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# MMA - TheMacLife

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- [Blog](https://themaclife.com/blog/) - Home SliderMcGregorMMA McGregor shares injury update after UFC 329 "The fight should be a no contest and all bets returned." John Balfe16 Jul 2026 Home SliderMcGregorMMA ‘We’ll be back’: McGregor vows to return in first video message since UFC 329 injury "No hate! Just love.” John Balfe15 Jul 2026 BoxingHome SliderMcGregor ‘BKFC has changed the
- [Watch: Free Fight -- Ilia Topuria vs. Bryce Mitchell](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-free-fight-ilia-topuria-vs-bryce-mitchell/) - Topuria takes on veteran contender Josh Emmett this weekend in Florida
- ['He hasn't achieved anything': Ilia Topuria distances himself from Paddy Pimblett bout](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/he-hasnt-achieved-anything-ilia-topuria-distances-himself-from-paddy-pimblett-bout/) - The UFC featherweight contender says that he has bigger fish to fry than 'The Baddy'
- [Rule change confirmed in Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul bout](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/rule-change-confirmed-in-nate-diaz-vs-jake-paul-bout/) - The two are due to fight in Texas in early August
- [Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron rematch likely to take place in Dublin in November](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/katie-taylor-vs-chantelle-cameron-rematch-likely-to-take-place-in-dublin-in-november/) - Katie Taylor will seek to avenge her sole career defeat in November, Eddie Hearn says
- [Watch: Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland train together](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-alex-pereira-and-sean-strickland-train-together/) - The former rivals are now training partners, for the time being at least
- [Watch: Khamzat 'Borz' Maaev secures 41-second KO in Brave CF debut](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-khamzat-borz-maaev-secures-41-second-ko-in-brave-cf-debut/) - The Chechen fighter says he will be the "same of even better" than Khamzat Chimaev
- [Bellator fighter in ICU after cardiac arrest during training session](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/bellator-fighter-in-icu-after-cardiac-arrest-during-training-session/) - Cris Lencioni is scheduled to fight Ireland's James Gallagher in August
- [Jared Cannonier welcomes Chimaev bout -- so long as it leads to a title shot](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/jared-cannonier-welcomes-chimaev-bout-so-long-as-it-leads-to-a-title-shot/) - 'The Killa Gorilla' is plotted a course back to a middleweight title shot
- [Beneil Dariush admits he felt a 'step behind' in Charles Oliveira defeat](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/beneil-dariush-admits-he-felt-a-step-behind-in-charles-oliveira-defeat/) - Dariush snapped his eight-fight win streak at UFC 289
- [Watch: Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones face-off at PFL event](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-francis-ngannou-and-jon-jones-face-off-at-pfl-event/) - Jones told Ngannou that he doesn't "want no smoke" when the two came face-to-face last week
- [Max Holloway set to fight Korean Zombie in UFC's return to Singapore](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/max-holloway-set-to-fight-korean-zombie-in-ufcs-return-to-singapore/) - Dana White has revealed a trio of upcoming UFC main event fights
- ['It's time to start climbing the ranks': Ireland's Richie Smullen focused ahead of pivotal Bellator bout](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/its-time-to-start-climbing-the-ranks-irelands-richie-smullen-focuses-ahead-of-pivotal-bellator-bout/) - The SBG man explains why you shouldn't listen to the oddsmakers ahead of his latest Bellator fight
- [Max Holloway teases lightweight move](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/max-holloway-teases-lightweight-move/) - The Hawaiian sees opportunities at '55
- [Ian Garry handed stern test in latest UFC assignment](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/ian-garry-handed-stern-test-in-latest-ufc-assignment/) - Ian Machado Garry could jump into the top ten rankings with a win at UFC 292
- [John Gotti III suspended following viral Mayweather brawl](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/john-gotti-iii-suspended-following-viral-mayweather-brawl/) - The Florida commission didn't look kindly on the antics in the ring last weekend
- [Francis Ngannou discusses timelines for boxing debut, next MMA fight](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/francis-ngannou-discusses-timelines-for-boxing-debut-next-mma-fight/) - Francis Ngannou has options
- [Nate Diaz 'good with eight' rounds in Paul bout](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/nate-diaz-good-with-eight-rounds-in-paul-bout/) - Reports on Tuesday indicated that Nate Diaz wanted the Jake Paul bout to take place over ten rounds
- [Julianna Pena: 'Coward' Amanda Nunes is 'dead to me'](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/julianna-pena-coward-amanda-nunes-is-dead-to-me/) - Pena admits she came close to storming the cage when Amanda Nunes retired last weekend
- [Teofimo Lopez confirms shock retirement from boxing](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/teofimo-lopez-confirms-shock-retirement-from-boxing/) - The two-weight champion says he's walking away at the age of 25
- [Jake Paul agrees to rule change in Nate Diaz bout](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/jake-paul-agrees-to-rule-change-in-nate-diaz-bout/) - Diaz and Paul will clash in Texas in early August
- [Watch: Julianna Pena reacts furiously as Amanda Nunes announces retirement from MMA](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-julianna-pena-reacts-furiously-as-amanda-nunes-announces-retirement-from-mma/) - Pena wasn't thrilled that her big-money rubber match with Nunes isn't going to happen
- [Beneil Dariush issues statement in wake of TKO defeat to Charles Oliveira](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/beneil-dariush-issues-statement-in-wake-of-tko-defeat-to-charles-oliveira/) - The lightweight contender has vowed that he will be 'back'
- [Watch: Chaos ensues as actual fight breaks out during Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/watch-chaos-ensues-as-actual-fight-breaks-out-during-floyd-mayweather-exhibition-bout/) - Tempers flared during the retired boxer's latest exhibition on Sunday night
- ['Me and Francis have had discussions': Wilder continues to tease Ngannou boxing match](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/me-and-francis-have-had-discussions-wilder-continues-to-tease-ngannou-boxing-match/) - Wilder says he is serious about fighting Ngannou in both MMA and boxing
- [Former UFC title challenger retires after seventh-consecutive KO defeat](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/former-ufc-title-challenger-retires-after-seventh-consecutive-ko-defeat/) - Marlon Moraes challenged Henry Cejudo for the 135-pound title in 2019
- [McGregor shares injury update after UFC 329](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/mcgregor-shares-injury-update-after-ufc-329/) - "The fight should be a no contest and all bets returned."
- ['We'll be back': McGregor vows to return in first video message since UFC 329 injury](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/well-be-back-mcgregor-vows-to-return-in-first-video-message-since-ufc-329-injury/) - "No hate! Just love.”
- [Katie Taylor: Boxing in Croke Park 'still a dream'](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/katie-taylor-boxing-in-croke-park-still-a-dream__trashed/) - "This year is going to be a very, very big year for me"
- [‘BKFC has changed the game’: McGregor to host 'World’s Baddest Man' series](https://themaclife.com/mcgregor/bkfc-has-changed-the-game-mcgregor-to-host-worlds-baddest-man-series/) - “This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of heart, grit, and willpower."
- [Pimblett climbs to career-high No. 5 in latest UFC lightweight rankings](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/pimblett-climbs-to-career-high-no-5-in-latest-ufc-lightweight-rankings/) - "Listen, if I don’t win this fight, what’s the point in fighting anymore?"
- [‘I will return’: McGregor vows comeback after UFC 329 knee injury](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/i-will-return-mcgregor-vows-comeback-after-ufc-329-knee-injury/) - “I will overcome this. I will not be deterred. I will return."
- [Watch: UFC 329 pre-fight press conference](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-ufc-329-pre-fight-press-conference/) - I’m excited to showcase what human grit, desire and dedication can do.”
- [‘Join the queue’: McGregor dismisses Gaethje challenge ahead of UFC 329](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/join-the-queue-mcgregor-dismisses-gaethje-challenge-ahead-of-ufc-329/) - "Less with the disrespect, you f*cking bum."
- [Pimblett targets McGregor showdown at MSG](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/pimblett-targets-mcgregor-showdown-at-msg/) - "I’m not going to be the star of the show on this one. Definitely not. Conor is. But I’ll probably be the second star of the show.”
- [‘Round one knockout’: Tom Aspinall predicts Conor McGregor will stop Max Holloway at UFC 329](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/round-one-knockout-tom-aspinall-predicts-conor-mcgregor-will-stop-max-holloway-at-ufc-329/) - "I think he’s going to land the big left bomber on him."
- [Watch: 'It's a different thud when you fight me' -- Conor McGregor details approach ahead of Holloway rematch](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/watch-its-a-different-thud-when-you-fight-me-conor-mcgregor-details-approach-ahead-of-holloway-rematch/) - "Danger will be everywhere inside the Octagon for Max."
- [‘He came in too big’: Jon Jones questions Alex Pereira’s heavyweight approach against Ciryl Gane](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/he-came-in-too-big-jon-jones-questions-alex-pereiras-heavyweight-approach-against-ciryl-gane/) - "He was second-guessing things, questioning things, and that’s one of the worst things you can do in a fight."
- [Dvalishvili says eye injury hampered Topuria in UFC White House defeat](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/dvalishvili-says-eye-injury-hampered-topuria-in-ufc-white-house-defeat/) - "Ilia was fighting blind."
- [Usyk adviser names Jon Jones among options for final boxing fight](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/usyk-adviser-names-jon-jones-among-options-for-final-boxing-fight/) - The Ukrainian icon is surveying his final options in the fight game
- ['I want them all': Dana White says Zuffa Boxing will target every elite free agent](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/i-want-them-all-dana-white-says-zuffa-boxing-will-target-every-elite-free-agent/) - "When their contracts are up, and they’re legal to talk to us, we want to talk to them all."
- [Garry becomes latest UFC fighter to join Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/garry-becomes-latest-ufc-fighter-to-join-eddie-hearns-matchroom-talent-agency/) - Ian Machado Garry has announced a partnership with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency less than two months before challenging for the UFC welterweight championship. The 28-year-old Irish contender revealed the agreement on social media on Wednesday, confirming he will continue to be represented by Vayner Sports while Matchroom Talent Agency oversees his commercial interests. Garry
- [‘I don’t want peace’: Eddie Hearn reignites rivalry with Dana White amid Fury-Joshua talks](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/i-dont-want-peace-eddie-hearn-reignites-rivalry-with-dana-white-amid-fury-joshua-talks/) - "If he wants a war with me and he’s picked the right geezer."
- [‘He constantly runs away’: Makhachev questions Garry’s style ahead of UFC 330 title fight](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/he-constantly-runs-away-makhachev-questions-garrys-style-ahead-of-ufc-330-title-fight/) - "His opponents always have to chase him."
- [Former champ backs 'special' McGregor in Holloway comeback bout](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/former-champ-backs-special-mcgregor-in-holloway-comeback-bout/) - "This is a guy that took the sport by storm, and was a two-weight division champion.”
- [UFC White House card draws 17 million viewers](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/ufc-white-house-card-draws-17-million-viewers/) - Total viewership reached 15.26 million in the U.S.
- [Gaethje handed medical suspension after title win](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/gaethje-handed-medical-suspension-after-title-win/) - Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has been handed a medical suspension of up to 180 days following his TKO victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, with the champion requiring clearance on injuries before he can return to competition. Gaethje claimed the undisputed lightweight title in the main event
- [Ian Machado Garry to challenge Islam Makhachev for UFC welterweight belt](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/ian-machado-garry-to-challenge-islam-makhachev-for-ufc-welterweight-belt/) - The Dubliner will become the first Irish fighter since Conor McGregor to fight in a UFC title bout
- [‘I have both dates’: McGregor reveals UFC return plan beyond Holloway clash](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/i-have-both-dates-mcgregor-reveals-ufc-return-plan-beyond-holloway-clash/) - "I want to get going here, and I hope to get going."
- [FBI says alleged terrorism plot targeting White House UFC event was foiled](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/fbi-says-alleged-terrorism-plot-targeting-white-house-ufc-event-was-foiled/) - "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold."
- [Tyson Fury teases 'massive announcement' as Zuffa Boxing rumours swirl](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/tyson-fury-teases-massive-announcement-as-zuffa-boxing-rumours-swirl/) - “I'm very excited for this fight. It's been over a decade in the making. For whatever reason it hasn't happened before. Let's hope it happens right now, very soon.”
- [Ilia Topuria transported to hospital following damaging defeat to Justin Gaethje at White House event](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/ilia-topuria-transported-to-hospital-following-damaging-defeat-to-justin-gaethje-at-white-house-event/) - "I just want to make sure he’s healthy and good and not even thinking about him fighting again."
- [UFC Freedom 250: 3 burning questions ahead of fight night at the White House](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/ufc-freedom-250-3-burning-questions-ahead-of-fight-night-at-the-white-house/) - Sunday night will see the most unique event in UFC history as the world-famous Octagon hosts a seven-fight card on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC. The event promises to be a spectacular occasion as the UFC looks to celebrate the 250th birthday of United States of America with a packed
- [Katie Taylor’s Croke Park farewell sells out in 30 minutes](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/katie-taylors-croke-park-farewell-sells-out-in-30-minutes/) - “This is going to be one of the biggest things I have ever been involved in.”
- [Hearn fires back in White feud](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/hearn-fires-back-in-white-feud/) - "Dana White, TKO, Zuffa can have no promotional involvement in that show at all."
- ['Incredible' demand sees 40,000 tickets sold for Katie Taylor’s Croke Park farewell](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/incredible-demand-sees-40000-tickets-sold-for-katie-taylors-croke-park-farewell/) - "This is going to be the most iconic moment of my whole career."
- ['All systems go': UFC outlines weather contingency plans for White House event](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/all-systems-go-ufc-outlines-weather-contingency-plans-for-white-house-event/) - “No, we never contemplated going indoors or in a different venue.”
- [White denies Strickland ban as UFC White House card approaches](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/white-denies-strickland-ban-as-ufc-white-house-card-approaches/) - “There’s a lot of bullish*t floating around out there. Nothing is banned.”
- [‘I’m gonna break you’: Topuria-Gaethje feud intensifies ahead of UFC White House clash](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/im-gonna-break-you-topuria-gaethje-feud-intensifies-ahead-of-ufc-white-house-clash/) - "When I put you to sleep and you’re lying there next to the rose, I’ll look at your father and ask him one simple question: Who’s the short one now?"
- [Dana White hits back after Eddie Hearn challenges UFC to release Tom Aspinall](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/dana-white-hits-back-after-eddie-hearn-challenges-ufc-to-release-tom-aspinall/) - "Congratulations again, Eddie. You sound stupid again.”
- [Lawsuit seeks to block 'deeply corrupt' UFC White House event](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/lawsuit-seeks-to-block-deeply-corrupt-ufc-white-house-event/) - “The President is giving [Dana] White and his company what none have enjoyed before: unfettered access to the White House."
- ['Perfect way to end it': Katie Taylor to face France's Pili in Croke Park farewell fight](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/perfect-way-to-end-it-katie-taylor-to-face-frances-pili-in-croke-park-farewell-fight/) - “I’m so grateful that it’s happening and I can’t thank the people of this country enough for the support I have received over the years.”
- [Pereira says heavyweight move feels ‘natural’ ahead of Gane clash](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/pereira-says-heavyweight-move-feels-natural-ahead-of-gane-clash/) - “When I was a middleweight, it was much more complicated."
- [Katie Taylor farewell fight at Croke Park set to be confirmed this week](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/katie-taylor-farewell-fight-at-croke-park-set-to-be-confirmed-this-week/) - "That would be the pinnacle of my career to have a chance to actually fight in Croke Park."
- ['They never got back to me': Georges St-Pierre details failed UFC talks for Anderson Silva superfight](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/they-never-got-back-to-me-georges-st-pierre-details-failed-ufc-talks-for-anderson-silva-superfight/) - Georges St-Pierre has revealed that the UFC approached him about a potential superfight with Anderson Silva during their respective championship reigns, but discussions never progressed beyond an initial conversation. St-Pierre, widely regarded as one of the greatest welterweights in MMA history, said the proposed matchup was raised by UFC executives Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta
- [Tito Ortiz details recovery after serious boating accident](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/tito-ortiz-details-recovery-after-serious-boating-accident/) - "As I floated there, trying to understand what had happened, I realised how close I had come to losing my life.”
- [Ben Askren announces return to competition after health scare](https://themaclife.com/sports/ben-askren-announces-return-to-competition-after-health-scare/) - “I'm going to do it once, and I'm going to enjoy it. Then I'm going to coach wrestling, enjoy my family, and help RAF grow.”
- [‘A few more zeroes’: Darren Till explains what changed his mind on BKFC move](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/a-few-more-zeroes-darren-till-explains-what-changed-his-mind-on-bkfc-move/) - “It’s a f*ck you attitude. F*ck you, let’s have it."
- [‘He was on the verge of death’: TJ Dillashaw details Khamzat Chimaev’s difficult UFC 328 weight cut](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/he-was-on-the-verge-of-death-tj-dillashaw-details-khamzat-chimaevs-difficult-ufc-328-weight-cut/) - "He should not have made it to the fight."
- [‘I’m still a UFC fighter’: Colby Covington says UFC contract remains in place amid RAF focus](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/im-still-a-ufc-fighter-colby-covington-says-ufc-contract-remains-in-place-amid-raf-focus/) - "So now I can get back to doing what I love the most, which is wrestling."
- [Tyson Fury confirms Dublin return ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/tyson-fury-confirms-dublin-return-ahead-of-anthony-joshua-showdown/) - "Let’s go August 1, Dublin, Ireland."
- [‘The only thing that will stop us is lightning’: White confident UFC White House card will beat the weather](https://themaclife.com/sports/mma/the-only-thing-that-will-stop-us-is-lightning-white-confident-ufc-white-house-card-will-beat-the-weather/) - "Outdoors is just way too unpredictable."
- [‘He has to stop’: Ex-promoter urges Usyk to retire after Verhoeven scare](https://themaclife.com/featured-posts/he-has-to-stop-ex-promoter-urges-usyk-to-retire-after-verhoeven-scare/) - "Usyk did not look fresh."
- [Ronda Rousey says Gina Carano fight will set new