Conor McGregor: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Conor McGregor accused of ‘career spiral’ by Mike Perry as he insists BKFC ‘firing’ was never serious

Mike Perry is keeping himself on the straight and narrow in an effort to maximize his career opportunities and avoid a ‘career spiral’ like Conor McGregor.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

UFC Atlanta star sued Conor McGregor after getting caught up in his wild rampage against Khabib Nurmagomedov

One fighter set to compete at Saturday’s UFC Atlanta event was among those impacted by Conor McGregor’s criminal actions in 2018. McGregor has had plenty of heated rivalries throughout his mixed martial arts career, but none can hold a candle to one particular bitter feud.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11

UFC Atlanta star was tipped to be the next Conor McGregor before suffering back-to-back knockout losses to nemesis

The Octagon arrives at the State Farm Arena on June 14 where several former UFC champions will be in action. Kamaru Usman returns to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta while in the co-main event, Rose Namajunas is set to take on Miranda Maverick.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9

Conor McGregor angles for Road House 2 role as he insists movie ‘is nothing’ without his character

Conor McGregor is still waiting to be offered a role in the Road House sequel. The 2024 remake of the 1989 classic starred Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, a former UFC fighter-turned-bouncer, who helped fend off a local crime boss in an action-packed movie that broke Amazon Prime viewing records.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9

Dana White Co-sign Instills Confidence in Tom Aspinall Amidst Jon Jones ‘Crazy’ Antics

Tom Aspinall has held the UFC interim heavyweight championship for a record number of days without fighting for the undisputed title. He has done absolutely everything in his power to secure a fight with Jon Jones, but has remained unsuccessful so far.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 7

‘Better promoter than Dana’… Fans react to Conor McGregor’s hysterical live BKFC commentary from his bedside

Conor McGregor has been active again on social media during fight week for the UFC and BKFC. McGregor already chimed in with his thoughts on UFC 316 which takes place on June 7 before turning his attention back towards his own promotion.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 6

Daniel Cormier Sees UFC 316 as Sean O’Malley’s Ticket to Join Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather

With his return this weekend at UFC 316, Sean O’Malley has the chance to join an exclusive list. The list includes the likes of elite fighters like Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

Watch: UFC 316 Presser Hijacked by ‘Strip Jon Jones’ Chants from Loud Crowd

While the UFC tries its best to provide top-notch MMA action with pay-per-view events, fans still expect more frequent elite-level matchups. The promotion hasn’t given a clear picture of several fights, which naturally leads to confusion and rising dissatisfaction.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 5

‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler Calls Out Nate Diaz for Letting Conor McGregor ‘Off the Hook’ in Grudge Match

UFC history is filled with killers who joined not for money but to destroy every opponent standing before them. One of them was Robbie Lawler, famously known for his ruthless approach and violent intent inside the UFC octagon.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 5

Sean O’Malley Channeling ‘Inner Conor McGregor’ Gets Stunning Approval from The Notorious

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is currently training hard for his much-awaited title rematch against Merab Dvalishvili. The fight is scheduled to take place this weekend at UFC 316 inside the Prudential Center with a lot of hype.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Conor McGregor Reacts to Sean O'Malley’s Camp Ahead of UFC 316

June is here, and the UFC calendar is about to explode with energy—starting with the much-hyped UFC 316. This card is stacked, but all eyes are on the main event, where fan-favorite Sean O’Malley steps back into the Octagon, chasing redemption.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 3

Sean O’Malley Looks to Adopt ‘Conor McGregor Mentality’ for Rematch Against Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O’Malley has made it very public that he’s always looked up to Conor McGregor. In fact, some would say that he’s shaped his entire personality to mimic the Irishman, and it has definitely paid off, since he is a star in his own right now.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3

Conor McGregor reacts to Sean O’Malley studying his legendary rematch ahead of UFC 316

Ahead of his UFC 316 clash on Saturday, Sean O’Malley has been studying the sport’s biggest star, Conor McGregor. This coming Saturday at UFC 316, Sean O’Malley looks for redemption when he takes on Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title in the main event in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

Michael Chandler gets real regarding failed Conor McGregor UFC booking

Michael Chandler still hasn’t given up hope that Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to finish their TUF story. The two served as coaches on TUF 31 in the summer of 2023 and were set to fight last June before a pinky toe injury blew up the UFC’s initial International Fight Week plans for UFC 303.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 31

Sean O’Malley Admits Defeat in Chase to Beat Conor McGregor’s Superstardom

When it comes to superstardom, nobody even comes remotely close to the former UFC double champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman is a global icon who elevated the sport to new heights and completely changed the game forever with unmatched impact.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 29

UFC Veteran Teases Date for Heavily Pursued Conor McGregor Showdown

Conor McGregor may not have stepped into the cage lately, but he’s never too far from the spotlight. The former two-division champion has kept himself in the spotlight—whether it’s promoting his brands, sparking headlines on social media, or dropping training footage laced with just enough chaos to keep fans guessing.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 29

Conor McGregor Receives Jon Jones’ Approval as His Business Blueprint Leaves Open Door For Potential Multi-Million Venture

It seems that UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is already thinking about life after MMA. Jones has been a staple of the promotion since his historic title win at UFC 128 in 2011.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 29

Michael Chandler leaves UFC fans perplexed with latest Conor McGregor callout

Now closing in on a year since their failed fight booking, Michael Chandler apparently still hasn’t given up hope of meeting Conor McGregor in the UFC.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 27

UFC Commentator Explains Why Conor McGregor’s Pinky Toe Injury Is ‘Pure Hell’

Amid worry regarding Merab Dvalishvili’s ability to fight with his apparent toe injury, a former UFC fighter has claimed that such a setback, while seemingly negligible, can be a cause for major concern.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 27

Nate Diaz Turned Down A Movie Role; Conor McGregor Took It

Nate Diaz has revealed that he turned down the chance to star in ‘Road House’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film set a record for the most streamed film on Amazon Prime Video, bringing in around 50 million viewers globally in just the first two weeks since its March 21, 2024, release.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 24

Khabib Lives Rent Free In McGregor’s Head

Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to live rent-free in Conor McGregor’s head, as he revealed how he spent the money from his fight purse. The UFC 228 main event between Khabib and McGregor in 2018 remains the highest-selling pay-per-view in UFC history, doing 2.4 million buys.