Conor McGregor Inks New Six-Fight Deal With UFC

Conor McGregor has signed a new six-fight deal with the UFC.

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Conor McGregor inks a new six-fight deal with the UFC, all but assuring he will be the highest paid MMA fighter for some time to come.

The news of McGregor’s new deal was first reported by ESPN. However, it was stated that McGregor had signed a six-fight deal, but the former two-division champion actually inked a new six-fight contract instead.

McGregor’s new Irish Whiskey brand ‘Proper No. 12’ will get branding inside the Octagon as apart of the new deal.

As expected terms of the deal were not made available but the money for the first fight will be revealed when McGregor faces Nurmagomedov as the Nevada State Athletic Commission reports all fighter salaries.

Let’s not forget Conor will see a massive backend on pay-per-view profits. But those figures are not available either.

UFC 229 is easily expected to be the best selling PPV of 2018 and could go on to set all-time great buy rate numbers. Earlier today UFC President Dana White estimated 2.5 million PPV buys were already purchased for October 6.

McGregor’s new deal all but guarantees that the Irishman will continue to be the highest paid fighter in combat sports for as long as he chooses to be.

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Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Official For UFC 231

The biggest fight possible in the UFC women’s flyweight division is official. UFC Canada announced this evening (Thurs., September 20, 2018) that Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been signed. The fight will go down at December 8’s UFC 231 from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario: What a fight for Toronto 🇨🇦! @JoannaMMA battles […]

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The biggest fight possible in the UFC women’s flyweight division is official. UFC Canada announced this evening (Thurs., September 20, 2018) that Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been signed.

The fight will go down at December 8’s UFC 231 from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario:

Shevchenko was scheduled to meet Nicco Montano at September 8’s UFC 228. The plans fell apart when Montano fell ill. The UFC soon decided to strip her and vacate the title. debuted at 125 pounds with a brutal showing versus Priscila Cachoeira in February after two losses to women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes.

“Bullet” is the sort of uncrowned champion at 125 pounds due to her performance against larger opponents.

She’ll have to get past Jedrzejczyk to become the official champion. The former “Joanna Champion” suffered two straight losses to current champion Rose Namajunas. She rebounded with a decision win over Tecia Torres at UFC on FOX 30 this July. The vicious weight cut down to 115 pounds has clearly affected her in her recent bouts. Jedrzejczyk’s move was an expected one.

Shevchenko and Jedrzejczyk have actually fought three times in Muay Thai. “Bullet” won all three of the fights, which certainly should make her a solid favorite. Shevchenko has been largely flawless outside of her two fight with Nunes. Her well-round skillset makes her one of the most feared fighters in women’s mixed martial arts because of it.

Will she take home the women’s 125-pound title as a result?

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Conor McGregor Slams Khabib’s ‘Quivering Coward’ Father

Conor McGregor calls Khabib’s father a ‘quivering coward’ at UFC 229 presser.

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Conor McGregor slams Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘quivering coward’ father to kick off the UFC 229 festivities.

As usual, the Irishman held no punches at the UFC 229 press conference. McGregor dished political, crossed family lines, and got in Khabib’s face several times during the 30-minute presser. But did McGregor go too far when he verbally attacked Khabib’s father and coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov?

The Backstory

You may remember Abdulmanap was a subject of one of McGregor’s Instagram rants just about a week ago. McGregor continued to go after Abdulmanap’s character at the presser. He didn’t miss a beat when a media member asked if he was able to get a visa to attend UFC 229 in Las Vegas.

”I don’t know,” Khabib said. “Still working, but I think maybe no.”

Even with UFC President Dana White and United States President Donald Trump having a tight relationship its unlikely Abdulmanap will be able to secure a visa for October 6. Russian fighters have had a notoriously hard time securing visas in the past.

”Smell of shite off yer pa,” McGregor declared before going off on a rant that somewhat explains his earlier Instagram post.

Apparently, this whole thing boils down to a photo of Abdulmanap with the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov. He is a controversial figure often referred to as a dictator and warlord. Kadyrov and his lieutenants have been accused of war crimes including most recently the rounding up and execution of gay men.

”The Chechen people know what I’m talking about when I called this man a coward,” McGregor said. “When I called his father a quivering coward. Him and Kadyrov were at a mosque together, and he posts a picture of Kadirov on his Instagram. Kadirov’s the Chechen dictator, a crazy man, don’t get me wrong. But, Khabib’s father, lick-*** O’Hoolihan, posts a picture of Kadirov at his mosque and the caption is, ‘Together we are stronger.’”

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McGregor’s Presser Callout

“It’s such fake respect and fear. The Chechen people know that if the tables were turned and there was an opportunity for his father to stab that man in the back, he would do it in a heartbeat to take over, and he did not do nothing. And that’s why he’s a quivering coward, because he showed fake respect out of fear. And that’s where ‘quivering coward’ came from.”

McGregor’s comments did not seem to phase the Dagestani fighter who glared straight through the dapper Irishman.

”I don’t know what his father teach him, by my father teach me: you cannot never give up, and be respect always,” Nurmagomedov said. “This is what my father teach me. And I never give up, and I always show respect. I don’t know about his father, I don’t want to talk **** about his father … I am gonna teach him inside the cage.”

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BREAKING: Shevchenko vs. Jedrzejczyk Set for UFC 231

Dana White confirmed today on Sportscentre that there will be a new flyweight champion crowned at UFC 231 when Joanna Jedrzejczyk does battle with Valentina Shevchenko in Toronto, Canada. The promotion is also working on finalizing Max Holloway defendi…

Dana White confirmed today on Sportscentre that there will be a new flyweight champion crowned at UFC 231 when Joanna Jedrzejczyk does battle with Valentina Shevchenko in Toronto, Canada. The promotion is also working on finalizing Max Holloway defending his featherweight championship against Brian Ortega in the headliner. There has been buzz about this fight […]

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Conor McGregor Criticizes New UFC Ownership

Earlier today, the highly anticipated UFC 229 Press Conference took place, and there was something missing. That “something” was a room full of roaring Irish, Russian, and MMA fans across all demographics. The media was prepared for this atmosphere, as…

Earlier today, the highly anticipated UFC 229 Press Conference took place, and there was something missing. That “something” was a room full of roaring Irish, Russian, and MMA fans across all demographics. The media was prepared for this atmosphere, as was Dana White and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, but Conor McGregor did not bite his […]

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Dana White Explains Why No Fans at UFC 229 Press Conference

Dana White had to address something Conor McGregor mentioned at the opening of the UFC 229 press conference. Where were all the fans? One of the biggest things that stood out at the UFC 229 press conference was that no public access was granted for wha…

Dana White had to address something Conor McGregor mentioned at the opening of the UFC 229 press conference. Where were all the fans? One of the biggest things that stood out at the UFC 229 press conference was that no public access was granted for what is considered one the biggest matchups coming from the […]

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