Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor says a real BMF is about to get crowned: “Think the absolute baddest you can think and then think me looking down on him”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
Conor McGregor has teased that he will return to the cage as the “baddest” man in the sport of mixed martial arts. It’s not exactly news to suggest that Conor McGregor is a confident guy. The Irishman has every reason to be, too, given that he’s the biggest star in the history of MMA. In equal measure, though, the last few years haven’t been particularly kind to him, and many have turned on him as a result of that.
Dana White says Conor McGregor is ready to fight and confirms Michael Chandler will be his opponent
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Michael Chandler is still planned to be Conor McGregor’s return opponent. Michael Chandler has been waiting patiently. Following The Ultimate Fighter, many were waiting on an announcement from the UFC regarding Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor. Up to this point, nothing has been confirmed, and some have even suggested – including McGregor himself – that the promotion has moved on from that idea.
Logan Paul taunts Conor McGregor after Dillon Danis announcement: "You're next"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Logan Paul seemingly has a target on UFC star Conor McGregor after his boxing match against Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ isn’t as active in the boxing ring as his brother Jake Paul, but still competes from time to time. Last fighting Floyd Mayweather to a no-contest in a June 2021 exhibition, Logan Paul recently announced his return. Late last month, he, alongside KSI, were announced for a pay-per-view event in October.
Conor McGregor backs Dillon Danis as Bellator fighter is booked to box Logan Paul: "They're about to learn"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Conor McGregor is backing Dillon Danis in his boxing debut. It was announced on Tuesday that Dillon Danis will make his boxing debut on Oct. 14 against Logan Paul in England. It is a massive fight and one that had been worked on in the past but never came to fruition due to Paul suffering a knee injury while wrestling.
Conor McGregor claims the UFC is no longer interested in Michael Chandler matchup: "There’s loads of juicy fights around"
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2023
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler may not happen after all. With McGregor getting closer to a return after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier, he was booked to coach TUF 31 against Chandler with the two expected to fight later. However, the fight has yet to be announced or agreed to as McGregor is still not in the USADA testing pool.
Charles Oliveira unconcerned by recent back and forth with Conor McGregor: "I'm here, where's Conor?"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is still waiting for Conor McGregor to return. ‘Do Bronx’ is fresh off his win earlier this summer at UFC 289 against Beneil Dariush. Scoring a first-round knockout win, was enough for the Brazilian to earn a second crack against Islam Makhachev. Last October, Charles Oliveira was defeated by the Russian in a battle for vacant lightweight gold.
Jake Paul sounds off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a “wigger”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2023
Jake Paul is sounding off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a ‘wigger’. The two, Paul and McGregor, seemingly have been getting into a war-of-words on social media following ‘The Problem Childs’ most recent boxing victory over Nate Diaz this past weekend.
Nate Diaz discusses Conor McGregor's ongoing issue with USADA: “They let him do sh*t whenever he wants”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2023
Nate Diaz is discussing Conor McGregor’s ongoing issues with USADA. It was Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul in a boxing bout this past Saturday night, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The result was a unanimous decision victory for ‘The Problem Child’.
Conor McGregor slams Nate Diaz for “abysmal” performance against Jake Paul: “Holy garbage. Embarrassing stuff all round”
Jeffrey Walter - August 6, 2023
Conor McGregor has taken aim at Nate Diaz for his “abysmal” performance against Jake Paul yesterday evening. Diaz made his combat sports return last night in Dallas, Texas, taking on ‘The Problem Child’ in a ten-round boxing match.
Jake Paul shuts down the idea of boxing Conor McGregor: “He needs to go to rehab”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 6, 2023
Jake Paul has dismissed the idea of a showdown with Conor McGregor. There was a time when Paul was pounding on the door for a crack at the “Notorious” one in the boxing ring. It’s clear that Paul saw how lucrative a fight against McGregor would be, but the “Problem Child” has emerged as a combat sports star in his own right. While many have downplayed Paul’s ability as a boxer, he continues to bring eyeballs to his special attractions.
Jake Paul says Conor McGregor fight “makes sense” after he knocks out Nate Diaz: “I always said I’d fight him”
Susan Cox - August 4, 2023
Jake Paul says a Conor McGregor fight ‘makes sense’ after he knocks out Nate Diaz. It will be Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz tomorrow, Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Conor McGregor plans to get the BMF belt and then have his trilogy with Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023
Conor McGregor has revealed his two-fight plan. McGregor hasn’t fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg during his trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he withdrew from the USADA testing pool and has still yet to enroll back in. Yet, despite not being in the pool, McGregor has been vocal in trying to secure his next fight.
Daniel Cormier recommends Justin Gaethje disregard Conor McGregor callout: "Title fight or bust"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Justin Gaethje has bigger things in mind than Conor McGregor. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action over the weekend in the main event of UFC 291. Five years after suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in his home state, he repaid the favor. In the pay-per-view headliner, Justin Gaethje scored a highlight-reel knockout win over ‘The Diamond’, with Daniel Cormier sitting cage side.
Justin Gaethje changes tune as he's now interested in fighting Conor McGregor: "Sign the contract"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Justin Gaethje is now interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Gaethje has spoken publicly in the past that McGregor had turned him down and it was a fight that he wanted. However, it never came to fruition and after Gaethje became the BMF champion at UFC 291, the Irishman said he would KO Gaethje with one shot. Yet, Gaethje took aim at McGregor and said he didn’t have much interest in the fight.
Nate Diaz believes UFC never intended to make Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "They had nothing to entertain anybody"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC contender Nate Diaz doesn’t forsee Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The former double-champion broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round, prompting him to be on the shelf for over two years. During that time, Conor McGregor famously left USADA to recover from the injury.
Nate Diaz approves Conor McGregor's callout of 'Nerd' Justin Gaethje: "Act like he's too cool"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is the fight to make. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. There, he faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their April 2018 classic, where ‘The Diamond’ won by fourth-round knockout. On Saturday, Justin Gaethje returned the favor, scoring a second-round head kick stoppage.
Conor McGregor claims he would snipe Justin Gaethje dead with one shot: “The guy is about as smart as two planks”
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Conor McGregor is claiming he would snipe Justin Gaethje dead with one shot. The saga continues…..
Dustin Poirier weighs in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing issues with USADA: “If we change the rules for him to sell some PPV’s, we make a mockery of all this”
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing USADA saga. ‘The Diamond’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. In the headliner, Dustin Poirier faced Justin Gaethje in a high-profile rematch. Five years prior, ‘The Highlight’ suffered a fourth-round knockout loss in his home state of Arizona to the future interim champion.