Conor McGregor News
Nate Diaz guarantees Conor McGregor trilogy will happen, says Leon Edwards is the “best thing in the UFC”
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
UFC legend Nate Diaz has guaranteed a future trilogy bout with Conor McGregor and has offered up big praise to Leon Edwards. As we all know, Nate Diaz is a true enigma in the world of mixed martial arts. From his fight style to his personality, he is as authentic as they come. He also happens to be one of the biggest names in the sport, and that’s been the case for almost a decade now.
Michael Chandler reveals prediction for UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor: "I'd like to keep it on the feet"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
Michael Chandler believes that he will finish Conor McGregor in the second round at UFC 303 later this year. Over the weekend, the long-awaited bout between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ was finally announced. Dana White made the news official in the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, stating that Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is set for June 29th. For the latter, the fight is one nearly two years in the making.
Max Holloway admits that Conor McGregor rematch would be his ideal next fight: "Let's run it back"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
In his ideal world, Max Holloway would be facing Conor McGregor in his UFC return later this year. ‘Blessed’ returned to the cage over the weekend on the main card of UFC 300. In a rare lightweight appearance for the former featherweight champion, he faced Justin Gaethje. On the line was ‘The Highlight’s BMF gold that he won last year against Dustin Poirier. Despite entering the bout as an underdog, Max Holloway turned in a masterclass.
Michael Chandler “would not be surprised” if his bout with Conor McGregor is for the 165lbs title: “It should be for a belt”
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
Michael Chandler has suggested that there’s a chance his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor could be for a new 165-pound title. At the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White revealed that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at UFC 303. It comes after over a year of speculation and waiting to see them collide. At the time, it was noted that the contest will take place at welterweight, aka 170 pounds.
Max Holloway expresses interest in rematching Conor McGregor following UFC 300: “McGregor likes to consider himself a BMF”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2024
Max Holloway has confirmed his interest in a possible BMF title showdown with former foe Conor McGregor. Last night, Max Holloway pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career. He knocked Justin Gaethje out cold, claiming the BMF title in the process. Now, as you can imagine, all eyes have turned to Max and what he’s going to do next.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will headline UFC 303 this summer. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering whether or not Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will actually happen. Now, we know for a fact that it’s happening.
Michael Chandler responds to Conor McGregor's latest UFC return proclamation: 'He will do as he's told'
Curtis Calhoun - April 12, 2024
Michael Chandler is claiming the A-side in his expected matchup with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. McGregor made headlines on Friday when he announced that the fight with Chandler has been officially booked for UFC 303 on June 29th. Despite McGregor’s social media announcement, the UFC has yet to formally announce the booking, as of this writing.
Conor McGregor announces Michael Chandler fight is finally set for UFC 303 in June: "See you on the date I said"
Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2024
Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be facing Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29th. The comeback of ‘The Notorious’ has been long in the making. In the summer of 2021, the Irishman broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round against Dustin Poirier. As a result, Conor McGregor was forced to the sideline for well over two years. In the meantime, he appeared in the remake of the recently-released movie, Road House.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler to be officially announced at UFC 300 press conference
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2024
According to a recent report, Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Michael Chandler will be announced later this week. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor shattered his leg in that bout. As a result, he’s been kept on the sidelines for years. However, he’s kept himself busy by filming the remake of ‘Road House’. That film was released earlier this month to mixed reviews.
Dana White teases Conor McGregor's UFC return: "Coming soon"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2024
It seems that UFC President Dana White and Conor McGregor are finally on the same page. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As fans likely remember, Conor McGregor snapped his leg in that defeat. As a result, he was forced to the sidelines for well over two years. McGregor even filmed the remake of Road House with Jake Gyllenhaal in the meantime.
Michael Chandler predicts how targeted Conor McGregor fight ends
Curtis Calhoun - April 4, 2024
Michael Chandler plans for a quick night in the Octagon if his expected fight with Conor McGregor becomes a reality. Chandler is expected to face McGregor later this year. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since suffering a leg injury at UFC 264, is ramping up his fight camp for a UFC comeback.
Coach reveals Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight
Susan Cox - April 4, 2024
Coach Diego Lima is revealing Charles Oliveira and Conor McGregor traded direct messages prior to the Islam Makhachev fight. ‘do Bronx’ fought Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) back in October of 2022 at UFC 280. The result was a submission loss for Oliveira at 3:16 of round 2.
Chris Weidman shares advice for Conor McGregor on UFC comeback following leg break: "There is a psychological effect"
Fernando Quiles - March 31, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has some sound advice for Conor McGregor. McGregor could certainly learn a thing or two from Weidman when it comes to recovering from a brutal leg break. Weidman was on the receiving end of a gnarly leg snap when he shared the Octagon with Uriah Hall back in April 2021. Just three months later, McGregor ended up fracturing his tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout. While Weidman has had two fights since his injury, including a recent controversial win over Bruno Silva, McGregor hasn’t been seen inside the Octagon since July 2021.
WATCH | Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal choreograph fight scene on set of Road House
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
Behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of Road House starring former UFC champion Conor McGregor has emerged. ‘The Notorious’ along with Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the remake of the 80s classic, which was released earlier this week. For the most part, the film has received average to positive reviews and has done well on Amazon Prime Video. Most of the praise was directed at Gyllenhaal, as well as the debuting Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor downplays future acting roles after Road House release: "I don't actually fancy it"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Don’t expect to see former UFC champion Conor McGregor in too many films moving forward. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That defeat saw Conor McGregor break his leg in the final seconds of the first round, and he was forced to spend a lot of time off. During his time on the shelf, he appeared in the remake of the 1989 classic, ‘Road House’.
Conor McGregor rejects any sort of retirement talk ahead of UFC return: "It's to the motherf*cking grave"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has no plans of retiring anytime soon. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the comeback trail, having not competed in nearly three years. Conor McGregor famously took time off after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, to heal, and also film Road House. However, with the remake of the 80s classic now released, the Irishman is hoping to return this summer.
Dana White names the one bad thing about dealing with Conor McGregor: “The guy doesn't show up on time”
Harry Kettle - March 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has named one bad thing about dealing with mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor. Another day, another layer of uncertainty regarding the return of ‘Notorious’. The Irishman has been teasing a comeback for a long time now, but at this moment in time, no announcement has been formally made.
Joe Rogan refutes Conor McGregor’s “crazy” claim that acting his harder than fighting: “Act in Road House or fight Khabib again?”
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
Joe Rogan is refuting Conor McGregor’s ‘crazy’ claim that acting is harder than fighting. It was just last week, that the movie remake of ‘Road House’ was released on Amazon Prime Video. The movie features Conor McGregor making his acting debut and starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.