Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
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UFC Notebook: Jones Wins Via Controversial Decision, Khabib Not Interested in Fighting McGregor
Jon Jones retained the UFC light heavyweight title on Saturday, but his win wasn’t without controversy. Jones took a unanimous 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 decision over previously undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes in the main event of UFC 247 in Houston. Fans See Reyes as Winner, Jones Gets Decision The crowd booed […]
Promoter: Terence Crawford Willing to Fight Conor McGregor in MMA and Boxing
When Conor McGregor stepped into the boxing ring to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr., many wondered how the boxing legend would fare if he returned the favor and stepped into the octagon for an MMA fight. Now, welterweight champion boxer, Terence Crawford, may be willing to take on that challenge. […]
Conor McGregor for President? Not Quite, But He Sure Loves Him Some Donald Trump
Call it election meddling or outside interference from a foreign power if you must, but the recently victorious Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor declared his affection for US President Donald Trump on Twitter Monday, with a tweet that was soon heard — and reheard — around the world. Phenomenal President. […]
UFC Notebook: McGregor Dominates, Barber Suffers Complete ACL Tear
Conor McGregor emphatically announced his presence among the UFC elite on Saturday, finishing Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds to win the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-4) landed a hard left head kick in the opening seconds of his fight with “Cowboy†Cerrone (36-14), then […]
Kinder, Gentler Conor McGregor Says He’ll KO Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
Conor McGregor showed a less abrasive side of his personality in his pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, but still said he plans to finish Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas on Saturday. McGregor is a -300 favorite over Cerrone (+235) in his return […]
Conor McGregor Sees Potential Rematch with Mayweather, Future Fight vs. Pacquiao
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC on Saturday, when he faces Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. But McGregor has his eyes on another potential payday in the boxing ring, whether that’s against his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. or another big name […]
Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor Rematch Could Happen in 2020
Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018, but a win against Donald Cerrone next month could set the Irishman up for a rematch for the lightweight championship. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that if McGregor and Nurmagomedov can each win their early 2020 bouts, […]
Conor McGregor Returning to UFC in January to Face Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone
Conor McGregor will fight in the UFC for the first time in over a year in January, when he takes on Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. The welterweight fight is scheduled for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas, according to UFC president Dana White. McGregor Takes […]
UFC Notebook: Greg Hardy Impresses in Loss to Alexander Volkov, Khabib, McGregor Trade Barbs
Greg Hardy may have suffered a clear and convincing loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night 163 in Moscow on Saturday, but he also proved that his MMA career needs to be taken seriously going forward. Volkov (31-7) won by unanimous decision, winning every round on every card as […]
UFC Notebook: Maia Submits Askren, McGregor Could Return vs. Cerrone in January
Demian Maia handed Ben Askren his second straight loss on Saturday, earning a victory by third-round submission in a battle between two of the best grapplers in MMA. The victory, which took place as the main event of UFC Fight Night 162 in Singapore, came via rear-naked choke at 3:54 […]
Conor McGregor Caught on Video Punching Older Man in Irish Bar
TMZ Sports published a video on Thursday in which former UFC champion Conor McGregor can be seen punching a man in a Dublin bar. The video appears to depict an incident that was first reported in April by the Irish Mirror. Whiskey Dispute May Have Led to Punch In the […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Possibility of Conor McGregor Rematch
Khabib Nurmagomedov dismissed the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor on Wednesday, saying that there were far more worthy opponents for him to face before considering another meeting with the Irish fighter. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, spoke to reporters in London on Wednesday while promoting his September fight […]
Conor McGregor Reignites Feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov in New Interview
Conor McGregor says that he is interested in a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov, one that would give him the chance to get revenge for his loss to the lightweight champion at UFC 229 last October. McGregor made those comments in an interview with self-help guru Tony Robbins, in which he […]
Conor McGregor Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault in Ireland
The New York Times reported on Tuesday that UFC superstar Conor McGregor was facing an investigation for an alleged sexual assault in Dublin, Ireland. That report came less than a day after McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in a Twitter post. Police Won’t Confirm McGregor’s Involvement According […]
Conor McGregor Announces Retirement from MMA on Twitter, Again
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor announced early Tuesday morning that he was planning to retire from professional mixed martial arts, telling fans of his decision on Twitter. The unexpected announcement came hours after McGregor made an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,†in which he told Fallon that […]
Conor McGregor Arrested in Miami, Charged with Felony Strong-Armed Robbery, Criminal Mischief
Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor found himself on the wrong end of the law yet again. The 30-year-old was arrested early Monday in Miami by local police, and charged with felony strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief. The incident allegedly happened outside of the Fontainebleau Hotel. A fan was walking with […]
Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov Hit With Suspensions by NSAC for UFC 229 Melee
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were each suspended and fined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission Tuesday for their roles in the brawl that took place after their lightweight championship fight at UFC 229 in October. Nurmagomedov was hit with a nine month suspension and a $500,000 fine for his […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Reconciliation with Conor McGregor Still Possible
After the main event of UFC 229 – not to mention the melee that took place afterwards – it is safe to say that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor aren’t exactly on speaking terms. But according to Nurmagomedov, that doesn’t mean their relationship can’t improve in the […]
Conor McGregor Offers Frank Analysis of Nurmagomedov Fight in Instagram Post
Conor McGregor provided a full recap of his lightweight championship fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Monday post on Instagram, offering analysis of every round and saying that he was “beaten fair and square” in the end. McGregor lost by submission via rear naked choke in the fourth round of […]