outcome of this massive title fight, there’s much speculation as to what might come next for the Irish megastar. Well, he’s got some ideas. While he’s recently […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov storms off stage after McGregor is late for press conference
https://twitter.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1047973584784646144 On Thursday night in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC 229 headliners Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were set to appear on stage for a final pre-fight press conference. Unfortunately, McGregor was late for this event, which did not go over well with Nurmagomedov. Although Khabib Nurmagomedov hung in there for 15 or 20 minutes, fielding […]
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VIDEO | UFC 229 pre-fight press conference live stream
The UFC 229 pre-fight press conference, featuring UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is now underway. Watch it in the video at the top of this post! Conor McGregor has not competed since August of 2017, when he came up short in a headline-dominating boxing match with […]
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Conor McGregor responds to comparisons to Muhammad Ali
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been compared to late boxing legend Muhammad Ali at several points over the course of his career, most notably by UFC President Dana White. These comparisons are generally based on McGregor’s confidence, showmanship and proficiency at mental warfare — traits Ali was famous for. “I’ve said […]
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UFC President Dana White explains why Conor McGregor is such a huge star
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor, who will attempt to reclaim that latter title from Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229 this Saturday, is far and away the biggest star in UFC history. But why is that? According to UFC President Dana White, there is a multitude of reasons. The […]
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Conor McGregor reacts to video of young Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestling a bear
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is a scary opponent for a number of reasons. There’s his flawless, 26-0 record. There’s his stifling top game and the fact that he often talks to his opponents while he’s burying them under a meteor shower of ground and pound. And then there’s the fact that he wrestled a […]
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Conor McGregor makes prediction for UFC 229 fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor is anticipating a violent and decisive triumph when he steps into the cage with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229 this Saturday. Although the Irish soothsayer ‘Mystic Mac’ did not pick a specific round as he has in the past, he is confidently predicting the knockout, and from the sounds […]
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Conor McGregor hopes to rematch Nate Diaz for 165-pound title
Conor McGregor feels he owes Nate Diaz a rematch. No matter the outcome of his UFC 229 title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Irish superstar seems determined to give Diaz that rematch, the same way Diaz gave him the opportunity. In fact, McGregor feels that his rematch with Diaz could serve as the inaugural title […]
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Anderson Silva responds to Conor McGregor’s interest in a fight: ‘It would be an honor’
Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this week, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor discussed what might be next if he gets by reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 229 this weekend. Among the possibilities Conor McGregor mentioned were Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Georges St-Pierre. […]
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Dana White claims UFC 229 is trending to sell close to 3 million PPVs
UFC President Dana White previously stated that UFC 229, which goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas and will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, was on track to sell a record-breaking 2 million pay-per-views. Now, White says the metrics he monitors ahead of big fights indicate the […]
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Can Conor McGregor defy the odds once again at UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon for the first time in nearly two years at UFC 229 this Saturday night in Las Vegas. The brash Irish superstar will be returning for arguably his greatest challenge to date in the form of undefeated current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. […]
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Cian Cowley: ‘Everyone will know on Saturday’ how good Conor McGregor truly is
Conor McGregor will be taking on Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday at UFC 229 for the lightweight belt. Not only will McGregor be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon, he is also looking to reclaim his lightweight belt. Helping Conor McGregor during his training camp is Brave CF fighter, Cian Cowley. Cowley knows just how good the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Khabib Nurmagomedov coach Javier Mendez praises ‘great fighter’ Conor McGregor
This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor. While Khabib Nurmagomedov has faced some strong opposition in the past, such as Rafael dos Anjos, Michael Johnson, and Edson Barboza, Conor McGregor is […]
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Conor McGregor explains finger injury that was visible at UFC 229 press conference
At the UFC 229 pre-fight press conference, which went down late last month in New York City, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor seemed to have a rather nasty looking wound on his finger. Unsurprisingly, many fans began to speculate that McGregor could be dealing with a staph infection or some other issue. […]
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VIDEO | UFC releases new promo for UFC 229: ‘The biggest fight in UFC history’
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope) We’re now just days out from UFC 229 and its headline-dominating Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor. As this epic card draws ever closer, the UFC is continuing to churn out awesome promotional material for it. Check out the latest of these UFC 229 […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov believes his manager would choke out Conor McGregor
At the first UFC 229 press conference, which went down late last month in New York City, Conor McGregor did everything he could to get inside the head of his upcoming opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov — though the jury is still out on whether or not he was successful. Amid his verbal assault on Khabib Nurmagomedov, […]
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Conor McGregor: ‘I would like to box Floyd Mayweather again’
Conor McGregor is just six days away from the biggest fight in MMA history. McGregor will be taking on current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, where McGregor is looking to regain his belt. Although it may be McGregor’s toughest challenge yet, he is already looking towards his future. “I would like to […]
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VIDEO | UFC 229 Embedded episode 1: Khabib gets hero’s sendoff at AKA, McGregor spars at UFC Performance Institute
The first episode of UFC 229 Embedded is here, and it’s just as interesting as you’d expect. In this debut episode of the UFC’s fantastic series, we see UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov wrap up his training at American Kickboxing Academy in California and head to Las Vegas, while the former lightweight and featherweight champion […]
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Conor McGregor on UFC 229 foe Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘I’m going to turn him into a bobblehead’
Conor McGregor is not shy on confidence heading into his mammoth title fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which goes down in the main event of UFC 229 this Saturday in Las Vegas. In fact, the Irishman expects that his pinpoint striking will be far more than Nurmagomedov can handle. “I think I’m going […]
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Conor McGregor suggests solutions for weight cutting problem in MMA: ‘We should be on top of this’
Ahead of his showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov, which goes down in the main event of UFC 229 this Saturday night, Conor McGregor has assured he plans to fight again in the future. He’s even got some potential opponents in mind. That being said, Conor McGregor says there are two factors in the fight game that […]
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Conor McGregor sees Tyron Woodley, GSP, others as potential fights after UFC 229
This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 229, Conor McGregor will step into the Octagon for the first time since November of 2016, where he will battle the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. If you thought this comeback fight was a one-off deal for Conor McGregor, think again. The Irish […]
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Conor McGregor says he ‘fell out of love’ with MMA for a bit, ‘I’m not in this for the money’
Conor McGregor‘s MMA journey began in March 2008 and since then he has gone on to become the biggest star in the sport’s history. Having not fought since November 2016 when he won his second UFC title by defeating the then lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, McGregor is now set to make his long-awaited return this […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor releases official commercial for his new “Proper Twelve” Whiskey
Former UFC “champ champ” Conor McGregor has been busy training for his upcoming UFC 229 showdown with current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. “Mystic Mac” will be attempting to reclaim the 155-pound title when he squares off with the undefeated “Eagle” next Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While Conor McGregor has clearly been […]
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PHOTO | Conor McGregor is looking absolutely shredded one week out of UFC 229
Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his UFC lightweight title on the line for the first time next weekend when he squares off with former division champion Conor McGregor. The highly anticipated Conor vs. Khabib title fight headlines next Saturday’s UFC 229 event, which takes place live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to change Conor McGregor’s face at UFC 229
Former two division UFC champion, Conor McGregor, will make his highly anticipated octagon return on October 6 when he challenges Khabib Nurmagomedov for the promotions lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 229. The Irish star has not stepped foot inside the octagon since defeating Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO at UFC 205 in […]
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Nick Diaz on Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov: “They’re not that good”
On October 6, in the main event of UFC 229, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title opposite former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor. For many fans and pundits, this fight represents the very best in mixed martial arts. Yet in the eyes of former Strikeforce welterweight champion […]
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Conor McGregor allegedly donates €10,000 to sick Irish boy’s treatment
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor might be known for his ceaseless trash-talk and his bravado, but the Irish MMA star has a definite soft spot. Not only has McGregor made several, quiet donations to a children’s hospital in his native Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland, but he now also seems to have made a […]
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Dana White admits Conor McGregor gets away with more than other fighters: ‘He’s worth it’
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is far and away the biggest star in MMA history. He’s been an absolute gold mine for the UFC, having headlined a great many of the promotion’s biggest pay-per-views. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up this week, UFC President Dana White admitted that, because Conor McGregor is such a […]