Conor McGregor News
Dustin Poirier shares prediction for upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight: “He’s just too hittable”
Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is leaning toward Conor McGregor to defeat Michael Chandler. Late last week, Dana White announced that ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ would coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. The show is slated to begin broadcasting in May, with a clash later this year yet to be announced. While the date isn’t known, Ariel Helwani has previously reported the bout will take place at welterweight.
Michael Chandler believes he'll be one fight away from a title shot after he finishes Conor McGregor: "This is a pit stop out of the path to the title"
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2023
Michael Chandler says his fight against Conor McGregor is a detour en route to the title. Chandler is set to coach TUF opposite McGregor which will lead to the two fighting later this year. It’s a massive scrap and one that Chandler is confident he will win by second-round KO.
Opening odds released for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler UFC fight
Susan Cox - February 6, 2023
The opening odds have been released for the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler UFC fight. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) are set to coach ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’ according to UFC President, Dana White who made the announcement this past Saturday, February 4th.
USADA releases statement regarding the eligibility of Conor McGregor to resume competition
Susan Cox - February 6, 2023
The USADA has released a statement regarding the eligibility of Conor McGregor to resume competition. It was announced by UFC President, Dana White that former champion Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) would return to coach ‘The Ultimate Fighter ‘ against Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in May of this year.
Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor fight to be contested at welterweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 5, 2023
Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will be throwing leather this year, and the fight will be contested at 170 pounds. Taking to social media, UFC President Dana White recently announced that McGregor and Chandler will serve as opposing coaches on season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” The two will collide inside the Octagon on a date that will be announced in the future.
Daniel Cormier advises Charles Oliveira on how to secure a future UFC fight with Conor McGregor: “Get personal, get nasty if you want to cash that check”
Harry Kettle - February 5, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given Charles Oliveira some advice regarding a possible fight with Conor McGregor. Earlier this week, it was announced that Conor McGregor will be one of the two coaches in the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. He’ll be doing so alongside Michael Chandler, with the plan being for them to fight in September.
Dustin Poirier reacts to the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight booking: “TUF all my children edition”
Chris Taylor - February 4, 2023
Dustin Poirier has reacted to the news that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will serve as opposing coaches on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. Earlier this morning, UFC President Dana White took to social media where he announced that McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Chandler (23-8 MMA) have agreed to coach season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which begins on Tuesday May 30, 2023.
Michael Chandler issues statement after booking coaching role opposite Conor McGregor on TUF 31
Chris Taylor - February 4, 2023
Michael Chandler sent out a video shortly after news broke that he would be coaching TUF 31 opposite Conor McGregor. Earlier this morning UFC President Dana White took to social media where he announced that McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Chandler (23-8 MMA) have agreed to coach season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which begins on Tuesday May 30, 2023.
Conor McGregor pays tribute to Tom Brady following his retirement announcement: “No finer Irish American football legend!”
Susan Cox - February 2, 2023
Conor McGregor is paying tribute to Tom Brady following his retirement announcement. NFL star quarterback, Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa Bay, has announced his retirement.
Daniel Cormier discusses the possibility of Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson coaching the next season of TUF
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson coaching the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. As per a variety of reports, it seems as if Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson may finally be on a collision course with one another. They’ve been linked with a fight against one another since back in 2016/2017, and now, it might actually happen.
Charles Oliveira explains why he will no longer callout Conor McGregor: “I’ve asked for this fight plenty of times and he never says anything”
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2023
UFC star Charles Oliveira has explained why he has decided to stop calling for a fight against Conor McGregor. For the longest time now, we’ve seen plenty of questions circulating regarding Conor McGregor. He hasn’t been seen for almost two years in the Octagon since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier.
Michael Chandler knows a potential fight against Conor McGregor wouldn't last long: "Can you imagine the first round?"
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2023
Michael Chandler knows a fight against Conor McGregor would be exciting, but he doesn’t think it would last long. Chandler has called out McGregor ever since he got to the UFC and Dana White has come out and said it is a fight he wants to make. Although it hasn’t happened yet, Chandler believes the timing makes sense now for the two to coach The Ultimate Fighter and then fight afterward.
UFC star claims Conor McGregor turned down huge super-fight ahead of MMA return
Lewis Simpson - January 31, 2023
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal claims that Conor McGregor has “shot down” a huge super-fight with him ahead of the Irishman’s return to MMA. McGregor has been sidelined for nearly two years after suffering a nasty ankle injury in his second loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
Ilia Topuria shares bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor: “I’d finish him in the first round and it would be a beating”
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria is sharing bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor. The undefeated Ilia ‘El Matador’ Topuria (13-0 MMA) last fought and finished Bryce Mitchell (15-1 MMA) with a dominant second round submission in December of last year.
Conor McGregor escapes death after being struck by vehicle while riding his road bike: "It wasn't our time"
Lewis Simpson - January 27, 2023
Conor McGregor encountered a lucky escape this Friday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his road bike. McGregor, who handled the situation extremely well, took to Instagram to showcase the aftermath of the incident that had just occurred.
Tony Ferguson claims he’s been asked to coach TUF opposite Conor McGregor: “I Choose You McKnacker”
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2023
Tony Ferguson says he will be coaching the next season of The Ultimate Fighter against Conor McGregor. McGregor recently took to social media to announce he has been offered the opportunity to coach TUF, but the opponent was not revealed.
Conor McGregor reveals he's been offered to coach the next season of TUF: "I like it. It is full immersion which is needed."
Cole Shelton - January 25, 2023
Conor McGregor may be coaching The Ultimate Fighter again. McGregor coached TUF 22 against Urijah Faber in 2015 in a season where the coaches were not going to fight at the end of it. Yet, the season was a success as McGregor drew eyeballs to the show and now he took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal he has been offered to coach the show again.
Leon Edwards says Conor McGregor needs "a good win" before challenging for his welterweight title
Lewis Simpson - January 24, 2023
Leon Edwards says Conor McGregor needs “a good win” before being granted an opportunity to challenge for his welterweight title. The welterweight champion is more than happy to entertain a fight with the Irishman in the future, especially after the significant muscle mass he has attained. It looks like the 170lbs division may be McGregor’s new home.