Conor McGregor News

Dana White and Conor McGregor shaking hands
Dana White

Dana White shuts down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz trilogy taking place at UFC 306

Harry Kettle - March 10, 2024

UFC president Dana White has shut down the idea of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz completing their trilogy at UFC 306. For the longest time now, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding Conor McGregor – and the same goes for Nate Diaz. As many fight fans know, the two men are locked in a years-long feud with the rivalry being stuck at 1-1. For so many years we’ve been waiting to see a third meeting between them but for whatever reason, it hasn’t quite come to fruition.

Conor McGregor, Jake Gyllenhaal
Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland explains why ‘Road House 2’ is the most accurate story ever: “90 percent of the current rosters future”

Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024

UFC fighter Sean Strickland has issued a warning to the roster in relation to the upcoming release of the Road House remake. Later this month, Conor McGregor will star in the remake of Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Wtih the early reviews looking positive, it certainly seems as if this could be the beginning of a venture into movies for the Irishman.

Conor McGregor and Dana White
UFC

Conor McGregor blames UFC's "lack of action" as reason for return delay: "I need a decision"

Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2024

Former two-weight UFC world champion Conor McGregor badly wants to fight in June. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a July 2021 trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. As the story goes, Conor McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round. As a result, he lost the bout and was forced onto the sidelines for nearly three years. However, according to McGregor, he’s ready to return.

Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor shows interest in December boxing match with Manny Pacquiao: "It's still there"

Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2024

Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor is down to face Manny Pacquiao in boxing. ‘The Notorious’ is currently awaiting his return to the octagon. Conor McGregor famously broke his leg in his July 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, and he’s been on the sidelines since then. As of now, the Irishman is hoping to return to the UFC cage later this year against Michael Chandler.

Dana White and Conor McGregor shaking hands
Dana White

Eddie Hearn says Dana White and the UFC should do whatever it takes to bring back Conor McGregor: “I’m bringing McGregor back, whatever it costs”

Harry Kettle - February 28, 2024

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has advised Dana White to do everything in his power to bring back Conor McGregor. The rise of Conor McGregor has become legend at this point. We all know his rags to riches story, and we all know that he’s the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. What we don’t know, though, is if and when he’s going to return to the Octagon.

Jake Paul, Donald Cerrone, UFC
Donald Cowboy Cerrone

Jake Paul tells UFC fighters to “wake up” after Donald Cerrone reveals his fight purse from Conor McGregor bout

Susan Cox - February 23, 2024

Jake Paul is telling UFC fighters to ‘wake up’ after Donald Cerrone revealed his fight purse from Conor McGregor bout. ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone (36-17 MMA) retired from the UFC in July of 2022 after going down to defeat against Jim Miller (37-17 MMA) at UFC 276. Prior to that loss, the veteran fighter had been on a turbulent losing streak for the past three years, going down to defeat against the likes of Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor, Anthony Pettis and Alex Morono.

Michael Chandler, UFC
Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler responds to critics suggesting he should walk away from Conor McGregor fight: “I have way too many assurances”

Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024

UFC star Michael Chandler has explained why he doesn’t want to walk away from the Conor McGregor fight. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been pushing for a fight against Conor McGregor. After their season of coaching The Ultimate Fighter, it seemed like just a matter of time before an official announcement was made. Alas, up to this point, nothing has been confirmed by the promotion.

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Dana White

Dana White reveals Vladimir Putin gifts to Khabib Nurmagomedov after Conor McGregor win: "Whatever he wanted"

Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2024

Dana White has opened up on the aftermath of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win over Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Over five years removed from UFC 229, the card is still the highest-grossing in MMA history. At the top of the billing, were lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Conor McGregor. Leading into the event, the two stars were in a heated feud, that would continue for years beyond that night in 2019.

Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler

Video | Michael Chandler cuts amazing promo on Conor McGregor live on WWE Monday Night RAW

Cole Shelton - February 19, 2024

Michael Chandler continues to call for a fight with Conor McGregor and this time, he did so live on WWE Monday Night RAW. The WWE was in Anaheim on Monday, two days after the UFC 298 pay-per-view event, so Chandler decided to remain in the city and used his camera time to the best of his ability. Chandler grabbed the mic from the announcer and cut an awesome promo to try and secure a fight with the Irishman.

Ilia Topuria, Conor McGregor
Ilia Topuria

Conor McGregor responds to challenge from newly crowned UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria

Harry Kettle - February 19, 2024

UFC star Conor McGregor has responded to the challenge issued by UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. On Saturday night, Ilia Topuria knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become the new king at 145 pounds. It serves as the ultimate vindication after years of him proclaiming that he’d reach this point, and now, he’s ready for the superstardom that comes alongside such a position.

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Dana White

Dana White says he’s not sure if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the UFC again

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he doesn’t know if Conor McGregor will ever fight for the promotion again. For the longest time now, fans have been questioning when we’re going to see the return of Conor McGregor. It’s been two and a half years since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier but in the last twelve months, he seems to have just about reached a full recovery. He’s training again, but there’s been no official announcement when it comes to an actual fight getting booked.

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Dana White

UFC CEO Dana White says injury and money are to blame for latest Conor McGregor postponement

Harry Kettle - February 14, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has explained why Conor McGregor doesn’t have a fight booked right now. While the upcoming release of Road House is certainly exciting, many fans are more interested in knowing when Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon. After all, it’s been almost three years since we last saw him compete in the cage.

Conor McGregor and Dana White
Dana White

Conor McGregor teases UFC 300 announcement for Super Bowl Sunday

Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is once again teasing his comeback to occur at April’s UFC 300 event. The historic fight card is set to take place on April 13, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Ilia Topuria
Daniel Cormier

Ilia Topuria's confidence reminds Daniel Cormier of Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 298: "This dude has updated his bio with another win"

Fernando Quiles - February 9, 2024

UFC 298 headliner Ilia Topuria has confidence the levels of Conor McGregor, says UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. Topuria will be challenging Alex Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship on February 17. The action will be held inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Ahead of the title fight, Topuria hasn’t been shy in talking trash about not just the 145-pound titleholder, but the entire featherweight division. It’s led many to believe that “El Matador” is either in for a meteoric rise, or an embarrassing fall.

Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler

Patricio Freire thinks Michael Chandler turned into a "b*tch" after signing UFC deal, feels Conor McGregor could KO him

Fernando Quiles - February 8, 2024

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire believes Michael Chandler has gone soft since joining the UFC roster. It’s no secret that former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has been biding his time for a lucrative matchup against Conor McGregor. The “Notorious” one has expressed frustration with the UFC over what he believes to be stalling on the promotion’s end. UFC CEO Dana White is hoping to have the fight booked for the fall of 2024.

Conor McGregor and Dana White
Dana White

Dana White hopeful Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will take place in "the fall"

Cole Shelton - February 7, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has provided an update on when the rumored Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight may take place. Ever since McGregor and Chandler coached TUF against one another, many wondered when the two would fight. It’s one of the most anticipated fights in quite some time, and on New Year’s, McGregor announced he would return on June 29 against Chandler.

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Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano responds to praise from UFC star Conor McGregor: “I used to hate you”

Fernando Quiles - February 4, 2024

Renato Moicano certainly garnered some attention following his hilarious post-fight speech at UFC Vegas 85, and he even had Conor McGregor chuckling. Moicano was in action this past Saturday against a dangerous Drew Dober. After three rounds of action, it was Moicano who had his hand raised via unanimous decision. Few could’ve anticipated what Moicano would say during his post-fight interview given he’s been quite the character as of late. The Brazilian submission artist did not disappoint, delivering a post-fight speech that fans won’t soon forget.

Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor

Manny Pacquiao officially "out of retirement", targets Conor McGregor fight: "Two of the biggest names together"

Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2024

Boxing legend Manny Pacquaio is out of retirement, and he wants to face Conor McGregor. ‘PacMan’ retired from professional boxing following a 2021 unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. However, almost as soon as Manny Pacquiao retired from boxing, he began to tease a comeback. Many figured that the boxer retired from fighting, mainly to focus on his run for President of the Philippines.