Conor McGregor News
Justin Gaethje responds to callout from Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
Justin Gaethje has responded after being called out by former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Gaethje (25-4 MMA) returned to the Octagon in tonight’s UFC 291 main event for a rematch with Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) that saw the BMF title up for grabs.
Conor McGregor releases statement following the death of legendary Irish singer Sinead O’Connor
Susan Cox - July 26, 2023
Conor McGregor has released a statement following the death of legendary Irish singer Sinead O’Connor. It was announced earlier today that acclaimed Irish singer Sinead O’Connor had died at the age of 56.
Nate Diaz explains how Jake Paul trash talking Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin helped influence him into accepting the fight
Susan Cox - July 21, 2023
Nate Diaz is explaining how Jake Paul trash talking Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin helped influence him into accepting the fight. The Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match is taking place at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas.
Conor McGregor's manager provides update on USADA situation
Susan Cox - July 21, 2023
Conor McGregor’s manager has provided an update on his fighters USADA situation. Opposing TUF 31 coaches Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler were expected to fight following the filming of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, which will continue to air on ESPN until its finale August 15th.
Henry Cejudo reacts to Conor McGregor’s celebration on TUF 31: “Wasn’t actually running to celebrate the win”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2023
Henry Cejudo has used Conor McGregor’s celebration on The Ultimate Fighter to take another shot at the Irishman. This week on The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor’s team finally earned a win over Michael Chandler’s veterans. It came via vicious knockout, and it was the kind of result that had fans jumping out of their seats. As it turns out, the same was true for ‘Notorious’, after he sprinted around the cage with glee in the immediate aftermath of the triumph.
Conor McGregor celebrates first team win over Michael Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter: "We're horses!"
Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023
Former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor has finally scored a win over Michael Chandler. The two lightweight contenders filmed the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year. The season was supposed to be a glorious return home for Conor McGregor, who’s been absent since UFC 264 in July 2021. Instead, it was domination from team Michael Chandler through the first seven weeks.
Michael Chandler discusses the high stakes for slated Conor McGregor fight: “This is a must-win for both of us”
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2023
Michael Chandler has discussed the high stakes that are involved in his upcoming fight with rival Conor McGregor. For months now, fans have been waiting for an announcement regarding Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, with Conor still not ready to compete, we’ve heard nothing. A few teases have been made here and there, but the Irishman is yet to re-enroll in the USADA testing pool.
UFC megastar Conor McGregor only interested in Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg on one condition
Fernando Quiles - July 16, 2023
Conor McGregor is intrigued by a possible showdown between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, but on one condition. Musk sent the MMA world in a tailspin when he took to Twitter to challenge Zuckerberg to a “cage fight.” Zuckerberg responded by posting a screencap of Musk’s challenge with the caption, “Send me location.” Of course, that is a famous line that was said by UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor's coaching on TUF 31: "Conor's getting a little bit of a raw deal"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2023
Michael Chandler thinks Conor McGregor is getting a raw deal on TUF 31. Chandler and McGregor are serving as the coaches of the show and so far, Team Chandler is a perfect 6-0 in the fights. As well, on the show, McGregor isn’t seen at weigh-ins and some contestants on the show have said he isn’t always there for training. However, Michael Chandler says that is not true, as it was only weigh-ins that Conor McGregor never attended.
Conor McGregor claims the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him
Susan Cox - July 10, 2023
Conor McGregor is claiming the return of the BMF title is being lined up specifically for him. The BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) title is up for grabs at UFC 291 when Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA) takes on Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA) in their much anticipated rematch.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's claim that he will be fighting Michael Chandler this December
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2023
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s claim that he will be fighting Michael Chandler this December. During last night’s UFC 290 pay-per-view event, McGregor took to Twitter where he announced that he would be fighting Chandler this December. The Irishman later deleted the tweet, but not before it caught the attention of thousands of fight fans.
Robbie Lawler reacts after Conor McGregor casts doubt on his UFC retirement: "Does he want to fight?"
Jeffrey Walter - July 9, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler has reacted after Conor McGregor casted doubt on his planned retirement from MMA. Lawler (30-16 MMA) squared off with Niko Price (15-7 MMA) in the featured prelim of last night’s UFC 290 event in Las Vegas.
TUF 31 contestant Aaron McKenzie weighs in on Michael Chandler’s claim that Conor McGregor was not there for his team: “He wasn’t at a lot of morning practices”
Harry Kettle - July 6, 2023
TUF 31 contestant Aaron McKenzie has given his thoughts on Michael Chandler’s claim that Conor McGregor wasn’t there for his team during the process. At this moment in time, Conor McGregor’s team on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter has yet to win a fight. Many fans and pundits have, understandably, criticized McGregor’s coaching as a result of such stats.
Michael Chandler details what went through his head after Conor McGregor shoved him on TUF
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2023
Michael Chandler has revealed what went through his head when Conor McGregor shoved him in the face on TUF 31. Chandler and McGregor served as coaches on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter and are slated to fight one another after the show concludes. With the two set to fight, the tensions are running high – especially after Lee Hammond, one of McGregor’s teammates lost on the show. Following Lee’s loss, Conor McGregor was visibly angry and upset and began chirping Michael Chandler.
Jake Paul eyeing MMA fight with Conor McGregor after Nate Diaz: "I'm not afraid"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2023
Boxing star Jake Paul is ready to step into the cage with Conor McGregor after his August clash with Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ is currently slated to face the Stockton native later this year. The two will headline a DAZN pay-per-view offering, Jake Paul’s first since his loss to Tommy Fury in February. Following that loss to ‘TNT’, the YouTuber-turned-boxer called for an instant rematch.
Henry Cejudo trolls Conor McGregor over his upcoming court case: “It’ll be the 1st win you get this decade”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2023
Henry Cejudo has taken a shot at Conor McGregor as the Irishman continues to deal with recent legal issues. Conor McGregor’s future is uncertain, to put it lightly. The expectation in recent months has been that he would return to the Octagon to take on Michael Chandler. Unfortunately, given that he has yet to enroll back into the USADA testing pool, it doesn’t seem like that’ll happen anytime soon. Instead, the former two-weight UFC champion has been dealing with some legal problems related to his appearance at a Miami Heat game.
Anthony Smith blames TUF 31 editing for falsely portraying Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - July 4, 2023
Anthony Smith is blaming The Ultimate Fighter 31 editing team for falsely portraying Conor McGregor. TUF 31 has seen coach Conor McGregor’s team winless in the first five matches of the season. That of course means opposing coach Michael Chandler’s team are riding high with no losses to date.
Report | Miami Heat axe deal to have Conor McGregor’s Tidl Sports patch on their jerseys: “It’s a reminder of the 24 hours of hell the organization went through”
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2023
The Miami Heat have reportedly axed a deal that would’ve seen Conor McGregor’s Tidl Sports brand sponsor the team next season. It’s been a strange few weeks for Conor McGregor, and one of the big reasons for that was his appearance at an NBA Finals game in Miami, Florida. After punching the team’s mascot and sending him to hospital, the Irishman was accused of sexual assault by a woman he met at the event. The messy ordeal has led many to wonder whether or not he’ll actually return to the Octagon, as he was expected to do.