Conor Mcgregor

Georges St-pierre Rips Michael Bisping's 'horrendous' Trash Talk

... I feel I could do 155. I’m not a big fan of cutting weight. I always prioritize my health over my performance.”. Twitter Mailbag: So, Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre. It's really happening, huh. A fight at lightweight could potentially happen over the course of St-Pierre’s newly signed four-fight UFC contract. For now, though, his focus is on his next fight. St-Pierre has the chance to not only take Bisping’s title, but also tie the Brit’s record for most victories in UFC history with 20. Despite attacks on St-Pierre’s character, the French-Canadian said he respects what Bisping has accomplished in the sport. That’s one of the reasons why he wanted to fight him. “As much of an idiot as he is when he tries to trash talk me, I admire him as an athlete,” St-Pierre said. “What he did was incredible. He’s 37, I believe. He took that (title) fight (against Luke Rockhold at UFC 199) on short notice. Some guys didn’t want to take this fight. He’s got balls. He did not rob the title. He won it, and he deserve it. “He’s been very outspoken about performance-enhancing drugs,” St-Pierre ...

Nate Diaz Says Conor Mcgregor Could Beat Floyd Mayweather If He Strikes Early

... “Anybody can be good for … six, seven minutes — anybody — and they all have that puncher’s chance,” Diaz added. “But ready to go round after round and he’s gonna be a hard person to get a hold of, so it’s gonna be rough one.”. That’s likely an understatement. While Mayweather gave his possible opponent some credit late last month in what appeared to be a blatant attempt to keep the buzz alive for what would likely be a blockbuster revenue-generator, boxing insiders have said the matchup leaves real fight fans much to be desired. [ In trash-talk turn-around, Floyd Mayweather calls Conor Mc Gregor ‘tough competitor’ ]. “It makes such little sense on one side, but so much sense on the other side,” boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports this month. “To the man on the street, the noneducated boxing fan, it’s the best fighter in the world against the best mixed martial arts guy in the world. To the educated boxing fan, it’s a complete disaster. It’s ...

In Trash-talk Turn-around, Floyd Mayweather Calls Conor Mcgregor ‘tough Competitor

... updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set. By Marissa Payne By Marissa Payne February 25 Follow @marissapayne. Floyd Mayweather, left, is ready to fight Conor Mc Gregor, for the right price. (Associated Press photos). The vitriol between maybe-future opponents Floyd Mayweather and Conor Mc Gregor has been fierce ever since rumors started swirling more than a year ago that the two wanted to meet in the boxing ring. But then people started to think about it: Would this fight even be entertaining. “It makes such little sense on one side, but so much sense on the other side,” boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports this month. “To the man on the street, the non-educated boxing fan, it’s the best fighter in the world against the best mixed martial arts guy in the world. To the educated boxing fan, it’s a complete disaster. It’s terrible, just terrible.”. ...

Floyd Mayweather To Unretire To Fight Conor Mcgregor

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Even When Not On A Ufc Card, Conor Mcgregor Is The Story

... (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto. Even when not on a UFC card, Conor Mc Gregor is the story. Rashad Evans of the United States, left, fights Daniel Kelly of Australia during their middleweight bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Kelly defeated Evans via split decision. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto. Even when not on a UFC card, Conor Mc Gregor is the story. Rashad Evans of the United States, left, fights Daniel Kelly of Australia during their middleweight bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Kelly defeated Evans via split decision. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto. Even when not on a UFC card, Conor Mc Gregor is the story. Rashad Evans of the United States lands a right against Daniel Kelly of Australia during their middleweight bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ...

Conor Mcgregor Fan Says Aldo Win Inspired Him To Lose Six Stone In One Year And Become A Personal Trainer

... a panic attack the whole time. "When I was in Las Vegas I had to go into a shop for obese people to find something to fit me. That was so demoralising. "The night I saw Mc Gregor fight changed my life. This guy, who is from just down the road from me, could inspire this whole stadium of people and Irish people across the world. It was amazing. A post shared by TNPT (Thomas Nolan Jr.) (@tnpt_fitness) on. Feb 4, 2017 at 12:26 am PST. "He could do something like this and I was sitting in my bedroom every day, watching series after series on Netflix, eating just for the sake of eating. I knew something had to give," Thomas said. Thomas, who is from Townsend Street, has lived with depression since his teenage years and said at his heaviest, he was is a very dark place, even contemplating ...

Floyd Mayweather Makes Admission About Deal To Fight Conor Mcgregor

... However, the pair have yet to come to an agreement over a fight that will be the most financially lucrative of all time. Conor Mc Gregor: 10 things you didn't know about the UFC star. Wed, November 23, 2016. GC Images. 1 of 10. When Mc Gregor travels for fights, he always needs to carry a passport for his shoes as certain states restrict certain materials. His favourite pair are made from crocodile skin. And Mayweather, who runs his own promotion company, believes that Mc Gregor's problem lies in his contract with UFC. "There's a difference between being an employee and an employer," Mayweather told The Daily Telegraph. "If someone says 'I want to fight Floyd Mayweather', I can simply say 'yes, let's make it happen'. Related videos. "But when you've got a guy like Conor Mc Gregor he has to talk to [UFC president] Dana White. "Dana has to talk to Dana's bosses. "Conor's not ...

Nsac To Look At Mcgregor Discipline Again

... and drink cans in the direction of his opponent, Nate Diaz , inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. At the time of his initial disciplinary hearing in October, Mc Gregor, of Dublin, was primarily focused on avoiding any suspension that would have prevented him from participating in a scheduled lightweight title fight at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 in New York. Shortly after that hearing, UFC president Dana White publicly stated Mc Gregor had informed him that he never wished to fight in the state of Nevada again. Mc Gregor later told Rolling __link__ that he didn't see Nevada in his "foreseeable future.". On Nov. 18, six days after becoming the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in multiple weight classes, Mc Gregor filed a formal petition for judicial review of the NSAC's order in Nevada District Court. That case remains open for the time being. The NSAC has undergone changes since Mc Gregor appeared before the commission via conference call in October. Longtime commissioner Pat Lundvall's tenure with the NSAC came to an end in October. Former commissioner Michon Martin is no longer with the NSAC, as ...