Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, perhaps the most highly anticipated lightweight fight of 2019, has hit a roadblock, per UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan explained last night on the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) MMA Show #58, with Brendan…
Roan Carneiro talks rolling session with Conor McGregor, not ruling out becoming new head coach
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor recently made headlines when he was in attendance along with his son at the 2019 Super Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. But from the world of mixed martial arts, there were…
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor suspended, Artem Lobov released from UFC
The last day or so has been very eventful for both Khabib Nurmagomedov and for the Straight Blast Gym (SBG) Ireland camp that includes Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov. Ever since the brawl at the end of UFC 229 last…
Everybody wants Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Snapping Mike Perry’s arm to set a UFC record SHOULD have been the most memorable part of Donald Cerrone’s week. But instead, the buzz surrounding him concerns a possible matchup with a certain Irishman. Considering his social media statement and…
Conor McGregor proved that Tony Ferguson can beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Before their fight at UFC 229, I predicted that Conor McGregor had the best chance of beating Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib’s striking ranges from unimpressive to sloppy, a style tailor-made for counters. I would like to walk back that statement and…
What’s next for the UFC lightweight division?
The UFC’s lightweight division has been a reliable source of madness for some time now. This madness at 155-pounds, it seems, is in considerable excess at the moment and is in desperate need of a clean-up. The last week or…
Understanding how Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor with a rear-naked choke that wasn’t under the chin
In an effort to make sure the post-fight melee doesn’t overshadow the exceptional martial arts displayed at UFC 229, let’s take a look at how Khabib Nurmagomedov was able to use a rear-naked choke to strangle Conor McGregor, without needing…
VIDEO: A wild fight erupts at UFC 229 after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Conor McGregor
At UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov put in a performance of a lifetime to dominate and submit former two-division champion, Conor McGregor. Despite Khabib’s stunning victory, this fight will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Understanding the Emotions Leading…
The Body Lock predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor
Before Khabib Nurmagomedov battles Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 main event this weekend, The Body Lock takes a look at what to expect from the mega-fight and tries to forecast who will come out on top. Here are our…
Die Beneath an Irish Sky: The Forgotten Backstory of Conor McGregor’s Walkout Song
Author’s note: in the context of this article the term “Republican” refers to the political idea that Ireland should be a Republic free from British rule. It is unrelated from the Republican party of the United States. MGM Garden Arena…