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Conor McGregor shows his ‘loyalty’ to Dana White with wholesome family message amid UFC uncertainty

Conor McGregor’s relationship with Dana White remains strong four years after his last fight. The former dual-weight UFC champion hasn’t fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 24

‘Sit Back and Play’: When Dana White Defended Conor McGregor’s UFC Absence After $100M Mayweather Fight

The year 2019 was a memorable one in the UFC for many reasons. Kamaru Usman ended Tyron Woodley’s lengthy reign to become welterweight champion. Usman’s future podcast co-host, Henry Cejudo, became the fourth simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 23

Ilia Topuria Emasculates Conor McGregor for Nightclub Altercation: 'Can’t Knockout Average Man'

Over the years, many UFC fighters have drawn comparisons to Conor McGregor and his unmatched aura within the sport. Ilia Topuria’s meteoric rise to UFC champion status naturally ignited inevitable comparisons to McGregor’s early dominance and charismatic presence.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Sam Bennett Channels Inner Conor McGregor with Panthers Parade Message

The Florida Panthers had just finished celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup win when Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett decided to send a message to anyone still questioning the way they play.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21

UFC veteran Jessica Eye responds to Conor McGregor welcoming her to BKFC with open arms

Conor McGregor said ex-UFC star Jessica Eye looks better than ever ahead of her BKFC debut. The former UFC title challenger and 16-time UFC veteran Jessica Eye is set to make her return to combat sports this weekend at BKFC Texas.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 18

Conor McGregor’s Viral Club Knockout Has Ex-UFC Star Taking Shot at His Lagging UFC Career

Conor McGregor in nightclubs is a recipe for disaster. The Irish fighter who had previously gained notoriety for punching an old man at a bar in Dublin landed a couple of hefty lefts on another gentleman at a club in Ibiza last night.

MMA News / 5 GOATs / June 18

Conor McGregor allegedly punches man twice in Spain nightclub

Conor McGregor was caught on camera allegedly punching a man twice at Pacha Nightclub in Ibiza, Spain. The Sun reported the incident and obtained footage from what appears to be cellphone footage at a distance.

Paulie Malignaggi fires shots at Conor McGregor as he announces his comeback… ‘I’ve still got the goods’

Paulie Malignaggi announced his return to the fight game by taking aim at Conor McGregor. While the pair have never crossed paths in a professional setting, while ‘The Notorious’ was preparing to take on Floyd Mayweather, he did some training with ‘The Magic Man’.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 18

McGregor KOs Man In A Nightclub

Conor McGregor is in the headlines once again with reports he knocked out a man in an Ibiza nightclub. McGregor’s fighting career and personal life have spiralled out of control.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Conor McGregor Caught on Video Brutally Punching Man in Ibiza Club, Full Details

UFC fighters' conduct beyond competition has long been a contentious issue, with incidents ranging from reckless altercations to legal troubles tarnishing the sport’s reputation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17

Conor McGregor’s history-making teammate reportedly cut from the UFC for a second time after devastating knockout loss

A history-making fighter has seemingly had his second run in the UFC come to an end. UFC 315 delivered some big performances last month with Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad in the main event to become the welterweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16

Conor McGregor told to ‘stop running’ from UFC comeback and long-awaited Nate Diaz trilogy

Conor McGregor has been told to ‘stop running’ and accept a third fight with Nate Diaz by former world champion Jake Shields. Diaz and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Shields have been best friends for years, and were close-knit teammates during the build-up to both of his 2016 McGregor fights.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15

Joe Rogan slammed Conor McGregor as ‘pathetic’ for disgraceful actions that hospitalized UFC fighter

UFC commentator Joe Rogan had some stern words for Conor McGregor after one of the Irishman’s many controversies. While McGregor will forever be in the history books for his accomplishments in the Octagon, much of the UFC’s first-ever simultaneous two-division champion’s career has been marred by antics away from the cage.

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 / 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 / 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.

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.