Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor shares regret over his treatment of fellow UFC fighter Tony Ferguson
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Conor McGregor admits that he feels regret over how he’s gone after Tony Ferguson. McGregor and Ferguson once shared the same management team, Paradigm Sports Management. The “Notorious” one has shared his opinion that Ferguson turned his back on the team and felt “El Cucuy” threw away tons of money by switching management.
Conor McGregor responds after Henry Cejudo suggests he learn setup punches: “Make the splash kiddo. You a fat mess the last 24!”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2022
Conor McGregor unloaded on Henry Cejudo in a series of recently deleted tweets as their strange feud continues. While many are waiting to see who Conor McGregor is going to fight upon returning to the UFC, others are just tuning into his Twitter page to see who he can rile up next. ‘The Notorious’ has made a habit of winding up the masses in the name of having a bit of fun, but in this particular instance, it seems to be Henry Cejudo who is the one doing the poking.
Forbes reveals the highest-paid athletes of 2022, Conor McGregor comes in at No. 35
Susan Cox - May 18, 2022
Forbes has revealed the list of highest-paid athletes of 2022 and UFC star Conor McGregor has come in at Number 35. Forbes tracked income collected between May 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022 to come up with the Top 50 athletes.
Photos | Conor McGregor appears to have trimmed down ahead of his UFC return: “I see dead people”
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2022
Conor McGregor has once again shown off his incredible physique while also teasing an imminent return announcement. The social media presence of Conor McGregor never fails to make headlines given his status as the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. He knows that he has everyone pondering over his next move and even though some believe he shouldn’t be anywhere near a title shot, there’s a decent chance he’ll get one at either welterweight or lightweight.
Sean O'Malley sees knockout of Pedro Munhoz as the next step in becoming bigger than Conor McGregor: "I'm a f*cking animal right now"
Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has been hailed as the next big star in MMA. He seems to believe that he can be bigger than Conor McGregor. O’Malley has been out of the cage since a knockout win over Raulian Paiva earlier this year. ‘Sugar’ is now set to return this summer in the biggest fight of his career against Pedro Munhoz.
Michael Bisping explains why Charles Oliveira is a matchup that might favor Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - May 11, 2022
Michael Bisping is weighing in on why he thinks Charles Oliveira is a good matchup for Conor McGregor. According to Bisping, he does not believe Conor McGregor deserves a title fight but admits Charles Oliveira could be a favorable matchup.
Conor McGregor slams Justin Gaethje for pre-fight comments toward Charles Oliveira: "This absolute clown!"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2022
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has taken aim at Justin Gaethje for his comments prior to his loss to Charles Oliveira. ‘The Highlight’ and ‘Do Bronx’ squared off in the main event of UFC 274 last Saturday. Prior to the bout, Gaethje took aim at his foe, saying that he quit in previous fights. While he acknowledged that Oliveira has improved, he believed he would make him quit again.
Conor McGregor responds after Charles Oliveira insinuates he could finish him and Nate Diaz in the same night
Susan Cox - May 10, 2022
Conor McGregor is responding after Charles Oliveira insinuated he could finish both him and Nate Diaz in the same night. It was at UFC 274 this past Saturday night that we saw Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) take a huge leap forward in his UFC run after defeating Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) in the main event. It should be noted that Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight world title after missing weight ahead of his fight with Gaethje, leaving the lightweight title vacant.
Conor McGregor unloads on “Grade A Jackass” Justin Gaethje following his loss at UFC 274: “A bird brain with a bird brain manager”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2022
Conor McGregor unloaded on Justin Gaethje last night following the latter’s submission defeat at UFC 274. In recent years we’ve come to accept that nobody does social media in mixed martial arts quite like Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ often takes to Twitter and goes on bizarre and entertaining rants, regularly directed at some of his rivals in the UFC. Sometimes it’s funny, and sometimes we’re all left scratching our heads.
Conor McGregor responds to callout from Charles Oliveira
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Conor McGregor has responded after receiving a challenge from UFC 274 main event winner Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (33-8 MMA) squared off with Justin Gaethje (22-4 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.
Donald Cerrone reveals he didn’t want to be in the Octagon at UFC 246: “When Conor gave me the door, I took it”
Harry Kettle - May 6, 2022
UFC veteran Donald Cerrone has revealed he didn’t want to be in the Octagon with Conor McGregor when they fought at UFC 246. This Saturday night at UFC 274, Donald Cerrone will make the walk to the cage for what could be the final time as he prepares to meet Joe Lauzon in Phoenix. The bout will pit two legends of the sport against one another and if this is to be the final ride of ‘Cowboy’, he’ll want to try and go out on top.
Conor McGregor blasts Tony Ferguson for his comments about Dana White and the UFC
Susan Cox - May 5, 2022
Conor McGregor is blasting Tony Ferguson for his comments about Dana White and the UFC. Tony Ferguson, (26-6 MMA) is scheduled to battle it out in the Octagon with Michael Chandler (22-7 MMA) in a lightweight division bout this coming Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274.
Khamzat Chimaev mocks Nate Diaz, Colby Covington, and Conor McGregor on Twitter: "Let's fight skinny"
Josh Evanoff - May 3, 2022
UFC welterweight title contender Khamzat Chimaev is getting tired of waiting around. The Chechen superstar was last seen in action at UFC 273 last month. Chimaev scored a victory over Gilbert Burns in the biggest test of his career via unanimous decision. The win didn’t come easy, as the Brazilian knocked down and nearly finished Chimaev during the contest.
Chael Sonnen claims Dan Hooker’s name is on the short list of possible opponents for Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - May 3, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes there’s a chance Dan Hooker could serve as Conor McGregor’s return opponent. The return of Conor McGregor has been a hot topic within the mixed martial arts world ever since his leg injury last summer. A variety of names have been thrown out there regarding who he can take on upon returning but as of yet, we don’t have a definitive answer as to who is going to get the call.
Jake Paul issues scathing response following “jackass” comment from Conor McGregor: “I’m the one who has done more for fighters than you ever have”
Fernando Quiles - May 1, 2022
Jake Paul has fired back at Conor McGregor following some not-so-flattering remarks. Paul has made it clear that he wants to fight the “Notorious” one. “The Problem Child” has also taken aim at UFC President Dana White. He’s criticized the UFC boss over fighter pay.
Daniel Cormier agrees with the UFC giving Conor McGregor a tune-up fight: "It doesn't hurt him"
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Daniel Cormier believes that Conor McGregor should receive a tune-up fight next. The Irishman has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor suffered a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The injury has forced him to be on the sidelines for the better part of a year.
Conor McGregor hints at UFC return: "The count down is on"
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022
Conor McGregor appears to be inching closer to a return to the UFC. McGregor has not fought since he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 last July. Since the injury, he had surgery but has recently been back in the gym as he looks to be nearly fully recovered. With that, he posted to Instagram that the countdown is on for his next fight.
Dana White waiting on medical clearance before deciding on Conor McGregor's next fight
Fernando Quiles - April 24, 2022
UFC President Dana White won’t commit to what’s next for Conor McGregor until he’s been given medical clearance. McGregor has been on the sidelines due to a broken tibia and fibula. He suffered the injury during his July 2021 trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. The “Notorious” one underwent successful surgery and made it clear that he would take his time in the recovery process.