Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor informs 'bum beggar' Michael Chandler that he's fully healed ahead of UFC return
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is seemingly healthy and ready to fight Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month. For Conor McGregor, the bout would snap a nearly three-year layoff and would be his first since breaking his leg in 2021. Meanwhile, Michael Chandler hasn’t competed since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022.
Conor McGregor responds to Mike Perry's BKFC ownership claim: "You are out, bro"
Fernando Quiles - July 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has caught wind of Mike Perry claiming to be a part owner of BKFC, and he has responded. McGregor had fight fans turning heads once again at the conclusion of the boxing match between Perry and Jake Paul. While Perry showed grit, he was simply outgunned thanks to Paul’s jabs, power punching, and movement. “Platinum” hung around, but was ultimately stopped in the sixth round via TKO.
Conor McGregor slams "no nothing bum" UFC fighter Terrance McKinney over Mike Perry "firing"
Fernando Quiles - July 21, 2024
Conor McGregor made some waves last night following Jake Paul’s TKO win over Mike Perry, and one UFC fighter found himself in the crossfire. Perry, a BKFC fighter, had a boxing match against Paul this past Saturday. Despite putting forth an effort full of heart, “Platinum” was no match for the boxing skills of Paul, who scored a sixth-round TKO finish.
Mike Perry responds after Conor McGregor claims that he’s fired from BKFC: “He can’t fire me”
Fernando Quiles - July 21, 2024
Mike Perry has responded to Conor McGregor throwing salt on the wound following a TKO defeat to Jake Paul. Perry and Paul shared the boxing ring inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida this past Saturday night. While Perry showed the heart fans have grown to adore him for, it was quite clear that Paul’s boxing skills were far superior.
Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC following loss to Jake Paul
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024
Conor McGregor has fired Mike Perry from BKFC following his loss to Jake Paul this evening in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) squared off in a cruiserweight bout slated for eight 3-minute rounds on Saturday night.
Conor McGregor announces his own record label: 'Greenback Records'
Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is getting into the music business in his latest venture outside of combat sports. McGregor was supposed to return to the UFC Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. But, he withdrew due to a toe injury, and the fight is expected to be rescheduled later.
Jake Paul vows to embarrass all of BKFC after Conor McGregor states he’s rooting for Mike Perry
Susan Cox - July 19, 2024
Jake Paul is vowing to embarrass all of BKFC after Conor McGregor shared that he’s rooting for Mike Perry this weekend. McGregor, at a press conference in Spain where he was promoting BKFC, spoke of the upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry saying:
Contract clause could cost Conor McGregor millions in UFC antitrust settlement case
Susan Cox - July 19, 2024
A contract clause could cost former two-division champion Conor McGregor millions in the UFC antitrust settlement case. The antitrust lawsuit against the UFC is over. The UFC’s parent company — TKO Group Holdings — filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealing that the company has settled two separate class action lawsuits with a total payout of $335 million.
Conor McGregor rooting for Mike Perry against 'little dweeb' Jake Paul: "He's had such a rise in the sport"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2024
BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor is rooting for Mike Perry in his boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Platinum’ is set to move from the BKFC ring to the boxing ring this Saturday night. On DAZN pay-per-view, Mike Perry will face the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. For the former UFC welterweight, the fight is a massive opportunity. Paul was originally slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, but the legendary heavyweight pulled out due to health issues.
Ilia Topuria hits back at Conor McGregor after threatening to "Slap the head off" him at BKFC presser
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Tensions are intensifying between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and superstar Conor McGregor. After withdrawing from his scheduled UFC bout with Michael Chandler at UFC 303, McGregor is recovering from a foot injury. In the meantime, he’s exploring some of his other avenues, including being a part-owner of Bare Knuckle FC.
Conor McGregor teases jump to Bare Knuckle during BKFC press conference: “Two fights left on my (UFC) contract”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor teased a jump to Bare Knuckle fighting during his BKFC press conference. Just today, Thursday, July 18th, the BKFC promotion held a press conference from the Hard Rock Hotel in Marbella, Spain promoting their upcoming event this October.
Paddy Pimblett rejects Conor McGregor's suggestion that UFC 304 isn't a great card
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has rejected Conor McGregor’s view that UFC 304 isn’t a fantastic card. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be heading to Manchester, England next weekend. In addition to two title fights, there are plenty of other fascinating bouts on the card – including Paddy Pimblett vs Bobby Green.
Video shows Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after UFC 229 win
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2024
The UFC has released a video showing Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after his UFC 229 win. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in a highly-anticipated fight back in October 2018 at UFC 229. It served as McGregor’s return to the Octagon, as he previously had squared off with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. The Irishman was looking to reclaim his lightweight title that he never lost.
Conor McGregor tells Michael Chandler that they have a new fight date in 2024: “I talked to Dana today”
Fernando Quiles - July 14, 2024
Conor McGregor claims a new fight date for a showdown with Michael Chandler has been discussed. McGregor and Chandler were set to collide in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas at the end of June. That didn’t happen, as McGregor pulled out of the fight due to a toe injury. A light heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka ended up taking its place.
Chael Sonnen believes Michael Chandler should move on from Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - July 13, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Michael Chandler should consider moving on from the Conor McGregor fight. As we know, Michael Chandler did not face Conor McGregor as scheduled at UFC 303. Instead, the Irishman was forced to pull out due to injury.
Conor McGregor calls Dustin Poirier's foundation a "scam" in latest social media attack
Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is accusing Dustin Poirier’s The Good Fight Foundation of fraud after a recent post-UFC 302 auction. Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 302 main event last month. Just days after, McGregor withdrew from his planned comeback fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to a toe injury.
Nate Diaz reacts to news that Conor McGregor won over a million dollars from his victory over Jorge Masvidal
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
Nate Diaz is reacting to the news that Conor McGregor won over a million dollars from his victory over Jorge Masvidal. The Irishman made headlines when he announced his was putting down a bet of $500,000 on his former opponent Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their ‘Last Man Standing’ boxing bout.
Conor McGregor places massive bet on tonight's Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch: "I feel Nate does him in EASY here"
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has placed a massive bet on tonight’s Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) are set to collide for a second time this evening in Anaheim, this time in a boxing match scheduled for ten rounds. The pair originally squared off for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.