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Dana White

Dana White predicts where the next Conor McGregor will emerge: "We’re already starting to crank talent out of there"

Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White believes he knows where the next Conor McGregor will emerge. McGregor’s star power can’t be denied. The “Notorious” one has set live gate and pay-per-view records for the UFC. He recently vowed to have every spot in the top 10 largest PPV buys for the promotion.

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Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker offers update on potential UFC showdown with Conor McGregor: "The fight makes a lot of sense"

Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker really believes a fight with Conor McGregor is possible. ‘The Hangman’ has been out of action since his return to the cage in August. On the main card of UFC 305, Dan Hooker faced Mateusz Gamrot, in a massive lightweight showdown. Ultimately, the Australian busted up ‘Gamer’, tagging him several times en route to a split-decision victory. For Hooker, the win was his third in a row.

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Dana White

Dana White provides honest update on Conor McGregor's UFC future

Harry Kettle - October 22, 2024

UFC president Dana White has provided an update on what the future could hold for Conor McGregor. The future of Conor McGregor is always something that’s going to be a hot topic. After all, the Irishman is easily the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. With that being said, he’s certainly been busy as of late with ventures outside of the sport.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Conor McGregor responds to PFL's Paul Hughes' cornering plea for potential fight vs. Usman Nurmagomedov

Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024

UFC superstar Conor McGregor might be a key presence in Paul Hughes’ corner for a potential title fight against Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov. Hughes earned the biggest win of his young mixed martial arts career when he defeated former Bellator champ AJ McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants last Saturday. Despite the short-notice nature of the fight, Hughes dominated McKee from start to finish and nearly finished McKee in the opening minutes.

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Johnny Eblen

Johnny Eblen thinks Conor McGregor started trend of retired fighters returning after PED use

Fernando Quiles - October 20, 2024

Johnny Eblen believes Conor McGregor has created a path for retired fighters to return after taking PEDs. Longtime UFC fan favorite Donald Cerrone recently revealed his plan to return to pro MMA competition. “Cowboy” admitted he was on the juice during retirement and will have to get clean before he can compete again.

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Conor McGregor

Belal Muhammad explains why he believes Conor McGregor needs help

Harry Kettle - October 18, 2024

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has explained why he believes Conor McGregor needs help as their war of words continues. As we know, Conor McGregor is a bit of an enigma – and that much goes without saying. He is constantly keeping the mixed martial arts world on their toes, leaving many to wonder whether or not he’ll ever fight again. Alas, if you truly believe the Irishman, we will see him back in the Octagon at some point in the future.

Dan Hooker and Conor McGregor
Dan Hooker

UFC CEO Dana White reacts after Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker seemingly agree to fight: “That would be a great fight”

Harry Kettle - October 17, 2024

UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on the prospect of Conor McGregor squaring off against Dan Hooker next year. Everyone knows that Conor McGregor is a hard guy to predict. One day he’s teasing a return to the cage, and the next he’s off partying in the middle of nowhere. He is a true enigma in the sport of mixed martial arts and, by default, he’s the biggest superstar we’ve ever seen in this sport.

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Chael Sonnen believes prime Conor McGregor may have been the greatest of all time

Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor, in his prime, may have been the greatest fighter of all time. We all know that Conor McGregor is a pretty enigmatic figure. Without him, mixed martial arts wouldn’t be where it’s at today. In equal measure, he’s had some pretty controversial moments over the years both in and outside of the cage.

Belal Muhammad, Conor McGregor
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Belal Muhammad says Conor McGregor illustrates the "Dark side of fighting" in response to Irish star's latest rant

Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes Conor McGregor is no longer a role model for young athletes amidst his long Octagon hiatus. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304. Just months after earning the belt, and capping off a lengthy win streak, Muhammad will defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier reveals recent near-altercation with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, says fight "For sure" would've happened

Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024

Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor nearly came to blows while both were at a Las Vegas convention earlier this month promoting their respective businesses. Poirier hasn’t fought since a loss to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June. After initially suggesting he’d retire and walk away from mixed martial arts, he’s planning at least one comeback fight in 2025, and potentially two.

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Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria challenges Conor McGregor to a sparring match, explains why UFC fight is now "Impossible"

Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has officially given up his pursuit of a booking with Conor McGregor but issued an open invitation to the Irish superstar. Topuria will face BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event next weekend in Abu Dhabi. He’ll make his first UFC featherweight title defense after finishing Alexander Volkanovski for the belt in February.

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Dustin Poirier shares prediction for potential Conor McGregor vs. Dan Hooker fight

Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024

Dustin Poirier thinks a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker would be fun for however long it lasts. On Saturday, McGregor claimed he would be fighting Hooker in February in Saudi Arabia in his UFC return. It caught many by surprise, as most assumed the Irishman would wait to see what happened in the Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira fight.

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Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor's MMA legacy is on the line after long UFC absence

Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2024

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler feels Conor McGregor’s fighting legacy is in jeopardy if he doesn’t return. Chandler will face former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the UFC 309 co-main event. He returns to the Octagon almost two full years after his last fight amidst a long wait for the McGregor booking.

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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor hits out at Belal Muhammad in latest social media rant

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2024

UFC star Conor McGregor has lashed out at UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in his latest social media rant. As we know, Conor McGregor is a pretty outspoken chap. He has never been afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to social media. The former two-weight UFC champion has made it crystal clear that he’s interested in a return to the Octagon but at this moment in time, nothing is set in stone.

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Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal doubts Conor McGregor makes UFC return: "We'll see him at a bar and sh*t"

Fernando Quiles - October 13, 2024

Jorge Masvidal doesn’t see Conor McGregor ever stepping back inside the Octagon for a pro MMA fight. McGregor hasn’t been in a sanctioned bout since 2021. He suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier.

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Dan Hooker

Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker reveal mutual interest in UFC fight: "We’ll get this thing across the line"

Fernando Quiles - October 13, 2024

Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker might be on a collision course. McGregor was expected to fight Michael Chandler back in June, but the “Notorious” one suffered an injury. With Chandler being booked for a rematch against Charles Oliveira, it’s left many to wonder what is next for the former two-division UFC champion.

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Conor McGregor

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, KSI
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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.