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Khabib Nurmagomedov fires back at Conor McGregor over recent comments
On Thursday night UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov finally addressed his recent statement regarding his availability for UFC 249. In an interview with Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Nurmagomedov said he never officially pulled out of the title fight against Tony Ferguson, he said he needs a location before any decision can be made about the […]
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Video | Conor McGregor releases statement following lockdown in Ireland
Conor McGregor has released a statement to the Irish public following the confirmation that the nation of Ireland will be heading into lockdown. Over the course of the last few weeks, the coronavirus outbreak has been spreading like wildfire throughout the continent of Europe – and all around the world. In Ireland, as of this […]
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Conor McGregor says he was offered Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch before Tony Ferguson deal
As Conor McGregor prepares to return at UFC 246 and begin his 2020 “season”, he still has his eyes on winning the UFC lightweight title once again. While Donald Cerrone is his opponent at UFC 246, McGregor still has his sights set on getting redemption on his bitter rival and current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. […]
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Conor McGregor believes he can read Donald Cerrone like a children’s book
Although there was a different vibe and tone to Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference, he did deliver another classic one-liner ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. When asked about how he will prepare for Cerrone and his gameplan at UFC 246, McGregor delivered a witty response where he believes he […]
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Conor McGregor on fighting Donald Cerrone: “There will be blood spilled but it will not be bad blood”
Fans and media alike were treated to a different side of Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Most known for his witty one-liners and legendary trash talk, McGregor was very respectful towards Cerrone throughout the press conference, crediting maturity for his different tone of voice. […]
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Conor McGregor on Khabib rematch “He is trembling”
Preparing for his return to the Octagon at UFC 246 later this month, Conor McGregor took questions on all things relative to his career on Thursday. Speaking to The Mac Life after a workout in Dublin, Ireland, McGregor spoke on several topics including a potential fight with Justin Gaethje, other possible opponents, and that he […]
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Donald Cerrone plans to ‘stand up with’ Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Donald Cerrone is a fan favorite for a number of reasons, one of which is because he likes to give the folks their money’s worth. “Cowboy” plans to do exactly that when he faces the returning Conor McGregor next month. Cerrone and McGregor will meet in the 170-pound main event of UFC 246. The event […]
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Jorge Masvidal on potential Conor McGregor fight: “We’re interested in that fight”
UFC ‘BMF’ champion and top welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal has plenty of options for his next opponent when the time comes, but his sights are set on a certain upcoming fight. While there had been rumors of a potential fight with Nick Diaz or current reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Masvidal mentioned on Thursday the […]
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Paul Felder hoping Conor McGregor stays at welterweight: ‘Get him out of our way’
Early 2020 is going to be big for the UFC lightweight top-15, as champ Khabib Nurmagomedov defends against top contender Tony Ferguson, and Paul Felder and Dan Hooker collide in a high-stakes contender bout in New Zealand. While those two fights will have significant impact on the division, two other lightweights, Conor McGregor and Donald […]
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Conor McGregor announces UFC return on January 18 in Las Vegas
UFC star Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be returning to the Octagon on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor has been out of action since October 2018 when he was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov via fourth round submission in the very same arena. Ever since then, fans and media […]
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Conor McGregor appears in court over assault case, proceedings adjourned until November 1
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor appeared in a Dublin court on Friday to face the assault charge stemming from a pub incident earlier this year. Last week, McGregor was served with a summons to appear in court over the charge. According to a report from the Irish Independent, McGregor’s stay in court […]
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Conor McGregor takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov one year after UFC 229
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has taken a shot at his UFC 229 opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov, one year after their iconic Lightweight Championship clash in Las Vegas. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since that infamous night at T-Mobile Arena, has been heavily linked with a return to the Octagon ever since he was defeated by […]
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Justin Gaethje doubles down on ‘Irish f**k’ Conor McGregor
Justin Gaethje is preparing for a big fight with Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Vancouver this weekend, but he has his future plans laid out — which could include a showdown with Conor McGregor. Justin Gaethje spoke to the media following his UFC Vancouver open workout on Wednesday night and was asked […]
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Dana White says Conor McGregor is waiting on results of UFC 241 and 242
UFC President Dana White told reporters on Tuesday night that Conor McGregor is waiting to see how Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz plays out at UFC 241, and how Dustin Poirier vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov plays out at UFC 242 before mounting his return. Following Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, White spoke to the media […]
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Floyd Mayweather laughs at Conor McGregor rematch
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was asked about a potential rematch with UFC star Conor McGregor, and all he could do was laugh. TMZ Sports spoke to Mayweather in Los Angeles this week and asked him about potentially fighting McGregor again. The two previously met in the summer of 2017 in a boxing superfight that did […]
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Donald Cerrone says Conor McGregor won’t sign contract to fight him
There have been rumors of a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone for quite some time now, but Cerrone says the reason the fight hasn’t been booked yet is because McGregor won’t sign the contract. Speaking to MMAjunkie.com Radio, Cerrone confirmed that he’s been close several times to signing a contract to fight […]
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Firas Zahabi: Georges St-Pierre open to UFC return for ‘really amazing’ offer
Although Georges St-Pierre officially announced his retirement from the UFC back in February, his long-time head trainer at Tristar gym still believes he could one day return to the Octagon. Speaking on his YouTube Channel, Zahabi admitted that the welterweight legend is still training in his hometown of Montreal, and that he thinks St-Pierre could […]
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Alexander Volkanovski calls for money fight against Conor McGregor
Despite being next in line for a featherweight title shot later this year against the winner of UFC 240’s Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar, top-ranked contender Alexander Volkanovski has his sights set on a money fight against Conor McGregor. “Oh mate, I would love that,” Volkanovski said (via TheBodyLockMMA.com). “Again, money, money, money. I know […]
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John Kavanagh prefers Nate Diaz trilogy next for Conor McGregor
As the UFC’s lightweight championship picture continues to take shape, the road back to the Octagon for former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor also seems to be taking shape. Back in March while doing a Q&A with fans McGregor said he feels he owes it to Nate Diaz to have a trilogy fight, but […]
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Tony Ferguson rips Ali Abdelaziz, calls him a ‘Twitter warrior’
Tony Ferguson returns to action this Saturday against Donald Cerrone at UFC 238, but before the fight he went on the offensive against the manager of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, none other than Ali Abdelaziz. In a pre-fight scrum with the media, Ferguson ripped the manager and criticized his persona on social media. “That’s […]
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Dana White ‘absolutely’ expects to see a rematch between bitter rivals Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Conor McGregor might not be fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov in a rematch at UFC 242, but there’s still the chance we see these two bitter rivals fight each other again down the road. On Tuesday, it was made official that the UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov will battle interim champion Dustin Poirier in the main event of […]
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Nate Diaz shuts down Conor McGregor trilogy fight
For the first time in ages, Nate Diaz has opened up on his fighting career. What will likely come as a disappointment to many fighting fans is that he’s apparently not interested in a trilogy against former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor. During an interview with Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Diaz spoke about a […]
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Conor McGregor Says He Fought Khabib Nurmagomedov with Broken Foot
Conor McGregor’s recent surge of tweets continued Wednesday evening, as the former UFC Champ Champ replied to dozens of comments on Twitter. One Twitter user asked McGregor why his footwork appeared to be so flatfooted in his last fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor’s answer revealed an injury may have come into play at UFC 229 […]
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Full Video Surfaces of Conor McGregor Phone Incident
Wednesday afternoon, the Miami Herald released a full surveillance video of the recent incident involving Conor McGregor, a fan, and a phone. The incident occurred outside of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The video shows McGregor and his entourage come into the shot, with multiple individuals walking near him, filming him. McGregor and one of the […]
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Justin Gaethje Hoping for Conor McGregor Matchup in Ireland
Justin Gaethje is making it known who and which fight he wants next. Always one to run straight into the fire, Gaethje told TMZ earlier this week he is hoping to get a crack at Conor McGregor next — even if he has to travel to Ireland to do it. “There are so many [potential] […]
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Dana White Issues Statement on McGregor/Nurmagomedov Twitter Exchange
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s recent comments via social media left many followers of the sport debating whether the two athletes had gone “too far.” After McGregor posted a picture poking fun at Nurmagomedov’s wife, the Russian responded with an equally low blow in which he called “The Notorious” a “rapist.” Following the incident, many […]
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Twitter Reacts to Paulie Malignaggi Slapping Artem Lobov
With no major mixed martial arts event this weekend, things were supposed to be nice and calm in the world of combat sports this week. That all changed when Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov met in New York City during a media day for the latter’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship bout this weekend, all hell […]
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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 […]