Conor McGregor News

BJ Penn Staff - April 13, 2026

Gable Steveson is set to make his UFC debut at the promotion’s annual International Fight Week card this July. That’s reason enough to be excited for the event, but it sounds like the main event is going to be big. Steveson, an Olympic wrestler, has been a shoo-in for a UFC roster spot for years. After a handful of wins on the regional circuit, he finally signed with the promotion last week. His signing was announced on Saturday’s UFC 327 broadcast. During the broadcast, it was also announced that Steveson will debut at the International Fight Week card, officially titled UFC 329 and set for July 11. His opponent was not announced.

BJ Penn Staff - April 3, 2026

Conor McGregor continues to be the most drug-tested fighter in the UFC, despite not fighting in nearly five years. The UFC’s official drug testing partner routinely tests fighters at random, often showing up to gyms and homes unexpectedly — though seemingly not as relentlessly as they did when the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) was running the show.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 1, 2026

If Chael Sonnen’s hunch proves to be correct, then fight fans will miss out on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3. Much has been made over Nate Diaz’s recent appearance on “This Past Weekend.” During the podcast appearance, the Stockton native said he didn’t want to be the first opponent for McGregor since he’s returning from an injury. Diaz did express interest in the trilogy if the “Notorious” one makes a successful return.

BJ Penn Staff - April 1, 2026

UFC legend Nate Diaz has his next couple of MMA fights mapped out, and his plans don’t seem to include his arch rival Conor McGregor. Diaz is set to take on fellow UFC veteran “Platinum” Mike Perry in Netflix’s first MMA card on May 16. It will be his first MMA fight since he parted ways with the UFC following a win over Tony Ferguson in 2022.

Harry Kettle - March 30, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has given a positive update on the fighting future of former two-weight world champion Conor McGregor. For the longest time now, Conor McGregor has been pretty invested in the idea of a return to competitive mixed martial arts – or at least that’s how it seems based on his social media activity. However, there has been no official announcement from the UFC regarding when it’s going to happen.

Curtis Calhoun - March 25, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor made a strong statement on Wednesday about a looming comeback fight announcement. It’s been almost five full years since Conor McGregor appeared inside the UFC Octagon. Just minutes into his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, McGregor suffered a serious leg injury that put his career in serious doubt.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 23, 2026

Dustin Poirier believes there was an opportunity for Conor McGregor to almost guarantee victory in his comeback fight. McGregor has been teasing a return to the Octagon, but ever since breaking his leg in a trilogy bout with “The Diamond” back in 2021, he hasn’t seen action. The “Notorious” one was scheduled to meet Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024, but he suffered an injury.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 22, 2026

Max Holloway is targeting a rematch with Conor McGregor, and he isn’t opposed to any weight class to get it. It’s hard for some MMA fans to believe that Holloway and McGregor crossed paths nearly 13 full years ago. Neither man had reached their prime, and Holloway in particular was rather green in the sport of MMA. McGregor won that encounter via unanimous decision, but he suffered a torn ACL during the bout.

BJ Penn Staff - March 13, 2026

It’s no secret that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is planning to make a comeback, but it’s still unclear who he’ll fight if he returns to action. The uncertainty may finally be over.

Curtis Calhoun - March 12, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could potentially headline just weeks after the White House card. It’s been almost five full years since Conor McGregor appeared inside the UFC Octagon, stemming from a leg injury suffered in his trilogy with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor was supposed to make his highly anticipated return to fighting at UFC 303 in 2024, before withdrawing due to an injury.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026

Charles Oliveira is aware of comments made by Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz following his UFC 326 win. Oliveira fought Max Holloway for the BMF Championship on Saturday. The bout didn’t go the way many anticipated. Oliveira’s grappling was dominant throughout the fight, and he never allowed “Blessed” to get anything going. Ultimately, “do Bronxs” won the fight via unanimous decision.

Harry Kettle - March 8, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has provided an update on the future of Conor McGregor after the UFC Freedom 250 announcement. While he may not exactly be everyone’s favorite person, there’s no denying that Conor McGregor is still the biggest name in mixed martial arts. That will likely continue to be the case for a long time to come, with ‘Notorious’ having one of the most insane runs the sport has ever seen, peaking when he was able to become a two-weight world champion in the UFC almost a decade ago.

Harry Kettle - March 7, 2026

UFC veteran Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on the legitimacy of UFC 326’s upcoming BMF title showdown. This weekend, Max Holloway will defend his BMF title in the main event of UFC 326 against the great Charles Oliveira. It’s an incredibly fun fight that a lot of fans are excited to watch unfold, and it turns out that a very big superstar will likely be watching closely – Conor McGregor.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2026

Conor McGregor plans to make his UFC comeback, but it won’t be against Carlos Prates, who is hurling ducking accusations. When Prates was initially asked about his name being considered for a showdown with McGregor, “The Nightmare” brushed it off as a rumor. Prates will instead meet former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena on May 2 in Perth.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2026

Conor McGregor has given an update on his UFC status. McGregor has been hitting the gym in an effort to make his comeback fight. A planned return at UFC 303 back in June 2024 didn’t pan out for the “Notorious” one. He was set to face Michael Chandler, but an injury forced him to be pulled from the card. McGregor hasn’t competed since 2021, suffering a leg break against Dustin Poirier.

Cole Shelton - February 26, 2026

Max Holloway is hoping to run things back with Conor McGregor. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt on March 7 against Charles Oliveira in an intriguing bout. Should Holloway win, he could be right in the mix for a title shot at lightweight. But he’s looking at another fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 24, 2026

Carlos Prates is aware that some fans have linked him to a showdown with Conor McGregor, and he has given a response. McGregor had the combat sports world buzzing when he claimed to have accepted a fight with an unnamed UFC star in a deleted X post.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 22, 2026

Conor McGregor has hinted that a fighter with a smaller name than some might be expecting could face him in his return UFC bout. McGregor hasn’t been in a pro MMA fight since 2021. The “Notorious” one broke his leg during a trilogy outing against Dustin Poirier. McGregor’s return has since been teased, and he was even booked to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024 before being pulled due to an injury.