By The Associated Press Fri., April 6, 2018 NEW YORK—Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC’s biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion’s most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The New York Police Department says McGregor was charged and awaiting a court appearance Friday, facing three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief. It was not immediately known if McGregor has an attorney who could comment on his behalf. Read more: Conor McGregor reportedly arrested, expected to be charged with assault after ravaging UFC event Article Continued Below UFC President Dana White said Friday he spoke to McGregor via text and the brawler said the confrontation was some that … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor faces criminal charges after attacking bus carrying UFC fighters
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Conor McGregor to be stripped of his UFC lightweight title, Dana White says
By Des Bieler The Washington Post Matt Bonesteel Thu., April 5, 2018 The UFC’s ongoing problems with headlining matches are set to continue Saturday at UFC 223 in New York, where Max Holloway has stepped in as a last-minute injury replacement for an injured Tony Ferguson in a main-event showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov. One thing is clear, however: The winner of that bout will become the new UFC lightweight champion with no qualifier in front of the title. “No interim champ. When this fight is over, champion,” UFC President Dana White said Wednesday at a news conference, gesturing to Nurmagomedov and Holloway. “One of these guys will be the champion.” This news was not taken well by Conor McGregor, the previous permanent holder of that title. Read more: Floyd Mayweather triumphs over Conor McGregor with 10th round TKO Article Continued Below “You’s’ll strip me of nothing,” he tweeted very early … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor to be stripped of his UFC lightweight title, Dana White says
Evidence suggests Floyd Mayweather will never fight Conor McGregor in the octagon — but Mayweather does have a good reason to keep the rumor alive
Floyd Mayweather continues to tease a run as an MMA fighter, even though every indication is that a trip to the Octagon would lead to embarrassment for the undefeated fighter. Still, if the money is right, it’s possible to see a future where Mayweather fights with UFC, who seem to be in the business of handing out huge checks to marquee fighters. More likely, Mayweather is using the possibility of his appearance in the UFC to make more money off of his celebrity. Talk of a possible return to the fight game for Floyd Mayweather has grown in recent days as the undefeated fighter teases taking a turn in the Octagon with UFC. In the past week, Mayweather has claimed he will be applying for his MMA license and says he’ll soon begin training with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Las Vegas odds have even been set for a potential fight in the Octagon between Mayweather and McGregor, with McGregor … [Read more...] about Evidence suggests Floyd Mayweather will never fight Conor McGregor in the octagon — but Mayweather does have a good reason to keep the rumor alive
The UFC world has advice for Floyd Mayweather amid growing murmurs of a cage match with Conor McGregor: ‘I would try to talk him out of it’
Rumors of a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are once again swirling, this time with the two potentially meeting in a UFC bout. The MMA world was quick to dismiss Mayweather’s chances of beating McGregor in the Octagon. While there’s still a long way to go until a fight is announced, and the fight still feels extremely unlikely, if the money’s right for both men, they’ve shown in the past that they’re ready to put on a show. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – rumors are swirling of a potential mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. When talk of the two meeting in the boxing ring began, most believed the fight would never happen. But after the financial success of their initial bout, it would be foolish to dismiss the possibility of a rematch, even if the idea of the two meeting in a UFC bout is somehow even more ludicrous than their … [Read more...] about The UFC world has advice for Floyd Mayweather amid growing murmurs of a cage match with Conor McGregor: ‘I would try to talk him out of it’
UFC is planning to strip Conor McGregor of his lightweight world championship — here’s why
Conor McGregor does not intend to return to UFC until September. UFC president Dana White says if that is correct then he will strip McGregor of the Irishman’s lightweight world championship belt. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will fight for the title in McGregor’s absence – but McGregor would get “first crack” at his old belt “if and when” he does return to the sport. UFC is making contingency plans for what will happen if lightweight champion Conor McGregor does not return to the sport until September. McGregor would be stripped of his lightweight title, “the belt would move on,” and two other fighters would contend for the championship in the Irish striker’s absence, according to UFC president Dana White. “Conor is saying he’s thinking about coming back in September and that’s almost two years – that can’t … [Read more...] about UFC is planning to strip Conor McGregor of his lightweight world championship — here’s why