Conor McGregor News

Josh Evanoff - September 11, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes he’s arguably a bigger star than Conor McGregor. ‘Sugar’ is set to return to the cage in the main event of Noche UFC on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Set to headline the promotion’s first card from The Sphere, Sean O’Malley will look to make his second title defense. Back for the first time since a decision victory over Marlon Vera at UFC 299, the bantamweight champion will face Merab Dvalishvili.

Josh Evanoff - September 11, 2024

John Kavanagh is ready to see Conor McGregor return to the UFC cage. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That night saw Conor McGregor snap his leg, and the injury has kept him on the shelf for years. However, the former UFC champion was booked to make his return in June against Michael Chandler.

Cole Shelton - September 10, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White has given an update on Conor McGregor and his potential return to the Octagon. McGregor was booked to headline UFC 303 on June 29 against Michael Chandler but a toe injury kept him from competing. Since then, the Irishman has not been rebooked, despite his request to fight by the end of the year.

Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024

Following his victory over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 65, Jeremy Stephens has responded to Conor McGregor’s challenge. For so many years now, Jeremy Stephens has been recognized as a true warrior both in the cage and the ring. However, some of you may remember that once upon a time, he was best known for something else. That was because he was involved in the famous “who the f**k is that guy” interaction alongside Conor McGregor.

Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2024

Jake Paul believes that the UFC is holding back Conor McGregor from competing. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their July 2021 trilogy bout. Conor McGregor then spent the better part of two years trying to heal, and book his return. As some fans likely recall, the former UFC champion repeatedly called for the chance to fight in 2023, and early 2024.

Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2024

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor seemingly has an eye on politics. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their 2021 trilogy bout. Due to the injury, Conor McGregor was forced to the sidelines for the last few years. While the former UFC champion was set to return to the cage in June against Michael Chandler, that fight was canceled due to injury.

Curtis Calhoun - September 4, 2024

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is upping the ante in his ongoing jabs towards Conor McGregor amidst the Irish star’s indefinite Octagon absence. Muhammad is enjoying the newfound limelight after earning the UFC welterweight title in July over Leon Edwards. He hasn’t slowed down in attacking some of his previous detractors, and jabbing some of the sport’s biggest names.

Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has dismissed the idea of Conor McGregor receiving a title shot. Over the course of many, many years, Conor McGregor has built a reputation for himself as the biggest star in mixed martial arts. While many people may not like that, it’s the truth. The Irishman is known worldwide and in many ways, he helped put MMA on the map.

Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Sean O’Malley, not Conor McGregor, is the sport’s biggest pay-per-view star ahead of the former’s return to the cage. O’Malley will face the surging Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 306 main event on September 14th in Las Vegas. He returns after defending the title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 earlier this year.

Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024

Shavkat Rakhmonov isn’t concerned about the possibility of Conor McGregor getting a title shot at welterweight. In the last couple of years, Shavkat Rakhmonov has established himself as a top contender at 170 pounds. He is easily one of the most intriguing prospects on the UFC roster, and he continues to prove that every single time he’s in the cage. Right now, though, there’s a bit of uncertainty surrounding his career.

Curtis Calhoun - August 30, 2024

The impact on Michael Chandler’s long wait for Conor McGregor has impacted the UFC star more than most realize. McGregor and Chandler were scheduled to headline UFC 303 in Las Vegas to cap off International Fight Week. But, McGregor withdrew weeks before the event due to injury, and Chandler wasn’t rebooked against a replacement opponent.

Curtis Calhoun - August 28, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White raised some eyebrows during a recent Instagram Live session when one viewer asked about Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon. McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler in his return to the cage at UFC 303 earlier this summer. But, just weeks away from the event, McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury, putting his return indefinitely on hold.

Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up on the post-fight brawl following his collision with Conor McGregor back at UFC 229. Back in late 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor collided in the biggest mixed martial arts fight of all time. That’s not an exaggeration, either. These two men were involved in a bitter rivalry, and it seemed as if they were destined to settle things inside the Octagon.

Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024

Conor McGregor blanketed praise on one Irish standout after a big win and wants to see Dana White offer her a contract immediately. McGregor remains on hiatus after withdrawing from UFC 303 earlier this year due to injury. He was supposed to face Michael Chandler in his return from a three-year fighting absence.

Harry Kettle - August 26, 2024

UFC star Conor McGregor continues to make a push to appear on the promotion’s UFC 310 card in December. It’s safe to say that Conor McGregor isn’t exactly subtle. When he has a point to make, either on social media or in interviews, he makes it emphatically. The former two-weight UFC champion has been out of action for over three years and many want to see him return. If and when he does return, the expectation is that it will come against Michael Chandler.

Fernando Quiles - August 25, 2024

Former UFC veteran Matt Brown thinks Michael Chandler will ultimately realize it was a mistake to wait for Conor McGregor. Chandler has been dead set on getting a lucrative scrap with the “Notorious” one. The two were expected to collide at UFC 303 back in late June, but McGregor was forced to pull out of the matchup due to an injury.

Fernando Quiles - August 23, 2024

Sean O’Malley still views Conor McGregor as the face of the UFC, even if he thinks the former champ-champ is a “dork.” O’Malley and McGregor had been cordial with one another before the “Notorious” one ended up taking a dig at the “Suga” show on social media. This led to the UFC Bantamweight Champion firing back at McGregor.

Cole Shelton - August 19, 2024

Dan Hooker is looking to get one back on Michael Chandler and steal his fight against Conor McGregor. After Hooker scored a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, he called out several fighters including McGregor. It caught many by surprise, but on paper, a fight between Hooker and McGregor would be very fan-friendly.