Conor McGregor News
Ian Machado Garry details how Conor McGregor has served as an inspiration for him: "He's someone people are gonna look up to"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2023
Ian Machado Garry won’t deny being inspired by fellow Irishman Conor McGregor. Garry and McGregor recently had a sparring session inside the Crumlin Boxing Club. Many have drawn comparisons between the two fighters in terms of marketability. While it’s too early to tell if Garry can rise to the top, he certainly isn’t lacking confidence, much like the “Notorious” one.
Kurt Holobaugh reveals Team McGregor had "several" practices canceled due to the Irishman not showing up
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
Kurt Holobaugh was surprised to see how little Conor McGregor was truly involved with his team on The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor was coaching TUF 31 opposite Michael Chandler and it was a season of veterans vs. prospects. All the veterans ended up being coached by Chandler which Holobaugh was thrilled about.
Logan Paul says Conor McGregor’s “drug problems” have left him disappointed as a fan: “I grew up really liking Conor”
Harry Kettle - August 30, 2023
Logan Paul has accused Conor McGregor of having drug problems as he continues to tease a boxing match with the Irishman. We all know Conor McGregor to be an eccentric individual. He does what he wants when he wants. In equal measure, though, he’s also the biggest star in mixed martial arts, and that’s been the case for many years now. There are always going to be people calling him out, which is just the nature of the gig.
Conor McGregor admits he’s “on the gargle every night” but says he will still smack the sh*t out of Michael Chandler at UFC 296
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2023
Conor McGregor has taken another shot at Michael Chandler ahead of their proposed showdown at UFC 296 in December. For the longest time now, fans have been waiting patiently for more news regarding the rumored match-up between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Recently, the Irishman has hinted at UFC 296 as a landing spot, but the UFC has yet to confirm that.
Sean O'Malley reveals the message Conor McGregor sent him after winning the bantamweight title at UFC 292
Cole Shelton - August 23, 2023
Sean O’Malley says Conor McGregor messaged him after he scored a TKO win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 to become the bantamweight champion. O’Malley has said he wants to be bigger than McGregor and is confident he can accomplish that. The Irishman, meanwhile, has also praised ‘Suga’ in the past and after UFC 292 he tweeted that what O’Malley is doing is crazy and incredible.
Tony Ferguson claps back at Conor McGregor after the Irishman threatens to end him
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2023
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has responded to Conor McGregor. ‘El Cucuy’ is fresh off his return at UFC 291 late last month opposite Bobby Green. There, he suffered his sixth loss in a row, this time by third-round submission. Previously, Tony Ferguson had suffered defeats at the hands of Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler, among others.
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor claims a December return is “back on the table”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has claimed that a return to the Octagon in December is back on the table. For the longest time, it seemed as if Conor McGregor would not be returning to the UFC in 2023. Between the lack of an announcement and the six-month USADA pool rule, it just didn’t feel feasible.
Conor McGregor sends a warning to Tony Ferguson: “I’m gonna end you and badly”
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
Conor McGregor has sent a stern warning to Tony Ferguson. McGregor and Ferguson have had an ongoing feud for quite some time but for different reasons, a fight between the two has never come to fruition.
Conor McGregor announces he won't be fighting this December at UFC 296: "I’m being kept from my livelihood"
Jeffrey Walter - August 20, 2023
Conor McGregor says he is “being kept from his livelihood” and will no longer be fighting at December’s UFC 296 event. It was just one week ago that McGregor (22-6 MMA) announced he would be fighting Michael Chandler on December’s pay-per-view fight card.
Conor McGregor issues warning to Michael Chandler ahead of slated fight at UFC 296: “Steel crushes Iron”
Harry Kettle - August 17, 2023
Conor McGregor has issued a warning to Michael Chandler ahead of their potential showdown at UFC 296. We all know that Conor McGregor is an enigma. He does what he wants, when he wants – and it’s often controversial. Still, he’s the biggest star in mixed martial arts history so when he talks, many will listen.
Canelo Alvarez laughs off potential boxing match with Conor McGregor: "He's crazy!"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2023
Don’t expect to see Canelo Alvarez boxing former UFC champion Conor McGregor anytime soon. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the comeback trail, having been out of action for over two years. Suffering a broken leg in his July 2021 trilogy with Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor has recently coached The Ultimate Fighter. While he coached the show opposite Michael Chandler, he’s been admittedly uninterested in that bout.
Ian Garry explains his decision to sign with Jake Paul’s company despite being Conor McGregor’s “biggest fan”
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2023
Ian Garry has explained his decision to sign a deal with Jake Paul’s media company Betr, despite his admiration for fellow countryman Conor McGregor. This weekend, Ian Garry will return to the Octagon to take on Neil Magny. In doing so, he’ll attempt to continue his unbeaten run in the UFC, and move a step closer to a welterweight title shot.
Logan Paul extends million dollar bet to Conor McGregor for Dillon Danis fight: "Imagine all the coke you can buy!"
Josh Evanoff - August 15, 2023
Ahead of his fight with Dillon Danis, Logan Paul has extended an offer to UFC star Conor McGregor. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ recently announced their fight slated for October. Set for the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, the boxing match will be Logan Paul’s first in over two years. The WWE superstar last fought to a no-contest against Floyd Mayweather in a June 2021 exhibition.
Conor McGregor weighs in on Nate Diaz’s guillotine attempt during boxing match with Jake Paul: “Why did he not finish it?”
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2023
Conor McGregor questions why Nate Diaz didn’t try to finish the guillotine attempt in his boxing match against Jake Paul. Diaz boxed Paul in a pay-per-view headliner in Dallas, Texas, in a fight many fans were excited for. It was Paul’s first fight since he lost to Tommy Fury so the pressure was on him to return to the win column as his camp said if he lost, he would retire.
UFC Legend Daniel Cormier reveals problem with giving Conor McGregor USADA Exemption
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks USADA will have an issue on its hands if Conor McGregor is allowed to fight before 2023 comes to a close. McGregor still has yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool. In fact, the “Notorious” one missed the deadline to get back in the pool in time to fight this year. UFC President Dana White has gone on record saying, “Who cares what USADA says,” a statement he claims he never made despite the fact that his comments were filmed.
Conor McGregor calls out KSI for a bare knuckle boxing match
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 13, 2023
Conor McGregor had a few words for KSI and laid out an unexpected challenge. Both McGregor and KSI were in attendance for the heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius. While Joshua looked spotty at times and his face was marked up quite a bit, he found the chin of his opponent in the seventh round. A massive right hand from AJ slept Helenius inside the O2 Arena in London, England.
Conor McGregor says he will be fighting Michael Chandler in December, Gaethje and Diaz are next up
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2023
Conor McGregor says he will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler this December at UFC 296. McGregor (22-6 MMA) of course spent part of his spring serving as a coach on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. According to ‘Mystic Mac’, he will now square off with the opposing coach, Michael Chandler, at UFC 296 this December in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor celebrates Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg not happening in the UFC: "I could not be less interested"
Josh Evanoff - August 11, 2023
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is happy that Elon Musk’s fight with Mark Zuckerberg won’t be in the octagon. Over the last few months, the two tech moguls have been going back and forth regarding a potential fight. While a controversial decision at the time, Dana White announced his plans to make Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg. The promoter defended the bout as anything but a ‘gimmick fight‘, and that the two were serious about fighting.