For many, the day of reckoning has come for Conor McGregor. Conor is a great fighter, but there’s no question that the UFC brass steered the most difficult match-ups away from him. It’s od…
Why October 6 is a day of reckoning for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor
Day of Reckoning: The time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be punished or paid for; a testing time when the degree of one’s success or failure will be revealed. It has been coined the bigges…
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor: Fighters and experts predict who will win at UFC 229
The stars have aligned for what might just be the greatest bout in the history of mixed martial arts. Khabib Nurmagomedov, a grappling phenom with an undefeated record after 26 professional fights, wi…
Conor McGregor charged with assault and criminal mischief after bus ‘attack’
The Conor McGregor moronathon has now reached peak levels of absurdity. BBC Sport has confirmed that McGregor has been charged with “three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief,” …
The gift and the curse of “The Notorious” Conor McGregor
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Conor McGregor became the biggest star in the history of the UFC. Maybe it was in 2014 when McGregor headlined his first card and starched Diego Brandao in the…
UFC Bold Predictions: Could these things happen in 2018?
In a sport like mixed martial arts sometimes even the boldest predictions are the most likely to occur. The only thing certain about MMA and combat sports in general, are the uncertainties. Everything…
Trash-talking in the UFC: Stories of slander, rhymes, and strange accents
To succeed in the modern era of combat sports, it’s no longer enough to just be a great fighter. A good work ethic, genetic gifts, technical proficiency and a hunger to win will only take you so far. …
Will Conor McGregor return to the UFC’s Octagon in 2018?
After Conor McGregor’s blockbuster fight with Floyd Mayweather ended via 10th round TKO in Mayweather’s favor back in August, McGregor has been enjoying the fruits of his labor. Raking in a disclosed …
Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje prepare for war
On the eve of UFC 218, Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje are on the cusp of settling the debate for ‘most violent man’ in the UFC.…
Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson: The dream match
With a slick triangle choke at the end of a back and forth affair typical of his title run, Tony Ferguson has set the stage for what may be the greatest lightweight MMA fight of all time. Conor McGreg…