Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor faces a long way back from injury
3 years, 5 months ago

Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor faces a long way back from injury

Live Mint  

The future of former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor is in doubt after a freak leg break in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier sees him headed for an extended period on the sidelines, with no guarantee that he will ever come back. McGregor's brash manner and highlight-reel knockouts saw him quickly rise to fame as a champion in two weight classes, but since adding the lightweight title in November 2016, he has struggled to fight consistently. Simultaneously preparing for a proposed boxing match with Manny Pacquiao, McGregor's boxing stance left him susceptible to leg kicks and Poirier eventually knocked him out in the second round. After his latest Vegas loss and leg break, UFC president Dana White said McGregor would have surgery in a Las Vegas hospital on Sunday morning and there would be fights on the table for him when he is fit again.

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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
2 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch

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Conor McGregor sparks more fears over his future as he's spotted shadow boxing in New York nightclub - despite claims he is 'training' for comeback
3 months ago

Conor McGregor sparks more fears over his future as he's spotted shadow boxing in New York nightclub - despite claims he is 'training' for comeback

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor was spotted shadow boxing and dancing in the VIP section of a New York nightclub this week amid doubts over his proposed UFC return. The Irishman, who has not fought since breaking his leg at UFC 264 well over three years ago now, could be seen partying at Marquee Nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning as …

Dana White challenges Canelo Álvarez: I’ll take one of his Vegas dates
3 months, 1 week ago

Dana White challenges Canelo Álvarez: I’ll take one of his Vegas dates

LA Times  

Canelo Álvarez was featured in his first Las Vegas fight in 2010 when he was just 19 years old. The Jalisco native will once again headline the Mexican Independence Day weekend fight card at T-Mobile Arena, the same venue where UFC president Dana White wanted to host Noche UFC. Seeking to commemorate the “Mexican fighting spirit,” White wanted T-Mobile Arena …

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
3 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has revealed he wants 10 fights next year as he looks to make up for lost time after battling back to fitness and returning to sparring. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025. Conor McGregor has revealed …

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
3 months, 1 week ago

Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks

Daily Mail  

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will not return to the octagon this year, according to Dana White. McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Conor McGregor pictured at UFC 264 in 2021 after losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier UFC CEO Dana White declared this week: 'Conor McGregor …

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back
4 months, 1 week ago

UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back

News 18  

Following UFC president Dana White’s announcement that Conor McGregor will not be returning to the Octagon this year, the former two-division champion expressed his displeasure on social media and offered a possible return date. Although he’s been lined up for a matchup with Michael Chandler since early 2023, their fight, originally scheduled for June 29 at UFC 303, was cancelled …

Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return
4 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return

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UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury

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Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury
6 months ago

Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury

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Conor McGregor conspiracy theory dismissed by UFC president Dana White: ‘He’s never done that’
6 months ago

Conor McGregor conspiracy theory dismissed by UFC president Dana White: ‘He’s never done that’

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Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed

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Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival
6 months, 1 week ago

Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival

Daily Mail  

Fresh concerns have been raised by fans over Conor McGregor's MMA future after he pulled out of his UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler on Friday morning. So disappointing man,' one fan posted on X. Conor McGregor will not be fighting at UFC 303 after suffering an injury His long-awaited fight with Michael Chandler will no longer take place on …

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline. Organization President Dana White announced the change Thursday night on X, saying light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303. McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael …

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC has officially been canceled, with the Irishman pulling out of his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler through 'injury'. The news was revealed by UFC chief Dana White on Instagram late on Thursday night, as he posted a video to reveal the new schedule for this month's UFC 303 card in Las Vegas. Conor …

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY
6 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY

Daily Mail  

Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return fight at UFC 303 is 'extremely unlikely' to take place. Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303 is looking 'extremely unlikely' UFC chief Dana White is yet to give an update amid all the skepticism surrounding the fight While there has not been a word directly from …

Conor McGregor brutally honest on acting future and wasted camps for UFC return
9 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor brutally honest on acting future and wasted camps for UFC return

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Conor McGregor won’t face assault charges in Miami
1 year, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor won’t face assault charges in Miami

The Hindu  

UFC star Conor McGregor will not face sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident at an NBA Finals game in Miami in June. “The State Attorney’s Office will not go forward with any charges, and the case will be closed,” Miami police said in a statement provided to ESPN on Wednesday. According to TMZ Sports, prosecutors determined there was …

Major UFC announcement hints at Conor McGregor return date
1 year, 3 months ago

Major UFC announcement hints at Conor McGregor return date

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Poirier claims UFC are 'probably' waiting for McGregor to return before scheduling a FOURTH fight
2 years, 8 months ago

Poirier claims UFC are 'probably' waiting for McGregor to return before scheduling a FOURTH fight

Daily Mail  

Dustin Poirier has excited UFC fans by teasing the prospect of fighting long-time rival Conor McGregor for a fourth time. Dustin Poirier could face Conor McGregor for a fourth time in what would be a huge UFC clash Poirier and McGregor first locked horns in 2014, when the controversial Irishman knocked out the American in the opening round. The Irishman …

MMA: McGregor expects to resume sparring by April
3 years ago

MMA: McGregor expects to resume sparring by April

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor, who underwent surgery for a broken leg suffered during a July fight, said on Saturday he expects to fully resume sparring by April, at which point the former UFC two-weight champion expects a return to the Octagon will be imminent. McGregor's competitive future was in doubt after he suffered the injury during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, …

Conor McGregor focused on return after successful surgery
3 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor focused on return after successful surgery

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor updated fans on his condition following a gruesome leg injury sustained during his loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday in UFC 264 in Las Vegas. Six weeks on a crutch and we begin to build back," McGregor said late Sunday night during a 59-second video posted on Twitter. Onwards and upwards we go pic.twitter.com/qKgochlT3t — Conor McGregor July …

Poirier thriving as McGregor’s unlikely, involuntary nemesis
3 years, 5 months ago

Poirier thriving as McGregor’s unlikely, involuntary nemesis

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The fighter who erased most of Conor McGregor’s mystique this year is a polite family man from Louisiana who makes his own hot sauce, does extensive charity work and would prefer to compete in empty gyms. “Karma is a mirror.” Poirier claims he doesn’t want to be a celebrity, and the 32-year-old lightweight is weary of the …

Conor McGregor Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury In UFC 264 Loss To Dustin Poirier
3 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury In UFC 264 Loss To Dustin Poirier

Huff Post  

Conor McGregor yells as he sits on the mat after an injury during his lightweight mixed martial arts bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. McGregor’s leg and ankle buckled when he stepped back from the blow, and Poirier finished the round raining blows down on the former two-division UFC champion. “It’s …

Conor McGregor injures leg, Poirier wins UFC 264 showdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor injures leg, Poirier wins UFC 264 showdown

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor sat and seethed with his back on the cage, a temporary cast around his left shin and foot. McGregor’s leg and ankle buckled when he stepped back from the blow, and Poirier finished the round raining blows down on the former two-division UFC champion. “It’s a mad business.” UFC President Dana White said he was …

McGregor breaks leg in freak incident, Poirier wins by TKO - UFC 264 news
3 years, 5 months ago

McGregor breaks leg in freak incident, Poirier wins by TKO - UFC 264 news

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor suffered a broken leg in another crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, with the fight stopped by doctors at the end of the first round. Though American Poirier was fighting on home turf, his entrance to "The Boss" by James Brown was greeted with boos from the sizeable portion of …

Conor McGregor injures ankle, Poirier wins UFC 264 showdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Conor McGregor injures ankle, Poirier wins UFC 264 showdown

The Independent  

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UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you
3 years, 7 months ago

UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you

India Today  

Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor has sent a message to India in support of the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, urging the people of the country to stay strong during these trying times. Conor McGregor shared a photo of himself with Indian heavyweight fighter Ramston Edwin Rodrigues on Tuesday evening. McGregor, the UFC star from Dublin, said he has been …

UFC 264: Conor McGregor announces July trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC 264: Conor McGregor announces July trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier

The Hindu  

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is set for a third fight against Dustin Poirier, who became the first man to knock him out in January. McGregor quickly knocked Poirier out in a featherweight contest in 2014 during his meteoric UFC rise, but the American's savage leg kicks secured a TKO win over the Irishman when the two met again …

What’s next for Conor McGregor after knockout defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257?
3 years, 10 months ago

What’s next for Conor McGregor after knockout defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257?

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor's Viral Knockout Photo from UFC Match Unleashes Meme-fest on Internet
3 years, 10 months ago

Conor McGregor's Viral Knockout Photo from UFC Match Unleashes Meme-fest on Internet

News 18  

Last week, American Mixed Martial Arts star Dustin Poirier landed a shocking victory by knocking out Irish Conor McGregor in the second round of UFC 257 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Wait till he fights the best of meThe best of Conor: #UFC257 pic.twitter.com/7BL2TAaNJp — 💯♦️🚨™️ January 24, 2021 While another UFC fan pointed out …

Dustin Poirier targets Lightweight title after shock win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257
3 years, 10 months ago

Dustin Poirier targets Lightweight title after shock win over Conor McGregor at UFC 257

The Hindu  

The experts and fans didn’t give him a chance, his opponent’s coach didn’t see him lasting long, and the betting odds were truly against him before Dustin Poirier began trading blows with Conor McGregor in the UFC octagon. Speaking to McGregor after the fight, he said he took his coach’s word seriously when he was told the scars of their …

Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier: UFC lightweight division left in limbo after Notorious’ shock defeat
3 years, 11 months ago

Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier: UFC lightweight division left in limbo after Notorious’ shock defeat

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Big Upset! Dustin Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor at UFC 257
3 years, 11 months ago

Big Upset! Dustin Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor at UFC 257

News 18  

Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round of their lightweight bout at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to register revenge over the Irish superstar. American Poirier staggered McGregor with an overhand left and then dropped him to the canvas with a straight right before referee Herb Dean waved it off at 2min 32sec of the …

UFC 257: Conor McGregor vows 'masterpiece' in MMA return against Dustin Poirier
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC 257: Conor McGregor vows 'masterpiece' in MMA return against Dustin Poirier

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: Conor McGregor promised a “masterpiece” when the biggest draw card in mixed martial arts returns to the fray Saturday against US lightweight Dustin Poirier in the headline event on the UFC 257 card in Abu Dhabi. “I’ll show the world what’s what.” After spending 12 months out of action – but never far from the spotlight – the …

Conor McGregor on Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 257: ‘I will hit him early and hurt him’
3 years, 11 months ago

Conor McGregor on Dustin Poirier rematch at UFC 257: ‘I will hit him early and hurt him’

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McGregor vs Poirier: Khabib will leave ‘Fight Island’ before UFC 257
3 years, 11 months ago

McGregor vs Poirier: Khabib will leave ‘Fight Island’ before UFC 257

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UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 - Form Guide, head-to-head and main card at Fight Island
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 - Form Guide, head-to-head and main card at Fight Island

The Hindu  

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 is the first major UFC pay-per-view of 2021, scheduled to be held on January 24, Sunday, at Fight Island in the UAE. This raises the stakes for the likes of Poirier, McGregor, Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler, who will all be featuring in UFC 257, and Charles Oliveira, who beat Tony Ferguson in December …

Conor McGregor Back in the Octagon as UFC Bouts Return to Fight Island
3 years, 11 months ago

Conor McGregor Back in the Octagon as UFC Bouts Return to Fight Island

News 18  

UFC docked for a third time at Fight Island, and this time a pair of old rivals are primed to make the trip — with a few thousand fans set to attend fights for the first time in 10 months. The first of three straight fight nights at Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island kicks off Saturday when Max …

UFC, Boxing in 2020: Highlights from Khabib, McGregor, Fury, Joshua and Mike Tyson fights
3 years, 11 months ago

UFC, Boxing in 2020: Highlights from Khabib, McGregor, Fury, Joshua and Mike Tyson fights

The Hindu  

The world of Combat Sports -- MMA and Professional Boxing -- has seen several high-profile returns, rematches and retirements in the year '2020'. RELATED | February 22: Great Britain's Tyson Fury defeats American boxer Deontay Wilder in seven rounds via technical knockout in a rematch at the MGM Grand Arena, Nevada, to win the WBC and the vacant 'The Ring' …

Conor McGregor claims he is 'up in levels all across the board' ahead of Dustin Poeirier rematch
4 years ago

Conor McGregor claims he is 'up in levels all across the board' ahead of Dustin Poeirier rematch

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has claimed he is nearing peak condition ahead of his UFC return against Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier will meet in the Octagon on January 23 at UFC 257 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi - just seven months after The Notorious claimed he was retiring from the sport. Conor McGregor is working hard in preparation for his …

Dana White wants to bring fans BACK for Conor McGregor's return to UFC
4 years, 1 month ago

Dana White wants to bring fans BACK for Conor McGregor's return to UFC

Daily Mail  

Dana White wants fans to make their return to a UFC event at Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback against Dustin Poirier in January. Dana White has said he wants UFC fans to return for Conor McGregor's comeback in January White wants to take UFC's 'Fight Island' and put it into the new Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi Conor McGregor vs Dustin …

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23
4 years, 1 month ago

Conor McGregor agrees to UFC return vs Poirier on Jan. 23

Associated Press  

Conor McGregor has agreed to return to the UFC for a rematch with Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. UFC President Dana White confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that McGregor has ended his latest retirement from mixed martial arts by signing an agreement for a 155-pound fight with Poirier. McGregor has fought in the UFC cage …

UFC Wants to Arrange Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier But Former Focussed Manny Pacquiao
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC Wants to Arrange Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier But Former Focussed Manny Pacquiao

News 18  

The UFC is striving to put together a lightweight fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, but McGregor instead is reportedly focused on a fight with Manny Pacquiao. UFC president Dana White said to Barstool Sports on Wednesday, “We offered Dustin and Conor a fight, so we’re waiting to hear back from them both.” The match would be held Jan. …

For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year
4 years, 2 months ago

For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year

News 18  

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in the ring next year, an aide said in a statement Saturday. “For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year,” Pacquiao’s special assistant Jayke Joson said, adding negotiations are ongoing. Pacquiao’s promoter …

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