Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor goes on wild rant about Ilia Topuria, tells Max Holloway to "F*** him up!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor isn’t fond of featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria; going on an unhinged rant on Topuria’s home soil. McGregor is in Marbella this weekend for Bare Knuckle FC’s first-ever event in Spain. The card is headlined by a vacant lightweight title matchup between Franco Tenaglia and Tony Soto.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor breaks up a brawl at the Bare Knuckle FC: Spain weigh-in
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s time as a part owner of Bare Knuckle FC featured a hands-on approach ahead of one of the promotion’s biggest events of the year. BKFC: Spain features plenty of bare-knuckle veterans and newcomers on Saturday’s card. The event is headlined by a vacant lightweight title bout between Franco Tenaglia and Tony Soto.
Conor McGregor again teases boxing match against KSI: "I'll fight him for that bulls*it song alone!"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2024
It appears that former UFC champion Conor McGregor is again teasing a boxing match with KSI. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t appeared in the octagon in over three years. Conor McGregor last fought in July 2021, suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. While the Irishman was set to return to the cage in June against Michael Chandler, he pulled out due to a broken toe. As of now, he’s yet to book his return.
Conor McGregor reveals "names are being discussed" for UFC return after Michael Chandler booking falls apart
Josh Evanoff - October 9, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is unsure if Michael Chandler is next. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That night saw the Irishman break his leg in the final seconds of round one. Due to that injury, as well as filming ‘Road House’, Conor McGregor has been out of the cage for three years. However, he was finally set to make his return to the cage in June.
Conor McGregor tabs Alex Pereira as the UFC's Pound-for-Pound No. 1 fighter
Curtis Calhoun - October 8, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White might not be happy with Conor McGregor’s pick for who deserves the top pound-for-pound ranking. McGregor was supposed to make his long-awaited UFC comeback at UFC 303 in June, before withdrawing due to a toe injury. As of this writing, his return remains indefinitely postponed, although he’s targeting a 2025 fight.
Conor McGregor reportedly turned down Justin Gaethje multiple times
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
According to Ali Abdelaziz, Conor McGregor has turned down a fight with Justin Gaethje on at least five different occasions. As we know, mixed martial arts fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Conor McGregor. While it’s far from guaranteed that he’ll even come back, the Irishman certainly knows how to keep people guessing.
Conor McGregor banks big after $1 million wager on UFC 307 main event
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s big gamble on the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. paid off handsomely. Pereira defeated the surging Rountree in the UFC 307 headliner last Saturday in Salt Lake City. It was the third successful defense of the UFC light heavyweight title in 2024, and his third victory in just seven months.
UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria sends scathing response to Conor McGregor: “I’ll slap these nuts on his forehead”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has sent a damning message to Conor McGregor after a recent taunt from the Irishman. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway later this month. Beyond that, though, expectations are high regarding the long-term future of the Spaniard.
Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2024
Matt Brown thinks Conor McGregor’s fighting career truly ended after Dustin Poirier was finished with him. While McGregor handed Poirier a first-round TKO loss back in 2014, things played out far differently in their next two encounters. “The Diamond” scored a second-round finish over the “Notorious” one in early 2021. In their July rematch that same year, McGregor suffered a broken leg.
Terence Crawford explains why he turned down two-fight offer against Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
Terence Crawford said he turned down a two-fight offer to face Conor McGregor. McGregor recently was doing a livestream and claimed he was in talks to fight Crawford. The deal would be one in MMA and one in boxing.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's drunk livestream, still believes the Irishman fights in 2025
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White still believes Conor McGregor will fight in 2025, despite his recent drunk livestream. McGregor did a livestream which was sponsored by Duelbits and was drinking throughout it. The Irishman was seen downing several drinks throughout the livestream and even took aim at Ilia Topuria.
Video | Jake Paul mocks Conor McGregor with powder-faced impression
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Jake Paul couldn’t refrain from taking aim at Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent live stream appearance. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently raised eyebrows after appearing inebriated while partaking in a Duelbits partnership stream on Friday afternoon.
Conor McGregor reveals prior talks with Terence Crawford for two-fight deal in boxing and MMA: "Gotta respect that!"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor nearly fought boxing star Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ is no stranger to the world of professional boxing. Back in August 2017, Conor McGregor stepped into the ring as a two-weight UFC champion and faced Floyd Mayweather. While the Irishman was handed a stoppage loss that night, he impressed many. Since then, McGregor has been linked to several other high-profile boxers.
Conor McGregor absolutely unloads on "ding dong" Ilia Topuria: "I'll cave ya head in"
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2024
Conor McGregor has absolutely unloaded on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. McGregor and Topuria have taken shots at one another in the past. Most recently, the UFC featherweight champion said he would turn down a fight against the Irishman due to what McGregor stands for now.
Renato Moicano slams Michael Chandler for being suckered into waiting for fake Conor McGregor fight: “This guy is too dumb”
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Renato Moicano has slammed Michael Chandler for waiting so long for a showdown with Conor McGregor that hasn’t happened. For the longest time, Michael Chandler was waiting on the sidelines for a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, the Irishman wasn’t able to answer the call.
Ilia Topuria explains why he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor: "There are bigger fights than him"
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2024
Ilia Topuria says he would turn down a fight against Conor McGregor if the bout got offered. McGregor is the biggest name in the sport and the biggest fight for anyone. However, Topuria thinks the Irishman’s star power has faded which is why he doesn’t want to fight him. Along with that, Topuria believes McGregor stands for alcohol and drugs which is why he doesn’t want to fight him.
Conor McGregor blasted by Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith for behavior during Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2024
Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith weren’t exactly enamored with the antics of Conor McGregor during the Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua event. McGregor was in attendance for the big IBF heavyweight title fight. As one would expect, “Mystic Mac” was as flamboyant as ever. McGregor even had an unlit cigar throughout the fight.
BKFC President says Conor McGregor will “100%” fight bare-knuckle, will make “More money than anywhere else”
Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2024
Bare Knuckle FC president David Feldman guarantees a Conor McGregor BKFC fight soon after recent discussions with the UFC superstar. McGregor is still plotting his UFC comeback three years after his last appearance in the Octagon. He hasn’t fought since snapping his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.