Conor McGregor News
David Feldman confirms Conor McGregor will have “a lot of say” in future BKFC operations
Susan Cox - May 1, 2024
David Feldman is confirming that Conor McGregor will have ‘a lot to say’ in future BKFC operations. The announcement came this past Saturday, April 27th during the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 broadcast, that Conor McGregor is now a part owner in the promotion.
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry reacts to Conor McGregor scoring BKFC ownership: "He's just done remarkable things"
Fernando Quiles - April 28, 2024
Mike Perry has reacted to Conor McGregor becoming a co-owner of BKFC, and he couldn’t be happier. McGregor stunned the combat sports world when the co-ownership was announced at KnuckleMania IV this past Saturday night. Perry headlined that card, defeating Thiago Alves in one minute via TKO. Perry and McGregor have been cordial with one another, and “Platinum” has the utmost respect for the former two-division UFC champion.
Michael Chandler issues stern warning to Conor McGregor amid BKFC ownership announcement
Fernando Quiles - April 28, 2024
Michael Chandler has something to say to Conor McGregor amid recent BKFC news. During the KnuckleMania IV broadcast, it was announced that in association with McGregor Sports and Entertainment, the “Notorious” one is a BKFC co-owner. McGregor has long shown his support for bare-knuckle boxing, and he even shared the ring for a fun faceoff with Mike Perry back in April 2023. While Conor wasn’t going to fight for BKFC given his deal with the UFC, “Mystic Mac” is in business with the company that was founded by David Feldman.
Michael Bisping warns Michael Chandler not to underestimate Conor McGregor at UFC 303: “Can't be drunk on your own ego”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has issued a warning to Michael Chandler ahead of his showdown with Conor McGregor. At UFC 303, it’s finally happening. Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will lock horns in a contest we’ve been waiting to see for well over a year. For multiple reasons, it hadn’t come to fruition – but now, it appears as if we’re on the verge of seeing it happen.
Coach John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor is looking “super slick” ahead of comeback fight at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2024
Head coach John Kavanagh has said that Conor McGregor is looking slick ahead of his comeback fight at UFC 303. At UFC 303 this summer, Conor McGregor will finally return to the Octagon. He will do so for the first time in three years, dating back to when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier.
Daniel Cormier: 'Right place, right time' for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler to be UFC's first 165lb title fight
Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler could make history in more than one way. McGregor will make his long-awaited UFC return at UFC 303 against Chandler on June 29th. He and Chandler will finally meet in the Octagon after they clashed as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 last year.
Report | UFC 303: ‘McGregor vs. Chandler’ could break the promotion's gate record
Susan Cox - April 19, 2024
Sources are saying that UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler could indeed break the promotion’s gate record. UFC 303 will take place on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 303: ‘Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2024
The countdown is on as fight fans around the globe gear up for the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor at UFC 303. Event: UFC 303: McGregor vs Poirier Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024 Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (6pm EST prelims, 10pm EST main card)
Michael Chandler reveals prediction for UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor: "I'd like to keep it on the feet"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
Michael Chandler believes that he will finish Conor McGregor in the second round at UFC 303 later this year. Over the weekend, the long-awaited bout between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ was finally announced. Dana White made the news official in the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, stating that Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is set for June 29th. For the latter, the fight is one nearly two years in the making.
Max Holloway admits that Conor McGregor rematch would be his ideal next fight: "Let's run it back"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
In his ideal world, Max Holloway would be facing Conor McGregor in his UFC return later this year. ‘Blessed’ returned to the cage over the weekend on the main card of UFC 300. In a rare lightweight appearance for the former featherweight champion, he faced Justin Gaethje. On the line was ‘The Highlight’s BMF gold that he won last year against Dustin Poirier. Despite entering the bout as an underdog, Max Holloway turned in a masterclass.
Michael Chandler “would not be surprised” if his bout with Conor McGregor is for the 165lbs title: “It should be for a belt”
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
Michael Chandler has suggested that there’s a chance his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor could be for a new 165-pound title. At the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White revealed that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at UFC 303. It comes after over a year of speculation and waiting to see them collide. At the time, it was noted that the contest will take place at welterweight, aka 170 pounds.
Michael Chandler speaks after Conor McGregor fight is made official for UFC 303: "I never really doubted it"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler never doubted that he was going to fight Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, Dana White made the welterweight bout official for UFC 303 on June 29th. For Michael Chandler, the fight announcement is a long time coming. The lightweight contender hasn’t fought since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. After that defeat, he booked a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will headline UFC 303 this summer. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering whether or not Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will actually happen. Now, we know for a fact that it’s happening.
Michael Chandler responds to Conor McGregor's latest UFC return proclamation: 'He will do as he's told'
Curtis Calhoun - April 12, 2024
Michael Chandler is claiming the A-side in his expected matchup with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. McGregor made headlines on Friday when he announced that the fight with Chandler has been officially booked for UFC 303 on June 29th. Despite McGregor’s social media announcement, the UFC has yet to formally announce the booking, as of this writing.
Conor McGregor announces Michael Chandler fight is finally set for UFC 303 in June: "See you on the date I said"
Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2024
Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be facing Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29th. The comeback of ‘The Notorious’ has been long in the making. In the summer of 2021, the Irishman broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round against Dustin Poirier. As a result, Conor McGregor was forced to the sideline for well over two years. In the meantime, he appeared in the remake of the recently-released movie, Road House.
Conor McGregor reacts after Dana White reveals $300k bonuses for UFC 300: "Life changing money”
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
Conor McGregor has nothing but praise for Dana White after he upped the Fight Night bonuses for UFC 300. After several fighters were campaigning for the bonuses to increase for the historic card, White made the announcement during the UFC 300 press conference. Not only did White up it from $50k, but he revealed it would be $300k, meaning there is $1.2 million in bonuses up for grabs on Saturday.
Dana White teases Conor McGregor's UFC return: "Coming soon"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2024
It seems that UFC President Dana White and Conor McGregor are finally on the same page. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As fans likely remember, Conor McGregor snapped his leg in that defeat. As a result, he was forced to the sidelines for well over two years. McGregor even filmed the remake of Road House with Jake Gyllenhaal in the meantime.
Michael Chandler predicts how targeted Conor McGregor fight ends
Curtis Calhoun - April 4, 2024
Michael Chandler plans for a quick night in the Octagon if his expected fight with Conor McGregor becomes a reality. Chandler is expected to face McGregor later this year. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since suffering a leg injury at UFC 264, is ramping up his fight camp for a UFC comeback.