Conor McGregor News

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev didn’t hold back on former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s recent claims to the middleweight belt. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland will clash in a UFC middleweight title grudge match this weekend at UFC 328, and Conor McGregor is keeping a keen eye on the action.

Harry Kettle - May 6, 2026

UFC star Max Holloway has discussed the possibility of having a rematch against former rival Conor McGregor. When you talk about fan favorites in mixed martial arts, Max Holloway has to be one of the first names you think of. ‘Blessed’ has achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his career, as both a former UFC featherweight champion and a former BMF champion.

Harry Kettle - May 5, 2026

Former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing superstar Mike Perry has called for a future showdown against Conor McGregor. When you talk about fighters who have made a success of their post-UFC career, Mike Perry has to be located towards the top of the list. While his UFC run wasn’t exactly much to write home about, ‘Platinum’ has done an excellent job of carving out a new legacy for himself, largely through bare-knuckle boxing in BKFC.

Curtis Calhoun - May 4, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has a keen interest in Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland this weekend in Newark. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will fight former titleholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 headliner this weekend in one of the biggest bouts of the year. Chimaev and Strickland have traded barbs for months and are expected to deliver fireworks during an electric fight week in Newark.

BJ Penn Staff - April 27, 2026

Conor McGregor is adamant that he will fight in the UFC again soon. McGregor has not fought since mid 2021, when he suffered a brutal leg injury in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. It was his second straight loss to “The Diamond” after a knockout loss earlier the same year.

Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo was one of the first people to reach out to Conor McGregor after his former rival’s revealing comments. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo shared one of the wildest rivalries in Mixed Martial Arts history in the prime of their careers. After Aldo reigned supremely over the UFC featherweight division for years, McGregor pulled off a one-punch knockout to dethrone Aldo at UFC 194.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2026

Mike Perry believes he can be credited for taking the Nate Diaz fight away from Conor McGregor. Diaz had been in talks with UFC for a return to the promotion before settling on a one-fight deal with Most Valuable Promotions. UFC CEO Dana White said that Diaz was given an offer that he felt he couldn’t refuse, and there are no hard feelings.

Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is fired up ahead of his planned Octagon comeback, potentially set for as soon as this summer. It’s been almost five full years since former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor injured his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. After back-to-back losses to Poirier in 2021, McGregor’s repeatedly teased comeback attempts have fallen short as he quickly approaches age 40.

BJ Penn Staff - April 3, 2026

Conor McGregor continues to be the most drug-tested fighter in the UFC, despite not fighting in nearly five years. The UFC’s official drug testing partner routinely tests fighters at random, often showing up to gyms and homes unexpectedly — though seemingly not as relentlessly as they did when the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) was running the show.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 1, 2026

If Chael Sonnen’s hunch proves to be correct, then fight fans will miss out on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3. Much has been made over Nate Diaz’s recent appearance on “This Past Weekend.” During the podcast appearance, the Stockton native said he didn’t want to be the first opponent for McGregor since he’s returning from an injury. Diaz did express interest in the trilogy if the “Notorious” one makes a successful return.

BJ Penn Staff - April 1, 2026

UFC legend Nate Diaz has his next couple of MMA fights mapped out, and his plans don’t seem to include his arch rival Conor McGregor. Diaz is set to take on fellow UFC veteran “Platinum” Mike Perry in Netflix’s first MMA card on May 16. It will be his first MMA fight since he parted ways with the UFC following a win over Tony Ferguson in 2022.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 31, 2026

There was a time when Nate Diaz was willing to share the Octagon with Conor McGregor in a trilogy bout, but that ship has sailed. Over the years, Diaz and McGregor have had mutual respect. Diaz submitted McGregor in their first encounter back in March 2016. In August that same year, the “Notorious” one got his win back over the Stockton native via majority decision.

Curtis Calhoun - March 25, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor made a strong statement on Wednesday about a looming comeback fight announcement. It’s been almost five full years since Conor McGregor appeared inside the UFC Octagon. Just minutes into his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, McGregor suffered a serious leg injury that put his career in serious doubt.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 23, 2026

Dustin Poirier believes there was an opportunity for Conor McGregor to almost guarantee victory in his comeback fight. McGregor has been teasing a return to the Octagon, but ever since breaking his leg in a trilogy bout with “The Diamond” back in 2021, he hasn’t seen action. The “Notorious” one was scheduled to meet Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024, but he suffered an injury.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 22, 2026

Max Holloway is targeting a rematch with Conor McGregor, and he isn’t opposed to any weight class to get it. It’s hard for some MMA fans to believe that Holloway and McGregor crossed paths nearly 13 full years ago. Neither man had reached their prime, and Holloway in particular was rather green in the sport of MMA. McGregor won that encounter via unanimous decision, but he suffered a torn ACL during the bout.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

Jorge Masvidal continues pushing for a clash with Conor McGregor. Masvidal has made it clear that he isn’t done fighting. He initially retired after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns back in April 2023. The following year, “Gamebred” returned to action for a boxing match against Nate Diaz. Masvidal lost that bout via majority decision.

Curtis Calhoun - March 12, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could potentially headline just weeks after the White House card. It’s been almost five full years since Conor McGregor appeared inside the UFC Octagon, stemming from a leg injury suffered in his trilogy with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor was supposed to make his highly anticipated return to fighting at UFC 303 in 2024, before withdrawing due to an injury.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026

Charles Oliveira is aware of comments made by Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz following his UFC 326 win. Oliveira fought Max Holloway for the BMF Championship on Saturday. The bout didn’t go the way many anticipated. Oliveira’s grappling was dominant throughout the fight, and he never allowed “Blessed” to get anything going. Ultimately, “do Bronxs” won the fight via unanimous decision.