Eddie Alvarez has given the world an insight into what it is like to be inside the octagon with Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 229 this weekend. Fight-week has well and truly taken hold and with such a massive occasion set to get underway on Saturday night, the MMA world has been inundated with fresh and interesting perspectives on what …
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With the first press conference between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor set, relive the last time he took part in a pre-fight presser. Oh, what a time to be alive! Last night came the news that both of the men featured in the UFC 229 main-event would be taking part in a pre-fight press conference next week. It really did …
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With UFC 228 now in the books, it’s time for the Khabib vs. McGregor hype train to leave the station. UFC 205 on November 12 of 2016 took place at a peculiar time, with an already claustrophobic New York City reaching fever pitch. Just a few days prior, Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States. …
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Daniel Cormier has joined Conor McGregor in a very exclusive club after his showing at UFC 226 last weekend but of the two, who is the premier example of a dual-weight world champion? UFC 226’s historic super-fight showdown over the weekend produced one of the most stunning moments in UFC history. Daniel Cormier, the man who many had picked as …
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An insight as to how the Lightweight division is shaping up and what is next for Conor McGregor and Co.
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Footage has surfaced that shows exactly what Khabib Nurmagomedov was saying to a rather bemused Dana White as he rested in between rounds while facing Edson Barboza last Saturday night. 25 fights, 25 wins and not a single loss. The record of the UFC’s terrifying sambo master Khabib Nurmagomedov is a testament to his impeccable skills as a grappler, yes, …
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Conor McGregor UFC legacy and title defences
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Eddie Alvarez has proven once again what an admirable figure he is and in a recent episode of the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter he managed to outdo himself with a genuinely touching anecdote about his UFC 205 loss to Conor McGregor. Defeat can often be a bitter pill to swallow, no matter what the setting, but for the former …
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The one-time rival of the current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez recently revealed his newfound respect for the Irishman after the performance he put in against Floyd Mayweather last month. Rivalries in MMA can often be a fickle thing. Sure, nasty words are exchanged and the tension can often be riveting but for the most part, when all …
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Conor McGregor is looking in absolutely phenomenal shape ahead of his August 26th bout with Floyd Mayweather and, if his Instagram posts are anything to go by, the SBG star is so confident he is literally having fun with his sparring partners. Clean work. A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jul 19, 2017 at 12:30pm PDT Paulie …
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The UFC’s former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez recently gave his own opinion on the hot topic that is Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor and despite his well-publicised history with everyone’s favourite Irishman, his views on the subject were fair and balanced, all things considered. As devoted fans of the sport of mixed martial arts, during this modern era, we have been blessed with …
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A slightly insane new promo for the much anticipated Mayweather vs McGregor bout is currently making waves online… Given the loud mouthed nature of the two men involved, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather’s promotional tour of their August 26th fight was never going to be PC. However, although the majority of the trash talk was above the belt, the two …
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If you ever needed proof that Conor McGregor isn’t the slightest bit phased by the public eye, this should do the trick… With Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather currently in the midst of their promotional world tour, UFC President Dana White is releasing daily blogs capturing some behind the scenes footage. and there have been countless must-see moments over the …
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After going through the ordeal that was the official ‘Mayweather/McGregor’ press conference, Conor McGregor also held a private presser and sat down for multiple interviews on Tuesday evening. Although most journalists seemed entirely keen to focus on the ‘Notorious’ Irishman’s upcoming bout with Floyd Mayweather, UFC reporter Megan Olivi took her chance to remind McGregor that the night in question …
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Conor McGregor’s mind games are already well underway… As the days tick down until August 26th, fight fans around the world are anxiously awaiting the first time Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor face-off during their promotional tour. For the meantime, however, fans have been forced to make do with the sporadic posts that the two are firing off on their …
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Although many believed that purists would be forced to take Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather seriously when the bout was finally confirmed, that has certainly not been the case. Speaking about the bout, countless pundits have claimed that McGregor has slim to no chance against the undefeated Mayweather with HBO’s Max Kellerman refusing to even entertain the possibility of the …
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SBG Ireland coach Owen Roddy has released some truly amazing unseen footage of Conor McGregor’s walk to the Madison Square Garden octagon at UFC 205 back in November. UFC 205, by all accounts, was a resounding success. Everything from the atmosphere to the venue itself did nothing but elevate the already-prestigious fight card to another level entirely. It would have …
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Ever since Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather was officially confirmed last week, fans have begun to wonder who the Irishman will bring in to help him prepare to take on one of the most talented boxers of all time. Rather surprisingly, McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy confirmed recently that himself, John Kavanagh and Artem Lobov will be in the UFC …
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