‘No loss was had here’ – Conor McGregor remains defiant over UFC 264 Poirier defeat
There’s a fine balancing act in maintaining the right mentality to be an elite fighter in the UFC. On the one hand, (as one notable MMA coach likes to put it) there’s the ideology of “win or learn”—a mind-frame that would seem to emphasize taking losses for what they are and maximizing their value. Not […]
Conor McGregor trying to get Cormier fired in latest deleted tweets? DC roasts him in response
Conor McGregor was previously known for his witty quips and quotes, but has been criticized as of late for having his smack talk and self-promotion skills devolve and deteriorate into just uncreative, ugly and unentertaining insults. Apart from issuing threats and going after people’s families, he also has recently targeted Daniel Cormier for such a […]
‘It was worse’ for McGregor – Poirier reveals UFC 264 was his first time to have a sore knee bone
As we all know by now, Conor McGregor injured his left shinbone at UFC 264. It caused the anticlimactic end of his headliner fight with Dustin Poirier as he now deals with a lengthy time on the sidelines. Related UFC 264 Live Stream | McGregor vs. Poirier 3 | Radio-Style PPV Main Card Commentary What […]
Joe Rogan responds to criticism, explains why he interviewed Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Conor McGregor screamed obscenities at Dustin Poirier and his wife following their trilogy bout at UFC 264, but some people feel the situation could have been avoided altogether. UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan has come under fire for interviewing McGregor following the fight, with some fans arguing that ‘The Notorious’ wasn’t in the […]
Those photos came from a folder called ‘Plan B’ – Poirier roasts Conor McGregor’s ‘excuses’
Nearly two full weeks may have passed, but this fight remains to be a hot topic. Maybe it’s because of the dissatisfying end or partly because of how Conor McGregor stirred the pot with claims about a pre-existing injury leading up to his UFC 264 headliner with Dustin Poirier. Related All About Conor McGregor A […]
Conor McGregor’s post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, ‘shouldn’t have happened’ says teammate Artem Lobov
We didn't need to hear from Conor McGregor after UFC 264.
Smith: Conor McGregor is ‘never gonna convince us’ fighters of his injury ‘excuse’
Conor McGregor might have been injured heading into his trilogy against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, but that’s no excuse for losing the fight. That’s according to former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith who, like many fighters in the MMA sphere, claims pre-fight injuries are the norm in combat sports and that every […]
‘I projectile vomit everywhere’ — Stephen Thompson reveals he threw up after UFC 264 weigh-ins
Stephen Thompson reveals he projectile vomited in front of the entire UFC roster shortly after making weight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas prior to his welterweight bout against Gilbert Burns at UFC 264. ‘Wonderboy’ described the embarrassing situation in a YouTube video he uploaded on Monday, blaming his post-weigh-in protein shake for the vomiting. […]
‘I’m a man I hit back’, Tai Tuivasa slams Greg Hardy after KO win at UFC 264
At UFC 264 Tai Tuivasa scored a massive first round stoppage win over Greg Hardy, which he followed with his trademark shoe-y celebration. With the dust settled on that bout, and all the other action that came out of UFC 264, Tuivasa has taken to social media to land one more hit on Hardy. On […]
Dana White on McGregor’s injury claims: Conor has arthritis, ‘asked if he could tape his ankles’
“There was no check!” Conor McGregor screamed after his loss, trying to convince people that Dustin Poirier had nothing to do with his unfortunate shin injury. A few days later, he then claimed he had “multiple stress fractures in the shin bone” prior to UFC 264. Two sports doctors doubted these claims, with one even […]
McGregor used to be ‘sharper’ – Poirier’s coach says Conor isn’t the same fighter or promoter
Conor McGregor has had iconic moments promoting fights, and has been known to put out some witty comebacks during his time as champion. For his third bout with Dustin Poirier though, it devolved to just uninteresting taunts devoid of any creativity, with McGregor mostly spewing death threats and crass insults towards his opponent’s wife. Related […]
Doctor: ‘No evidence’ of leg fractures in Conor McGregor’s MRI, ‘no correlation’ to tibia break
Last week, Conor McGregor released a video on social media to reveal that he entered UFC 264 with a compromised leg. Specifically, “The Notorious” said he had “multiple stress fractures” in the shinbone right above his left ankle. His claim was doubted by two sports doctors, David Abbasi and Rajpal Brar. Now, Dr. Abbasi decided […]
Conor McGregor’s claims of pre-existing injury shot down by Nevada Athletic Commission
Conor McGregor is currently recovering from surgery to fix a snapped tibia he suffered in the main event of UFC 264. It appeared as though, after a round in which Dustin Poirier dominated his rival, McGregor broke his leg when a kick of his collided against Poirier’s elbow. Related UFC Vegas 30: ‘Gane vs Volkov’ […]
Sonnen to McGregor: ‘If you get your ass whipped so bad that you’re broken,’ you don’t get a rematch
UFC 264 completed the trilogy between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Even on the one round McGregor was supposed to be the strongest at, it was still a pretty one-sided affair where Poirier was handily winning both on the feet and on the ground. Somewhat unsurprisingly, Conor McGregor and Dana White both immediately discussed a […]
The Level Change Podcast 132: UFC Vegas 31, Bisping roasts Kavanagh
Welcome to the The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes, Mookie Alexander and Victor Rodriguez, featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights, and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to […]
Video: ‘Fight Motion’ features slowed down action from UFC 264
UFC 264 had some exciting moments and now we can enjoy them in slow-motion. The promotion released the latest installment of ‘Fight Motion’ — a condensed video package of pay-per-view events that features certain highlights of the night. We begin with a rundown of the preliminary fights that had several show-stealing scenes, including the quick […]
Video: Conor McGregor throws kick at security guard before UFC 264
Conor McGregor did a lot of things to psyche himself up before his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Those things included deplorable statements and threats to his opponent, which continued—and intensified—after McGregor was soundly beaten, for a second time, by the American. Related All About Conor McGregor McGregor’s extreme trash talk, which […]
‘Good always beats evil!’ – Jake Paul sends McGregor chain and note to Dustin Poirier
Before Conor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 this past weekend, combat sports’ pound-for-pound best troll Jake Paul had a $100,000 chain crafted to mock the Irishman. That chain included a figurine of McGregor inspired by how he looked after the first time Poirier beat him in January. Related All About Conor McGregor […]
‘He sure was kicking a lot’ – Doctors doubtful about Conor McGregor’s ‘stress fractures’ entering UFC 264
A few days removed from his 3.5-hour surgery post-UFC 264, Conor McGregor gave new updates on his condition. “The Notorious” is now saying he entered the fight with a compromised left leg, and that the UFC’s doctor and Dana White knew all about it. “I was injured going into the fight,” McGregor said. “People were […]
Dana White: Donald Trump’s exclusion from UFC 264 broadcast was a ‘massive f—k up’
Just like any Conor McGregor-headlined event, Saturday’s UFC 264 was packed with heavyweight celebrities. From the live broadcast alone, we saw the likes of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Dave Chappelle, Jared Leto, and Megan Fox. And that’s not even half of the entire list of actors, musicians, sports stars, and business moguls […]
Floyd Mayweather mocks Conor McGregor leg break with ‘stanky leg edition’ toy
Talk about kicking a man while he’s down. Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. posted a series of photos on social media earlier this week where he mocked former foe Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Related All About Conor McGregor Floyd honed in on the fact that […]
Conor McGregor: ‘I had stress fractures in my leg going into that cage’ against Dustin Poirier
Conor McGregor had ‘stress fractures’ in the same leg he broke in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the former two-division champion revealed in a recent Instagram video. Related All About Conor McGregor McGregor, who underwent an intensive 3.5 surgery in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, claims UFC president Dana White and […]
Dana White shares update on Conor McGregor, timetable for return
Conor McGregor has been released from the hospital after undergoing a three-hour surgery to repair the broken left tibia and fibula he suffered on Saturday night at UFC 264. Toward the end of the first round of his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, McGregor stepped back after throwing a punch and planted his left foot […]
‘Pathetic’ – Zahabi says ‘narcissistic’ Conor McGregor can’t accept losses, was ‘so jealous of Poirier’
Firas Zahabi says Dustin Poirier “deserves a medal” for remaining classy despite Conor McGregor’s “vile” and “disgusting” behavior. The renowned MMA coach says it takes a lot of character to not retaliate after everything that was said before and after the bout. “I was really grossed out. I don’t know how you guys can be […]
Paul Felder reflects on Conor McGregor’s post-fight tirade: ‘You’re the one in position to get killed’
The narrative of Conor McGregor’s latest loss – due to doctor’s stoppage in the main event of UFC 264’s trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier – hasn’t been so much about the fact that he was beaten, as it is the way he let himself be beat. McGregor may have gotten pummeled on the mat for […]
Report: UFC parts ways with Omari Akhmedov following UFC 264 loss
After almost eight years with the UFC, it looks as if middleweight Omari Akhmedov’s future will be outside the promotion. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz reported that Akhmedov is no longer under UFC contract after his split decision defeat to Brad Tavares on last weekend’s UFC 264 preliminary card. Prior to the report his name was […]
Conor McGregor ‘deserves a standing ovation’, says UFC champ Charles Oliveira
The UFC lightweight champion did not enjoy watching the end of the last UFC card. Ringside at UFC 264 for a main event that would determine his next challenger, Charles Oliveira was sad to see Conor McGregor lose to Dustin Poirier because of a horrific injury suffered in the first round. Related All About Conor […]
UFC fighter rankings: Conor McGregor drops down lightweight list
UFC 264 is in the books, and the results from the show created a fair amount of movement in the rankings. The headlner went in Dustin Poirier’s favor again, as he picked up a doctor stoppage win over former champ champ Conor McGregor following an ugly ankle break. That solidified his spot as the number […]
Moutinho thinks O’Malley fight was ‘stopped too soon’: ‘Let me go out on my shield’
Kris Moutinho feels his UFC debut against Sean O’Malley at UFC 264 was stopped prematurely, with ‘The Green Zombie’ disputing Herb Dean’s stoppage in the third round. Moutinho took a thorough beating throughout the contest but, with just 27 seconds left on the clock, the UFC newcomer felt he could have closed out the round […]
UFC 264 Edition: Best of the C’Mon Now MMA Podcast – 64
Our compilation show is a deep dive with host, Trent Reinsmith, into the bigger news and goings on in MMA, both inside and outside the cage; presented with a critical, unbiased eye. Here is some detail on what’s going on here… the “regular” ‘C’mon Now MMA Podcast’ is a daily podcast of varying lengths, which […]