Conor McGregor News
UFC Legend Daniel Cormier reveals problem with giving Conor McGregor USADA Exemption
Fernando Quiles - August 14, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks USADA will have an issue on its hands if Conor McGregor is allowed to fight before 2023 comes to a close. McGregor still has yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool. In fact, the “Notorious” one missed the deadline to get back in the pool in time to fight this year. UFC President Dana White has gone on record saying, “Who cares what USADA says,” a statement he claims he never made despite the fact that his comments were filmed.
Conor McGregor calls out KSI for a bare knuckle boxing match
Fernando Quiles - August 13, 2023
Conor McGregor had a few words for KSI and laid out an unexpected challenge. Both McGregor and KSI were in attendance for the heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius. While Joshua looked spotty at times and his face was marked up quite a bit, he found the chin of his opponent in the seventh round. A massive right hand from AJ slept Helenius inside the O2 Arena in London, England.
Conor McGregor says he will be training Dillon Danis for his fight with Logan Paul: “Dillon will win, for sure”
Fernando Quiles - August 13, 2023
Conor McGregor has revealed that he’ll be training Dillon Danis for his upcoming boxing match with Logan Paul. Recently, it was announced that Danis and Paul will share the boxing ring on the KSI vs. Tommy Fury card. The bout will take place on October 14 in Manchester, England. McGregor has long trained with Danis and he believes the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist will be ready on fight night.
Conor McGregor says he will be fighting Michael Chandler in December, Gaethje and Diaz are next up
Chris Taylor - August 12, 2023
Conor McGregor says he will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler this December at UFC 296. McGregor (22-6 MMA) of course spent part of his spring serving as a coach on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. According to ‘Mystic Mac’, he will now square off with the opposing coach, Michael Chandler, at UFC 296 this December in Las Vegas.
Rafael dos Anjos hopeful Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler doesn't happen: "Other guys deserve that fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t believe Conor McGregor should fight Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ are currently coaching the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. While the season is going smoothly, save for a dangerous coach challenge, fans wonder if they’ll actually see the two lightweights fight. In recent weeks, Conor McGregor has called for a fight with Justin Gaethje instead of Michael Chandler.
Conor McGregor reacts after Michael Chandler ice-bath TUF coaches challenge goes wrong
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2023
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor is doing just fine after having his coaches challenge with Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ are currently coaching the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. As of now, it still remains to be seen if the two will actually fight in the cage. While the former Bellator champion has long called for the clash, the Irishman has instead been more interested in a fight with Justin Gaethje.
Dana White unloads on TUF production team for "f*****g irresponsible" coaches' challenge between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2023
Dana White is not happy with how the TUF 31 coaches’ challenge played out. Every year on TUF, the two coaches face off in a challenge for a chance to win money for themselves and their team. Dana White always says it is his favorite part of the season and on Tuesday’s episode, he was looking forward to seeing how Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would fare in their challenge.
Conor McGregor says a real BMF is about to get crowned: “Think the absolute baddest you can think and then think me looking down on him”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
Conor McGregor has teased that he will return to the cage as the “baddest” man in the sport of mixed martial arts. It’s not exactly news to suggest that Conor McGregor is a confident guy. The Irishman has every reason to be, too, given that he’s the biggest star in the history of MMA. In equal measure, though, the last few years haven’t been particularly kind to him, and many have turned on him as a result of that.
Logan Paul taunts Conor McGregor after Dillon Danis announcement: "You're next"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Logan Paul seemingly has a target on UFC star Conor McGregor after his boxing match against Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ isn’t as active in the boxing ring as his brother Jake Paul, but still competes from time to time. Last fighting Floyd Mayweather to a no-contest in a June 2021 exhibition, Logan Paul recently announced his return. Late last month, he, alongside KSI, were announced for a pay-per-view event in October.
Conor McGregor backs Dillon Danis as Bellator fighter is booked to box Logan Paul: "They're about to learn"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Conor McGregor is backing Dillon Danis in his boxing debut. It was announced on Tuesday that Dillon Danis will make his boxing debut on Oct. 14 against Logan Paul in England. It is a massive fight and one that had been worked on in the past but never came to fruition due to Paul suffering a knee injury while wrestling.
Michael Chandler reacts after Conor McGregor claims the UFC is no longer interested in matching them up
Susan Cox - August 8, 2023
Michael Chandler is reacting after Conor McGregor claimed that the UFC is no longer interested in matching them up. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not fought since UFC 264 in July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA).
Conor McGregor claims the UFC is no longer interested in Michael Chandler matchup: "There’s loads of juicy fights around"
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2023
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler may not happen after all. With McGregor getting closer to a return after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier, he was booked to coach TUF 31 against Chandler with the two expected to fight later. However, the fight has yet to be announced or agreed to as McGregor is still not in the USADA testing pool.
Jake Paul sounds off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a “wigger”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2023
Jake Paul is sounding off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a ‘wigger’. The two, Paul and McGregor, seemingly have been getting into a war-of-words on social media following ‘The Problem Childs’ most recent boxing victory over Nate Diaz this past weekend.
Nate Diaz discusses Conor McGregor's ongoing issue with USADA: “They let him do sh*t whenever he wants”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2023
Nate Diaz is discussing Conor McGregor’s ongoing issues with USADA. It was Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul in a boxing bout this past Saturday night, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The result was a unanimous decision victory for ‘The Problem Child’.
Jake Paul responds after Conor McGregor calls his fight with Nate Diaz embarrassing: “I would put you in the coffin for good even as juiced up as you are”
Jeffrey Walter - August 6, 2023
Jake Paul has responded after Conor McGregor called him a retard and labeled his boxing match with Nate Diaz as embarrassing. Paul (7-1) squared off with Diaz (0-1) in a ten-round boxing match last night in Dallas, Texas.
Conor McGregor slams Nate Diaz for “abysmal” performance against Jake Paul: “Holy garbage. Embarrassing stuff all round”
Jeffrey Walter - August 6, 2023
Conor McGregor has taken aim at Nate Diaz for his “abysmal” performance against Jake Paul yesterday evening. Diaz made his combat sports return last night in Dallas, Texas, taking on ‘The Problem Child’ in a ten-round boxing match.
Jake Paul says Conor McGregor fight “makes sense” after he knocks out Nate Diaz: “I always said I’d fight him”
Susan Cox - August 4, 2023
Jake Paul says a Conor McGregor fight ‘makes sense’ after he knocks out Nate Diaz. It will be Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz tomorrow, Saturday, August 5th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Conor McGregor plans to get the BMF belt and then have his trilogy with Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023
Conor McGregor has revealed his two-fight plan. McGregor hasn’t fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg during his trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he withdrew from the USADA testing pool and has still yet to enroll back in. Yet, despite not being in the pool, McGregor has been vocal in trying to secure his next fight.