Conor McGregor says he wants to “move forward” after aiming an Islamophobic insult at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wife in a Twitter exchange which has been labelled “unacceptable” by the UFC. Nurmagomedov has accused the Irish fighter of “insulting an entire religion”…
Conor McGregor: Ex-UFC champion announces retirement (BBC)
Ireland’s former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he has “retired from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’”. The 30-year-old announced his decision on social media on Tuesday. “I wish all my old colleagues well going forward,” he…
Conor McGregor: UFC star arrested in Miami for allegedly smashing fan’s phone (BBC)
UFC star Conor McGregor has been arrested in Miami for allegedly smashing a fan’s phone as they tried to take pictures. The Irish fighter is being charged with strong-armed robbery and misdemeanour criminal mischief, police said. The alleged incident took…
Conor McGregor excited about Man Utd’s win over Arsenal (Metro)
Manchester United fan Conor McGregor is a big fan of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s work since the Norwegian took over as interim manager at Old Trafford. The Red Devils beat Arsenal 3-1 in the FA Cup on Friday night, Solskjaer’s eighth…
UFC® Action coming to DStv in 2019
UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation, is coming to DStv. SuperSport, The World of Champions can confirm that it has signed a long-term deal with the UFC, beginning in January 2019. With over 40 live events a…
McGregor and Nurmagomedov suspended indefinitely (CNN)
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s suspensions have been extended indefinitely following the brawl that broke out after their UFC fight earlier this month. The Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously ruled on Wednesday to uphold the fighters’ suspensions until the end…
Nurmagomedov wants to fight Mayweather (BBC)
UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to succeed where rival Conor McGregor failed, calling out boxer Floyd Mayweather by saying: “In the jungle there is only one king.” Russian Nurmagomedov, 30, beat McGregor on 6 October to extend his unbeaten mixed…
Brawl after Nurmagomedov beats McGregor (BBC)
Ugly scenes marred UFC 229 as lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov began a brawl by the octagon after beating Conor McGregor. Seconds after landing a fourth-round submission, the Russian vaulted the cage and headed towards Irishman McGregor’s team, prompting a melee.…