Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor defends Ilia Topuria against 'pitiful' Terence Crawford's taunts after UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 15, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor surprisingly defended Ilia Topuria against boxer Terence Crawford’s taunts following UFC White House. Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history by defeating reigning lightweight champ Ilia Topuria on Sunday at UFC White House. The 37-year-old Gaethje claimed the lightweight throne after two previously failed attempts to win the undisputed title.
UFC fans react to Conor McGregor allegedly using PEDs while recovering from 2021 leg break: "He's never denied it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 11, 2026
Conor McGregor reportedly used banned substances while recovering from his brutal leg injury back in 2021, and UFC fans appear to be on his side. Dr. Neal ElAttrache told New York Times that he wrote a letter in support of McGregor’s use of performance-enhancing drugs that benefitted his recovery after suffering a broken tibia and fibula during his UFC 264 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. McGregor’s team reportedly attempted to get an exemption from USADA but were never given an approval.
Max Holloway wouldn't mind trading barbs with Conor McGregor prior to UFC 329: "If he wants to go that route, I’d love to tussle"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026
Max Holloway isn’t opposed to exchanging some trash talk with Conor McGregor if need be. “Blessed” and the “Notorious” one are scheduled to share the Octagon in the UFC 329 main event on July 11. The two first collided all the way back in 2013. McGregor defeated Holloway via unanimous decision before the two ascended into superstardom. Fast forward to 2026, and the two are surefire UFC Hall of Famers.
Michael Chandler reacts to Conor McGregor returning against Max Holloway: 'Conor and I will compete against each other'
Cole Shelton - June 4, 2026
Michael Chandler is still hopeful he will get a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Chandler had been holding out to fight McGregor in his return after the two coached TUF against one another. Yet, the bout didn’t happen, and now McGregor will be making his return against Holloway.
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.
Dustin Poirier won't rule out comeback fight with Conor McGregor: "I would probably get back in the drug-testing protocol"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 28, 2026
Dustin Poirier continues to leave the door open to fight again despite retiring from pro MMA competition. Poirier had his retirement fight at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025. He was defeated by Max Holloway via unanimous decision, but he got to compete in front of his Louisiana fans before riding off into the sunset. While many believe it was the right time for “The Diamond” to walk away, he hasn’t been shy in admitting the itch to fight is still 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.
Conor McGregor preparing for 3 'worst case scenarios' in UFC 329 comeback
Curtis Calhoun - May 25, 2026
Five years after shattering his leg at UFC 264, Conor McGregor is aware of the risks associated with his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will headline the UFC’s upcoming International Fight Week event in Las Vegas opposite former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor vs. Holloway 2 headlines a stacked card, featuring the returns of Paddy Pimblett, Cory Sandhagen, Robert Whittaker, and the highly anticipated debut of heavyweight Gable Steveson.
Ilia Topuria makes shocking pick for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2
Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2026
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.
Conor McGregor has one chance to upset Max Holloway at UFC 329, says Chris Weidman: "If anyone could do it, it's him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2026
Conor McGregor is a sizable underdog going into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway, but is there a chance for the “Notorious” one? McGregor has been out of the Octagon since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. He was set for a comeback fight against Michael Chandler in 2024, but a toe injury put a dent in that plan.
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.