Offers McGregor part of his UFC share
When Wahlberg, a minority shareholder in UFC, is asked about McGregor wanting a share in UFC he initially says he should pay his own way, before offering a share of his.
He’s gotta cut the check. Everyone’s gotta cut the check if they want a piece…You know what, as a matter of fact, I’ll give him a piece of mine ‘cos his is the face of UFC right now…He’s a hustler like me so there’s probably a lot of other opportunities for us to go out and make money together.
When asked if he would like to see McGregor in a film:
He’s a movie waiting to happen. Why not?
Abe: Trump ‘a leader I can have great confidence in’
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ump and Japanese PM Abe meet at Trump Tower. Abe:
As an outcome of today’s discussion I am convinced Mr. Trump is a leader with whom I can have great confidence in…I conveyed my basic views on various issues to Mr. Trump but with regard to more of the specifics or details, because of the fact that Mr. Trump has not assumed the office as the president of the United States or today’s discussion was an unofficial discussion, I’d like to refrain from touching on details.
Trump:
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stop by my home and begin a great friendship.
Offers Flynn national security adviser job
A senior official offers says Trump has offered retired Lt. Gen. Flynn the job of national security adviser. The official wouldn’t say whether Flynn has officially accepted the job.
Source: Romney up for secretary of state position
A source says Romney will meet with Trump this weekend to discuss the secretary of state position. No further details have been released at this time.
Sonnen: McGregor pushing for Mayweather fight
Sonnen says he has been hearing rumors that McGregor is pushing for a Mayweather fight, and that Dana White is open to the idea.
He does have a contract the [UFC]. Ultimately, he will need Dana White to be on board with whatever he wants to do as long as he is under contract with the UFC. Now, what Conor is telling people, and we are only as good as the information we are given, but Conor is telling people privately, he hasn’t gone public with it yet, but he is saying, ‘Look, with a win here tonight, should I beat Eddie, I’m going to take some time off and I’m going to do everything I can to get the boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.’ Allegedly. Now, again, the only person that can sign off on this contractually is Dana White – to come in and co-promote. Allegedly, rumour, Dana White is a little bit more open to the idea – to at least hearing what it is that he wants to do, instead of having a closed door. So, leave the speculation at that. I think there is some legs to it myself.
Announces he will be a father
At the UFC 205 post-fight press conference, McGregor announces that he and Devlin will have a child in May 2017.
I’m gonna be a daddy next year. I’m crappin me jocks.
McGregor, Nurmagomedov spat
The Mac Life releases a video of McGregor and Nurmagomedov facing off after the UFC 205 weigh-in. Nurmagomedov:
F-ck this guy. F-ck this motherf-cker.
McGregor confronts Woodley backstage
McGregor confronts Woodley backstage after the
You’re like a woman with that phone. F-ckin’ bitch.
Conor McGregor Confronts Tyron Woodley Backstage pic.twitter.com/78PY9lk9sl
— Conor McGregor News (@ConormcGregor5) November 12, 2016
Mayweather may attend UFC 205
Kano says Mayweather may attend UFC 205.
Here's a first: Floyd Mayweather may attend #UFC205 — would be first UFC event for Floyd.
— David Kano (@realdkano) November 10, 2016
McGregor receives a customized Rolls Royce Ghost
Rolls Royce gives McGregor a custom Ghost valued at £280,000.
Attacks trainer
After Lopez beats Vasquez he attacks Vazquez’s trainer.
Rumour: Will take one-year break from UFC
According to friends, McGregor is planning to take a one-year break from UFC after 205 to settle down with Devlin, his long-term girlfriend. McGregor is set to make an announcement after the fight, but it it is not known whether it concerns a break. There has been no official statement from McGregor. Source:
He’s telling people he wants time out. It’s unlikely to be permanent, but the time is right to step back for a while. He knows that if he wins UFC 205 he can always come back in a year or two for a mega money fight. He could name his price. He’ll be back.
Tom Hayden dies at 76
0 0 2016-10-24 18:10:102016-10-24 18:10:10Tom Hayden dies at 76Terminates UFC contract
St-Pierre says he has terminated his contract with UFC, and will now be a free agent.
Georges St-Pierre says on The MMA Hour his lawyers have terminated his contract with the UFC. Says he is a free agent.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 17, 2016
Rumor: Knocked out in sparring
TalkMMA claims McGregor was knocked out in sparring.
https://twitter.com/TalkMMA/status/785507445967822848
Rumour: McGregor to retire after 205
According to the MMA news website, Smack His Face, McGregor is set to announce his retirement from MMA. Reportedly worn down by the travel and media commitments, McGregor’s family life is apparently suffering and he wants to take an indefinite time out from the sport to reconnect with those close to him.
Requests to quit UFC
Aldo requests to quit the UFC.
I heard about everything that happened through my coach. He had spoken with [UFC matchmaker] Sean Shelby Saturday and Sean still had no answer about anything, and asked if I could fight on November 12. My coach said that if it would be Conor, yes, and then Sean asked him if I would fight Max Holloway or Anthony Pettis. ‘Dede’ [Pederneiras] said that for those who I’d rather do a full camp and it could be on December 10.
We waited until Dana publicly said that he wanted this fight with McGregor to happen. And then we expected it to happen: I’d get my rematch to unify the featherweight belts, or I’d have my belt back and fight Holloway or Pettis, since Dana [White] said all the time that Conor couldn’t keep both belts.
But, to my surprise, I heard last night about the fight between McGregor and Eddie Alvarez, which was also denied by Dana last week. And to make it worse, he would keep the featherweight belt, and possibly having two belts at the same time.
After all this, I see I can’t trust any word from president Dana White, and who’s in charge of the promotion now is Conor McGregor. Since I’m not here to be an employee of McGregor, today I ask to cancel my contract with the UFC. After being fooled so many times, I don’t feel motivated to fight in the UFC anymore.
Conflicting reports about leg injury
Coming after Dana White’s announcement that McGregor will not fight Alvarez at UFC 205, and reports that Alvarez has not yet signed the contract, Megan Olivi claims that McGregor will miss UFC 205 completely as his leg injury will keep him out of action beyond the event. However, other reports say that McGregor’s leg is fine. If McGregor does not fight Alvarez he would most likely have to defend his featherweight title against Jose Aldo, or take on the potentially returning Georges St-Pierre. The official UFC 205 announcement is set for Tuesday 27th September.
According to sources close to McGregor, Conor is "fine" and the leg would not prevent him from fighting at UFC 205.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) September 22, 2016
Rumor: Rousey vs. Nunes for UFC 207
According to @TalkMMA, Rousey and Nunes are being lined up to fight at UFC 207.
#UFC207 rumored card: DC vs Rumble, Cruz vs Garbrandt, Werdum vs Cain, and now…
Amanda Nunes vs Ronda Rousey is in discussions for 207
— #Dizz (@TalkMMA) September 19, 2016
Jolie, Pitt divorce
After two years of marriage and more than a decade together, Jolie files for divorce from Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences. Jolie is seeking physical custody of their six children, suggesting Pitt get visitation rights. Jolie is not seeking spousal support. Jolie’s manager:
Angelina will always do what’s in the best interest of taking care of her family. She appreciates everyone’s understanding of their need for privacy at this time.
Jolie’s attorney:
The decision was made] for the health of the family. [Jolie] will not be commenting, and asks that the family be given its privacy at this time.