Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor says he is completing multiple 10k runs per day ahead of his UFC return: “I’d smack anyone around up to light heavy”
Harry Kettle - March 23, 2023
Conor McGregor appears to be feeling extremely confident ahead of his return to the Octagon later this year. After so much time away from the cage, it seems as if 2023 is the year when we see ‘Notorious’ make his return. In all likelihood, he’ll be doing so against his fellow Ultimate Fighter coach Michael Chandler.
Conor McGregor sounds off on every MMA coach not named John Kavanagh: "Firaz Zahabi is a little douchebag, Trevor wittman is a pad man
Jeffrey Walter - March 21, 2023
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has shared harsh assessments for many of the top coaches in MMA. McGregor (22-6 MMA) just wrapped up filming season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter and appears to have developed some strong opinions on coaching. ‘Notorious’ of course coached TUF 31 opposite fellow former MMA champion Michael Chandler. The pair will meet later this year in a highly anticipated welterweight clash with a date and venue still to be determined.
Colby Covington discusses a potential future fight with Conor McGregor: “It’s probably the biggest fight the UFC would ever do”
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Colby Covington is discussing a potential future fight with Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) is scheduled to return to the Octagon and fight Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) later this year. But first, ‘Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ will be competing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 which airs Tuesday May 30th and runs through to August 15th on ESPN+.
UFC President Dana White weighs in on the ongoing saga between Conor McGregor and USADA: “I don’t get involved in the drug testing situation whatsoever”
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2023
UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on the ongoing situation between Conor McGregor and USADA. For the last few weeks, the story between Conor McGregor and USADA has been developing at a rapid pace. Between Conor still not being in the testing pool to both parties throwing shots at one another, nobody is really sure what’s happening.
Conor McGregor reacts after USADA states he will need to be tested for 6 months prior to UFC return
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2023
Conor McGregor has responded after USADA confirmed he would need six months of testing in order to return. After the Irishman broke his leg in his trilogy match against Dustin Poirier, it was revealed McGregor withdrew from the USADA testing pool. McGregor had said he wanted to focus on rehabbing but many fighters wondered if he was using PEDs to speed up his return.
Conor McGregor reveals only two fights left on UFC deal, but not open to free agency: "They've changed my life"
Josh Evanoff - March 16, 2023
Former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor is planning on retiring in the promotion. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Near the end of the first round, the Irishman broke his leg. Due to the injury, he’s been on the shelf for well over a year.
USADA issues statement following Conor McGregor’s recent comments about his eligibility to fight in UFC
Susan Cox - March 16, 2023
The USADA has issued a statement following Conor McGregor’s recent comments about his eligibility to fight in the UFC. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) is expected to return to the Octagon for the first time in two years to take on Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) after the two coaches face-off at TUF 31.
Conor McGregor questions Francis Ngannou’s decision to part ways with the UFC: “I wasn’t sure why he did that to be honest”
Susan Cox - March 16, 2023
Conor McGregor is questioning Francis Ngannou’s decision to part ways with the UFC. Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA) parted ways with the UFC in January of this year. Following a lengthy contract dispute, the heavyweight champion refused the most recent offer from the UFC and left the promotion. With the departure, ‘The Predator’ was stripped of his belt.
Gunnar Nelson expects teammate Conor McGregor to shine in his UFC return if he comes prepared: “He’ll kick the sh*t out of him”
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2023
UFC welterweight Gunnar Nelson expects Conor McGregor to shine when returning to the Octagon – if he trains properly. It’s been well-documented that Conor McGregor has a pretty tight circle of friends in mixed martial arts. One person who has been there for the majority of his journey is none other than Gunnar Nelson.
UFC star Conor McGregor defends Dillon Danis from recent backlash: “He’s good for the game”
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2023
Conor McGregor has defended his friend Dillon Danis following recent backlash directed towards the controversial fighter. For many years now, Conor McGregor has had a pretty tight circle within his friendship group. While things have gone a bit sour with Artem Lobov, it seems as if he’s still good pals with Dillon Danis.
Conor McGregor confirms Michael Chandler fight will be at 170lbs, plans to attend Edwards-Usman 3 to secure welterweight title shot: "I'd like that"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2023
Conor McGregor says he could be fighting for the welterweight title after his bout with Michael Chandler. McGregor is set to return to the Octagon sometime this year against Chandler in his return fight from his broken leg. The two coached The Ultimate Fighter to help hype up the fight, which McGregor says will be at welterweight, despite Dana White recently saying it would be at lightweight.
Conor McGregor reveals he was originally supposed to coach TUF 31 against Nate Diaz: "I'm not sure what went down on that end"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2023
Conor McGregor has revealed that Michael Chandler wasn’t the first choice to coach TUF 31 opposite him. McGregor and Chandler were announced as the head coaches of TUF 31 and the two will fight later this year. It’s a massive fight and a highly-anticipated scrap but the Irishman revealed he originally agreed to coach TUF 31 against Nate Diaz.
TUF 31 roster includes eight former UFC fighters
Susan Cox - March 15, 2023
The TUF 31 roster will include eight former UFC fighters. ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’ will debut on Tuesday, May 30th on ESPN and run through to Tuesday, August 15th.
Conor McGregor is still not listed in the USADA testing pool
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor has reportedly still not re-entered the USADA testing pool ahead of his return to the cage this year. In 2023, we’re expected to see Conor McGregor compete in the Octagon for the first time in two years. His opponent is set to be Michael Chandler, one of the most exciting fighters in all of mixed martial arts.
Conor McGregor talks about "issue" with Michael Chandler during TUF filming: "Tempers are flaring"
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2023
Conor McGregor says he still respects Michael Chandler despite the altercation that happened on TUF. Currently, McGregor and Chandler are coaching TUF and the two will fight later this year. With that, many were interested in seeing how the two would deal with one another on the show. And, during UFC 285 post-fight press conference we got an answer as Dana White revealed something went down between the two that shouldn’t have happened.
Conor McGregor believes Michael Chandler hasn't fought anyone like him, plans to be active once he returns: "I hope for 100 more fights"
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2023
Conor McGregor is hoping to remain active once he returns from his broken leg. Ever since McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather, the Irishman hasn’t been as active as he wanted to be for a variety of reasons. Yet, he is set to return later this year against Michael Chandler after the two coach TUF. When the two do fight, McGregor is confident he will be too skilled and slick for him, in large part because he thinks Chandler has never fought anyone like him.
Islam Makhachev claims Michael Chandler “lost on purpose” to obtain Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - March 13, 2023
Islam Makhachev believes Michael Chandler lost his last fight on purpose in order to get a fight with Conor McGregor. Later this year, Michael Chandler will fight Conor McGregor following the latest season of Th Ultimate Fighter. It’s a bout that he has been calling for and now, he’s finally got it.
Nate Diaz takes issue with Mike Tyson’s praise of Conor McGregor: “I took him all the way out in about 8 minutes”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2023
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has taken issue with Mike Tyson’s recent praise for his rival Conor McGregor. While he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, Nate Diaz is certainly a fascinating figure in mixed martial arts. One of the reasons for his popularity, as we know, is his previous rivalry with Conor McGregor.