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WWE News: Conor McGregor Will Join The Company, According To Former World Champion

WWE superstar Sheamus recently sat down with Digital Spy and discussed the possibility of his fellow Irishman Conor McGregor joining the sports entertainment promotion. According to “The Celtic Warrior,” it’s a matter of “when” and not “if.” McGregor’s MMA future is up in the air following last night’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. […]

By Kieran Fisher | 2y ago

Conor McGregor Set For UFC Lightweight Return in 2021 Following Twitter Comments

Conor McGregor is apparently set to return to the UFC lightweight division in early 2021. The 32-year-old confirmed his intentions during a Q&A session with fans on Twitter. According to a report from The Independent, the Irish MMA fighter wants to compete starting in January of next year and will come out of retirement for […]

By Alex Waite | 2y ago

Dana White Convinced Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Return To UFC: ‘I Have A Feeling That He Might Go For 30-0’

UFC president Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will come out of retirement to achieve a 30-0 career record, according to a report from ESPN. The lightweight champion shocked the MMA community a week ago when he announced he was retiring from the sport. Dana explained on Thursday that he has been in contact with Khabib […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 2y ago

Jon Jones Throws Shade At Khabib Nurmagomedov Fans, Claims He’s The Greatest Fighter Of All Time

UFC’s Jon Jones confidently stated that he is in fact the greatest fighter of all time in a video he recently released. He addressed the fans of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who just retired after he recorded a win against Justin Gaethje last Saturday, according to a report from TMZ. After the fight, numerous fans were stating […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 2y ago

Dustin Poirier Confirms UFC Fight Against Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz Throws Shade: ‘Fake A** Fighters’

Dustin Poirier stated that his next UFC battle will be against Conor McGregor, and the recently announced matchup has other fighters in the league throwing shade at the two contenders. Poirier said that he offered the match to McGregor recently, but an official date has yet to be confirmed due to contracts being figured out, […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 2y ago

WWE News: Drew McIntyre Buries Conor McGregor, Says MMA Star Has ‘No Chance’ In A Fight With Vince McMahon

Drew McIntyre took to Twitter on Thursday night and insulted Conor McGregor. The tweet was a response to the recently retired UFC star challenging Vince McMahon to a fistfight, but McIntyre doesn’t think McGregor has what it takes to beat the WWE chairman. “Big man @TheNotoriousMMA picking a fight with ANOTHER 70 year old, you […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

UFC News: Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor’s Retirement

With nearly two weeks passed since Conor McGregor made his second retirement announcement in just as many years, UFC president Dana White commented on the matter, succinctly confirming that the Irishman has quit mixed martial arts. Speaking to reporters on Saturday night after UFC on ESPN 11, White briefly addressed McGregor’s status in the promotion, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Justin Gaethje Explains Why He Isn’t Currently Interested In Conor McGregor Fight

In response to Conor McGregor‘s comments from earlier this week where he said he would “butcher” him if they get to fight each other, UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje sounded off on the former double champion, explaining why he isn’t interested in facing him in the octagon just yet. Speaking to ESPN on Friday, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Donald Cerrone Says He ‘Didn’t Want To Be There’ During ‘UFC 246’ Loss To Conor McGregor

In a new interview, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone commented on his fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 246 in January, admitting that he was feeling far from 100 percent during his first-round knockout loss to the former two-division UFC champion. Speaking to Brett Okamoto in an interview posted on ESPN MMA’s YouTube account on Tuesday, Cerrone […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

MMA Rumors: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says It Won’t Be ‘Rational’ To Face Conor McGregor In $100M Rematch

Although UFC light heavyweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his title against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 in April, the demand to see “The Eagle” face Conor McGregor in a rematch of their controversial October 2018 bout remains as high as ever. Both men, after all, have had quite the bitter rivalry in […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

MMA Rumors: Conor McGregor Fighting Nate Diaz Next, Says Michael Bisping

Despite coming from a lengthy hiatus, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor still managed to prove that he’s one of the best fighters the world of mixed martial arts has to offer. In the recently concluded UFC 246 main event, held at T-Mobile Arena, “The Notorious” only needed 40 seconds to defeat Donald Cerrone via […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Conor McGregor Calls Donald Trump An ‘Incredible,’ ‘Phenomenal President’ On Twitter

UFC world champion Conor McGregor cheered Donald Trump in a tweet, calling the president “phenomenal” and celebrating his term in office. McGregor wrote his post in response to a tweet from Trump. On social media, the president wrote that it had been exactly three years since he was sworn into office, and it was appropriate […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

UFC News: WWE Hall Of Famer Slams Conor McGregor, Says Company’s Locker Room Will ‘Hand Him His A**’

In the aftermath of Conor McGregor‘s first-round knockout victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on Saturday night, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry had some choice words to say about the man known as “Notorious.” These remarks covered several facets of the UFC fighter’s career, including the controversial comments he made about modern-day WWE […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Conor McGregor Net Worth: UFC Star Could Net Massive Payout For His Return To The Octagon

Conor McGregor is already worth an estimated $120 million, but the UFC star may have a chance to make that jump significantly with a single fight. The Irish brawler returns to the octagon for the first time since October 2018, fighting on Saturday against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in a highly-anticipated bout. The headline match of […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Dee Devlin Pictures: See The Most Adorable Photos Of Conor McGregor’s Girlfriend And Their Kids

Conor McGregor may be the one in the octagon fighting in front of millions of viewers, but girlfriend Dee Devlin is sharing plenty of time in the spotlight as her man makes his UFC return. As McGregor prepared for a matchup against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, his hometown sweetheart was also getting plenty of attention as […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

WWE News: Controversial UFC Star Open To Joining Company Despite ‘Beef’ With Superstars

In the last couple of years, WWE fans have seen big-name UFC performers such as Ronda Rousey and Cain Velasquez make the leap to sports entertainment, and now it seems that Conor McGregor wants to give wrestling a try. As quoted by Wrestling Inc., the 31-year-old was asked about the likelihood of him ever joining […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

MMA Rumors: Conor McGregor Announces Potential Date And Venue Of Return Fight

Months after announcing for the second time in his career that he was retiring from mixed martial arts, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor confirmed this week that he will be returning to the sport early next year. As reported by MMA Fighting, the outspoken 31-year-old fighter made the announcement on Thursday morning […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

MMA Rumors: Justin Gaethje Says He’s ‘Absolutely’ Interested In Fight With Conor McGregor

Following his first-round win over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 158 in Vancouver on Saturday night, Justin Gaethje appears closer than ever to a title shot in the promotion’s lightweight division. And while he appears to be most interested in facing the winner of a potential lightweight championship bout between reigning champ Khabib […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Khabib Nurmagomedov Might Retire After His 30th Fight, Says His Father

Following his third-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 last week, Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his UFC lightweight title and improved to a perfect undefeated record of 28-0. While it remains unclear at the moment who his next opponent will be, recent comments from Nurmagomedov’s father suggest that “The Eagle” might have only […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Reveals Next Opponent For Undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov succeeded in defending his belt for the second time after defeating interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier via third-round submission at UFC 242. Only days have passed since his successful title defense, but Nurmagomedov’s camp is already thinking who will be his next opponent. In a post-fight interview, UFC President […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Apologizes For Punching Elderly Man In The Face In Unprovoked Bar Attack

Conor McGregor is taking responsibility after video showed him punching an unsuspecting elderly man in the face in an unprovoked attack inside a Dublin bar. Video of the attack circulated earlier this month, showing the UFC champion giving away shots of his brand of whiskey inside The Marble Arch Bar in his native city. When […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

MMA News: UFC President Dana White Comments On Conor McGregor Punching Elderly Man

Earlier this week, The Inquisitr reported the news of a released surveillance video from inside an Irish pub which allegedly shows Conor McGregor attacking an elderly man. According to reports, the UFC star punched the man in the face for refusing to take a shot of his whiskey, which he had reportedly bought for all […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

MMA News: Dana White Says Conor McGregor And Khabib Nurmagomedov Rematch Is Possible, Reveals A Potential Date

UFC President Dana White has all but confirmed another fight between two of the fiercest rivals in UFC history. During his appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, White revealed that a rematch between Conor McGregor and Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is “absolutely possible” and will likely take place in 2020, per a video clip posted […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Floyd Mayweather Jr. ‘Begging’ UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov For Boxing Match

In August of 2017, most people were shocked when undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather Jr. decided to come out of retirement to fight former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor in the boxing ring. Despite his limited experience fighting in the boxing ring, McGregor managed an impressive performance in the early rounds. Unfortunately, Mayweather Jr. still […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Jorge Masvidal Says He Wants Fight With Conor McGregor, Predicts ‘Easy Paycheck’ Against Former Champ

Thanks to his last fight at UFC 239, where he knocked out Ben Askren in just five seconds and set a record for fastest knockout in the promotion’s history, Jorge Masvidal has become more visible as a name to watch in the welterweight division. However, it appears that the 34-year-old fighter doesn’t have reigning UFC […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Star Conor McGregor And Gorgeous Girlfriend Dee Devlin Attend A Summer Festival

Most fans of Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor will recognize his long-term girlfriend, Dee Devlin. McGregor has been with the Irish beauty for over a decade, and the duo have a son together, Jack. Devlin herself has earned plenty of fans over the years, and has accumulated 1.6 million followers on Instagram. Devlin recently shared […]

By Ava Bennet | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Anthony Pettis’ Manager Says Conor McGregor Fight Could Be ‘Next On The Horizon’

It may likely be a while before Conor McGregor gets his rematch against reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, it would seem that the former two-division champion could be returning to the octagon in the near future, provided Anthony Pettis wins his upcoming welterweight fight at UFC 241 against Nate Diaz. Speaking to MMA […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Breaks Silence On Potential Conor McGregor Rematch

Since suffering a massive defeat at the hands of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor has yet to fight again in the octagon. Five months after the controversial match, “The Notorious” made headlines after he announced on social media that he’s permanently retiring as an MMA fighter […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Justin Bieber Backtracks On Challenge To Fight Tom Cruise

On June 9, Justin Bieber seemed to get up to some weekend hijinks. He took to his Twitter account and decided to share his desire to face off with Tom Cruise in a physical fight, saying that he wants to challenge the actor to a “fight in the octagon.” Bieber also tagged Ultimate Fighting Championship […]

By Ava Bennet | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Wants To Fight Hollywood Star Mark Wahlberg In UFC Battle

Conor McGregor is no stranger to controversy, and he’s been knee-deep in it this past week. On Sunday, pop star Justin Bieber challenged actor Tom Cruise to a fight, and as The Inquisitr previously reported, McGregor offered to host the battle. Now, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion wants a piece of actor Mark […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC President Dana White Hints At Nearing Conor McGregor’s Return To The Octagon

It has been eight months since former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor last fought in the Octagon. “The Notorious” headed into the UFC 229 main event with the goal of proving that he’s the real king of the UFC lightweight division. Unfortunately, McGregor lost the match via submission in the fourth round against the reigning […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts To Conor McGregor’s Retirement, ‘I Don’t Think He’s Finished’

When he suffered a massive defeat at UFC 229, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor was expected to focus on finding his way back to the top of the lightweight rankings and having his revenge against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, five months after his controversial fight against Nurmagomedov, McGregor announced that he’s putting […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC President Dana White Hints At Plan To Bring Conor McGregor Back To The Octagon

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor shocked the world of mixed martial arts when he announced his retirement. Before he made the decision, McGregor had been linked to numerous fighters, including his long-time rival, Nate Diaz, and undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. When he first learned of McGregor’s retirement, UFC President Dana White said […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Anthony Pettis Hopes To Fight Conor McGregor

Since Conor McGregor recently announced his possible retirement last week, the famous fighter has confused the public about his actions. Prior to McGregor’s tweet stating that he planned to leave behind his UFC dreams, the fighter claimed he was trying to come back to complete a fight in July the night before. One of McGregor’s […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Still Training Despite Announcing His Retirement

The last time the public heard from Conor McGregor, he was busy announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts. McGregor’s announcement came in the form of a Twitter post, which happened in the very early hours on Tuesday morning. That particular Tuesday was a busy one for McGregor, because later that day, news that the […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Under Investigation For Sexual Assault In Ireland

Recently retired UFC mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor is under investigation for sexual assault in his native Ireland, according to a bombshell report from The New York Times. The investigation stems from a report by a woman in Dublin that McGregor assaulted her in December of last year. The star athlete was taken […]

By Aidan Stenson | 4y ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov Savagely Responds To Conor McGregor’s Retirement

On Tuesday morning it was announced that UFC star Conor McGregor, who is known for not only enjoying a fight or two in the ring, but also outside of it, would be retiring from the sport. It’s the second time in recent years that the 30-year-old Irishman has decided to pack in the towel on […]

By Lea van der Merwe | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Retirement Just A Negotiation Tactic, According To Some Fans

Early Tuesday morning, Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts, as The Inquisitr reported. The former king of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight and lightweight divisions said on Twitter that he was bidding the sport adieu and that it was time for “Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!” Some fans […]

By Kevin Tall | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Announces Retirement From MMA

Conor McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on Twitter in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26. The trash-talking Ultimate Fighting Championship star has decided to end his $200 million fighting career for the second time in three years. “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as […]

By Tracey Johnson | 4y ago

Tyron Woodley Calls Out Conor McGregor For A Fight

Although he has been plagued with legal drama recently, Conor McGregor announced this past weekend that he has been talking to the UFC about scheduling his return to fighting. McGregor is hoping to be back in the ring by July, 2019. According to McGregor, there are reasons for the delay, one of them being that […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Buys 100 Shots Of Whiskey At A Bar

Despite his recent legal troubles, Conor McGregor has been keeping himself busy with plenty of whiskey. However, McGregor’s new focus on whiskey hasn’t been about himself or his own partying; he has been out and about trying to promote his new spirits brand, Proper No. Twelve. Although McGregor was arrested on Monday, March 11, over […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Sued By Cell Phone Attack Victim

Unfortunately, Conor McGregor’s week just got worse, and his legal troubles are escalating again. On Monday, March 11, McGregor was arrested for getting into an altercation with a fan outside of a Miami club while both McGregor and the fan were leaving the hotspot. The fan, 22-year-old Ahmed Abdirzak, claims that he tried to snap […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

British Clubber Brands Conor McGregor A ‘Dangerous Thug’ After A Terrifying Encounter With The UFC Star

A distraught tourist was left shaken and “scared for his life” after a “snarling” Conor McGregor allegedly erupted in a volcanic rage and “punched” an iPhone 8 out of the British clubber’s hand. The Daily Mail reports that restaurant manager Ahmed Abdirzak, 22, was attempting to film the MMA legend outside of a Miami Beach […]

By Tim Butters | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Sends Message To Fans After Miami Arrest

On Monday night, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was arrested after an incident outside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel where he smashed a cell phone belonging to a fan. Police charged him with felony strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief, according to the Miami Herald. The incident report indicates that McGregor had become irate when the […]

By Lea van der Merwe | 4y ago

Conor McGregor Winds Up In Jail For Smashing A Fan’s Phone

Early on Monday, March 11, Conor McGregor, the 30-year old UFC Fighter, was arrested and booked. McGregor’s charges include strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief over $1,000, resulting from an incident that took place outside of the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, according to Fox News. McGregor’s arrest came as the result of an altercation he […]

By Kristina Smolenski Nelson | 4y ago

UFC 234: Undefeated Israel Adesanya Defeats MMA Legend Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva, one of the all-time greats in the sport of mixed martial arts, couldn’t put together a win at UFC 234 against undefeated middleweight Israel Adesanya, ESPN reports. The win for Adesanya came by unanimous decision, with each judge scoring the three-round bout to Adesanya. The two men faced each other at subastnaitally different […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

Conor McGregor And 18-Month-Old Son Conor Jr. Look Adorable In Matching Purple Suits At The Super Bowl

Conor McGregor certainly knows how to dress for the occasion, and so does his young son. The UFC star was on the field before the kickoff of the Super Bowl wearing a dapper purple suit, and 18-month-old Conor Jr. had a suit to match. The pictures drew some viral interest, with the adorable images spreading […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

No Conor McGregor Rematch Yet: Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Fight Tony Ferguson Next

Fans will have to wait for a rematch between lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, according to UFC President Dana White during a recent appearance on ESPN’s Now or Never. Instead of the sure-to-be anticipated rematch, White floated Tony Ferguson as the next potential matchup for Nurmagomedov, setting up a likely title defense before Nurmagomedov […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

Dana White Floats Possible Next Fights For Conor McGregor

Don’t expect a rematch just yet between lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, according to UFC President Dana White during a recent appearance on ESPN’s Now or Never. Instead, White sees McGregor potentially facing a strong matchup against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “Yeah, I like that fight,” he said of the matchup. “They both have called […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Names Three Ideal Opponents, Conor McGregor Not Included

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has yet to fight again in the Octagon since successfully defending his belt against Conor McGregor at UFC 229. As of now, Nurmagomedov is still waiting for the decision of the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding his involvement in the post-fight brawl with McGregor’s camp. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

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