Conor McGregor is an Irish MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter who was the first fighter in UFC history to hold two separate world titles consecutively. Conor McGregor news has been among the most-searched global sports terms in recent years. McGregor is arguably the most popular fighter in MMA history, holding numerous records for the most-watched UFC events as well as having the largest active social media following of any fighter today. McGregor has more than 30 million followers on Instagram, 7.7 million followers on Twitter as well as 7.8 million likes on his Facebook page. Nicknamed ‘The Notorious’, McGregor has won 21 of his 25 professional MMA bouts to date. In 2018 McGregor suffered one of the worst losses of his career as he was defeated by Russian MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov who defended his lightweight belt at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The native of Dublin, Ireland, also has several business interests outside of fighting, including the Irish whiskey brand ‘Proper No. Twelve’, clothing range August McGregor and media group ‘The Mac Life’. Together with his girlfriend Dee Devlin, he has two children. You can find all the latest Conor McGregor news on RT.com.
UFC sensation Khamzat Chimaev has labelled Conor McGregor "a chicken" after the Irishman appeared to taunt the Chechen-born fighter over the lip scar he bears.
Jul 27, 2020 15:40
Russian Olympic gymnastics stunner Karolina Sevastyanova has fired back at critics of her photo with Irish megastar Conor McGregor, rejecting the suggestion she'd got a little too close when posing with the notorious Irishman.
Jul 26, 2020 15:08
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has extended an invitation to Conor McGregor to join him at a future training session after the Irish ex-UFC fighter posted a video to Instagram showing off his efforts at the 'beautiful game'.
Jul 26, 2020 10:39
Four years after Conor McGregor declared that 'The King is back!' following his redemptive rematch win against Nate Diaz, it appears that he has found his Princess. Well, kind of.
Jul 20, 2020 18:57
Russian Olympic champion gymnast Karolina Sevastyanova has caused a stir on social media after sharing a picture in which she appears with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Conor McGregor.
Jul 20, 2020 18:24
UFC president Dana White has closed the door on a potential blockbuster showdown between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, saying that the Irish former two-division champion's "retirement" has ruled him out of contention.
Jul 20, 2020 12:18
UFC welterweight king Kamaru Usman has said he offered Conor McGregor a shot at the title but the Irishman "was silent", preferring instead to face fighters "with double-digit losses" when stepping up to the 170lb ranks.
Jul 19, 2020 13:53
Conor McGregor has filmed himself puffing on a cigarette while lounging topless on a beach, causing fans to speculate that the high-rolling star may have been pursuing his interest in marijuana in the early days of his retirement.
Jul 19, 2020 11:01
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz says Justin Gaethje shunned the chance to face UFC rival Conor McGregor despite being told to take on the Irishman by lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Jul 18, 2020 12:50