A few weeks back former boxing champion, Paulie Malignaggi, stepped away from his position in Conor McGregor’s training camp following a leak of sparring images. Continue reading “Conor McGregor’s Team Releases Sparring Footage Proving Beatdown of Training Partner”
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Conor McGregor’s Next Role: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star?
Belfast Live is reporting that UFC superstar and champion Conor McGregor might have a part to play in one of modern television’s most popular and acclaimed shows. In a newly-published piece, the Irish outlet reveals that the Game of Thrones crew has cast McGregor for an appearance in one of the forthcoming final seasons of the HBO show. “He was Continue reading “Conor McGregor’s Next Role: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star?”
UFC Says Conor McGregor Has Relinquished His Featherweight Title
According to the UFC, Conor McGregor has “relinquished” his featherweight title. This news comes after the surprising shakeup of the UFC 206 fight card, as it was announced that light-heavyweight title contender Daniel Cormier will bow out after suffering a torn Continue reading “UFC Says Conor McGregor Has Relinquished His Featherweight Title”
Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev
There’s no question that MMA has the public’s attention. The casual viewer, always so important when it comes to combat sports, is now talking about Conor McGregor incessantly and the idea of a possible fight with Mayweather (which will never happen while McGregor is signed to the UFC).
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UFC President Dana White Rips Floyd Mayweather for Conor McGregor Comments
Following Conor McGregor’s historic UFC 205 win over Eddie Alvarez this past weekend which saw McGregor claim the lightweight championship Continue reading “UFC President Dana White Rips Floyd Mayweather for Conor McGregor Comments”
Conor McGregor Challenges Floyd Mayweather to a $100 Million USD Fight
Looks like after his recent UFC Lightweight Title Championship win, Conor McGregor is Continue reading “Conor McGregor Challenges Floyd Mayweather to a $100 Million USD Fight”
Conor McGregor Attempts to Throw a Chair at Eddie Alvarez During UFC 205 Press Conference
With UFC 205 just around the corner, the MMA promoter held its press conference on Continue reading “Conor McGregor Attempts to Throw a Chair at Eddie Alvarez During UFC 205 Press Conference”
UFC’s Jon “Bones” Jones Suspended for 1 Year by Anti-Doping Agency
Today, UFC’s interim light heavyweight champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, has been handed Continue reading “UFC’s Jon “Bones” Jones Suspended for 1 Year by Anti-Doping Agency”
Ronda Rousey Talks About Her Impending Retirement
The retirement news continues to trickle in today, as Ronda Rousey follows Ray Allen and Miroslav Klose Continue reading “Ronda Rousey Talks About Her Impending Retirement”
The Weeknd’s Next Business Venture: Owning a Part of UFC He’s now part-owner of the biggest MMA company out there.
The Weeknd isn’t playing any games right now. He has a new album on the way, a partnership with a Puma to push and he’s stopping by Saturday Night Live this weekend. As Pitchfork reports, he is adding yet another role to his already-busy life: investor. Earlier this year, talent agency WME-IMG acquired UFC for a $4 billion, using celebrity-financed aid to reach the hefty $4 billion price-tag. Alongside Calvin Harris, Adam Levine, LL Cool J, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien and more, The Weeknd was one of a host of celebrities to pledge at least $250,000 to the effort. You can check out the full list of investors here. Earlier this year, The Weeknd released a brand new single, “False Alarm.”