For a couple of hours today, the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was rocked briefly when rumors swirled that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor had been removed from the UFC roster;

Conor McGregor shared a petition to get on Ireland’s presidential ballot, calling for electoral reform and urging citizens to support his candidacy.

Conor McGregor reportedly removed from the UFC roster, sparking debate among MMA fans about the superstar’s future in the promotion.

Ever the trash-talker, McGregor unloaded on Khabib’s manager, rather than his opponent, when the pair faced off at the press conference to promote their fight on October 6, 2018. The two opponents pose with their respective sets of belts, before McGregor exploded at Ali Abdelaziz, unloading a torrent of abuse towards Khabib’s manager.

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who hasn't fought since UFC 264 in July of 2021, says his return is coming in June of 2024 against Michael Chandler at 185 pounds, which is middleweight in MMA.