Conor McGregor News

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Conor McGregor's manager assures UFC 329 isn't a 'one-and-done', teases active future

Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is plotting a quick turnaround, win or lose, after his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will make his first walk to the UFC Octagon in five years when he clashes with former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. After a failed comeback attempt due to injury ahead of UFC 303, McGregor appears rejuvenated and motivated to make a statement after a long absence from fighting.

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Conor McGregor will retire if he fails to make UFC 329 date, predicts former KO artist: "It's a lot of pressure on his side"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026

Conor McGregor’s comeback fight is set for UFC 329, but if he ultimately doesn’t enter the Octagon on July 11, will that mark the end of the “Notorious” one? UFC announced McGregor’s return bout will be a rematch against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor last fought Holloway all the way back in 2013. Despite tearing his ACL, McGregor won the fight via unanimous decision.

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Conor McGregor expresses satisfaction with his new UFC deal

Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026

UFC star Conor McGregor has given fans an insight into the new deal that he seems to have signed with the promotion. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the cage when he goes head to head with Max Holloway in a welterweight clash for the ages. The expectation from many is that Max’s experience will help him get the better of the Irishman, but when it comes to Conor, you truly never know what you are going to get.

Conor McGregor is escorted from T-Mobile Arena at UFC 264
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Conor McGregor preparing for 3 'worst case scenarios' in UFC 329 comeback

Curtis Calhoun - May 25, 2026

Five years after shattering his leg at UFC 264, Conor McGregor is aware of the risks associated with his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will headline the UFC’s upcoming International Fight Week event in Las Vegas opposite former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor vs. Holloway 2 headlines a stacked card, featuring the returns of Paddy Pimblett, Cory Sandhagen, Robert Whittaker, and the highly anticipated debut of heavyweight Gable Steveson.

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Conor McGregor's Rise and Fall is a "Macrocosm" of MMA in Ireland, per Irish Oktagon MMA Fighter

Dylan Bowker - May 21, 2026

Conor McGregor is returning to competing in MMA this Summer and an Oktagon MMA combatant based out of Ireland has weighed in on how much McGregor’s influence has shaped sentiment toward the sport in their home country over the years. Denis Frimpong is the fellow Irish mixed martial artist in question, and he touched upon these thoughts on Bowks Talking Bouts ahead of his last Oktagon MMA contest earlier this year. In a separate interview on Bowks Talking Bouts with two-division Oktagon MMA champion Will Fleury, he discussed the rise and fall of mixed martial arts in Ireland which, in his viewpoint, undulated with Conor McGregor’s general arc in life. When asked for his thoughts on that characterization as a fellow Irish fighter, Frimpong said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

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Max Holloway explains why he's not overlooking Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 329: 'It's a hard fight'

Cole Shelton - May 21, 2026

Max Holloway knows he can’t overlook or underestimate Conor McGregor when they have their rematch at UFC 329. McGregor will make his return after five years away, and although he’s lost his last two fights and hasn’t fought in years, Holloway is expecting a tough bout.

Conor McGregor inside the UFC Octagon
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Conor McGregor makes passionate declaration after UFC 329 return announcement: "I am better than ever"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2026

Conor McGregor believes that he is sharper than ever despite what others might think. It was recently announced by Dana White that McGregor will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon on July 11. The “Notorious” one is set to headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor and Holloway fought all the way back in 2013, and it was “Mystic Mac” who earned the unanimous decision win.

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Conor McGregor has one chance to upset Max Holloway at UFC 329, says Chris Weidman: "If anyone could do it, it's him"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2026

Conor McGregor is a sizable underdog going into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway, but is there a chance for the “Notorious” one? McGregor has been out of the Octagon since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. He was set for a comeback fight against Michael Chandler in 2024, but a toe injury put a dent in that plan.

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Georges St-Pierre worries about potentially 'heartbreaking' Conor McGregor comeback outcome

Curtis Calhoun - May 19, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre fears Conor McGregor won’t be ‘close to what he was’ in his UFC 329 comeback fight. After almost five full years away from the Octagon, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway in a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 329 to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, and his most recent comeback attempt at UFC 303 was scratched due to a toe injury.

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Conor McGregor will get 'smoked' by Max Holloway in UFC return, says former star

Harry Kettle - May 19, 2026

Jorge Masvidal believes that Conor McGregor will get ‘smoked’ by Max Holloway in his competitive return to mixed martial arts. As we know, Conor McGregor will be making his return to the Octagon after five years away this summer when he battles Max Holloway at UFC 329. While a lot of people have been quick to write the Irishman off, the fact that this contest will take place at 170 pounds certainly gives us reason to believe he could pull off an upset.

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Dustin Poirier breaks down Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway rematch

Harry Kettle - May 19, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between his former rivals Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. As we know, UFC 329 will be headlined by a blockbuster rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. It comes many years after their first battle inside the Octagon, when the two young men battled it out with Conor getting his hand raised in victory.

Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry
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Conor McGregor mocks Nate Diaz after Mike Perry loss: 'Here's to when I get my hands on you'

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor didn’t hold back after watching Nate Diaz’s lopsided defeat to Mike Perry. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts didn’t live up to the immense hype last weekend at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. In the card’s co-main event, Diaz took some of the most serious damage he’s suffered in his career, as Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry earned a dominant stoppage win after opening up a nasty cut on Diaz’s face.

Conor McGregor enters the Octagon for his fight at UFC 264
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Conor McGregor calls out 'crazy' anti-doping test numbers ahead of anticipated UFC comeback announcement

Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor isn’t happy with leading the pack in annual anti-doping tests despite five years away from the Octagon. 2026 is nearly halfway through, and UFC superstar Conor McGregor has more than twice as many anti-doping tests as months eclipsed in the calendar year.

Nate Diaz enters the Octagon for his fight at UFC 279
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Nate Diaz explains why he didn't want to be Conor McGregor's return fight

Cole Shelton - May 12, 2026

Nate Diaz didn’t want his trilogy with Conor McGregor to be the Irishman’s return fight. McGregor is likely to return this summer, but his opponent hasn’t been announced. Many fans wanted McGregor’s return fight to be against Diaz, as the two had a legendary rivalry for years, and they haven’t settled their trilogy yet.

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Nate Diaz reveals interest in eventual trilogy fight against rival Conor McGregor

Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026

MMA veteran Nate Diaz has confirmed his interest in running back his iconic rivalry with Conor McGregor in the future. When you talk about fan favorites in the world of mixed martial arts, Nate Diaz is certainly up there with the best of them. He has achieved some great things throughout the course of his career, and this weekend, he will attempt to add further to his legacy when he squares off with Mike Perry in a fascinating contest as part of the first ever MVP MMA event.

Dana White and Conor McGregor at the UFC 264 press conference
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Dana White says Conor McGregor's comeback nearly finalized, teases 'great things' in the works

Curtis Calhoun - May 7, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White gave a huge update on Conor McGregor’s comeback, teasing that an announcement is imminent for his return. It’s been almost five full years since former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor fought in the Octagon against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Just minutes into their trilogy matchup, McGregor injured his leg and underwent a long road back to fighting.

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Max Holloway discusses possible rematch with former foe Conor McGregor

Harry Kettle - May 6, 2026

UFC star Max Holloway has discussed the possibility of having a rematch against former rival Conor McGregor. When you talk about fan favorites in mixed martial arts, Max Holloway has to be one of the first names you think of. ‘Blessed’ has achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his career, as both a former UFC featherweight champion and a former BMF champion.

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Mike Perry

Mike Perry calls for future showdown against Conor McGregor following BKFC beef

Harry Kettle - May 5, 2026

Former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing superstar Mike Perry has called for a future showdown against Conor McGregor. When you talk about fighters who have made a success of their post-UFC career, Mike Perry has to be located towards the top of the list. While his UFC run wasn’t exactly much to write home about, ‘Platinum’ has done an excellent job of carving out a new legacy for himself, largely through bare-knuckle boxing in BKFC.