Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor's manager provides update on USADA situation
Susan Cox - July 21, 2023
Conor McGregor’s manager has provided an update on his fighters USADA situation. Opposing TUF 31 coaches Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler were expected to fight following the filming of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, which will continue to air on ESPN until its finale August 15th.
Conor McGregor reacts after Umar Nurmagomedov is forced to withdraw from UFC Nashville main event
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2023
Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov pulling out of his scheduled bout against Cory Sandhagen. If there’s one thing we know about Conor McGregor, it’s that he’s not a fan of pulling out of fights. He’s suffered a string of injuries in the lead-up to bouts before, and yet he’s still soldiered on and competed. Chad Mendes, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier are three examples that immediately come to mind.
Henry Cejudo reacts to Conor McGregor’s celebration on TUF 31: “Wasn’t actually running to celebrate the win”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2023
Henry Cejudo has used Conor McGregor’s celebration on The Ultimate Fighter to take another shot at the Irishman. This week on The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor’s team finally earned a win over Michael Chandler’s veterans. It came via vicious knockout, and it was the kind of result that had fans jumping out of their seats. As it turns out, the same was true for ‘Notorious’, after he sprinted around the cage with glee in the immediate aftermath of the triumph.
Conor McGregor celebrates first team win over Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter: "We're horses!"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor has finally scored a win over Michael Chandler. The two lightweight contenders filmed the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year. The season was supposed to be a glorious return home for Conor McGregor, who’s been absent since UFC 264 in July 2021. Instead, it was domination from team Michael Chandler through the first seven weeks.
UFC megastar Conor McGregor only interested in Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg on one condition
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023
Conor McGregor is intrigued by a possible showdown between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, but on one condition. Musk sent the MMA world in a tailspin when he took to Twitter to challenge Zuckerberg to a “cage fight.” Zuckerberg responded by posting a screencap of Musk’s challenge with the caption, “Send me location.” Of course, that is a famous line that was said by UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Chael Sonnen warns Conor McGregor that Israel Adesanya is coming for his spot: “ Izzy is coming for top draw in this sport”
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes there is a chance Israel Adesanya could overtake Conor McGregor and become the biggest draw in the UFC. The rise of Israel Adesanya has been pretty remarkable. The two-time UFC middleweight champion is back on top of the world, and later this year, he’s set to defend his belt against Dricus du Plessis. Based on their interaction at UFC 290, it could well be one of the most personal fights of his career thus far.
Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor's coaching on TUF 31: "Conor's getting a little bit of a raw deal"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Michael Chandler thinks Conor McGregor is getting a raw deal on TUF 31. Chandler and McGregor are serving as the coaches of the show and so far, Team Chandler is a perfect 6-0 in the fights. As well, on the show, McGregor isn’t seen at weigh-ins and some contestants on the show have said he isn’t always there for training. However, Michael Chandler says that is not true, as it was only weigh-ins that Conor McGregor never attended.
Conor McGregor claims the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him
Susan Cox - July 10, 2023
Conor McGregor is claiming the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him. The BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) title is up for grabs at UFC 291 when Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA) takes on Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA) in their much anticipated rematch.
Robbie Lawler reacts after Conor McGregor casts doubt on his UFC retirement: "Does he want to fight?"
Jeffrey Walter - July 9, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler has reacted after Conor McGregor casted doubt on his planned retirement from MMA. Lawler (30-16 MMA) squared off with Niko Price (15-7 MMA) in the featured prelim of last night’s UFC 290 event in Las Vegas.
Dana White provides major update on the potential Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2023
Dana White has provided a big update on the potential Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight. McGregor and Chandler are coaching TUF 31 and the hope was the fight would happen in December. However, a big hurdle was the Irishman re-entering the USADA testing pool as the drug testing administrator had said Conr needs to be in the pool for six months before he can fight.
TUF 31 contestant Aaron McKenzie weighs in on Michael Chandler’s claim that Conor McGregor was not there for his team: “He wasn’t at a lot of morning practices”
Harry Kettle - July 6, 2023
TUF 31 contestant Aaron McKenzie has given his thoughts on Michael Chandler’s claim that Conor McGregor wasn’t there for his team during the process. At this moment in time, Conor McGregor’s team on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter has yet to win a fight. Many fans and pundits have, understandably, criticized McGregor’s coaching as a result of such stats.
Michael Chandler details what went through his head after Conor McGregor shoved him on TUF
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2023
Michael Chandler has revealed what went through his head when Conor McGregor shoved him in the face on TUF 31. Chandler and McGregor served as coaches on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter and are slated to fight one another after the show concludes. With the two set to fight, the tensions are running high – especially after Lee Hammond, one of McGregor’s teammates lost on the show. Following Lee’s loss, Conor McGregor was visibly angry and upset and began chirping Michael Chandler.
Henry Cejudo trolls Conor McGregor over his upcoming court case: “It’ll be the 1st win you get this decade”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2023
Henry Cejudo has taken a shot at Conor McGregor as the Irishman continues to deal with recent legal issues. Conor McGregor’s future is uncertain, to put it lightly. The expectation in recent months has been that he would return to the Octagon to take on Michael Chandler. Unfortunately, given that he has yet to enroll back into the USADA testing pool, it doesn’t seem like that’ll happen anytime soon. Instead, the former two-weight UFC champion has been dealing with some legal problems related to his appearance at a Miami Heat game.
Conor McGregor says he is "well in preparation" for his upcoming fight
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2023
Conor McGregor is getting ready for his UFC return. McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Since then, ‘Notorious’ has removed himself from the USADA testing pool and has been busy rehabbing his leg. Although it has been two years since he fought, McGregor has been adamant he will fight again, and will likely face Michael Chandler – who is the opposing coach on TUF 31.
Anthony Smith blames TUF 31 editing for falsely portraying Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - July 4, 2023
Anthony Smith is blaming The Ultimate Fighter 31 editing team for falsely portraying Conor McGregor. TUF 31 has seen coach Conor McGregor’s team winless in the first five matches of the season. That of course means opposing coach Michael Chandler’s team are riding high with no losses to date.
Report | Miami Heat axe deal to have Conor McGregor’s Tidl Sports patch on their jerseys: “It’s a reminder of the 24 hours of hell the organization went through”
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2023
The Miami Heat have reportedly axed a deal that would’ve seen Conor McGregor’s Tidl Sports brand sponsor the team next season. It’s been a strange few weeks for Conor McGregor, and one of the big reasons for that was his appearance at an NBA Finals game in Miami, Florida. After punching the team’s mascot and sending him to hospital, the Irishman was accused of sexual assault by a woman he met at the event. The messy ordeal has led many to wonder whether or not he’ll actually return to the Octagon, as he was expected to do.
Conor McGregor calls out Artem Lobov for not returning to Russia: "Still in Ireland on benefits"
Chris Taylor - June 24, 2023
Conor McGregor has called out his former friend and training partner Artem Lobov for not returning home to Russia. Russia is of course at war with the Ukraine and the ongoing conflict has created chaos in both nations. The situation now has a new wrinkle as it is being reported that a rebellion run by Yevgeny Prigozhin is challenging Vladimir Putin’s reign of power. If true, this new controversy could lead to a civil war.
Daniel Cormier shares the “off the record” advice he supplied Michael Chandler on how to secure the Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared the advice he gave Michael Chandler regarding getting the Conor McGregor fight. At this moment in time, it doesn’t seem as if Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler is going to happen. If it does, it isn’t going to happen anytime soon, given that McGregor isn’t back in the USADA testing pool and he also has legal issues to resolve.