Conor McGregor News
Michael Chandler provides update on possible Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2023
UFC star Michael Chandler has provided an update on his possible showdown with Conor McGregor. For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting to hear an announcement regarding a fight between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. The two men coached opposite one another on the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter, with the expectation being that they’d meet inside the Octagon after their collision.
Chael Sonnen doesn’t think Conor McGregor is trying to duck Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has said that he doesn’t think Conor McGregor is trying to “duck” Michael Chandler. For the longest time now, fans have been waiting for more information regarding the return of Conor McGregor. It’s been two and a half years since his nasty leg injury against Dustin Poirier, with many believing he would come back in 2023. Alas, that hasn’t come to fruition, as the masses continue to get frustrated over this stalemate between the promotion and McGregor.
Dana White reveals he’s in talks with Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent UFC rant: “We’re gonna figure something out”
Susan Cox - December 28, 2023
Dana White is revealing that he’s in talks with Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s recent UFC rant. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA), opposing TUF 31 coaches, were to battle it out in the Octagon following the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter. Well, TUF 31 concluded in August of this year and to date there has been no announcement by Dana White and the promotion as to when the McGregor vs. Chandler bout will take place.
Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor is postponing his UFC return in hopes of getting an “easier fight”
Susan Cox - December 28, 2023
Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor is postponing his UFC return in hopes of getting an ‘easier fight’. The UFC and CEO Dana White lead everyone to believe that following ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31 (TUF)’ we would see opposing coaches Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) battle it out in the Octagon.
Conor McGregor vents frustration over mistreatment from the UFC: “My patience is wearing thin”
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2023
UFC sensation Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on how he has been treated by the promotion recently. Over the course of the last few months, fight fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Conor McGregor. Many thought it would happen in December, but it didn’t. Then, he was expected to make his comeback at UFC 300 – but again, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen.
VIDEO: Artem Lobov leaks text messages from Conor McGregor amid legal battle
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
Artem Lobov has released private messages from former UFC champion Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently healing, awaiting his return to the octagon. As of now, Conor McGregor is currently hoping to return at UFC 300 in April, against Michael Chandler. The two famously coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against one another, but have been unable to nail down a bout date.
Dana White on Conor McGregor's planned return to UFC: "It's all up to him"
Zain Bando - December 13, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White sat down with TNT Sports to preview UFC 296, taking place Saturday night, headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, and various other MMA topics, including former UFC double champion Conor McGregor. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has been out of action since July 2021, suffering a fight-ending ankle break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Michael Chandler mocks Conor McGregor after Petr Yan faceoff: "I need relevancy"
Josh Evanoff - December 11, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler wasn’t a fan of Conor McGregor’s faceoff with Petr Yan. As of now, ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ are currently awaiting their fight date. Earlier this year, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against one another. The hope was that the two lightweights would eventually clash in late 2023.
Colby Covington endorses Conor McGregor to be President of Ireland: "Would be a great leader"
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2023
Colby Covington is endorsing Conor McGregor to be the President of Ireland. McGregor has recently been vocal on social media saying that he wants to run for President of Ireland. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion believes he would be a good fit for the role.
WATCH | Conor McGregor drops sparring partner with left hand ahead of potential UFC return
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2023
Conor McGregor dropped a sparring partner with his patented left hand. Training footage was recently released of McGregor sparring with someone ahead of his UFC return. In the clip, the two are getting good work in with one another as they worked on movement and landing light shots.
Conor McGregor teases entry into Ireland's Presidential race: "A true democracy!"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor seemingly might leave the cage for the political arena. ‘The Notorious’ recently re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool to clear the path for his UFC return. Famously, Conor McGregor coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler this summer. That bout with the former Bellator champion is currently expected for sometime next year.
Michael Chandler is still unbothered by Conor McGregor fight delays: "He's trying to wait me out"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
It doesn’t matter when former UFC champion Conor McGregor returns, Michael Chandler will be waiting. The saga between ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ is ongoing for most of this year. Since his UFC debut in 2021, Michael Chandler has been calling to fight Conor McGregor. That callout fell on deaf ears until the two lightweights were tabbed to coach the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter this year.
Paulie Malignaggi claims he would have “destroyed” Conor McGregor had they squared off in the ring
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2023
Former boxer Paulie Malignaggi has claimed he would’ve destroyed Conor McGregor if they’d ever squared off in a boxing match. Many years ago, Conor McGregor went head to head with Floyd Mayweather in a mammoth crossover boxing showdown. While McGregor came up short, he earned the respect of many – and he also put on one of the biggest pay-per-view events of all time.
Dana White says Michael Chandler can 'wait' for Conor McGregor
Zain Bando - November 28, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White addressed the elephant in the room: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler. The pair of UFC lightweight superstars have been eager to fight for nearly a year, this following the summer’s conclusion of the TUF 31 season.
Dana White teases UFC superfight announcement, without Conor McGregor: "Just popped up"
Josh Evanoff - November 28, 2023
Dana White has a major UFC superfight in the works, and it doesn’t involve Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently expected to face Michael Chandler at some time next year. While Conor McGregor’s return date hasn’t been announced, he’s teased that it could be at UFC 300 in April. While that might wind up being the case, Dana White does have other major bouts in the works as well.
Sean O’Malley says it would be “such a disappointment” if Conor McGregor doesn’t headline UFC 300
Susan Cox - November 22, 2023
Sean O’Malley is saying it would be ‘such a disappointment’ if Conor McGregor doesn’t headline at UFC 300. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is fast approaching a historic milestone – its 300th pay-per-view card.
Max Holloway says he’s on the “shortlist” to fight Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - November 20, 2023
Max Holloway is claiming he’s on the ‘shortlist’ to fight Conor McGregor. The two have a history, it was Holloway (25-7 MMA) vs McGregor (22-6 MMA) in a featherweight bout way back in August of 2013, where it was the Irishman defeating ‘Blessed’ by unanimous decision.
Dustin Poirier welcomes fourth UFC fight with Conor McGregor: "Even if I slap his ass around again, he's still going to be chatting"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2023
Dustin Poirier wouldn’t mind having another go at Conor McGregor. Poirier and McGregor have had three fights against each other under the UFC banner. Their first encounter took place back in September 2014, and it was McGregor who scored the first-round TKO finish. The rematch wasn’t held until January 2021, and the tables were turned. Poirier scored a second-round TKO win.