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The MMA world has entered a rare lull, particularly in the UFC. With 2025 almost in the rearview mirror, the promotion has no events scheduled for about four weeks.

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Conor McGregor mocks Jake Paul’s broken jaw in mean-spirited Christmas post

Conor McGregor couldn’t resist taking a Christmas Day shot at Jake Paul. You’d think the UFC superstar would be focused on his wife and four children over the holidays.

Conor McGregor Roasts Jake Paul With Cutting One-Liner Amid Special-Rules Fight Talk

While Jake Paul’s decision to step up against Anthony Joshua was admirable, it ended painfully, with a jaw broken in two places. The Brit made short work of him, scoring a sixth-round knockout earlier this month.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Conor McGregor’s coach threatened to end his fighting career in dramatic ultimatum before UFC fame

Conor McGregor’s career had barely started when it almost fizzled out. While recent years have seen an inactive McGregor remain in the headlines for ventures and controversies away from the Octagon, not many have enjoyed a fighting prime like the Irishman did.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 23

Conor McGregor Adamant on Islam Makhachev Fight After Seeing 'Sign' of Triple Crown Dream

Conor McGregor has never needed a cage to tell himself that his momentum is building. Sometimes, it arrives in situations far apart from MMA, but the symbolism is just as powerful to him.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 22

Conor McGregor’s teammate reacts after unexpected praise despite old feud

‘The Notorious’ did show some class to a teammate earlier this year with an unexpected message. Looking back at UFC 205 in 2016, Eddie Alvarez still is not thrilled about how things went down against Conor McGregor.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

Conor McGregor’s teammate admits he was ‘surprised’ to receive praise from him due to prior feud

‘The Notorious’ showed respect to a teammate earlier this year out of the blue. Eddie Alvarez still has regrets about his fight with Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 205 in 2016.

Conor McGregor sends hospitalized Jake Paul a message after jaw-breaking KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Conor McGregor has temporarily dropped his long-running beef with Jake Paul. The combat sports superstars have been feuding through social media and interviews for years.

Mike Tyson Reacts to Conor McGregor Giving Him Boxing Lessons: 'This Guy Is So..'

UFC megastar Conor McGregor grabbed the spotlight after a viral video showed him giving a boxing lesson to legendary fighter Mike Tyson. “They go low to the body and go high, you see that shot?

Mike Tyson shares his verdict on ‘explosive’ Conor McGregor after viral link-up with UFC superstar

Mike Tyson has reflected on the time he spent with Conor McGregor in Ireland. The boxing legend was recently pictured hanging out with ‘Notorious’ at his Dublin pub.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 19

Ben Askren Demands $1 Million for McGregor’s Teammate Beaten by Khabib’s PED-Positive Protege

On Wednesday, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate Movlid Khaybulaev made headlines after USADA suspended him for a year. Following a thorough review after his PFL 8 fight in August, the agency detected the presence of rEPO in the two-time PFL featherweight champion’s bloodstream.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19

Conor McGregor Amplifies Major Black Mark on Team Khabib Nurmagomedov Over Steroid Use

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are two fighters whose rivalry defined a significant era in mixed martial arts. Their clash reshaped the lightweight division and extended beyond competition itself.

Conor McGregor delivers reality check to ‘stupid’ Jake Paul over Anthony Joshua fight

Conor McGregor expects Jake Paul to be a very different man when he walks out of the ring this night. For years, Paul has been fighting opponents who were either much smaller or older, but that is not the case this time.

MMA News / HITC / December 18

Conor McGregor ally hits out after failed drug test involving Khabib’s teammate

Movlid Khaybulaev has been suspended from MMA for a year after failing a drug test. The featherweight champion provided an in-competition sample that came back positive for recombinant erythropoietin on the same day he claimed his $500,000 title win over Jesus Pinedo, securing a submission in the fifth round.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Conor McGregor Given White House Warning as UFC Insider Questions His Comeback Plans

Conor McGregor has said many times over the last four years that he’s going to eventually return to action in the near future. After the UFC 303 plans blew during the month in which it took place, ‘The Notorious’ has his eye locked in on competing at the UFC White House.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 17

Daniel Cormier: UFC White House Card 'Can’t Be the Biggest Ever' Without Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor’s long-teased return remains uncertain, and two of the UFC’s most prominent analysts aren’t convinced he’ll actually make it to the promotion’s historic White House event next June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Conor McGregor Rival Backed for UFC White House Return as Michael Chandler’s Spot Comes Under Threat

Just when it was starting to look like Michael Chandler would finally get the Conor McGregor fight, another old rivalry of the Irishman’s has found the spotlight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14

Russian Friend Leaks More Footage From Conor McGregor’s Secret Wedding With a Caption That Raises Eyebrows

‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor, for a long time, has thrived on spectacle, from his Octagon exploits to successful business ventures. But the recent images and video clips of his secret wedding with longtime partner Dee Devlin have caught many people off guard.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 12

Conor McGregor weds longtime partner Dee Devlin

Conor McGregor and longtime partner Dee Devlin were married on Friday. TMZ Sports first reported the news. The two were wed at the historic Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City.

MMA News / HITC / December 12

Conor McGregor offered blockbuster boxing showdown with reigning UFC champion in 2026

Conor McGregor is reportedly set to step back into the Octagon next year. The former UFC champion has not competed since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.

Conor McGregor gives his honest thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is set for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This highly anticipated clash will headline a Most Valuable Promotions card.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 8

Conor McGregor Eyes Historic Third UFC Title: 'I Want a Crack at That 170-Pound Belt'

Conor McGregor says only one thing awaits him if he returns to the Octagon: gold. The former two-division UFC champion has doubled down on his intent to compete at next summer’s historic UFC White House card, which is in active development for June 2026.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 6

Conor McGregor wants Islam Makhachev title fight

As he nears his return, Conor McGregor has set himself a monumental task. If all goes well in his first outing in almost half a decade, the former two-division UFC champion wants to add Islam Makhachev's title to his resume.

MMA News / HITC / December 5

Conor McGregor’s latest word on UFC return could be bad news for Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor has begun training for his return to the UFC in 2026, which is likely take place at the White House, although he is uncertain if Michael Chandler will be his opponent.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Conor McGregor’s new update about UFC White House comeback might devastate Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor has begun to prepare for his UFC comeback at the White House next year, but isn’t sure if a Michael Chandler fight is still on. The duo have been officially matched since they agreed to coach opposite each other on The Ultimate Fighter back in 2023.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

The civil lawsuit filed against MMA fighter Conor McGregor for an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami has been dropped. The anonymous complainant voluntary filed for dismissal of the suit earlier this week in U.S.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 25

Conor McGregor: Ibogaine Treatment 'Saved My Life'

,Conor McGregor has re-emerged from his social media blackout claiming he’s a changed man mentally, spiritually, and professionally. The former two-division