Conor McGregor News

Cole Shelton - February 26, 2026

Max Holloway is hoping to run things back with Conor McGregor. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt on March 7 against Charles Oliveira in an intriguing bout. Should Holloway win, he could be right in the mix for a title shot at lightweight. But he’s looking at another fight.

Curtis Calhoun - February 24, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor believes the upcoming Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega rematch won’t be competitive. Boxing fans were treated to a mega announcement earlier this week when it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will run it back in the ring later this year at the Las Vegas Sphere. Both legends will resume their professional boxing careers in a rematch of one of the sport’s iconic rivalries.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 24, 2026

Carlos Prates is aware that some fans have linked him to a showdown with Conor McGregor, and he has given a response. McGregor had the combat sports world buzzing when he claimed to have accepted a fight with an unnamed UFC star in a deleted X post.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 22, 2026

Conor McGregor has hinted that a fighter with a smaller name than some might be expecting could face him in his return UFC bout. McGregor hasn’t been in a pro MMA fight since 2021. The “Notorious” one broke his leg during a trilogy outing against Dustin Poirier. McGregor’s return has since been teased, and he was even booked to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024 before being pulled due to an injury.

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2026

In a since-deleted tweet, Conor McGregor has claimed that he’s been offered both a date and an opponent for his UFC return. For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting to see what’s next for Conor McGregor. While he hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts for nearly five years, the Irishman is still considered to be one of the biggest stars of the sport.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 13, 2026

A longtime UFC analyst and coach feels that Conor McGregor will finally make his return at the UFC White House event. McGregor hasn’t seen action inside the Octagon since 2021 when he broke his leg in a trilogy fight against the now retired Dustin Poirier. Returns have been teased for McGregor. The “Notorious” one was even booked for a UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler, but it ultimately never materialized.

Curtis Calhoun - February 12, 2026

UFC welterweight star Colby Covington answered recent rumors of a potential Conor McGregor fight at the White House. A rumored Conor McGregor vs. Colby Covington targeted fight booking at the White House raised eyebrows throughout the UFC’s fanbase earlier this month. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, is targeting a return to the cage in June on the upcoming White House card.

Curtis Calhoun - February 6, 2026

One of Conor McGregor’s closest confidants says the former two-division champion is about to put on an all-time great comeback performance. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is potentially months away from making his first Octagon appearance in five years. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, has his eyes set on a return fight at the UFC’s upcoming White House event.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 3, 2026

Conor McGregor has long teased a UFC comeback fight, and one exciting lightweight thinks he’d be the perfect dance partner. Mauricio Ruffy is fresh off a much-needed victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325. There were a slew of questions surrounding the Fighting Nerds talent after he was submitted by Benoit Saint Denis back in Sept. 2025. Ruffy bounced back with a second-round TKO finish over Fiziev, who has been known to be a dangerous and durable fighter.

BJ Penn Staff - January 28, 2026

Conor McGregor has started his training camp for the upcoming UFC White House event, and claims he’ll return to action in top form. McGregor is a former two-division UFC champ, having famously claimed the promotion’s featherweight and lightweight belts. He’s also the biggest star in MMA history, having headlined most of the 10 biggest pay-per-views in UFC history.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White doubled down on his disinterest in granting Michael Chandler his long-awaited fight with Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler has waited almost four full years since he initially called out Conor McGregor after a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281.

Curtis Calhoun - January 21, 2026

UFC star Michael Chandler admits he was blindsided by CEO Dana White’s recent remarks about a fight with Conor McGregor at the White House. Michael Chandler’s long wait for a fight against former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor seemed on the cusp of coming to an end later this summer, before UFC CEO Dana White intervened.

Harry Kettle - January 21, 2026

UFC legend Conor McGregor has praised the promotion ahead of their first big event of the Paramount era. It has now been four and a half years since we saw Conor McGregor last compete in the Octagon. On that night, in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, the Irishman suffered a broken leg. While he’s seemingly made a full recovery since then, he hasn’t competed since the injury, and a lot of fans and pundits are wondering if he ever will.

Curtis Calhoun - January 20, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White addressed the latest MMA rumors surrounding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal fight at the White House. We’re months away from the UFC’s planned event at the White House, and the latest rumored fight for the card might be its wildest yet.

BJ Penn Staff - January 19, 2026

If you thought the UFC rivalry between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was over, think again. McGregor and Poirier fought three times in the UFC.

Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026

Jorge Masvidal could soon be making his return to the Octagon. Masvidal last fought in the UFC back in April of 2023 when he dropped a decision to Gilbert Burns. The loss was his fourth-straight, and he announced his retirement after the fight.

Curtis Calhoun - January 15, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has weighed in on Dana White’s viral remarks dismissing Michael Chandler as his comeback opponent. Almost five years removed from his most recent UFC Octagon appearance, Conor McGregor is targeting a return to the cage at the UFC’s upcoming event at the White House in June. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, announced his comeback plans last year, not long after the news broke about the White House card.

Curtis Calhoun - January 6, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor targeted a familiar foe for his planned fighting return later this year. It’s been almost five full years since Conor McGregor appeared in the UFC Octagon. After suffering a leg injury against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, McGregor took a long absence from competition before his previously booked return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303.