Conor McGregor News
Francis Ngannou responds to 'ignorant' Conor McGregor
Lewis Simpson - May 16, 2023
Francis Ngannou has stuck by his gun and is confident he made the right decision to part ways with the UFC, even when the sport’s biggest star challenged it. On Tuesday, May. 16, it was announced that Francis Ngannou had signed a lucrative deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and will make his debut with the promotion in mid-2024.
Ali Abdelaziz slams Conor McGregor for mocking “overrated” Gilbert Burns
Harry Kettle - May 16, 2023
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has lashed out at Conor McGregor for mocking Gilbert Burns in a recent Twitter exchange. It’s no secret that Ali Abdelaziz and Conor McGregor don’t like one another. They’ve had a long-running feud for years now, dating back to Conor’s showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
Conor McGregor vows to surpass Matt Brown’s KO record, ‘The Immortal’ responds
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2023
Conor McGregor has vowed to break Matt Brown’s UFC knockout record – and the 42-year-old veteran has responded. Later this year, Conor McGregor is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. After two years away, he’ll go head to head with Michael Chandler. Prior to that, though, we’ll be seeing the Irishman on our screens every week in The Ultimate Fighter.
Conor McGregor heaps praise on Ian Garry following his TKO win at UFC on ABC 4
Fernando Quiles - May 14, 2023
Conor McGregor is thrilled with Ian Garry after his performance at UFC on ABC 4. Garry was in action this past Saturday (May 13). He shared the Octagon with Daniel Rodriguez on the main card, and this one didn’t make it past the opening frame. Garry scored with a head kick followed by punches to seal the deal and improve his pro MMA record to 12-0.
Jake Paul eyes two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO's Nate Diaz: "One boxing, one MMA in PFL"
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2023
Jake Paul is planning to secure a two-fight deal with Conor McGregor after he KO’s Nate Diaz. Paul is set to headline a DAZN boxing pay-per-view against Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and one the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer is confident he will win by KO. If he does knockout Diaz, he believes it will be a statement victory and leave McGregor no choice to fight him next as he KO’d the guy that he couldn’t.
Chael Sonnen alleges Mike Perry was supposed to face off with Donald Cerrone and not Conor McGregor at BKFC 41: "He overlooked Cowboy"
Josh Evanoff - May 10, 2023
According to Chael Sonnen, the ending of BKFC 41 almost looked very different. The card went down late last month from Colorado and was the promotion’s biggest card to date. The main event featured former UFC stars Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold going head-to-head. Meanwhile, Chad Mendes and Eddie Alvarez clashed in the co-feature, in a fight for the ages.
WATCH | Conor McGregor shoves Michael Chandler during faceoff as TUF 31 trailer drops
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler got physical during a faceoff at the TUF 31 filming. McGregor and Chandler are coaches for the upcoming season – which will air later this month – and the trailer for the season just got dropped. In the first trailer, you can see McGregor train and coach some of his fighters, while also seeing sneak peaks of the actual fights. But the biggest moment was right at the end when McGregor shoved Chandler and sent him back.
Jake Paul responds after Conor McGregor predicts Nate Diaz will slap his “head off” in upcoming boxing match: “I think he's got trauma from when Nate slapped his head off”
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2023
Jake Paul has responded to Conor McGregor suggesting that Nate Diaz will defeat him in their upcoming boxing showdown. On August 5, Jake Paul will return to the squared circle once again. When he does, he’ll go head to head with Nate Diaz in a match-up that’s been brewing for years. The former UFC star will step into the boxing ring and try to become the second man to defeat ‘The Problem Child’, after Tommy Fury’s success back in February.
Conor McGregor tells Henry Cejudo to "dust if off and come back" following recent Twitter feud
Jeffrey Walter - May 8, 2023
Conor McGregor has seemingly buried the hatchet with Henry Cejudo, only a day after the two engaged in some heated exchanges on Twitter. It was just two nights ago in the main event of UFC 288 that Cejudo (16-3 MMA) fell just short in his bid to reclaim the promotion’s bantamweight championship from Aljamain Sterling.
Henry Cejudo responds to coaching jab from Conor McGregor: "Your grappling is so you bad you can’t even submit a clean urine sample"
Jeffrey Walter - May 7, 2023
The war of insults between Henry Cejudo and Conor McGregor continued this evening with ‘Triple C’ getting in the latest jab. Cejudo (16-3 MMA) and McGregor (22-6 MMA) have never seen eye to eye, thanks in part to Henry’s friendship with Conor’s longtime rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Henry Cejudo responds to criticism from Conor McGregor following loss at UFC 288
Fernando Quiles - May 7, 2023
Henry Cejudo has fired back at Conor McGregor’s recent diss following UFC 288. Cejudo challenged Aljamain Sterling for the UFC Bantamweight Championship inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 6. “Triple C” and the “Funk Master” had a high-level scrap that went the distance. In the end, it was Sterling who had his hand raised via split decision.
Henry Cejudo explains why he would never train former UFC champion Conor McGregor: “He’s offended too many of my good friends”
Fernando Quiles - May 5, 2023
Henry Cejudo believes Conor McGregor can make significant improvements to his game, but don’t expect the two to share a gym anytime soon. Cejudo and McGregor have traded barbs over the years, and it’s easy to see why. After all, Cejudo’s manager is Ali Abdelaziz, someone who McGregor has a personal beef with. McGregor has also slammed UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, someone Cejudo considers to be a good friend.
Conor McGregor reacts after Paradigm Sports Management wins $5.1 million in breach of contract case with Manny Pacquiao
Susan Cox - May 4, 2023
Conor McGregor is reacting after Paradigm Sports Management won $5.1 million in a breach of contract case with Manny Pacquiao. Paradigm Sports Management, who also represent Conor McGregor, won a legal battle against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The civil case was filed in the Superior Court of Orange County, California.
Former UFC champ Conor McGregor hints at potential WWE SummerSlam appearance: “SummerSlam I’ll pull in on the yacht”
Fernando Quiles - May 4, 2023
Conor McGregor may be a UFC megastar, but he’s taking aim at WWE’s “Head of the Table.” McGregor has not been shy in teasing a potential appearance on WWE TV. Back in 2016, McGregor’s agent, Audie Attar, appeared on the “Five Rounds” podcast and said that when it comes to a potential move for his client to WWE, it’s all about business sense.
Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor will "stain" his legacy if he doesn't make their fight happen: "That, to me, screams insecurity and trying to stay relevant"
Cole Shelton - May 3, 2023
Michael Chandler just wants his fight against Conor McGregor to get booked. Chandler and McGregor are the coaches of TUF 31 and the hope was that they would fight later this summer. Yet, the hold-up has been McGregor re-entering the USADA testing pool, but for Chandler, he says he doesn’t care if all the Irishman needs is just two clean tests. Instead, Chandler wants the fight to happen soon, but revealed it now might be the winter.
Fans express concern over recent footage of Conor McGregor at BKFC 41 and ‘Davis vs. Garcia’ events: “Cocaine ain’t cheap”
Harry Kettle - May 2, 2023
Mixed martial arts and boxing fans have expressed concern over Conor McGregor’s recent actions at a few major combat sports events. Even in the modern day, Conor McGregor is easily the biggest star in MMA. Beyond that, he’s one of the biggest names in all of sports. He hasn’t competed in a while but later this year, he’s expected to get into the Octagon to take on Michael Chandler.
Conor McGregor issues statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Conor McGregor has issued a statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event. BKFC 41 took place on Saturday, April 29th at the 1st Bank Center in Denver, Colorado.
BKFC president David Feldman on Conor McGregor's appearance at BKFC 41: "Definitely a gigantic moment for us"
Fernando Quiles - April 30, 2023
BKFC president David Feldman was all smiles following BKFC 41 thanks to Conor McGregor’s appearance. McGregor was in attendance and shouted advice to both Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes during their five-round slugfest. To top it off, McGregor got inside the ring at the end of the night and had a staredown with Mike Perry. The two exchanged pleasantries and McGregor teased a possible fight under bare knuckle rules.