Conor McGregor news
Conor McGregor news - © Global Loook Press / Jason SilvaConor 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.
- 'Conor's an idiot, we don't listen to idiots': Khabib reacts to McGregor's Moscow callout
UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov says that the latest tirade of insults from bitter Irish rival Conor McGregor does not bother him a single bit, as he simply has no time to "pay attention to idiots." - 'Forever a failure': Conor McGregor mocks Khabib's cousin Abubakar Nurmagomedov after UFC Moscow defeat, then deletes his tweetsUnsurprisingly, Irish UFC star Conor McGregor needed little encouragement to mock Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin Abubakar after he fell to a first-round submission defeat on his UFC debut in Moscow, calling him a "failure".
- 'I don't hit old people': Khabib Nurmagomedov slams Conor McGregor as he explains why he doesn't carry the Russian flag (VIDEO)UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's distaste for Conor McGregor's alleged away-from-the-cage antics was there for all to see at the UFC Moscow fan Q&A.
- Slap on the wrist: UFC star Conor McGregor convicted of assault, but only fined $1,100 for punching pubgoer in DublinFormer two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has been convicted of an assault charge after striking a man in a Dublin pub, but he escaped serious punishment after being handed a fine of just $1,100.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap: 'Conor McGregor never seemed like a tough opponent' (VIDEO)Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap had words of respect for his son's former opponents Rafael dos Anjos and Dustin Poirier, but said he never believed Conor McGregor was a serious challenge to his son's UFC lightweight title.
- 'What did we do to you?' Angry Dagestani fan throws bottle at Conor McGregor after Moscow press conference (VIDEO)Conor McGregor's presence in Moscow for his press conference was generally well-received by the locals, but one man took exception to the Irishman's words about Dagestan during the event.
- ‘I would love to compete with him’: Conor McGregor targets Frankie Edgar fight, but also has eyes on Nate Diaz (VIDEO)Conor McGregor made all the right noises as he faced reporters in Moscow following his press conference in the city on Thursday as he explained why his ideal next opponent would be former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.
- 'I wouldn't go to Dagestan to take a s**t': 6 sizzling responses from Conor McGregor's Moscow press conference Q&AMMA superstar Conor McGregor held a press conference in Moscow on Thursday, where he announced his plans for a UFC comeback. RT Sport looks back and picks out six of his most quotable moments from the Q&A portion of the event.
- McGregor mobbed: Watch UFC star Conor McGregor get swamped by fans as he leaves Moscow press conference (VIDEO)Conor McGregor appeared at a press conference in Moscow, where he announced his return to the UFC octagon. But when he left the city's Telegraph Hall he was shocked as he was mobbed by fans desperate to meet their MMA hero.
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