Conor McGregor News
Urijah Faber explains why he’s leaning toward Conor McGregor defeating Michael Chandler: “Conor’s power is just too much and his precision’s too much”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2023
Urijah Faber believes Conor McGregor has enough in his locker to get the job done in his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler. Later this month, the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter will air. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will serve as the head coaches, with the expectation being that they will compete against one another later this year. When exactly they do, though, remains to be seen as McGregor prepares to get back in the USADA testing pool.
Alexander Volkanovski names the featherweight he would have loved to face in their prime
Lewis Simpson - May 23, 2023
UFC featherweight Alexander Volkanovski names the featherweight fighter he would have loved to face in their prime. Since debuting with the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization in 2016, Volkanovski quickly made a name for himself in the UFC. It took the Australian-born athlete just eight fights to get his hands on the UFC featherweight strap when he defeated Max Holloway at UFC 245 in 2019.
Eddie Hearn explains what it was like watching Katie Taylor fight with Conor McGregor
Andrew Whitelaw - May 23, 2023
Conor McGregor has been a huge supporter of boxing star Katie Taylor and Eddie Hearn witnessed how devastated the UFC star was to see his fellow Dubliner suffer her first loss. ‘The Notorious’ witnessed Taylor drop a majority decision against Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena in the Irish capital as she came up short in her attempt to become a two-division champion.
Nate Diaz takes aim at "p***y" Khabib Nurmagomedov for ducking Conor McGregor rematch
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2023
Nate Diaz claims Khabib Nurmagomedov avoided a rematch with Conor McGregor. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in the main event of UFC 229. It was the Irishman’s return to MMA after boxing Floyd Mayweather, while Khabib was looking to defend his 155lbs title for the first time. The build-up was full of trash talk and in the fight, it was Nurmagomedov who won by fourth-round submission.
Eddie Alvarez has some advice for Michael Chandler ahead of Conor McGregor fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2023
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez has detailed what Michael Chandler needs to do to have success against Conor McGregor. While McGregor vs. Chandler doesn’t have an official date, UFC President Dana White is hoping to book the fight before the year is out. McGregor recently cleared up his issues with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). He’s expected to reenter the testing pool soon.
Conor McGregor's former sparring partner thinks Jake Paul would knock UFC star out in boxing
Lewis Simpson - May 22, 2023
Paulie Malignaggi thinks Jake Paul would knockout Conor McGregor if the pair ever met between the ropes. Paul is scheduled to face his fourth MMA fighter in boxing since debuting in 2020. The Youtuber-turned boxer will face UFC veteran Nate Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas, but has been vocal in expressing his desire to fight McGregor.
Conor McGregor reacts after Katie Taylor suffers first pro boxing defeat to Chantelle Cameron
Chris Taylor - May 20, 2023
Former UFC ‘champ champ’ Conor McGregor has reacted after Katie Taylor suffered her first pro boxing defeat at the hands of Chantelle Cameron. Taylor (22-1 Boxing) collided with Cameron (18-0 Boxing) in front of a packed house at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. With a win, Katie would have taken home Cameron’s undisputed junior welterweight championship.
Conor McGregor discusses appreciation for rivalry with "real warrior" Nate Diaz
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2023
Ahead of Nate Diaz’s boxing debut against Jake Paul, Conor McGregor has sent respect to his former rival. The Stockton slugger is slated to face ‘The Problem Child’ in August on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout will be Diaz’s first-ever boxing match, but also his first bout since leaving the UFC. The former title challenger famously left the promotion following a submission win over Tony Ferguson last September.
Conor McGregor reveals planned return by the end of 2023 after resolving USADA issues
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2023
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is one step closer to his return. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the octagon since his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. In the third battle between former champions, McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of round one. Due to the devastating leg injury, he’s been out of action for nearly two years.
WATCH | Video shows the exact moment Conor McGregor broke his toes just weeks prior to Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2023
Conor McGregor has proof that he broke his toes just three weeks prior to his bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov. After McGregor lost to Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 by fourth-round submission, he claimed his foot was a balloon which many thought was an excuse. Since the loss, he has also doubled down on having suffered a foot injury just three weeks prior to the fight.
WATCH | New footage shows heartbroken Conor McGregor in locker room after UFC 229 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2023
Conor McGregor had a tough time dealing with his UFC 229 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. On Wednesday, McGregor’s new documentary ‘McGregor Forever’ was released on Netflix and the first episode was showing the build-up to his return fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. The documentary showed off his intense training camp and parts of the fight, which McGregor ultimately lost by fourth-round submission.
Conor McGregor responds to "woeful" challenge from UFC veteran Matt Brown
Lewis Simpson - May 17, 2023
Conor McGregor has responded to what he calls a “woeful” challenge from UFC veteran Matt Brown. Following Brown’s knockout over Court McGee this past Saturday at UFC Charlotte, he caught the attention of McGregor, who wants something he has.
Conor McGregor gives update on Michael Chandler fight
Lewis Simpson - May 16, 2023
With The Ultimate Fighter 31 set to air in less than two weeks, Conor McGregor has teased fans on when to expect some news on his fight with Michael Chandler. McGregor is expected to return later this year after being sidelined with an injury suffered during his trilogy with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
Francis Ngannou responds to 'ignorant' Conor McGregor
Lewis Simpson - May 16, 2023
Francis Ngannou has stuck by his gun and is confident he made the right decision to part ways with the UFC, even when the sport’s biggest star challenged it. On Tuesday, May. 16, it was announced that Francis Ngannou had signed a lucrative deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and will make his debut with the promotion in mid-2024.
Ali Abdelaziz slams Conor McGregor for mocking “overrated” Gilbert Burns
Harry Kettle - May 16, 2023
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has lashed out at Conor McGregor for mocking Gilbert Burns in a recent Twitter exchange. It’s no secret that Ali Abdelaziz and Conor McGregor don’t like one another. They’ve had a long-running feud for years now, dating back to Conor’s showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
Conor McGregor vows to surpass Matt Brown’s KO record, ‘The Immortal’ responds
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2023
Conor McGregor has vowed to break Matt Brown’s UFC knockout record – and the 42-year-old veteran has responded. Later this year, Conor McGregor is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. After two years away, he’ll go head to head with Michael Chandler. Prior to that, though, we’ll be seeing the Irishman on our screens every week in The Ultimate Fighter.
Michael Chandler responds to footage of Conor McGregor shoving him at TUF 31: “Barely felt it”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2023
Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor’s shove wasn’t as bad as it looked. On Wednesday, the TUF 31 trailer dropped and at the end of the trailer, McGregor violently shoved Chandler and it appeared it sent him stumbling back. What caused the shove was uncertain but Dana White did say something went down that caused the two to not like one another.
Jake Paul eyes two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO's Nate Diaz: "One boxing, one MMA in PFL"
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2023
Jake Paul is planning to secure a two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO’s Nate Diaz. Paul is set to headline a DAZN boxing pay-per-view against Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and one the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer is confident he will win by KO. If he does knockout Diaz, he believes it will be a statement victory and leave McGregor no choice to fight him next as he KO’d the guy that he couldn’t.