Full fight coverage here for the Chad Mendes vs. Conor McGregor/Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald UFC 189 doubleheader on Saturday, July 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out video, previews, analysis and more in our live update stream.
UFC 189: Chad Mendes vs. Conor McGregor Video, News, Fight Card, Interviews, Live Coverage Stream
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over 7 years ago | July 12, 2015 12:45 am
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor post-fight press conference
Bloody Elbow is the place to be to check out a live video stream of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor post-fight press conference, which will kick off at approximately 1:30am ET/10:30pm PT.
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over 7 years ago | July 12, 2015 12:41 am
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor result - McGregor stops Mendes late in 2nd round in a war
Check out the result of the UFC 189 main event between Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor for the interim featherweight title.
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over 7 years ago | July 12, 2015 12:04 am
UFC 189 results: Robbie Lawler finishes Rory MacDonald in 5th round in instant classic
Check out the result of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor co-main event, a welterweight title fight between champion Robbie Lawler and challenger Rory MacDonald.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 11:12 pm
UFC 189 results: Jeremy Stephens stops Dennis Bermudez with flying knee and punches
Check out the result of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor PPV main card catchweight bout between featherweights Dennis Bermudez and Jeremy Stephens.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 10:46 pm
UFC 189 results: Gunnar Nelson drops, chokes out Brandon Thatch in 1st round
Check out the result of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor welterweight main card bout between Brandon Thatch and Gunnar Nelson.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 10:27 pm
UFC 189 results: Thomas Almeida KOs Brad Pickett with flying knee in stand-up war
Check out the result of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor opening PPV main card bout between bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida and English fan-favorite Brad Pickett.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 9:50 pm
UFC 189 results: Matt Brown submission win highlights otherwise action-starved prelims
Check out the for the four Fox Sports 1 bouts on the preliminary card of UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 7:57 pm
UFC 189 results: Pfister, Smolka win in early preliminary card action
Check out the results from the first two preliminary card bouts at UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 3:00 pm
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes Full EA Sports Fight Simulation
Watch the UFC 189 interim featherweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes be simulated by EA Sports.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 1:53 pm
The MMA Prospectus: UFC 189 & TUF 21 Finale
Zane Simon and T.P. Grant once again take on the world of rising talent in MMA. This week, looking at the rising talent on a doubleheader of UFC action. Most notably, Cody Garbrandt, Thomas Almeida, and Kamaru Usman.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 12:30 pm
Watch UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor live stream online, fight time, TV schedule
UFC 189 takes place tonight from Las Vegas, Nevada. Find out all your options for how to watch the undercard action right here.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 12:00 pm
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor preview show
MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani, Shaun Al-Shatti and Marc Raimondi delve into the biggest storylines ahead of the UFC 189 PPV event, including the main event between Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 11:37 am
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor complete results
This is your one-stop hub for all of the quick results from tonight's UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 11:00 am
UFC 189: Russian MMA fighters predict McGregor vs. Mendes
Several fighters from M-1 Global and other notable promotions on the Russian MMA scene offered their thoughts on the UFC 189 main event between Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 10:00 am
UFC 189 fight card for Mendes vs. McGregor
Your last look at the bout order for UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor before the major pay-per-view commences in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 9:00 am
The Cut List - UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor
Who is at risk of being cut with a loss on tonight's UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor card in Las Vegas?
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 6:54 am
UFC 189 Video: Faber: Conor McGregor 'felt like a junior high girl when I grabbed him' during scuffle
Urijah Faber says Conor McGregor looked like a crackhead, and felt like a junior high girl during their scuffle at the UFC 189 weigh-ins.
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over 7 years ago | July 11, 2015 6:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor on scuffle with Faber: 'I could've dumped him on his head'
Watch the 9th episode of UFC 189 Embedded.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 8:09 pm
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor staff picks and predictions
The Bloody Elbow staff makes its predictions for every fight on tomorrow night's huge UFC 189 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, headlined by Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 8:06 pm
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber scuffle backstage
It looks like Chad Mendes isn't the only member of Team Alpha Male looking for a crack at Conor McGregor, as the Irishman got into it with Uriah Faber backstage at the weigh ins.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 6:00 pm
On a two-fight losing skid, Matt Brown rededicated himself to MMA: ‘I sold all my guns’
UFC welterweight Matt Brown explains the steps he took to rededicate himself to MMA.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 5:18 pm
UFC 189: Dana says fear of weight cut behind Aldo pulling out of McGregor bout
Dana White is doubling down on his claim that Jose Aldo isn't pulling out of UFC 189 with a broken rib, insisting that the medical charts Aldo released showed an aggravated old injury and that fear is driving the champ's decision.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 5:00 pm
Joe Rogan thinks Chad Mendes should be the favorite over Conor McGregor
UFC personality Joe Rogan favours Chad Mendes over Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 2:00 pm
UFC 189 Video: Dustin Poirier advises Chad Mendes on how to fight Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier lost to Conor McGregor a year ago. Now he has some serious advice for Chad Mendes.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 8:00 am
UFC 189: Thomas Almeida 'respects' Brad Pickett, but will 'look for knockout all the time'
Thomas Almeida wants to knockout seasoned veteran Brad Pickett at UFC 189, but feels no need to be rushed with his career.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 7:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes react to heated press conference
Watch the eighth episode of UFC 189 Embedded.
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over 7 years ago | July 10, 2015 7:00 am
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor weigh-in results: McGregor 145, Mendes 144.5
Bloody Elbow is the place to be for live coverage and video streaming of the UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor weigh-ins on Friday, July 10th at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 7:30 pm
Conor McGregor on Aldo/Mendes interaction: 'That's coward s**t'
Conor McGregor is having trouble understanding why former foes Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes are acting like buddies all of a sudden ahead of UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 7:00 pm
UFC 189: Fighters make their Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes Predictions
We gathered some fighter predictions for the Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes bout from 2 champions, 1 Fox Sports analyst, a couple more UFC face-smashers, 1 cartoon and a match-maker/heckler.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 4:58 pm
The MMA Vivisection - UFC 189: McGregor vs. Mendes & TUF 21 Finale picks, odds, and analysis
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are guided through the UFC's doubleheader weekend by Kid Nate. We're giving fight picks, insight, and betting odds for the UFC 189 title fights and all the doubleheader action. So sit back and revel in an extended episode
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 4:27 pm
UFC 189 Video - McGregor at pre-fight presser: Mendes' 'facial structure will be rearranged'
Media was in attendance for the UFC 189 pre-fight presser featuring Conor McGregor, Chad Mendes, Robbie Lawler, and Rory MacDonald to ask their questions. McGregor and Mendes featured heavily with some interesting responses.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 12:29 pm
UFC reveals new logo, more visual changes to broadcasts, posters and websites
The UFC is tweaking a lot of things visually, most notably changing the logo they've used for years.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 6:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor's full 1-hour long open workout
Watch Conor McGregor put a show on for the fans in a lengthy UFC 189 open workout.
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over 7 years ago | July 9, 2015 4:46 am
UFC 189 Scrum Video: Conor McGregor addresses weight issues
Watch the full UFC 189 media scrum with Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | July 8, 2015 3:00 pm
UFC 189: McGregor vs. Mendes betting odds leaning towards Conor
Despite Chad Mendes opening as a small favorite, the betting odds for his UFC 189 main event bout with Conor McGregor have gone in the other direction.
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over 7 years ago | July 8, 2015 12:00 pm
Dana White reveals that Jose Aldo would have ‘probably would've made close to $4 million’
UFC President Dana White reveals that Jose Aldo was set to make close to $4 million at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 8, 2015 7:00 am
Conor McGregor wanted to bet the UFC $3M that he'll knock out Chad Mendes
The Irish loudmouth says he'll win at UFC 189 with a knockout and is very confident in his prediction.
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over 7 years ago | July 7, 2015 2:00 pm
Urijah Faber pokes fun at Conor McGregor on Instagram
Urijah Faber mocks Conor McGregor on Instagram.
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over 7 years ago | July 7, 2015 8:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor doesn't care for 4th of July, promises 'real fireworks' on July 11
Watch the fifth episode of UFC 189 Embedded.
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over 7 years ago | July 6, 2015 6:30 pm
Jose Aldo's UFC 189 pre-fight urine tests come back negative
Even though the UFC featherweight champion will not defend his title at UFC 189 anymore, his urine tests still came back negative for all banned substances.
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over 7 years ago | July 6, 2015 1:00 pm
Zubaira Tukhugov: If Conor McGregor were from the Caucasus, he would have been hated
Chechen featherweight Zubaira Tukhugov explains why Conor McGregor’s brash style would have made him a hated man in the Caucasus.
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over 7 years ago | July 6, 2015 8:00 am
Sonnen: Conor McGregor will cut 27 lbs in 8 days for UFC 189
Conor McGregor told Chael Sonnen that he weighed 172 lbs just 8 days before his bout. Can he make 145 lbs?
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over 7 years ago | July 6, 2015 6:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2 Full Countdown Show
Watch this weekend's co-headliner in Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald get previewed on Countdown to UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 6, 2015 5:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes Full Countdown Show
Watch this weekend's headliner in Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes get previewed on Countdown to UFC 189
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over 7 years ago | July 5, 2015 7:00 pm
UFC 189: Chad Mendes vs. Conor McGregor fight card
A look at the July 11th UFC 189 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, Nevada, now headlined by Chad Mendes against Conor McGregor for the interim featherweight title.
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over 7 years ago | July 5, 2015 4:30 pm
UFC 189 Embedded, Part 4 - McGregor's swordplay, Mendes holding his breath
Episode four of the UFC 189 Embedded series sees Chad Mendes studying some tape and working on his endurance, while Conor McGregor plays with some swords.
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over 7 years ago | July 4, 2015 4:30 pm
UFC 189 Embedded, part 3 - Conor on Conan, Mendes needs a new phone number
In the latest episode of UFC 189 Embedded, Conor McGregor is a guest on the Conan O'Brien show, while Chael Sonnen has managed to make Chad Mendes' life a tad difficult.
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over 7 years ago | July 4, 2015 12:00 pm
UFC 189 free full fight video: Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine
Gear up for Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2 by first checking out Rory's last UFC win, a dismantling of former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine.
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over 7 years ago | July 4, 2015 9:00 am
Conor McGregor fight picks: Bloody Elbow staff picks from McGregor's UFC career
Take a different look back at the UFC career of Conor McGregor as we look at how the BE staff picked his 5 UFC fights heading into UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 3, 2015 11:00 am
Conor McGregor looking to squash wrestling doubts, 'dominate' Chad Mendes in grappling
Conor McGregor looks to prove the doubters wrong at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 3, 2015 9:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Embedded Ep 2 - Conor McGregor calls Chad Mendes a 'B-level' substitute
Watch the 2nd episode of UFC 189 Embedded.
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over 7 years ago | July 3, 2015 8:00 am
Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes team up and refuse to fight Jose Aldo in Brazil
Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes only share one thing in common: they have no intention of fighting Jose Aldo in Brazil.
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over 7 years ago | July 2, 2015 10:30 pm
Grammy award winner Sinead O'Connor to sing Conor McGregor's UFC 189 walkout song
Party like it's 1990! Irish singer Sinead O'Connor will be singing Conor McGregor's walkout song as he heads to cage at UFC 189 next week.
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over 7 years ago | July 2, 2015 8:00 pm
Actor from TV series 'Vikings' defends Conor McGregor from Aldo's accusations on Twitter
British actor Clive Standen stood up for Conor McGregor when Jose Aldo said he imitated a character from the TV show. Standen also said they all wait for Conor's coronation.
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over 7 years ago | July 2, 2015 3:00 pm
UFC 189: Chad Mendes says he will finish Conor McGregor within the first three rounds
Chad Mendes ramped up the trash talk yesterday, telling UFC 189 opponent Conor McGregor that he's going to finish him well before the final horn.
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over 7 years ago | July 2, 2015 2:28 am
Jose Aldo: 'I wouldn’t sell myself for any money', McGregor can fight for 'toy belt to show his drunk friends'
Jose Aldo breaks his silence following his rib injury that forced him out of UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 1, 2015 6:00 pm
Alpha Male's BJJ coach says Mendes will 'rub Conor's face against the cage' and 'beat him up'
Fabio Pateta is confident Chad Mendes will conquer the interim featherweight title while Conor McGregor will crumble under the pressure.
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over 7 years ago | July 1, 2015 3:48 pm
Latest Jose Aldo injury adds to the UFC woes of WEC's last trio of champions
Jose Aldo's latest withdrawal is a continuation of injury-related disappointments experienced by the WEC's final trio of champions.
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over 7 years ago | July 1, 2015 8:30 am
'Original O.G.' Chad Mendes will have Conor McGregor 'on his back crying for Mama'
An excited Chad Mendes forecasts three easy ways to beat Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | July 1, 2015 7:00 am
Dana White on Jose Aldo's withdrawal: 'We spent a lot of money promoting that fight, it's disappointing'
A disappointed Dana White discusses Jose Aldo's removal from UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 30, 2015 8:29 pm
Jose Aldo out, Chad Mendes vs. Conor McGregor on as UFC 189 main event
Jose Aldo is too injured to compete at UFC 189, which means Chad Mendes will face Conor McGregor for the interim featherweight title on July 11th.
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over 7 years ago | June 30, 2015 8:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Chad Mendes: Conor McGregor 'better pray that Aldo can get in there' because I'll mess him up
Chad Mendes has strong words for his potential UFC 189 opponent in Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | June 30, 2015 6:00 am
Teammate: Jose Aldo will train today, 'probably won't fight' at UFC 189 if pain gets worse
According to his training partner, Jose Aldo wasn't even able to walk normally last week, will decide if he can fight in first post-injury training today.
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over 7 years ago | June 29, 2015 10:49 pm
NAC says it's 'highly unlikely' Aldo will be denied medical clearance to fight McGregor
Nevada Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett assesses Jose Aldo's chances of being cleared to compete against Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 29, 2015 12:30 pm
Opinion: Injury-prone Jose Aldo tarnishes UFC 189 main event
A look into how Jose Aldo's pre-fight injury excuse has sucked the life out of the most anticipated featherweight fight of all-time.
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over 7 years ago | June 29, 2015 9:00 am
Brian Stann: 'Financial impact' is the reason Jose Aldo will fight Conor McGregor at UFC 189
Brian Stann feels that Jose Aldo can't lose at UFC 189 this Saturday, even if he loses -- because of financial reasons.
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over 7 years ago | June 29, 2015 7:00 am
UFC: Conor McGregor says taking an 'ass whoopin' over a girl kickstarted his career
Irish UFC superstar, Conor McGregor discusses how his career came from the "ass whoopin" he received from an older man over a girl.
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over 7 years ago | June 27, 2015 4:15 am
UFC 189: Jose Aldo has conflicting diagnosis on injury, Brazil medical report cites fracture
There are conflicting reports on Jose Aldo's rib injury, one report says he has a fracture, another says just a bone bruise.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 7:30 pm
Tweet of the Day: Nate Diaz claims the UFC called him as potential replacement for Jose Aldo
UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz claims the UFC contacted him as a potential replacement for Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 3:00 pm
Jose Aldo? Chad Mendes? Conor McGregor says 'they're all the same to me'
Conor McGregor's head coach John Kavanagh says they won't know until a day before the fight whether Conor will be facing Jose Aldo or Chad Mendes.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 11:00 am
Chad Mendes will be paid for UFC 189, regardless if he fights Conor McGregor or not
Regardless if he is needed to step in against Conor McGregor, Chad Mendes will get paid.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 10:00 am
Conor McGregor won't aim for Jose Aldo's bruised rib: 'It's the chin I am hunting'
The brash Irish challenger feels, a "little bit of ice, little bit of ibuprofen, little bit of ‘toughen the f-ck up,'", is everything that's needed to get on with their big title fight at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 9:30 am
Chad Mendes has gameplan for Conor McGregor, claims he's 'picked him apart' on tape
UFC 189 standby man Chad Mendes plans to execute a gameplan against Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 9:00 am
Chael Sonnen: Jose Aldo could lose $3.5 Million bonus if he doesn't fight Conor McGregor at UFC 189
Chael Sonnen says that Jose Aldo could lose a boat load of money if he doesn't fight at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 26, 2015 7:00 am
UFC 189: Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor post-injury betting odds
How much did the betting lines shift at UFC 189 after the news of Jose Aldo's rib injury came out?
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 10:25 pm
McGregor on Aldo bout staying on UFC 189: 'It turned out he just had a little period pain'
It didn't take long for Conor McGregor to let loose on Twitter following news that his UFC 189 main event with Jose Aldo will go on as planned.
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 10:02 pm
Jose Aldo's rib not broken, UFC 189 fight with Conor McGregor will go on as scheduled
MMA fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor is still scheduled for UFC 189 and Aldo's rib is not fractured.
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 9:13 pm
Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor at 155 could be Plan B for UFC if Aldo fight is scrapped
As of now, Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor is still on for UFC 189, but the UFC seems to have three contingency plans in place, including one outside of the featherweight division.
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 4:12 pm
UFC 189's Jose Aldo was injured by spinning back kick, says 'sad' sparring partner
One of Jose Aldo's sparring partners has come forward explaining how the UFC featherweight champion fractured a rib while training for his fight with Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 9:00 am
Rory MacDonald: Condit is 'more dangerous' than Hendricks, should get next title shot
Welterweight title challenger MacDonald makes the case for Carlos Condit getting the next opportunity at the title.
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over 7 years ago | June 24, 2015 1:06 am
Jose Aldo in 'deep pain', could be out until October if tests confirm fracture
Jose Aldo is still waiting for test results, but the UFC champ could be out until October if the fracture is as severe as they think.
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over 7 years ago | June 23, 2015 10:28 pm
Jon Anik gives his take on Aldo's injury and its implications to UFC 189
UFC commentator, Jon Anik weighs in on the news of Jose Aldo's rib injury and the implications it presents to the UFC 189 card.
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over 7 years ago | June 23, 2015 9:15 pm
UFC fighters react to Jose Aldo's reported rib injury on Twitter
See how the MMA Twitterverse reacted to news of UFC 189 headliner and featherweight champion Jose Aldo reportedly suffering a fractured rib.
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over 7 years ago | June 23, 2015 7:00 pm
Update: Brandon Thatch in for injured John Hathaway at UFC 189 against Gunnar Nelson
British welterweight contender John Hathaway has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 189 fight with Gunnar Nelson due to injury.
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over 7 years ago | June 23, 2015 3:08 pm
Report: UFC 189 headliner in jeopardy with Jose Aldo rib injury
Looks like the UFC 189 headline fight between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor may be a sunk as reports are out the Aldo suffered a fractured rib in training.
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over 7 years ago | June 23, 2015 6:00 am
Video: Jose Aldo 'lost his mind' after Jonas Bilharinho mimicked Conor McGregor's trash talk
He not only emulates the kicks and fighting style of Conor McGregor, Jonas Bilharinho apparently also talks smack while sparring with Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | June 22, 2015 10:00 am
Tweet of the Day: Dustin Poirier picks Conor McGregor to beat Jose Aldo at UFC 189
Dustin Poirier picks his former opponent in Conor McGregor to win against Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | June 22, 2015 6:30 am
Tweets of the Day: Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo taunt each other
Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo had a brief exchange on twitter.
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over 7 years ago | June 21, 2015 7:00 pm
UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor fight card
A look at the big July 11th UFC 189 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, where Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor will compete for Aldo's featherweight title.
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over 7 years ago | June 21, 2015 9:30 am
UFC 189 Video: Watch 12 minutes on 4 new Aldo vs. McGregor promos
The UFC has released 4 new videos to promote UFC 189 headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor
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over 7 years ago | June 20, 2015 9:00 am
Dana White: 'Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor on track for over 1 million PPV buys'
UFC president Dana White believes the UFC 189 spectacle featuring Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor will secure over 1 million pay-per-view buys.
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over 7 years ago | June 18, 2015 5:00 pm
Chris Weidman picking Conor McGregor to TKO Jose Aldo in second round at UFC 189
UFC middleweight ruler Chris Weidman believes 'The Notorious' will finish Jose Aldo in the second round of their encounter at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 18, 2015 2:00 pm
Chad Mendes warms up to Conor McGregor: He’s brought a lot of attention to the UFC
Former UFC title challenger Chad Mendes gives his thoughts on Conor McGregor and the UFC 189 main event against Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | June 17, 2015 5:00 pm
Carlos Condit wants title shot next, picking Rory MacDonald to beat Robbie Lawler
UFC welterweight contender has is sights set on the 170 lbs. title and thinks Rory MacDonald will beat Robbie Lawler at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | June 16, 2015 6:00 pm
Video: Jose Aldo brings in Jonas Bilharinho to help prepare for Conor McGregor
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo observes Junge Fight bantamweight and featherweight champion Jonas Bilharinho imitate Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | June 16, 2015 5:49 pm
Jose Aldo hoping for 'wonderful' pre-fight brawl with Conor McGregor
With the "World Tour" now firmly behind him, Jose Aldo is practically salivating at the idea of getting his hands on Conor McGregor for a pre-UFC 189 brawl.
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over 7 years ago | June 16, 2015 8:00 am
Conor McGregor's teammate apprehends burglars in Dublin
Conor McGregor's teammate, Brian Harrington apprehends two burglars involved in a spate of robberies around suburban Dublin.
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over 7 years ago | June 16, 2015 7:26 am
Gunnar Nelson: Conor McGregor is very good on the ground, 100% he can submit Jose Aldo
Decorated grappler Gunnar Nelson says his teammate Conor McGregor has top notch MMA grappling.
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over 7 years ago | June 14, 2015 8:50 am
UFC releases official statement on Jose Aldo's drug test fiasco
The UFC has released a statement on the controversial drug test from Jose Aldo that was thrown out.
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over 7 years ago | June 12, 2015 5:49 pm
Tweet of the Day: Conor McGregor slams 'weasel' Jose Aldo for evading drug test
UFC featherweight title challenger Conor McGregor blasts Jose Aldo for evading a random urine drug test.
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over 7 years ago | June 11, 2015 9:17 pm
Jose Aldo's random urine sample discarded because NAC collector didn't have work visa
From the tales of the truly bizarre, an NAC licensed drug tester has about a week to leave Brazil due to his visa not allowing him to work in the country and test UFC 189 headliner Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | June 10, 2015 11:00 am
Urijah Faber: When push comes to shove, Conor McGregor would be ‘happy to give up’
According to Urijah Faber, when the going gets tough, Conor McGregor is the first one to look for a way out.
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over 7 years ago | June 8, 2015 3:30 pm
Leites says teammate Aldo’s preparation has been ‘excellent:’ He will ‘be on fire’ against McGregor
UFC middleweight Thales Leites delves into teammate Jose Aldo preparation ahead of the highly anticipated UFC 189 main event against Conor McGregor.
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over 7 years ago | June 3, 2015 3:00 pm
Chael Sonnen: I love the entertainment value of Conor McGregor, but Jose Aldo runs through him
Chael Sonnen doesn't think Conor McGregor will have much of a chance against Jose Aldo.
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over 7 years ago | May 31, 2015 8:05 pm
Jose Aldo thinks UFC's Reebok deal is 's**t', wants to see a fighters union
Jose Aldo talks extensively about how he dislikes the new deal Reebok made with the UFC and how he believes a union could be the way to keep it from happening.
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over 7 years ago | May 29, 2015 10:30 am
Conor McGregor on the uniqueness of UFC 189 and how to stay humble with newfound wealth
UFC featherweight title challenger Conor McGregor was featured in a 20 minute exclusive interview where he discussed his upcoming fight, his fame and how he remains mentally strong.
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over 7 years ago | May 28, 2015 10:00 pm
Dwayne Johnson believes Conor McGregor may have mental advantage over Jose Aldo
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson analyzes Jose Aldo vs. McGregor at UFC 189.
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over 7 years ago | May 28, 2015 8:00 pm
Bas Rutten shows how to defend a Conor McGregor belt snatch
Former UFC champion Bas Rutten entertains Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier on UFC's '@ The Buzzer' as he demonstrates how to defend a belt snatch.
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over 7 years ago | May 24, 2015 11:20 am
Video: UFC 189 - Aldo vs. McGregor official trailer
Check out the UFC 189 official trailer that aired during Saturday night’s PPV broadcast.
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over 7 years ago | May 19, 2015 5:00 pm
Tweet of the Day: Conor McGregor and SBG Ireland throw support behind gay marriage equality
One of the UFC's most prominent fighters is taking a major political stance, in favor of marriage equality in Ireland.
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over 7 years ago | May 19, 2015 3:00 pm
Eddie Bravo offers Brendan Schaub $1000 bet on Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo
Eddie Bravo and Brendan Schaub join Joe Rogan on his JRE podcast to discuss the Jose Aldo vs Conor McGregor betting lines.
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over 7 years ago | May 18, 2015 11:00 am
Dillashaw wants champ vs. champ superfight after Barao: I would beat McGregor or Aldo
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw revealed that his main goal once he dispatches Renan Barao is to lock in a champ vs. champ superfight against the featherweight titleholder.
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almost 8 years ago | May 8, 2015 8:00 am
Jake Ellenberger fighting Stephen Thompson after Woodley fight falls through
Jake Ellenberger is all set to take on Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson at UFC 189, but he says that's only after Tyron Woodley turned down the opportunity to fight him.
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almost 8 years ago | May 6, 2015 3:00 pm
Joe Rogan: 'Conor McGregor f***s with people's heads'
UFC color personality Joe Rogan breaks down Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
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almost 8 years ago | May 5, 2015 7:00 pm
Conor McGregor couldn't have stolen Demetrious Johnson's belt, because it's fake
Demetrious Johnson took some time to talk about Conor McGregor's rising star, his popular personality, and why McGregor wouldn't have laid a hand on his title belt.
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almost 8 years ago | May 5, 2015 11:00 am
Video: Check out Conor McGregor's mansion in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor flaunts his lavish lifestyle in Las Vegas for the weeks leading up to his clash with Jose Aldo at UFC 189.
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almost 8 years ago | May 5, 2015 8:10 am
Tweet of the Day: Conor McGregor partners with Monster Energy
Surging star Conor McGregor announces a sponsorship deal with Monster Energy.
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almost 8 years ago | May 4, 2015 5:00 pm
Thomas Almeida vs. Brad Pickett set for UFC 189
Rising bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida will make another UFC PPV appearance this summer as he faces Brad Pickett in July.
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almost 8 years ago | April 24, 2015 12:30 pm
Tweet of the day: Conor McGregor inks deal with Bud Light
Polarizing UFC star Conor McGregor recently announced on Twitter that he's signed a deal with Bud Light.
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almost 8 years ago | April 22, 2015 5:00 pm
Dana White wants Conor McGregor's first title defense to be in Croke Park
UFC president Dana White already has a plan going forward if Conor McGregor beats Jose Aldo at UFC 189.
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almost 8 years ago | April 21, 2015 5:26 pm
Matt Brown vs. Tim Means set for UFC 189
With the Nate Diaz fight off the table, Matt Brown will instead face recent UFC on FOX 15 winner Tim Means at UFC 189 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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almost 8 years ago | April 20, 2015 6:30 pm
Robbie Lawler still improving: 'You've seen little clips of greatness'
Robbie Lawler spoke to the assembled media during UFC on Fox: Rockhold vs. Machida and he had a lot to say about his career and his upcoming bout against Rory MacDonald.
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almost 8 years ago | April 20, 2015 5:53 pm
Floyd Mayweather on 'joke' Conor McGregor: 'I don't take the dude seriously'
Floyd Mayweather Jr. responds to Conor McGregor's assertion that he would defeat the undefeated boxing great in 30 seconds by calling the UFC featherweight contender a "joke".
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almost 8 years ago | April 20, 2015 1:30 pm
Conor McGregor believes his 'hype will not die'
Fresh footage of Conor McGregor's trip to New York for a Reebok launch party in March showcases the Irishman's bravado alongside Reebok stars Jon Jones and Paige VanZant.
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almost 8 years ago | April 17, 2015 10:30 am
Dana White: 'Any UFC fighter would beat Mayweather, including Paige VanZant'
Dana White was recently quizzed by TMZ on Conor McGregor's bold remarks regarding Floyd Mayweather.
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almost 8 years ago | April 15, 2015 8:22 am
Matt Brown: 'Fight against Nate Diaz isn't happening.'
According to Matt Brown's Twitter, he won't be fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 189.
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almost 8 years ago | April 14, 2015 4:30 pm
Clay Guida: 'Jose Aldo is going to show Conor McGregor what it's all about'
UFC Featherweight Clay Guida discusses UFC 189's title fight between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor.
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almost 8 years ago | April 14, 2015 2:49 pm
Nate Diaz: 'Everyone's forgot the champ, it's the McGregor show'
Rebelling UFC contender Nate Diaz chimes in on the increasingly hostile feud between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor.
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almost 8 years ago | April 13, 2015 8:30 pm
Nate Diaz says he 'never negotiated' UFC 189 fight vs. Matt Brown
Nate Diaz has long been at odds with the UFC, and he's not pleased with the way the announced matchup between him and Matt Brown was handled.
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almost 8 years ago | April 13, 2015 7:00 pm
UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor fight card shaping up
How does UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor look so far? Check out the current fight lineup for the highly anticipated July 11th PPV in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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almost 8 years ago | April 13, 2015 4:30 pm
Six-part 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor documentary set to air on Fox Sports
US broadcasting giant Fox Sports is set to ramp up publicity for Conor McGregor with their acquisition of RTE's 'The Notorious' documentary series.
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almost 8 years ago | April 13, 2015 6:00 am
Video: Eddie Bravo talks about Conor McGregor's jiu jitsu skills after training session
Eddie Bravo spoke about Conor McGregor's skills in jiujitsu after the Irish star trained at his gym.
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almost 8 years ago | April 9, 2015 3:00 pm
Georges St-Pierre: 'Conor McGregor can back up what he says'
Former long-time UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre joined Chael Sonnen on his 'You're Welcome' podcast where he discussed the intensifying feud between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor.
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almost 8 years ago | April 8, 2015 8:49 pm
Nate Diaz returns to welterweight for UFC 189 showdown with Matt Brown
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz is headed back to welterweight for a July 11th fight against Matt Brown.
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almost 8 years ago | April 8, 2015 6:00 pm
Royce Gracie has 'lost respect' for Conor McGregor
UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie recently expressed his disdain for Conor McGregor's theatrical antics targeting Jose Aldo.
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almost 8 years ago | April 8, 2015 6:00 am
Coach: Don't be shocked if Conor McGregor submits Jose Aldo, he's 'given hell to every black belt' in the gym
Conor McGregor's coach has high praise for his jiujitsu, saying that the 'very high-level' brown belt could very well submit Jose Aldo.
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almost 8 years ago | April 7, 2015 8:00 am
Jose Aldo dreams of TUF: Team Nova Uniao vs. Team Alpha Male
Jose Aldo is back in Rio and says he doesn't care about what Conor has to say and will finish the fight in the opening minutes. He also confesses a dream of a season of The Ultimate Fighter between Nova Uniao and Team Alpha Male.
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almost 8 years ago | April 6, 2015 5:30 pm
Irish tabloid throws infidelity allegations at UFC champ Jose Aldo
Irish newspaper the Sunday World insinuates that Jose Aldo was unfaithful to his wife with a Brazilian model during his stay in Dublin last week.
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almost 8 years ago | April 5, 2015 3:00 pm
Jose Aldo predicts McGregor fight won’t last four minutes: ‘I’ll catch him earlier’
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo discusses the UFC 189 World Tour, along with all its highs and lows in a media scrum following his return to Brazil.
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almost 8 years ago | April 5, 2015 12:00 pm
Opinion: The Law of Attraction - Why Conor McGregor is destined to dethrone Jose Aldo
Lewis Mckeever projects into the future to discuss why Conor McGregor's championship fate has already been sealed.
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almost 8 years ago | April 3, 2015 8:00 pm
What Jose Aldo really said when Conor McGregor stole his belt was super nasty
Jose Aldo didn't used up all his arsenal of curse words when Conor McGregor snatched his belt during a press conference in Dublin. But, the words he said have a much more powerful meaning in Portuguese than what made it on "Embedded."
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almost 8 years ago | April 3, 2015 6:00 pm
Florian mocks Aldo, Cormier not impressed with McGregor's antics: 'I'd have punched him'
UFC hosts Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier provide their contrasting reactions to McGregor's audacious behavior exhibited at the Dublin press conference.
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almost 8 years ago | April 3, 2015 12:30 pm
Tweet of the Day: Jose Aldo misses flight back home
UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, had to wait one more day before he could start his training camp as he missed his flight back to Brazil. Aldo himself posted the news on his Instagram.
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almost 8 years ago | April 2, 2015 5:00 pm
Chad Mendes claims that if he was Aldo, he would have punched McGregor 'right in the f-cking face'
UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes says that had he been on a media tour with Conor McGregor, he wouldn't have been able to control his temper.
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almost 8 years ago | April 2, 2015 7:00 am
UFC 189 World Tour Recap: A closer look into the Conor McGregor Show
As the UFC wraps up their 10-part series of Embedded showcasing McGregor vs Aldo, we take a closer look at the newly completed world tour, as well as some of the underlying social games at play between the competitors.
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almost 8 years ago | April 1, 2015 6:30 pm
UFC 189 adds Thatch vs. Howard, Nelson vs. Hathaway to its lineup (Updated)
Two intriguing welterweight bouts are set for the big UFC 189 pay-per-view in Las Vegas this July.
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almost 8 years ago | April 1, 2015 6:14 pm
UFC 189 Embedded episode 10: 'I'll run him over like a truck without brakes'
Watch the UFC's final episode of "Embedded" from their World Championship tour promoting UFC 189: Aldo vs. Mcgregor, including behind the scenes footage from the crazy Dublin press conference, where McGregor took Aldo's belt.
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almost 8 years ago | April 1, 2015 4:30 pm
Rafael dos Anjos on McGregor fight: 'I want to fight someone coming off a win'
Rafael dos Anjos answered some Twitter questions last Tuesday about what he thinks of a possible fight against Conor McGregor His answer was short, but powerful.
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almost 8 years ago | April 1, 2015 10:00 am
Jose Aldo on Conor McGregor: 'I will beat the s**t out of his face!'
The UFC champion fires back at his brash challenger and his outspoken Irish fans.
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almost 8 years ago | April 1, 2015 8:00 am
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 9 - 'Tell the queen, the king is coming!'
Watch the ninth episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 8:00 pm
Rafael dos Anjos better watch out, because Conor McGregor says: 'I'll come and get you'
Conor McGregor already has his sights set on another opponent, provided he gets by Jose Aldo in July.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 5:30 pm
Was it a slap? Was it a pull? Conor McGregor says what he did to Aldo was altogether different
Never at a loss for words, Conor McGregor spoke about the "slap" incident that took place on the TSN set, in which McGregor squeezed Aldo's shoulder causing the champ to get out of his seat. Of course, that's not how McGregor remembers it.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 2:03 pm
Video: Conor McGregor steals Jose Aldo's belt at UFC Dublin press conference
Things hit a boiling point in Dublin, when Conor McGregor reached over and snatched the title belt from in front of Aldo's mic at the presser.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 11:30 am
UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor London press conference full video replay, plus faceoff
The penultimate World Tour press conference for UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor was held in London yesterday. Check out the full replay of the press conference, as well as the faceoff.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 11:00 am
Jose Aldo: Conor McGregor didn't slap me!
The UFC featherweight champion insists that the infamous McGregor 'slap' to his back has never happened.
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almost 8 years ago | March 31, 2015 1:00 am
UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor World Tour Dublin press conference full video replay and highlights
Watch the UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor press conference in Dublin, Ireland right here on Bloody Elbow on Tuesday, March 31st at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.
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almost 8 years ago | March 30, 2015 3:28 pm
Watch Conor McGregor's 'slap' to Jose Aldo's shoulder in Episode 8 of UFC Embedded
Dana White talked about it just last week, saying that McGregor slapped Aldo's back and Aldo "went crazy" that's not quite how it ended up looking on video. But there's now doubt that tensions are growing between the champ and the challenger.
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almost 8 years ago | March 30, 2015 3:00 pm
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 7 - "We'll end up fighting before we get to Ireland"
Watch the seventh episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 30, 2015 9:00 am
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 6 - Intensity
Watch the sixth episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 29, 2015 12:30 pm
Conor McGregor nearly gave up on MMA two years ago: I was just done; I was gone
UFC featherweight star Conor McGregor recalls a time when he nearly gave up on his fighting career.
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almost 8 years ago | March 28, 2015 7:00 pm
Anderson Silva compares McGregor to disrespectful Sonnen: 'Everybody likes the cocky guy'
Anderson Silva has plenty of experience dealing with verbal shots in the media from his opponents... or at least one of his opponents. His message for fighters like McGregor? "Everybody likes the cocky guy, but you can’t cross the line."
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almost 8 years ago | March 28, 2015 10:17 am
Dana White: Conor McGregor ‘slapped Aldo’s back’ on Toronto morning show, now Aldo ‘is crazy’
UFC President Dana White explained a tense situation that took pace on Friday morning in Toronto.
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almost 8 years ago | March 27, 2015 6:00 pm
Robbie Lawler tells McGregor fans to show Jose Aldo 'a little respect'
Robbie Lawler spoke up on fan treatment toward Jose Aldo during the UFC's World Media Tour, featuring the featherweight champion and his challenger Conor McGregor.
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almost 8 years ago | March 27, 2015 11:00 am
Dana White: Aldo vs. McGregor’s $7 million gate to follow biggest quarter in UFC history
UFC President Dana White discusses his expectations for UFC 189 in July, as well as how well the company has done over the past few months.
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almost 8 years ago | March 27, 2015 8:00 am
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 5 - Release the beast
Watch the fifth episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 26, 2015 3:00 pm
Conor McGregor suggests move to lightweight following UFC 189, would fight Khabib if necessary
UFC featherweight star Conor McGregor suggested a potential move to lightweight following his title fight against Jose Aldo.
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almost 8 years ago | March 26, 2015 10:00 am
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 4 - Hit the 'Chicken Legs'
Watch the fourth episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 26, 2015 9:00 am
UFC 189 Video: Dana White needs to separate Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor during heated staredown
Things got a little dicey at a press conference in Boston, where the UFC president had to separate Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor during their staredown.
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almost 8 years ago | March 26, 2015 8:00 am
Dana White: We spent more money promoting Aldo-McGregor than any fight in UFC history
Dana White thinks Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor ist the biggest fight of the year and reveals, the UFC has spent more on it's promotion that ever before.
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almost 8 years ago | March 25, 2015 2:00 pm
Video: UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded, Ep 3 - We have two Conor McGregors now
Watch the third episode of UFC 189 World Championship Tour Embedded.
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almost 8 years ago | March 25, 2015 1:30 pm
Conor McGregor suggests Jose Aldo is using PEDs: Maybe it's Brazilian culture
UFC featherweight Conor McGregor suggests that PED use may simply be a part of ‘Brazilian culture.’
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almost 8 years ago | March 25, 2015 9:05 am
Video: Conor McGregor steals Jose Aldo's UFC championship belt, taunts him with it
Watch how Conor McGregor taunts UFC champion Jose Aldo with his own title belt.
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almost 8 years ago | March 20, 2015 11:37 pm
UFC 189 Video: Jose Aldo gives Conor McGregor the finger prior to intense staredown
Watch Jose Aldo give Conor McGregor the finger during a UFC 189 press conference.
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almost 8 years ago | March 20, 2015 5:00 pm
UFC 189: Conor McGregor: After the first exchange, Jose Aldo will turn into a grappler
Conor McGregor states that after the first exchange at UFC 189, Jose Aldo will turn into a grappler.
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almost 8 years ago | March 20, 2015 3:08 pm
UFC 189: Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor staredown video
Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor were on hand for the UFC's recent press conference in Brazil, where they faced off for assembled fans and media.
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almost 8 years ago | March 5, 2015 11:30 am
Conor McGregor on UFC 189: I will certainly push for over one million buys
UFC featherweight star Conor McGregor suggests the PPV buys figure he expects at UFC 189.
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almost 8 years ago | February 25, 2015 6:30 pm
Jose Aldo on McGregor as no. 1 contender: 'rankings serve no f***ing purpose'
Jose Aldo responds to the UFCs harsher PED stance and to his reasoning behind fighting Conor McGregor and working on his trash talk game heading into UFC 189 this summer.
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almost 8 years ago | February 18, 2015 1:25 pm
Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald for UFC welterweight title set for UFC 189
Rory MacDonald will challenge Robbie Lawler for the UFC welterweight title on July 11th at UFC 189 in Las Vegas.
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about 8 years ago | January 30, 2015 5:46 pm
UFC 189: Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor in Las Vegas on July 11th
UFC's Irish superstar announced when and where he'll be challenging for the featherweight title.