Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor offers Sean O'Malley all-expenses paid trip to train with him in Ireland: "He would regain his title!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2024
Now that Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley have squashed their beef, McGregor wants O’Malley and his longtime coach Tim Welch to train on his home soil. O’Malley lost the UFC bantamweight title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last month. The loss snapped a lengthy unbeaten streak and ended his bantamweight title reign.
Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor's MMA legacy is on the line after long UFC absence
Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2024
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler feels Conor McGregor’s fighting legacy is in jeopardy if he doesn’t return. Chandler will face former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the UFC 309 co-main event. He returns to the Octagon almost two full years after his last fight amidst a long wait for the McGregor booking.
Conor McGregor hits out at Belal Muhammad in latest social media rant
Harry Kettle - October 14, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has lashed out at UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in his latest social media rant. As we know, Conor McGregor is a pretty outspoken chap. He has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to social media. The former two-weight UFC champion has made it crystal clear that he’s interested in a return to the Octagon but at this moment in time, nothing is set in stone.
Jorge Masvidal doubts Conor McGregor makes UFC return: "We'll see him at a bar and sh*t"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 13, 2024
Jorge Masvidal doesn’t see Conor McGregor ever stepping back inside the Octagon for a pro MMA fight. McGregor hasn’t been in a sanctioned bout since 2021. He suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier.
Conor McGregor goes on wild rant about Ilia Topuria, tells Max Holloway to "F*** him up!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor isn’t fond of featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria; going on an unhinged rant on Topuria’s home soil. McGregor is in Marbella this weekend for Bare Knuckle FC’s first-ever event in Spain. The card is headlined by a vacant lightweight title matchup between Franco Tenaglia and Tony Soto.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor breaks up a brawl at the Bare Knuckle FC: Spain weigh-in
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s time as a part owner of Bare Knuckle FC featured a hands-on approach ahead of one of the promotion’s biggest events of the year. BKFC: Spain features plenty of bare-knuckle veterans and newcomers on Saturday’s card. The event is headlined by a vacant lightweight title bout between Franco Tenaglia and Tony Soto.
Conor McGregor again teases boxing match against KSI: "I'll fight him for that bulls*it song alone!"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2024
It appears that former UFC champion Conor McGregor is again teasing a boxing match with KSI. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t appeared in the octagon in over three years. Conor McGregor last fought in July 2021, suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. While the Irishman was set to return to the cage in June against Michael Chandler, he pulled out due to a broken toe. As of now, he’s yet to book his return.
Conor McGregor reveals "names are being discussed" for UFC return after Michael Chandler booking falls apart
Josh Evanoff - October 9, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is unsure if Michael Chandler is next. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That night saw the Irishman break his leg in the final seconds of round one. Due to that injury, as well as filming ‘Road House’, Conor McGregor has been out of the cage for three years. However, he was finally set to make his return to the cage in June.
Conor McGregor tabs Alex Pereira as the UFC's Pound-for-Pound No. 1 fighter
Curtis Calhoun - October 8, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White might not be happy with Conor McGregor’s pick for who deserves the top pound-for-pound ranking. McGregor was supposed to make his long-awaited UFC comeback at UFC 303 in June, before withdrawing due to a toe injury. As of this writing, his return remains indefinitely postponed, although he’s targeting a 2025 fight.
Conor McGregor reportedly turned down Justin Gaethje multiple times
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
According to Ali Abdelaziz, Conor McGregor has turned down a fight with Justin Gaethje on at least five different occasions. As we know, mixed martial arts fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Conor McGregor. While it’s far from guaranteed that he’ll even come back, the Irishman certainly knows how to keep people guessing.
Conor McGregor banks big after $1 million wager on UFC 307 main event
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s big gamble on the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. paid off handsomely. Pereira defeated the surging Rountree in the UFC 307 headliner last Saturday in Salt Lake City. It was the third successful defense of the UFC light heavyweight title in 2024, and his third victory in just seven months.
UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria sends scathing response to Conor McGregor: “I’ll slap these nuts on his forehead”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has sent a damning message to Conor McGregor after a recent taunt from the Irishman. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway later this month. Beyond that, though, expectations are high regarding the long-term future of the Spaniard.
Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2024
Matt Brown thinks Conor McGregor’s fighting career truly ended after Dustin Poirier was finished with him. While McGregor handed Poirier a first-round TKO loss back in 2014, things played out far differently in their next two encounters. “The Diamond” scored a second-round finish over the “Notorious” one in early 2021. In their July rematch that same year, McGregor suffered a broken leg.
Terence Crawford explains why he turned down two-fight offer against Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
Terence Crawford said he turned down a two-fight offer to face Conor McGregor. McGregor recently was doing a livestream and claimed he was in talks to fight Crawford. The deal would be one in MMA and one in boxing.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's drunk livestream, still believes the Irishman fights in 2025
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White still believes Conor McGregor will fight in 2025, despite his recent drunk livestream. McGregor did a livestream which was sponsored by Duelbits and was drinking throughout it. The Irishman was seen downing several drinks throughout the livestream and even took aim at Ilia Topuria.
Video | Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor with powder-faced impression
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Jake Paul couldn’t refrain from taking aim at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent live stream appearance. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently raised eyebrows after appearing inebriated while partaking in a Duelbits partnership stream on Friday afternoon.
Conor McGregor reveals prior talks with Terence Crawford for two-fight deal in boxing and MMA: "Gotta respect that!"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor nearly fought boxing star Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ is no stranger to the world of professional boxing. Back in August 2017, Conor McGregor stepped into the ring as a two-weight UFC champion and faced Floyd Mayweather. While the Irishman was handed a stoppage loss that night, he impressed many. Since then, McGregor has been linked to several other high-profile boxers.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.