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Conor McGregor is Here to ‘Summon the Gods’ in Bizarre BKFC Speech

Conor McGregor is Here to 'Summon the Gods' in Bizarre BKFC SpeechThe party doesn’t start until Conor McGregor shows up. McGregor showed up late for Thursday’s press event ahead of…

Conor McGregor is Here to 'Summon the Gods' in Bizarre BKFC Speech

The party doesn’t start until Conor McGregor shows up.

McGregor showed up late for Thursday’s press event ahead of Saturday’s BKFC KnuckleMania V card in Philadelphia, PA. Once he stepped on stage and took the podium, the Irish megastar apologized … for absolutely nothing!

“Oh, Philly,” McGregor said. “Sorry I’m late. I don’t give a f*ck. I’m the big boss around here,” McGregor said. “Philadelphia, what’s up? I’m here to summon the gods of fighting into action. May they turn our combatants’ knuckles to knives. And on Saturday night, may we all bleed in the honor of Philadelphia’s rich fighting history.

“May we, as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s organization, the alien of combat sport, rise above the night’s sky and rain down blows viciously, and prove our worth against any deniers” (h/t MMA Junkie).

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McGregor was also on hand to oversee the faceoff between KnuckleMania main eventers Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens. Of course, the Irishman has a history with Alvarez, defeating ‘The Underground King’ in November 2016 to capture the UFC lightweight championship.

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Despite having a history with both Alvarez and Stephens, ‘Mystic Mac’ made it pretty clear who he was backing ahead of Saturday’s event inside Wells Fargo Arena.

“May local boy and former UFC lightweight champion, former Bellator world champion, shut this man up over here, Jeremy Stephens,” McGregor said. “He’s coming in here into Philadelphia on this great sporting weekend and trying to take you out, Eddie. This is as big a fight as it gets with world title fight implications. Like I said, combatants, turn your knuckles into knives.

“Bleed in the honor of Philadelphia’s rich fighting history and show the people what Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is about. Let’s go, Philadelphia. Let’s go, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.”

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Checkout the full fight card for KnuckleMania V below:

BKFC ‘KnuckleMania 5’ DAZN Main Card (9 p.m. ET):

  • Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens
  • Mick Terrill vs. Ben Rothwell for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Taylor Starling vs. Bec Rawlings
  • Patrick Brady vs. Zachary Calmus
  • Dustin Pague vs. JD Burns
  • Travis Thompson vs. Zachary Pannell
  • John Garbarino vs. Apostle Spencer
  • Pat Sullivan vs. Kaine Tomlinson, Jr.
  • Cody Russell vs. Logan Tucker
  • Phil Caracappa vs. Noah Norman
  • Zedekiah Montanez vs. Brandon Meyer
  • Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell

BKFC ‘KnuckleMania 5’ YouTube Prelims Card (8 p.m. ET):

  • Joey Dawejko vs. Steven Banks
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Card subject to change.

Usman Nurmagomedov Compares Rivalry with Paul Hughes to Iconic Khabib vs. Conor Feud

Usman Nurmagomedov Compares His Rivalry with Paul Hughes to Iconic Khabib vs. Conor FeudMove over Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, there’s a new Russia vs. Ireland rivalry in town. On Saturday, January…

Usman Nurmagomedov Compares His Rivalry with Paul Hughes to Iconic Khabib vs. Conor Feud

Move over Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, there’s a new Russia vs. Ireland rivalry in town.

On Saturday, January 24, reigning Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will put his gold on the line when the PFL heads to Dubai for a Champions Series event inside the Coca-Cola Arena. In the main event of the evening, the undefeated Dagestani will defend his title against surging Irish star Paul Hughes in a bout that has become just as much personal as it is business.

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In the weeks leading up to their scrap, tensions have flared, much of it having to do with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s comments about the lack of legitimate fighters from Ireland, especially when compared to Dagestan’s influx of emerging stars.

“Ireland don’t have fighters, brother,” Khabib told the PFL. “Let’s be honest. How many fighters do you know from Ireland? Paul Hughes and Conor [McGregor], and who else? There is no fighters.”

Adding his take on the debate during an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Usman Nurmagomedov echoed Khabib’s comments adding that ‘The Eagle’ showed the world why Dagestan stands above Ireland in mixed martial arts, a reference to the former UFC lightweight champion’s submission victory over Irish megastar Conor McGregor in 2018.

“This is Dagestan vs. Ireland in sports, not from people,” Usman Nurmagomedov said. “We cannot touch national… Sounds good, why not?… I think our level, big different than Ireland. Khabib showed this to people, and Inshaallah, I will show it, too.”

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Nurmagomedov insists paul Hughes has no way to win

As for Paul Hughes’ chances of dethroning the Dagestani in Dubai on Saturday, Nurmagomedov can’t say any path to victory for his Irish opposition.

“He said when he punches me, something will change – but who can do that? Someone has punched me? Never. No. Nobody can touch me,” Nurmagomedov added. “Sometimes, I’m really thinking like, ‘How can he beat me? How?’ Even striking, I’m much better than him in striking. I don’t know what his plan is for this fight, but I will follow my plans and do my job. I don’t care what he will do.”

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The Road to Dubai Champions Series card is scheduled to air at 11 am ET, 4 pm GMT. Fans in the United States can catch all the action live on MAX while fans around the world can tune in on DAZN.

UFC Stars Conor McGregor, Colby Covington, and More Attend Trump’s Inauguration Day

UFC Stars Conor McGregor, Colby Covington, and More Attend Trump's InaugurationA whole host of UFC stars were on hand to witness the inaugural of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday….

UFC Stars Conor McGregor, Colby Covington, and More Attend Trump's Inauguration

A whole host of UFC stars were on hand to witness the inaugural of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.

Trump secured his second term as President of the United States in November with a landslide victory over Kamala Harris. Throughout his campaign, UFC notables like Colby Covington, Jon Jones, Jorge Masvidal, and CEO Dana White all expressed their support for the business mogul turned political icon. So it should come as no surprise that a majority of them were on hand in Washington D.C. to see ’45’ take his rightful place as ’47.’

Spotted standing between former U.S. presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama was Dana White, a longtime friend and supporter of Trump who had spoken at a rally just hours before the inauguration.

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Also there was Joe Rogan, the longtime UFC color commentator who hosted Trump on his popular JRE podcast weeks before election night. Before that, Rogan had long declined to have Trump appear on his program, but since sitting down with the POTUS, the former Fear Factor host appears to be all in on the ‘DJT’ hype train.

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And, of course, you can’t have a Trump inauguration without one of his most staunch supporters, three-time UFC title challenger Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington.

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UFC Megastar Conor McGregor Rides with Jake and Logan Paul to Trump Inauguration

Also making their way to the festivities were Jake and Logan Paul who found themselves hitching a ride with none other than Irish megastar and former two-division UFC champion, Conor McGregor.

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Check out McGregor’s comments while attending Monday’s inauguration ceremony below:

“Amazing to be here. I’m very excited; very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said during a media scrum. “And it’s a good time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. And the energy and the response is night and day, which is a testament to how he’s done as a president, his last run, and how he’s handled himself since.”

McGregor also met up with political commentator Ben Shapiro at the event.

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If you missed any of the festivities, you can watch the entire Trump inauguration online via YouTube and through various streaming sources, including Hulu and Disney+.

UFC Legend Tells Fighters to Ditch the Conor McGregor Facade and Find Their Own Path to Success

UFC Legend Calls on Fighters to Ditch the Conor McGregor Facade and Find Their Own Path to SuccessOctagon icon Georges St-Pierre is tired of seeing fighters trying to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor. There’s…

UFC Legend Calls on Fighters to Ditch the Conor McGregor Facade and Find Their Own Path to Success

Octagon icon Georges St-Pierre is tired of seeing fighters trying to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor.

There’s no denying that the Irish megastar has made a massive imprint on the sport of mixed martial arts. Whether or not he ever steps foot inside the cage again, McGregor will likely go down as the organization’s top star and one of the most influential fighters in MMA history.

Unfortunately, McGregor’s cocky demeanor and trash-talking persona have led many younger fighters to try and emulate the Irish megastar in hopes of capturing the same lighting in a bottle that he caught a decade ago.

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Thus far, nobody has come close outside of Colby Covington who created his obnoxious Trump-loving ‘Chaos’ character as a means of saving his own job. Even then, Covington has come nowhere close to earning McGregor-level money or crossing over into other avenues of entertainment.

It did however earn him a trio of UFC title opportunities, two of which he undeniably earned with his mouth more than his skill inside the cage. Of course, Covington fumbled all three opportunities and looks to be running low on fans following another humiliating loss against Joaquin Buckley in December.

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As for the next generation of UFC talent, St-Pierre offered a word of advice for the up-and-comers, suggesting that they give up their dreams of being the next Conor McGregor and instead focus on being one of a kind.

“A lot of the new generation, they watch Conor McGregor because he made a lot of money being a good trash talker and this is who he is, he’s very good at it,” GSP said on the Geeking Out with Matt Serra podcast. “I think some people, they try to create a character around them and it shows that it’s not authentic…If you stay authentic to who you are, I think it’s more charismatic than if you are trying to play someone that you are not. I think it shows at some point” (h/t Sportskeeda).

Unlike Conor McGregor, GSP preferred to do his talking inside the octagon

St-Pierre officially ended his UFC career in 2017 after beating Michael Bisping to become a two-division world champion. Along the way, ‘Rush’ never engaged in the type of trash-talk that runs rampant on social media and at press conferences today.

Sure, part of that is because English wasn’t St-Pierre’s first language, but also because it just wasn’t his style. He was much more interested in being authentic and letting his fists do the talking.

“I just stayed authentic to who I am. And I didn’t need to trash talk because first, English is not my first language and it’s also just I’m not good about it. I do my talking in the octagon.

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St-Pierre walked away from the sport with a 20-2 record inside the Octagon, his only losses coming against Matt Hughes and Matt Serra. He would go on to avenge both of those defeats during his tenure as a two-time welterweight titleholder.

Conor McGregor Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault At NBA Game Months On From Being Found Civilly Liable In Another Case

Conor McGregor’s legal troubles appear to be far from winding down. In November 2024, a jury sided with Nikita Hand, who had accused “The Notorious” of sexually assaulting her in December 2018. The Dublin High Court found the former UFC two-division champion liable and ordered him to pay €248,000 (approximately $257,000) in damages to the […]

Conor McGregor’s legal troubles appear to be far from winding down.

In November 2024, a jury sided with Nikita Hand, who had accused “The Notorious” of sexually assaulting her in December 2018. The Dublin High Court found the former UFC two-division champion liable and ordered him to pay €248,000 (approximately $257,000) in damages to the plaintiff.

Now, just two months later, McGregor’s name has surfaced in yet another lawsuit.

According to a recent report from Front Office Sports, an anonymous woman filed a lawsuit on Tuesday night in Florida, accusing the UFC superstar of sexually assaulting her during the Heat vs. Celtics in June 2023. The Miami Heat, who hosted a 2023 NBA Finals game, are also named as defendants for allegedly overserving McGregor.

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Florida, also names Basketball Properties LLC, the operator of the Kaseya Center, as a co-defendant. The plaintiff is reportedly seeking compensation exceeding $75,000, along with coverage for past and future medical expenses, legal fees, and additional remedies.

According to the litigation, team and venue staff allegedly continued serving the Irishman alcohol despite his visibly intoxicated state. The lawsuit accuses McGregor of battery and alleges gross negligence on the part of the Kaseya Center, claiming that its staff and security failed to ensure a safe environment by allowing McGregor’s excessive drinking.

At the time of the incident in question, it was reported that the alleged events unfolded after the game had ended. The accuser’s attorney claimed that Miami Heat security personnel separated their client from her friend and escorted her into a men’s restroom, where “The Notorious” and his security guard were already inside. The attorney further claimed that McGregor forced the woman to engage in non-consensual oral sexual acts.

McGregor attended the event to promote a pain relief spray and took part in a halftime skit with the Miami Heat mascot, Burnie. During the act, he landed a staged punch, knocking Burnie to the floor, followed by another punch before spraying him with the product. The individual in the costume was later taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Conor McGregor Welcomes Las Vegas Raiders Star Maxx Crosby as New BKFC Part-Owner

Conor McGregor Welcomes Las Vegas Raiders Star Maxx Crosby as New BKFC Part-OwnerMaxx Crosby, the star defensive end for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, is joining UFC megastar Conor McGregor as…

Conor McGregor Welcomes Las Vegas Raiders Star Maxx Crosby as New BKFC Part-Owner

Maxx Crosby, the star defensive end for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, is joining UFC megastar Conor McGregor as the latest part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

On Tuesday, the well-known combat sports fan and pro football star revealed that he had purchased a stake in the fast-rising promotion.

“Bare knuckle fighting is raw, real, and incredibly engaging for fans,” Crosby stated in a press release. “I have always been passionate about combat sports, and I see BKFC as a platform that not only showcases the incredible skill, talent, and athleticism of these fighters but also brings a unique and authentic experience to combat sports enthusiasts.”

Founded in 2018, the BKFC has held more than 100 events around the world, including England, Bulgaria, Mexico, Thailand, and most recently, Spain. In April 2024, McGregor announced that he had officially become a part-owner of the promotion and has regularly appeared at BKFC events since then.

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Shortly following Crosby’s announcement, McGregor welcomed aboard the two-time Pro Bowler with open arms.

“I am thrilled for Maxx to join me as an owner of BKFC,” McGregor said. “He is the epitome of hard work and perseverance that is the backbone of BKFC!”

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Crosby was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. He went on to deliver a successful rookie campaign, notching ten sacks, 47 total tackles, four passes defended, and four forced fumbles. Between 2021 and 2023, Crosby was listed as one of the top 100 NFL players for each of those seasons and was a Pro Bowl selection in the previous two years.

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Unfortunately, Crosby suffered an ankle injury during a week two matchup against the Denver Broncos. He continued to play through most of the season but announced on December 14 that he would undergo surgery, bringing an end to his 2024.

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