Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor calls out 'wannabe' featherweight champ Ilia Topuria
Zain Bando - December 10, 2024
Conor McGregor is back beefing with champions instead of worrying about his personal issues. Based on McGregor’s status with the UFC and Dana White’s non-committal stance regarding McGregor’s legal troubles, a return to MMA is anything but priority.
Conor McGregor remains interested in Michael Chandler fight despite ongoing legal issues: "I'll see you at the top"
Josh Evanoff - December 10, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has again teased a return to the cage against Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in action since a 2021 stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier. That night saw Conor McGregor snap his leg in the final seconds of their UFC 264 headliner, but he swore a return to the cage by the end of 2022. Nearly four years on from his loss to ‘The Diamond’, the Irishman still hasn’t fought.
Conor McGregor roasts Belal Muhammad following UFC 310 security blunder: 'You barely got into the ring'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2024
Conor McGregor went scorched earth on Belal Muhammad during the UFC 310 pay-per-view. McGregor has taken aim at numerous fighters over the years. More recently, he’s found himself in a war of words with Muhammad, who is the reigning UFC welterweight champion. Muhammad was in attendance for UFC 310, and his presence was requested inside the Octagon by Shavkat Rakhmonov.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor’s civil case verdict: “He hasn’t been fighting here in I don’t know how long”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2024
Conor McGregor continues to stir controversy, and Dana White has reacted to the “Notorious” one’s civil case verdict. A Dublin court recently found McGregor liable for sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident back in 2018. The verdict has led to McGregor being pulled from numerous sponsorship deals. He’s no longer the face of the Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey brand, and has been pulled from the Hitman video game franchise as a DLC character.
UFC can't salvage Conor McGregor's image following sexual assault verdict, says MMA legend
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 1, 2024
Conor McGregor has found himself in hot water, and the UFC may not be able to pull him out of it. A Dublin court recently found McGregor liable for sexual assault. The accusation dates back to 2018, and while the Irishman plans to appeal the verdict, many have already taken action. McGregor has seen his image scrapped from murals, video games, and even the Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey brand, which he started.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC rival Conor McGregor "deserves punishment" after court ruling
BJ Penn Staff - November 27, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally reacted to the recent Conor McGregor drama. For much of this month, McGregor was embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. On Nov. 22, a jury in Dublin’s High Court ruled McGregor was civically liable for assault, and he was ordered to pay just shy of $260,000 in damages to Hand.
Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor fight is possible despite Irishman's legal woes: "Why not fight me?"
Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor should fight him. ‘Iron’ is fresh off his return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 309 earlier this month. Back for the first time since suffering a loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022, Michael Chandler again met Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ previously handed the former Bellator champion a knockout loss in 2021, in a bid for vacant UFC gold.
Conor McGregor's fiancee sends scathing message to rape accuser: "What sort of woman are you?"
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2024
Dee Devlin, the fiancee of Conor McGregor, has issued a scathing statement following her partner’s sexual assault trial. McGregor was recently found liable for a 2018 sexual assault of a woman at a Dublin hotel. The UFC star was ordered to pay approximately $260,000 in damages to the victim, Nikita Hand.
Proper No. 12 drops Conor McGregor from branding following sexual assault ruling
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2024
Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey has dropped Conor McGregor from branding following a sexual assault ruling. McGregor was part of Proper No. 12 since its launch in 2018, but the company dropped the Irishman from its branding, according to a report from the Irish Independent.
Fight fans scold Conor McGregor following latest post on Instagram
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2024
Fans continue to rip Conor McGregor on social media following a recent court ruling. McGregor was found liable in a sexual assault verdict in Dublin. While the “Notorious” one admitted to infidelity, he insists that his time with the accuser, Nikita Hand, was consensual.
Paddy Pimblett recalls the time Conor McGregor erupted after watching one of his idols lose in UFC: “I’ll never forget him kicking the wall in this hotel”
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has shared a story of Conor McGregor as fans continue to speculate over the future of the Irishman. Right now, Conor McGregor’s reputation is falling apart. After being found liable in his sexual assault case in Ireland, many former fans of his are starting to distance themselves from the former two-weight UFC champion. At the same time, some still wonder whether or not he’ll ever step foot back into the Octagon.
Conor McGregor removed from popular 'Hitman' video game after losing civil sexual assault case
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2024
Former UFC superstar Conor McGregor is now dealing with the fallout of his recent loss in the courtroom. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a brutal first-round loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That bout saw Conor McGregor snap his leg, but the Irishman promised to return to the octagon by the end of 2022. Now, heading into 2025, the former UFC champion is instead fighting his battles in the courtroom.
Islam Makhachev hits out at Conor McGregor following civil case defeat
Harry Kettle - November 23, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has hit out at Conor McGregor following the latter’s recent loss in court. This week, Conor McGregor was found liable for sexual assault in a case relating to an incident back in 2018. The incident in question took place two months following Conor’s defeat at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov who defeated him to retain his UFC lightweight championship. Now, that same belt is held by his close friend Islam Makhachev.
Conor McGregor lashes out at victim in civil case defeat
Harry Kettle - November 23, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has lashed out at Nikita Hand following the verdict in his sexual assault civil case. As many of you would’ve heard, Conor McGregor lost his civil case against Nikita Hand in Ireland. The verdict noted that McGregor was found guilty, meaning he will have to pay damages to the victim.
Jake Paul reacts to Conor McGregor’s sexual assault verdict, ‘Notorious’ responds
BJ Penn Staff - November 22, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civically liable of rape in Ireland, and his combat sports rival Jake Paul was one of the first to react to the disturbing news. Over the last week, McGregor has been embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. The “alleged” stipulation is no longer required, as far as Dublin’s High Court is concerned, after jurors sided with Hand on Nov. 22.
Conor McGregor issues statement after Dublin jury rules he's liable for sexual assault
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2024
Conor McGregor has spoken out after a jury in Dublin found him liable in a 2018 sexual assault case. The jury determined that the UFC megastar was guilty of sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018. Irish Mirror’s Pat Healy revealed that the verdict includes damages around €250,000. Hand filed the civil suit back in 2021 and alleged that she never gave consent to an intoxicated McGregor. Hand alleged that both McGregor and a man named James Lawrence sexually assaulted her. The jury determined that Lawrence did not commit sexual assault.
Conor McGregor reacts to “mad little fellow” Michael Chandler’s loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on rival Michael Chandler’s defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Michael Chandler came up short in his attempt to defeat Charles Oliveira in their rematch. However, he didn’t go down without a fight. After Oliveira largely controlled the first four rounds of the contest, Chandler went for it in the fifth and almost got ‘Do Bronx’ out of there with a remarkable flurry.
Don't expect Conor McGregor to end his hiatus for another year, per UFC CEO Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2024
The long wait for Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon continues. McGregor hasn’t had a pro MMA fight since 2021. While he was scheduled to face Michael Chandler earlier this year, the “Notorious” one pulled out due to an injury. Chandler went on to face Charles Oliveira in a losing effort at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden.