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Who should Conor McGregor fight next? Bloody Elbow fans want to see White House rematch

Many fans have backed Dana White’s stance by snubbing Michael Chandler. 2026 is expected to mark the year in which Conor McGregor finally makes his comeback, having not competed in almost five years.

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Chandler Won’t Take No for an Answer: McGregor Fight Still His Focus

Dana White confirmed on The Pat McAfee Show that Chandler vs McGregor won’t happen at the UFC White House event on June 14 Chandler says he remains confident

MMA News / HITC / January 22

Michael Chandler lines up new rival once Dana White rules out Conor McGregor fight

Will Dana White sign off on this latest Michael Chandler fight? The UFC boss has already pushed back on Chandler’s top target for 2026, with the veteran lightweight still chasing Conor McGregor three years after their matchup was first discussed.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21

'Just Hope and Pray': Michael Chandler Still Holding On to Conor McGregor Fight Despite Dana White’s Stance

Michael Chandler has seemingly learned how to live in limbo. For nearly three years, his career has orbited one unfinished promise, a fight that was announced, delayed, canceled, but never fully buried.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21

Conor McGregor Title Fight Proposed for UFC Return as Jorge Masvidal’s Manager Appears to Give Up

After Dana White ruled out Michael Chandler for Conor McGregor’s comeback fight, Jorge Masvidal raised fans’ hopes of being a possible replacement. But just when that idea started to do the rounds, Dana White shut it down by calling it “goofy.” With the match off the table, ‘Gamebred’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has reportedly moved on from the idea.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21

Michael Chandler Sends 10-Word Message to Dustin Poirier After He Reignites Conor McGregor Beef

Once MMA beef reaches a certain temperature, it never really cools down. That’s exactly what happened when Dustin Poirier squashed what appeared to be an olive branch despite Conor McGregor‘s effort at turning the page on their storied feud.

MMA News / HITC / January 21

Dana White on why Paddy Pimblett reminds him of Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 324

In the build-up to UFC 324, Dana White has drawn comparisons to a pivotal moment in MMA’s past. Since signing with the UFC in 2021, Paddy Pimblett has had his share of sceptics questioning his credentials.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Preview: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett | UFC 324

Dana White recently mentioned that Paddy Pimblett reminds him of Conor McGregor. This is huge for Pimblett as he is a rising star in the sport but hasn’t proved himself yet with any title or big win over notable names.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Conor McGregor Hypes Ireland, Declares It the Birthplace Of Champions

From Islam Makhachev praising his Dagestani roots to Colby Covington proudly calling himself American, fighters often represent where they come from. Conor McGregor is no different.

MMA News / HITC / January 21

The $7.7 billion reason why Conor McGregor considers his current UFC contract ‘void’

Conor McGregor has claimed his current UFC contract is “essentially void” following the promotion’s reported $7.7 billion media deal with Paramount, saying the company’s new structure has fundamentally changed the pay-per-view system that once defined his career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21

‘Goofy’… Dana White’s Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal UFC White House update is bad news

Dana White has shut down yet another massive fight for Conor McGregor as he begins to work on the biggest UFC event of all time. The promotional boss has already dismissed the idea of re-booking the clash between McGregor and Michael Chandler that was due to take place in 2024.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 20

Conor McGregor gives bizarre update on UFC contract status ahead of White House event

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor still wants to compete for the promotion, but there are still several questions that need to be answered before he does exactly that.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 20

Michael Chandler’s Sarcastic Response After Being Snubbed for McGregor Fight

Dana White officially ruled out a fight between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor for the White House UFC event in June Chandler responded with a sarcastic

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MMA News / HITC / January 20

Jorge Masvidal’s agent proposes alternative Conor McGregor bout for White House card

Conor McGregor has been linked with a new opponent in recent times regarding the UFC White House event. Michael Chandler has responded to Dana White’s remarks, with the UFC president no longer appearing interested in making that fight happen.

MMA News / HITC / January 20

Sean O’Malley sets sights on Conor McGregor feat he once doubted

Sean O’Malley thinks he’s finally got the opening to turn his ‘Suga Show’ vision into reality. This Saturday, UFC 324 kicks off the promotion’s new year with Justin Gaethje taking on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 20

Conor McGregor Claims UFC Contract Is Void Amid Paramount+ Era

Conor McGregor believes the ground has shifted beneath his feet and that the UFC now owes him a brand-new deal. During a recent livestream playing Roblox

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

McGregor Chasing New UFC Contract

Conor McGregor claims his current UFC contract is “void” due to the promotion’s $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount+. McGregor explained that

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Conor McGregor Demands New UFC Contract after Deal Voided

Conor McGregor has publicly declared his intention to fight on the historic UFC White House card scheduled for this summer, in an event personally announced by President Donald Trump.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 19

Conor McGregor claims contract with UFC is canceled after Paramount deal, rallies for new deal

With the UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, Conor McGregor believes his old contract is now void and is expecting a new one to be on the horizon. Desperate to get back into the firing line for the first time in half a decade, the global superstar is hoping to add to his already impressive legacy in the sport.

MMA News / HITC / January 19

Conor McGregor hints at Floyd Mayweather rematch outside boxing and MMA

Conor McGregor is eyeing a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, but he wants the terms to be a bit different this time around. Back in August 2017, McGregor stepped into the ring for his boxing debut against Mayweather and was stopped in the tenth round.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Conor McGregor Confirms New UFC Contract Negotiations While Making Bold Statement on His Physique

Dana White ruffled almost everyone’s feathers the other day when he said that Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler was not something he wanted for UFC White House.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Conor McGregor Shrugs Off Dana White’s Dismissal of Michael Chandler Fight

Conor McGregor isn’t losing sleep over Dana White closing the door on a long-delayed matchup with Michael Chandler. After the UFC president publicly dismissed the idea of McGregor facing Chandler at the proposed UFC White House event, the former two-division champion responded with trademark bravado and indifference.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal

It’s still crazy to say that Conor McGregor is a married man. However, he is starting to draw attention after saying a psychedelic treatment led him to rush into marriage with longtime partner Dee Devlin at the Vatican.