‘I really want a fight with McGregor in Brazil, in January’ Conor McGregor has been ‘offered’ a UFC title shot against Charles Oliveira for his first fight back since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier last year. The 33-year-old suffered defeat to Poirier in July 2021 and hasn’t fought since. However, the Irishman has a number […]
3 years ago
“I well know who. When. What weight. Where.” Conor McGregor says he knows the weight class, opponent, and when he will return to the octagon in his first UFC fight back from injury. ‘The Notorious’ has been sidelined since July 2021 after he sustained a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. In […]
3 years ago
Let’s see who Conor McGregor could face upon his return to the UFC Octagon… As Conor McGregor (22-6-0 MMA record) returns to training, we look at five potential opponents the 33-year-old could face upon his return to the octagon. UFC president Dana White is targeting an Autumn return for the Crumlin native as he continues […]
4 years ago
‘If Oliveira is still champion when Conor comes back, we will see then.’ UFC president Dana White addressed criticism about Conor McGregor fighting for the lightweight title in his return to the octagon. McGregor (MMA 22-6) last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264 where he lost to Dustin Poirier in the first round due […]
4 years ago
‘The Notorious’ is not expected back until later in the summer. Although he was saying he could return as soon as April, Conor McGregor is not likely to step into The Octagon until much later in the year. Whenever he does return, he could still have a title fight. With Colby Covington trying to set […]
4 years ago
“I still can’t believe it happened.” Julianna Pena pulled off a shock win to rival Holly Hom’s UFC 183 knock-out of Ronda Rousey to win the women’s bantamweight title in Las Vegas. The American was up against Amanda Nunes [21-4], who was on an 11-fight winning streak that stretched back six years and included victories […]
4 years ago