Tag: Conor McGregor

  • The Rise and Fall of Conor McGregor: Ten Years After UFC 194

    The Rise and Fall of Conor McGregor: Ten Years After UFC 194

    Prologue: Thirteen Seconds to Immortality December 12, 2015. The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas pulsed with anticipation. José Aldo, the featherweight champion who had reigned undefeated for a decade, stepped across the Octagon toward the Irishman who had tormented him for months with words sharper than any punch. Opposite him, Conor McGregor, hands…

  • Will the UFC Have a Next Global Superstar?

    Will the UFC Have a Next Global Superstar?

    Whether showered in praise or embroiled in controversy, the name Conor McGregor reigns notorious among sports fans across the planet. McGregor skyrocketed to fame not just for his slick suits, iconic one-liners, and unmistakable Irish accent but also for his exceptional fighting skills, which led him to become the first fighter in UFC history to…

  • The Dynamic Evolution of the UFC Featherweight Division

    The Dynamic Evolution of the UFC Featherweight Division

    What Makes the Featherweight Division So Exciting? The UFC Featherweight Division is one of mixed martial arts’s most exciting and fiercely competitive weight classes. This division, featuring athletes weighing up to 145 pounds, has produced some of UFC history’s most memorable fights and remarkable champions. Featherweight fighters balance speed, technical skill, and knockout power perfectly,…

  • What’s Next for Max Holloway?

    What’s Next for Max Holloway?

    After defeating Yair Rodriguez in a five round classic, Max Holloway has put himself back on-track for a trilogy fight with Alexander Volkanovski for the Featherweight title. However, that’s not the only fight available for the Hawaiian. Max has constantly mentioned a move back up to 155lbs where he has repeatedly brought up the idea…

  • Are Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are RUINING MMA’s Reputation?

    Are Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are RUINING MMA’s Reputation?

    News has broken out that Conor McGregor has allegedly attacked a DJ while in Italy. This was supposedly a few hours after his son’s baptism and as much as I’d like to give him the benefit of the doubt, this is a reoccurring theme with the former UFC champion. We’ve seen Conor get into multiple…