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Aljamain Sterling, Sean O'Malley
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Aljamain Sterling jabs Sean O'Malley after social media blowup with Conor McGregor

Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling didn’t hesitate to mock Sean O’Malley over the latter’s budding beef with Conor McGregor. Sterling will face Movsar Evloev in his UFC featherweight return later this year at UFC 307. He recently defeated Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 for a victorious showing in his UFC featherweight debut.

Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor
Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley blasts "mentally weak" Conor McGregor: "Drug addict, needs rehab"

Cole Shelton - July 22, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has taken aim at Conor McGregor. O’Malley has praised McGregor in the past saying he played a key role in his early MMA career. However, seemingly out of nowhere on Monday night, O’Malley took to social media to blast McGregor saying he is no longer in the GOAT conversation and that he is a mentally weak individual.

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Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor informs 'bum beggar' Michael Chandler that he's fully healed ahead of UFC return

Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2024

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is seemingly healthy and ready to fight Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month. For Conor McGregor, the bout would snap a nearly three-year layoff and would be his first since breaking his leg in 2021. Meanwhile, Michael Chandler hasn’t competed since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022.

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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor responds to Mike Perry's BKFC ownership claim: "You are out, bro"

Fernando Quiles - July 21, 2024

Conor McGregor has caught wind of Mike Perry claiming to be a part owner of BKFC, and he has responded. McGregor had fight fans turning heads once again at the conclusion of the boxing match between Perry and Jake Paul. While Perry showed grit, he was simply outgunned thanks to Paul’s jabs, power punching, and movement. “Platinum” hung around, but was ultimately stopped in the sixth round via TKO.

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Mike Perry responds after Conor McGregor claims that he’s fired from BKFC: “He can’t fire me”

Fernando Quiles - July 21, 2024

Mike Perry has responded to Conor McGregor throwing salt on the wound following a TKO defeat to Jake Paul. Perry and Paul shared the boxing ring inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida this past Saturday night. While Perry showed the heart fans have grown to adore him for, it was quite clear that Paul’s boxing skills were far superior.

Jake Paul, Conor McGregor
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Jake Paul reacts after Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC

Jeffrey Walter - July 20, 2024

Jake Paul, like many, think it is “f**ked up” that Conor McGregor fired Mike Perry from BKFC this evening. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) came to blows in an eight-round cruiserweight contest Saturday night in Tampa Bay.

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Jake Paul

Conor McGregor fires Mike Perry from BKFC following loss to Jake Paul

Chris Taylor - July 20, 2024

Conor McGregor has fired Mike Perry from BKFC following his loss to Jake Paul this evening in Tampa Bay, Florida. Paul (10-1) and Perry (0-2) squared off in a cruiserweight bout slated for eight 3-minute rounds on Saturday night.

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UFC

Conor McGregor announces his own record label: 'Greenback Records'

Curtis Calhoun - July 19, 2024

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is getting into the music business in his latest venture outside of combat sports. McGregor was supposed to return to the UFC Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. But, he withdrew due to a toe injury, and the fight is expected to be rescheduled later.

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UFC

Contract clause could cost Conor McGregor millions in UFC antitrust settlement case

Susan Cox - July 19, 2024

A contract clause could cost former two-division champion Conor McGregor millions in the UFC antitrust settlement case. The antitrust lawsuit against the UFC is over. The UFC’s parent company — TKO Group Holdings — filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealing that the company has settled two separate class action lawsuits with a total payout of $335 million.

Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor
Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier reacts to newly released audio of Khabib Nurmagomedov/Conor McGregor ending

Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024

Daniel Cormier has provided some context behind why the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight had a dark cloud around it. The UFC released never-before-seen footage of Nurmagomedov submitting McGregor at UFC 229. The footage includes muted commentary with the sole audio coming from McGregor, Nurmagomedov, and referee Herb Dean.

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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor rooting for Mike Perry against 'little dweeb' Jake Paul: "He's had such a rise in the sport"

Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2024

BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor is rooting for Mike Perry in his boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Platinum’ is set to move from the BKFC ring to the boxing ring this Saturday night. On DAZN pay-per-view, Mike Perry will face the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. For the former UFC welterweight, the fight is a massive opportunity. Paul was originally slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, but the legendary heavyweight pulled out due to health issues.

Ilia Topuria, Conor McGregor
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Ilia Topuria hits back at Conor McGregor after threatening to "Slap the head off" him at BKFC presser

Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024

Tensions are intensifying between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and superstar Conor McGregor. After withdrawing from his scheduled UFC bout with Michael Chandler at UFC 303, McGregor is recovering from a foot injury. In the meantime, he’s exploring some of his other avenues, including being a part-owner of Bare Knuckle FC.

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Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett rejects Conor McGregor's suggestion that UFC 304 isn't a great card

Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has rejected Conor McGregor’s view that UFC 304 isn’t a fantastic card. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be heading to Manchester, England next weekend. In addition to two title fights, there are plenty of other fascinating bouts on the card – including Paddy Pimblett vs Bobby Green.

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Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's claim about Michael Chandler fight being official: "I don't have a date for it"

Josh Evanoff - July 15, 2024

According to UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is far from official. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month in Las Vegas. The bout was going to be Conor McGregor’s first, since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Nearly three years later, the Irishman was set to meet Michael Chandler at 170 pounds in a blockbuster of a fight.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Video shows Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after UFC 229 win

Cole Shelton - July 15, 2024

The UFC has released a video showing Khabib Nurmagomedov spitting on Conor McGregor after his UFC 229 win. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought in a highly-anticipated fight back in October 2018 at UFC 229. It served as McGregor’s return to the Octagon, as he previously had squared off with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. The Irishman was looking to reclaim his lightweight title that he never lost.

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Conor McGregor tells Michael Chandler that they have a new fight date in 2024: “I talked to Dana today”

Fernando Quiles - July 14, 2024

Conor McGregor claims a new fight date for a showdown with Michael Chandler has been discussed. McGregor and Chandler were set to collide in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas at the end of June. That didn’t happen, as McGregor pulled out of the fight due to a toe injury. A light heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka ended up taking its place.

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Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor calls Dustin Poirier's foundation a "scam" in latest social media attack

Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is accusing Dustin Poirier’s The Good Fight Foundation of fraud after a recent post-UFC 302 auction. Poirier lost to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 302 main event last month. Just days after, McGregor withdrew from his planned comeback fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to a toe injury.

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier questions Conor McGregor's UFC 303 withdrawal: "Doesn't seem like a reason to pull out"

Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2024

Dustin Poirier thinks there may be more to the story when it comes to Conor McGregor’s scratched comeback at UFC 303. McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event before withdrawing due to a toe injury. He hasn’t fought in the Octagon since shattering his leg against Poirier at UFC 264.