Conor McGregor News
Nate Diaz claims he was supposed to play Conor McGregor's part in Roadhouse reboot
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Nate Diaz claims he was the first choice to play the villain in the recent Roadhouse reboot — not his fellow UFC star Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor are two of the fiercest rivals in MMA history. They went 1-1 in a pair of unforgettable scraps in 2016. Diaz won their first encounter by submission, while McGregor evened the score with a decision victory in a thrilling five-round rematch.
UFC analyst claims Conor McGregor's physical appearance is 'screaming cocaine'
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is aging unnaturally quickly thanks to excessive substance abuse. In fact, he believes McGregor now looks 10 years older than UFC CEO Dana White — which would make him 65 years old. “They did a side-by-side, it was Conor and Dana,” Sonnen said on Instagram (via MMA Mania). “I swear to goodness, Conor looked 10 years older than Dana White, and you could see it in the eyes. You could see the booze in the eyelids and the cocaine in the eyeballs, saying ‘I wanna fight.’ And then you’ve got a promoter who’s the only one with the legal right on the face of the earth to make it so that you can fight, and that promoter is standing there saying, ‘We’re not even close, I’m not even taking his calls right now.’”
Dana White gives discouraging update on a potential return of Conor McGregor: "I haven't talked to him in a minute"
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has given a discouraging update on the future of Conor McGregor. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of July of 2021 when he suffered a broken leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. He was scheduled to return last June against Michael Chandler, but he had to pull out due to an injury, and since then, he hasn’t been booked in another fight.
Conor McGregor heaps praise on “GOAT” Valentina Shevchenko after UFC 315
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2025
Conor McGregor has plenty of praise for Valentina Shevchenko after she defeated Manon Fiorot at UFC 315. Shevchenko defended her flyweight title with a hard-fought decision win over Fiorot. It was a great performance from Shevchenko, and after the win, Conor McGregor took his Instagram story to heap praise on the champ.
Michael Chandler responds to Conor McGregor’s “unfinished business” tease
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2025
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has responded to Conor McGregor teasing the idea of them finally setting their feud inside the Octagon. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been chasing down a fight against Conor McGregor. In the time that it’s taken for them to first start teasing it we’ve seen a season of them coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter, the fight get booked and cancelled, Chandler fighting twice, and Chandler losing twice.
Conor McGregor hints at opponent for potential UFC return: "Unfinished business"
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2025
Conor McGregor has hinted at the potential opponent for his return to the UFC. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. He was booked to fight Michael Chandler last June, but an injury to the Irishman forced him to withdraw from the bout.
Conor McGregor praises Merab Dvalishvili ahead of his UFC 316 return
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2025
UFC legend Conor McGregor has voiced his admiration for Merab Dvalishvili ahead of his return to action at UFC 316. Over the course of the last few years, Merab Dvalishvili has been impressing the masses in more ways than one. From his cardio to his grit and determination, he has earned the right to call himself the UFC bantamweight champion. Following on from wins over the likes of Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo, Merab finally claimed the gold by dethroning Sean O’Malley at Noche UFC last year.
Paddy Pimblett teases Conor McGregor as he confirms future Hollywood plans
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2025
UFC star Paddy Pimblett poked fun at Conor McGregor’s performance in Roadhouse when discussing a potential Hollywood future for himself. In the last few weeks, Paddy Pimblett has reached a new level of superstardom. After he was able to defeat Michael Chandler, ‘The Baddy’ has been the big name on everyone’s lips. Many are wondering what’s next for him in the wonderful world of mixed martial arts, with the popular opinion being that he is just one more big win away from a lightweight title shot.
UFC star Conor McGregor claims Ireland 'not a democratic country' if his presidential run is blocked
BJ Penn Staff - April 18, 2025
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is still eyeing the presidency in Ireland. McGregor, from Dublin, is the biggest star in MMA history, by a long shot. However, in the midst of the longest layoff of his professional fighting career, he announced plans to run for president in his home country of Ireland.
Ilia Topuria believes Paddy Pimblett would defeat Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2025
UFC star Ilia Topuria is of the belief that his rival Paddy Pimblett would be able to defeat both Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is now considered to be a top contender in the UFC’s lightweight division. He has been able to take his game to a whole new level, largely thanks to his victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Now, there are a handful of big names being linked with a fight against ‘The Baddy’, and all of them would make for pretty intriguing matchups in the future.
Joe Rogan shares biggest issue with Conor McGregor making potential UFC return
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2025
Joe Rogan believes there’s one glaring issue with a potential Conor McGregor return to the UFC. The status of McGregor has been heavily discussed ever since he fractured his tibia and fibula during a 2021 trilogy against Dustin Poirier. McGregor has not been seen inside the Octagon ever since that fight. He had been scheduled for a UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler, but an injured toe put the Irishman out of commission.
UFC star claims Conor McGregor destroyed the career of Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2025
UFC star Renato Moicano has said that he believes Conor McGregor assisted with the downfall of Michael Chandler’s MMA career. As we know, Michael Chandler fell to yet another defeat inside the Octagon last weekend. He went up against Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 314 and in the end, he was finished in the third round. In truth, it wasn’t a particularly close fight whatsoever, with the Liverpudlian shutting down any kind of attack that the former Bellator champion was trying to put forward.
Mike Perry sends warning to Conor McGregor: 'I'll f**k you up'
BJ Penn Staff - April 14, 2025
Mike Perry wants to make one thing very clear: If Conor McGregor ever picks a fight with him, it will not go well for the Irishman. Perry, a UFC veteran, is now the biggest star on the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) roster. He was won all five fights with the promotion, including victories over former UFC champs and title challengers in Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Thiago Alves. He also holds the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt.
Conor McGregor reacts to losing $500,000 bet on Michael Chandler fight at UFC 314
BJ Penn Staff - April 14, 2025
UFC 314 was a bad night for Conor McGregor. The Irish MMA star wasn’t in action on the card, but he wagered a staggering $500,000 on one of the fights on the bill: a lightweight clash between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler. Specifically, he bet on Chandler winning by KO.
Conor McGregor backed pop group releases first single 'Bad Guy'
BJ Penn Staff - April 11, 2025
Conor McGregor continues to expand his business portfolio. After launching a successful MMA news website, a massively popular whiskey brand, an Irish stout, and buying a piece of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), he is now involved in the music industry.
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett respond to Conor McGregor’s interest in their fight
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2025
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett don’t appear to be overly bothered by Conor McGregor’s interest in their fight tomorrow night. As we know, Conor McGregor is a true enigma within the landscape of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He pretty much says and does what he wants, but for the last four years, he hasn’t actually competed. Given his current political interests, many have wondered whether or not he’ll ever step foot in the cage again.
Rising UFC contender wants Conor McGregor to help him ‘put an end to Islam Makhachev’
BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2025
UFC lightweight prospect Mauricio Ruffy has his eyes on Islam Makhachev and the lightweight title. He is still not quite in title contention yet, but when he gets there, he plans to ask Conor McGregor for help beating the Russian. Specifically, he hopes the Irish MMA star will serve as one of his cornermen in the potential title fight.
Daniel Cormier slams Conor McGregor's 'ridiculous' move into politics: 'People in Ireland don't even like him'
BJ Penn Staff - April 4, 2025
It’s safe to say Conor McGregor won’t be getting an endorsement from his fellow UFC star Daniel Cormier. McGregor is the biggest star in MMA history. However, the Irishman has not fought since a disastrous 2021 stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier. His long absence from the Octagon has led many fans to speculate he will never fight again, and those concerns were amplified when, following a visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, he announced plans to run for the Irish presidency.