Conor McGregor News
Dustin Poirier takes a shot at Conor McGregor when discussing his Max Holloway fight
Harry Kettle - June 3, 2026
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has taken a quick shot at Conor McGregor when discussing his rival’s upcoming return to the cage. Next month, Conor McGregor will return to active competition in mixed martial arts for the first time in five years when he squares off with Max Holloway. It will serve as a rematch from their first fight more than a decade ago, but on that occasion, they fought at featherweight.
Justin Gaethje compares Ilia Topuria to Conor McGregor as he predicts sharp UFC downfall
Curtis Calhoun - June 2, 2026
Interim UFC lightweight champ Justin Gaethje believes Ilia Topuria is about to hit a massive wall due to his Conor McGregor-esque ego. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is one of the biggest stars in combat sports after knocking out Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski, and Charles Oliveira over his last three fights. During his unbeaten UFC tenure, he’s one of a handful of UFC legends to win titles in multiple divisions, and could potentially fight for a third belt if he moves up to fight Islam Makhachev.
Conor McGregor's longtime rival predicts why he won't oblige to Max Holloway's 'point down' at UFC 329
Curtis Calhoun - June 1, 2026
One of Conor McGregor’s biggest rivals believes his five-year hiatus will lead to him declining a potentially viral moment at UFC 329. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is, as of this writing, just weeks away from his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 329. McGregor and former BMF titleholder Max Holloway headline an intriguing card for the UFC’s annual International Fight Week event in Las Vegas.
Islam Makhachev shares positive reaction to Conor McGregor's MMA return, but warns of 'tough opponent' Max Holloway
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 31, 2026
Islam Makhachev has no issue with Conor McGregor making his comeback. McGregor is set to return to the Octagon in the UFC 329 main event on July 11. He will face Max Holloway in a rematch. The two first did battle back in 2013 and it was the “Notorious” one who earned the unanimous decision win.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Conor McGregor's big return at UFC 329
Harry Kettle - May 28, 2026
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s upcoming return to the cage. In the main event of UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his first appearance in the Octagon since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. Of course, given the time away and the injury, there are plenty of questions surrounding what he’s going to look like when he gets back in there.
Conor McGregor's manager assures UFC 329 isn't a 'one-and-done', teases active future
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is plotting a quick turnaround, win or lose, after his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will make his first walk to the UFC Octagon in five years when he clashes with former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. After a failed comeback attempt due to injury ahead of UFC 303, McGregor appears rejuvenated and motivated to make a statement after a long absence from fighting.
Conor McGregor will retire if he fails to make UFC 329 date, predicts former KO artist: "It's a lot of pressure on his side"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Conor McGregor’s comeback fight is set for UFC 329, but if he ultimately doesn’t enter the Octagon on July 11, will that mark the end of the “Notorious” one? UFC announced McGregor’s return bout will be a rematch against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor last fought Holloway all the way back in 2013. Despite tearing his ACL, McGregor won the fight via unanimous decision.
Conor McGregor expresses satisfaction with his new UFC deal
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC star Conor McGregor has given fans an insight into the new deal that he seems to have signed with the promotion. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the cage when he goes head to head with Max Holloway in a welterweight clash for the ages. The expectation from many is that Max’s experience will help him get the better of the Irishman, but when it comes to Conor, you truly never know what you are going to get.
Ilia Topuria makes shocking pick for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t expecting cage rust to impact Conor McGregor in his return at UFC 329 this summer. UFC superstar Conor McGregor will attempt one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Mixed Martial Arts history this summer at UFC 329. McGregor will face former BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event to conclude the promotion’s annual International Fight Week event in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor's Rise and Fall is a "Macrocosm" of MMA in Ireland, per Irish Oktagon MMA Fighter
Dylan Bowker - May 21, 2026
Conor McGregor is returning to competing in MMA this Summer and an Oktagon MMA combatant based out of Ireland has weighed in on how much McGregor’s influence has shaped sentiment toward the sport in their home country over the years. Denis Frimpong is the fellow Irish mixed martial artist in question, and he touched upon these thoughts on Bowks Talking Bouts ahead of his last Oktagon MMA contest earlier this year. In a separate interview on Bowks Talking Bouts with two-division Oktagon MMA champion Will Fleury, he discussed the rise and fall of mixed martial arts in Ireland which, in his viewpoint, undulated with Conor McGregor’s general arc in life. When asked for his thoughts on that characterization as a fellow Irish fighter, Frimpong said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Max Holloway explains why he's not overlooking Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 329: 'It's a hard fight'
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2026
Max Holloway knows he can’t overlook or underestimate Conor McGregor when they have their rematch at UFC 329. McGregor will make his return after five years away, and although he’s lost his last two fights and hasn’t fought in years, Holloway is expecting a tough bout.
Conor McGregor makes passionate declaration after UFC 329 return announcement: "I am better than ever"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2026
Conor McGregor believes that he is sharper than ever despite what others might think. It was recently announced by Dana White that McGregor will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon on July 11. The “Notorious” one is set to headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor and Holloway fought all the way back in 2013, and it was “Mystic Mac” who earned the unanimous decision win.
Eddie Alvarez believes Conor McGregor could write best comeback story ever at UFC 329
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2026
Conor McGregor’s former rival Eddie Alvarez has given his thoughts on the Irishman’s return to the cage at UFC 329. As we know, Conor McGregor will make his return to the cage at UFC 329 when he squares off against Max Holloway for the second time. It comes over a decade after the two first met, and on that occasion, Conor was able to fight through an injury and pick up the win over a young and inexperienced Holloway.
Georges St-Pierre worries about potentially 'heartbreaking' Conor McGregor comeback outcome
Curtis Calhoun - May 19, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre fears Conor McGregor won’t be ‘close to what he was’ in his UFC 329 comeback fight. After almost five full years away from the Octagon, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway in a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 329 to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, and his most recent comeback attempt at UFC 303 was scratched due to a toe injury.
Conor McGregor will get 'smoked' by Max Holloway in UFC return, says former star
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2026
Jorge Masvidal believes that Conor McGregor will get ‘smoked’ by Max Holloway in his competitive return to mixed martial arts. As we know, Conor McGregor will be making his return to the Octagon after five years away this summer when he battles Max Holloway at UFC 329. While a lot of people have been quick to write the Irishman off, the fact that this contest will take place at 170 pounds certainly gives us reason to believe he could pull off an upset.
Dustin Poirier breaks down Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway rematch
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2026
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between his former rivals Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. As we know, UFC 329 will be headlined by a blockbuster rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. It comes many years after their first battle inside the Octagon, when the two young men battled it out with Conor getting his hand raised in victory.
Ronda Rousey responds to UFC announcing Conor McGregor's return during MVP MMA 1: "They see us as a real rival"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.
Conor McGregor calls out 'crazy' anti-doping test numbers ahead of anticipated UFC comeback announcement
Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor isn’t happy with leading the pack in annual anti-doping tests despite five years away from the Octagon. 2026 is nearly halfway through, and UFC superstar Conor McGregor has more than twice as many anti-doping tests as months eclipsed in the calendar year.