Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor reiterates 200 million dollar offer to Terence Crawford, 'Bud' responds: "I'm tempted"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024
It appears talks are still ongoing between former UFC champion Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t appeared in the cage for well over three years now. Since Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, he’s been away. While ‘The Notorious’ was booked to face Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 in June, the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe.
Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight
Fernando Quiles - 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.
Conor McGregor calls for UFC welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has remarkably called for a UFC welterweight championship shot against Belal Muhammad. As we know, Conor McGregor isn’t afraid to challenge himself. He’s taken on some huge names throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career, and he seems intent on getting back in the cage at some point in the future.
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.
Brendan Schaub pitches Conor McGregor vs. Paddy Pimblett for the Irishman's return: "You wouldn't watch that?"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub believes Conor McGregor vs. Paddy Pimblett makes sense. ‘The Notorious’ is currently without an opponent for his long-awaited UFC return. While Conor McGregor was set to face Michael Chandler earlier this year, he was forced out due to injury. ‘The Notorious’ called to face ‘Iron’ in December, but the former Bellator star had other plans. Instead, he signed a deal to face Charles Oliveira in November.
Conor McGregor blasted by Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith for behavior during Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight
Fernando Quiles - 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.
Dan Hooker campaigns to fight Conor McGregor after Michael Chandler moves on
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2024
Dan Hooker is hoping to get a fight with Conor McGregor in the near future. After Michael Chandler was booked to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November, it left McGregor without an opponent. Although Chandler has said he is open to fighting McGregor after he faces Oliveira, Hooker is campaigning for the bout against the Irishman as they are both currently without an opponent.
Conor McGregor addresses UFC future following Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira 2 booking
Fernando Quiles - September 22, 2024
Conor McGregor hasn’t dipped a single toe inside the Octagon since June 2021, but he insists the comeback will happen. McGregor was in attendance for the big Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight this past Saturday. It was a familiar sight for fans of “Mystic Mac,” as the Irishman appeared to be having the time of his life. Many are convinced that McGregor will never return to pro MMA competition.
WATCH | Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury's live reactions to Daniel Dubois knocking out Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - September 21, 2024
Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury had very different reactions to Daniel Dubois knocking out Anthony Joshua. Dubois (22-2) and Joshua (28-4) squared off in a twelve-round bout for the IBF heavyweight title earlier tonight in Wembley.
Chael Sonnen axes "Foolish" hopes for a Conor McGregor UFC comeback after Michael Chandler's recent booking
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is no longer interested in a UFC comeback after Michael Chandler’s new fight booking. McGregor’s ongoing hiatus fuels speculation over whether or not he’ll return to fight again. He was supposed to headline UFC 303 against Chandler before withdrawing due to a toe injury.
Michael Chandler predicts Conor McGregor's UFC future: "Sometimes his body and his brain want other things"
Fernando Quiles - September 19, 2024
Michael Chandler still thinks Conor McGregor will make the walk to the Octagon at least once more. McGregor has not been seen in action since suffering a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. That fight took place in 2021. While the “Notorious” one was penciled in to fight Chandler earlier this year, a toe injury derailed that plan.
Conor McGregor asks Turki Alalshikh to book UFC return after Michael Chandler fight falls through: "I'm out of the loop"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor hopes Turki Alalshikh can help book his return. ‘The Notorious’ is in a bit of a weird spot. Conor McGregor hasn’t appeared in the cage since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their July 2021 trilogy bout. Since then, the former champion has spent time on the shelf recovering. However, McGregor finally booked his return against Michael Chandler earlier this summer for UFC 303.
Islam Makhachev laughs off the possibility of Conor McGregor returning to the UFC: "It's already a fantasy"
Josh Evanoff - September 17, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Conor McGregor won’t fight again. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage for over three years now. Conor McGregor last appeared in the octagon in July 2021, suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. Since then, the Irishman has repeatedly called for a return to the cage. Luckily, he was finally booked for his comeback earlier this summer.