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Conor McGregor

11 stories covering Conor McGregor — news, results and analysis.

Conor McGregor squares off during a UFC promotional event
UFC

Joe Rogan Says McGregor's Comeback Belongs to Chandler, Not Holloway

McGregor's UFC 329 return lasted just over a minute before a blown knee. Rogan thinks the trilogy talk is the wrong move — and the numbers back him up.

Sep 2, 2026

Tyson Fury addresses the media at a pre-fight press conference
Boxing

Tyson Fury Says Conor McGregor 'Copied' His Trash-Talk Playbook

The 36-2-1 heavyweight reckons he'd be undisputed champ of the microphone — and that McGregor is just a student who studied the master.

Aug 30, 2026

Conor McGregor speaking to media at a UFC press event
UFC

McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330

Notorious is picking the No. 1 welterweight (17-1) to stop the pound-for-pound king with a late high kick. The betting markets disagree.

Aug 14, 2026

Conor McGregor in the Octagon, one of 16 fighters featured in the new UFC collectible figure line
UFC

UFC Drops 16 Collectible Fighter Figures at Target: Nunes, McGregor, Pereira Headline

Sixteen officially licensed 2.5-inch UFC figures land exclusively at Target, with blind-bag reveals spanning champs like Amanda Nunes (23-5) and Conor McGregor (22-7).

Aug 11, 2026

Conor McGregor looks on before a UFC bout in Las Vegas
UFC

Conor McGregor Vows Comeback After ACL Surgery: 'Unbreakable'

McGregor, 38, is targeting a summer 2026 return after tearing his ACL against Max Holloway at UFC 329 — the final fight on his UFC deal.

Aug 7, 2026

Conor McGregor reacts during his welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas
UFC

McGregor's Knee Surgery Done — Now the Real Wait Begins

Conor McGregor confirms successful ACL surgery after UFC 329 comeback lasted 66 seconds. Recovery could run 9-12 months, with a 2027 return targeted.

Aug 5, 2026

UFC President Dana White speaking to media at a press conference
UFC

Dana White Waves Off MVP-PFL Merger: 'A Whole Other Stratosphere'

The UFC boss shrugged at PFL becoming MVP MMA in January, even after MVP's Netflix debut outdrew UFC White House and UFC 329.

Aug 2, 2026

Islam Makhachev reacts during a UFC championship bout
UFC

Makhachev Admits He Felt Bad Watching McGregor's Knee Give Out

The welterweight champ expected Holloway to win — just not inside 69 seconds. McGregor's ACL tear pushes his return to 2027.

Jul 30, 2026

Conor McGregor warming up backstage ahead of his UFC return fight
UFC

McGregor Eyes 2027 'Last Dance' as Torn ACL Ends His UFC 329 Return

A blown knee on his first kick against Holloway means surgery and a year out. McGregor, 22-7, now targets International Fight Week 2027 for a UFC swansong.

Jul 28, 2026

Conor McGregor inside the octagon during a UFC event
UFC

Dana White Puts a Year on Conor McGregor's Latest Comeback

McGregor lasted just 69 seconds against Max Holloway at UFC 329 before a knee injury ended it. White says he's out 12 months.

Jul 27, 2026

Max Holloway celebrating a victory inside the UFC octagon
UFC

Holloway stops McGregor via first-round injury TKO at UFC 329

Max Holloway needed just 69 seconds to end the McGregor rematch, while Paddy Pimblett choked out Benoit Saint Denis in 52 on a card ruled by the finish.

Jul 25, 2026