Recently, White sat down with Nelk and Bob Menery, where they discussed numerous topics from UFC 300 to other interesting subjects. During the chat, Menery mentioned his appearance in the upcoming Roadhouse movie, stating he has five scenes in the film. The UFC boss humorously remarked that all five scenes total only five seconds. Subsequently, he expressed his excitement to see Menery in the movie and his hope for him to shine in this film.

 

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While Dana White showed excitement for Menery’s role, he hasn’t mentioned McGregor and Gyllenhaal beyond commenting on the actor’s physique. This is quite surprising given he has close connections with McGregor and Gyllenhaal is an A-lister.

Talking about Menery, he has found success in sports parody commentary, comedy, and social media. Consequently, it’ll be interesting to hear his thoughts on McGregor, Gyllenhaal, and Menery once the movie is released.

When Will ‘Roadhouse,’ Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, Release?

The UFC’s official account announced that the movie will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Talking about the release date, ‘Road House’ is to be released on March 21st this year. The movie was supposed to be released in theaters too. However, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike on Hollywood production houses, Bezos canceled those plans. And now fans can enjoy it on Amazon Prime.

The ‘Road House’ trailer has gotten a whopping 17 million views. McGregor’s character is named ‘Knox’ and wears a necklace with his name on it. Every time he’s on screen, he gives goosebumps. Consequently, UFC fans can’t wait for March 21 to see McGregor in his first movie alongside critically acclaimed actor Gyllenhaal.

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Recently, the worlds of WWE and UFC collided as we saw Chandler make an appearance on RAW. There, he delivered a solid promo that impressed fans so much that they advised him to join the pro wrestling promotion after he retires from MMA.

Surprisingly, the UFC fighter shared a post where he posted pictures and videos of spending time with WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, with a caption stating, “Contract Signed”.

Contract signed pic.twitter.com/DXg6uYdyrl

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 20, 2024

If what Chandler is saying is true, then the advice that fans shared with the former title challenger is coming to fruition sooner than they expected.

Not only that, but following the merger between WWE and UFC under TKO, fans who were glued to see the collision of the two worlds, will be super pumped with this news. 

While the UFC or WWE has not confirmed it, Chandler’s recent appearance suggests it will be exciting to see him fight under the WWE banner. Especially considering how fighters like Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler have made their mark in the company.

UFC Star Michael Chandler Makes Waves with WWE Raw Appearance 

For those who missed Monday Night Raw, Samantha Irvin took her microphone and introduced Michael Chandler. Subsequently, he delivered an absolute fiery promo, challenging Conor McGregor, the man he has been waiting to fight for almost a year and a half.

In a style somewhat similar to Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, he challenged him by stating,

“Conor Mcgregor, get your candy a** back in the octagon. we got some unfinished business boys.”

UFC’s Michael Chandler just called out Conor McGregor live on #WWERAW. pic.twitter.com/nvke1FbbAQ

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 20, 2024

UFC fans understand the significance of fighting McGregor. It’s not just about skyrocketing fame and money, but also positively impacting his legacy. Chandler’s ability to deliver a solid promo is essential for any superstar aiming for the top and selling events. Now, it’s intriguing to see whether his first fight with McGregor materializes or if he makes his WWE debut first.

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#5 Khamzat Chimaev

There’s hardly any other UFC fighter who had a meteoric rise like the Chechen, Khamzat Chimaev. Fans love ‘Borz’ for his extreme fight readiness at any point of time. His undefeated record also accounts for numerous fans cheering him every time he takes to the octagon. ‘Borz’ has amassed a massive Instagram following of 7.8M although his UFC career started just three and a half years back.

 

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Chimaev is just 29 currently. Hence, it won’t be wrong to expect that he will gain a lot more accolades and followers with his future in-octagon showdowns.

#4 Islam Makhachev

The current UFC lightweight champ, Islam Makhachev, has proved his haters wrong and also turned many of them into his fans. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bosom friend is currently on a 13-fight win streak, which is enough to prove his prowess in the octagon. Along with Makahchev’s victories, the amount of people following him on Instagram also took a major boost. A look at his profile will reveal that he boasts an insane 8.1M followers currently.

 

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With two title defenses and the coveted accolade of ‘Fighter of the Year’ in 2023, Makahchev’s force inside the octagon can’t be expected to decrease anytime soon. This is why he stands a chance to gain a lot more fame and followers from his fights yet to come.

#3 Jon Jones

The noted Jon ‘Bones’ Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters to ever set foot inside the octagon. It won’t be wrong to say that ‘Bones’ legacy will remain forever in the UFC. Most fans don’t need much introduction about Jones. But the count of his followers on Instagram may have them saying that he deserves a lot more. However, Jones also has been into several illegal acts to date, which might have taken a toll on his Instagram following. Currently, the former UFC light heavyweight champ and reigning UFC heavyweight champ boasts 8.2M followers on Instagram.

 

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But, it’s quite apparent that Jones is nearing the end of his UFC career. He may not stand a chance to gain a lot of followers anymore. But numerous fans considering him as the GOAT of MMA is a mark of the irreplaceable respect that he has earned from the UFC fanbase.

#2 Israel Adesanya

Despite being criticized by a plethora of fans, the noted former UFC middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya, is still one of the most popular fighters on the current UFC roster. It won’t be wrong to say that fans love to watch the character that ‘Izzy’ becomes during his fights. His flashy fighting style, unique victory celebrations, and anime references have got a massive chunk of the UFC fans falling for him. His Instagram account also bears good testimony to this. ‘The Last Stylebender’ currently boasts a whopping 8.6M followers on Instagram.

 

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‘Izzy’ is currently on a hiatus. But he also has the reputation of being one of the most active fighters who always wants to stay in action. It won’t be wrong to expect that he will go on a similar run once he makes a comeback. His unique style also implies that he has every chance to regain his lost title and amass even more followers on Instagram.

#1 Conor McGregor

Most fans may have already guessed the topper of this list before arriving at this part. Well, they are absolutely right. It’s none other than the most noted UFC star, Conor McGregor, who is currently the most-followed male UFC fighter on Instagram. However, the gap by which ‘Mystic Mac’ beats the #2-rank holder ‘Izzy’, draws a clear picture of his insane popularity among the UFC fanbase.

It won’t be wrong to say that almost every MMA fan today has heard about the 35-year-old Irish who is also an aspiring President of his country. This is why McGregor boasts almost six times the following that the #2-ranked ‘Izzy’ has on Instagram. To be specific, McGregor currently boasts a whopping 47.2M followers on ‘Zuck’s platform.

 

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McGregor also made his Hollywood entry with ‘Road House’ recently. Hence, it’s quite apparent that he will be gaining a lot more wealth and followers with his involvement in such ventures. The UFC community is also awaiting McGregor’s return to the octagon, which he said will happen on 29 June this year.

Several fans were predicting that McGregor may headline the coveted UFC 300. But a recent announcement from the UFC CEO, Dana White, revealed that his return will happen at his previously mentioned timeline only.

Well, the world of social media is a highly uncertain place where stars are created and destroyed overnight. Hence, it won’t be wrong to expect that this list might go through several major changes in the future.

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Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler went up against each other in The Ultimate Fighter 31 as coaches. Following the filming of the show, the UFC announced that the pair would fight.

The Schmo, a popular MMA personality, asked Mendez whether Chandler should wait for McGregor. The former coach had this to say about the situation:

“Continue to wait, it’s gonna be worth it. I mean you get to be involved in possibly another top 5 PPV of all time. Conor holds all 5 of those records for the best PPV of all time so why wouldn’t Michael wait? I’d wait.”

Mendez believes a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight has the possibility of being a top 5 PPV event. His prediction makes sense since it is the highly-awaited return of McGregor.

There’s another Irish fighter who is looking to get onto the card as a co-main event.

Ian Garry says he should be the co-main event for the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler card

According to reports, the fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will take place during International Fight Week in July.

In a recent interview with the UFC, Ian Garry, a rising Irish fighter called for him to be the co-main event for that card:

“That’s a huge fight, you have the biggest superstar of all time in the sport but he’s also Irish. What a perfect way to represent the Irish, to put me on the co-main event fighting ‘Chaos’ Colby Covington.”

Ian Machado Garry says that he would like to co-main the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler card, should he get past Geoff Neal on saturday night.

️ – “What better way is there to represent the Irish, than to put me on the co-main event?”#MMA #UFC pic.twitter.com/w0jLhV78a6

— MMA Frenzy (@mma_frenzy) February 14, 2024

Ian Garry believes putting him on the undercard of McGregor vs. Chandler would be a big night for the Irish.

He also has an opponent in mind, Colby Covington. ‘Machado’ wants to shut that ‘mouthpiece’ inside the octagon. Following his win over Geoff Neal, Garry will be looking to continue his winning steak.

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While the UFC CEO did not seem very enthusiastic about Topuria facing Conor McGregor’ however, when asked if the UFC is considering going to Spain, White said,

“I want to go to Spain too. We’re going to Spain. If there is a venue available for us, we’ll be there.”

Following this, a journalist asked Dana White if he would be willing to host a UFC event at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. For the uninitiated, The Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid is home to the soccer team Real Madrid.

The ground was recently renovated with a retractable pitch as well as a roof. The stadium is home to one of the most decorated soccer teams in Europe as well as the most followed sports team in the world.

When asked about the Santiago Bernabeu, Dana White had two questions, “How many seats is that? Indoor or outdoor?”. Once Dana White received satisfactory answers for both, he stated that he liked the idea and that it sounded good.

Whether the idea translates into reality remains to be seen. But UFC surely would like to bank on Topuria.

Ilia Topuria, the next big star that the UFC needed?

The UFC is currently in need of fighters to rise to the top. For a long time now, big names such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have been extremely sporadic in their activity levels.

To add to that, the likes of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, among others, either retired or parted ways with the UFC. Therefore, the UFC does not have too many active big names left on the roster.

 

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Topuria’s title win immediately makes him one of the bigger stars in the UFC. ‘El Matador’ has a huge fan base in Europe and especially Spain. And with the performance he put on Saturday night, it is safe to say he has earned himself a huge fan base in the United States as well.

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This is probably why ‘El Matador’ decided to honor the country of Spain with a change in his walkout song. Topuria chose a famous song in the Spanish language called ‘Alma De Guitarra’ for his UFC 298 entrance.

Several fans may know that the 27-year-old walked out to ‘Love Tonight’ by Shouse (Vintage Culture & Kiko Franco Remix) for his previous fight against Josh Emmett at UFC on ABC 5.

But this time, he may have intended to celebrate his life with the ‘Banderas‘ composed ‘Alma De Guitarra’. The song talks about a Mexican wanderer who travels around and enjoys life. But it is in Spanish, which might have propelled ‘El Matador’ to elect it.

Currently, Topuria’s condition matches the life of the man described in ‘Alma De Guitarra’. He travels and fights wherever the UFC wants him to. He has a beautiful wife and the entire country of Spain loves him even more now as he has become the first-ever UFC champ from the country.

Several fans may have called Topuria delusional due to his tall claims before the fight. But he ultimately showcased a Conor McGregor-like feature with his win. His in-octagon interview got him in a clash with ‘Mystic Mac’ as well.

Which Conor McGregor-like ability did Ilia Topuria showcase with a victory at UFC 298?

Most fans may remember that ‘The Notorious’ used to predict the results of his fights accurately most of the time. This is why fans accepted his ‘Mystic Mac’ nickname at once. But it won’t be wrong to say that Topuria showcased that he was a mystic of greater order.

‘El Matador’ had updated his ‘X’ bio with “Undefeated 15-0 · UFC World Champion” several days before he dethroned his noted rival, Alexander Volkanovski. But their encounter proved that he was no less than McGregor when it came to mysticism.

The 27-year-old also called out the UFC’s biggest PPV star in a rather deriding manner. Fans are currently eager to know if this callout will lead to a McGregor vs Topuria showdown or not.

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Well, most fans may have realized from the beginning of this goofery that ‘Borrachinha’s’ ‘Secret Juice’ contains no USADA-prohibited substances. Still, many of them may not know which ingredients combine to form Costa’s ‘Secret Juice’. Costa also hasn’t been pretty open about the secret ingredients of the highly esteemed drink.

However, an Instagram video posted by ‘The Eraser’ himself does give out a few details, although it’s apparent that it is a comical one as well. It showcased Costa marketing the ‘Secret Juice’ like Conor McGregor often does for his ‘Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey’.

In a part of it, Costa revealed the two primary ingredients of his drink. One of them was ginger, but he beeped out the other ingredient from the video.

 

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In the latter part, Costa made another revelation related to the ingredients. He mentioned that the ‘Secret Juice’ doesn’t contain apples or its extracts. Unfortunately, no other information was shared, and this is all that is available in the public domain about the ingredients of Costa’s favorite beverage.

Well, he must have been drinking the ‘Secret Juice’ throughout his UFC 298 training camp as well. But nothing can be said if he will get the better of his UFC 298 rival on 17 February using this juice.

Will the Secret Juice of Paulo Costa earn him a victory at UFC 298?

On a lighter note, it won’t be wrong to say that the Secret Juice has provided Costa with the power to finish most of his UFC rivals to date. Its quality also shows when ‘Borrachinha’ devastates his rivals with his heavy strikes. But Costa’s upcoming UFC 298 rival, Robert Whittaker, isn’t just any other UFC fighter. He is a former middleweight champion and also boasts a superb strike-heavy style of fighting.

Whittaker’s nickname, ‘Bobby Knuckles’, also implies that he packs some formidable power in his strikes as well. Hence, Costa will probably have to give out all his ‘Secret Juice’-earned power to get the better of his Australian UFC 298 rival on 17 February.

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1. Proper Twelve

Conor Mcgregor revealed how he had a lot of offers from other Irish Whiskey brands. Instead, he decided to venture into the business and create his own Irish Whiskey.

McGregor claims that he sourced Proper Twelve Whiskey from a distillery in Ireland, which is the oldest and the largest distillery.

2. Cryo Therapy Spray

3. UFC Gloves

Conor McGregor would be incomplete without UFC gloves. He claims it is a reminder to him that he’s made it. He has made his dream come true. These are some of the things he holds dear to him.

4. St. Michael Pendant

5. Family

Conor McGregor is a family-oriented man, and he always needs his family to be close. However, he revealed that he would not bring his kids to his fights from now on.

 

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6. Patek Philippe

7. Yacht

8. Fans

McGregor reveals that he is eternally grateful and indebted to his fans. He claims that he works hard for his fans and his family.

9. Black Forge Inn

10. Gym

‘The Notorious’ seems to be living life to the fullest currently, and he thanked Joe Rogan for defending his lifestyle.

Conor McGregor thanks Joe Rogan for defending his lavish lifestyle

Joe Rogan is one of the foremost voices in MMA. The UFC commentator hosts one of the most successful podcasts in the world.

In a recent podcast, Rogan spoke about McGregor’s lavish lifestyle with a guest on his podcast. The guest urged McGregor to get back into the octagon instead of jet-setting around the world.

However, Joe Rogan did not agree with his views. He claimed that ‘The Notorious’ should do whatever he feels like doing because he has earned every single penny with his hard work.

In response to the clip, McGregor thanked Rogan on X:

“Love you Joe!”

Love you Joe! https://t.co/LoOVr1XteN

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 12, 2024

Conor McGregor is planning to make a return to the octagon this year. ‘The Notorious’ has not fought since 2021 and will look to get back soon.

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The UFC’s official broadcasting partner, ESPN, will provide live and exclusive coverage to UFC 298 as always. But the fans who want to witness UFC 298 on ESPN’s TV channel will have to be satisfied with viewing only the Prelims card. To watch the entire event, US fans will need to subscribe to ESPN’s streaming service, ESPN+, which comes at a subscription of $10.99/month or $109.99/year.

However, US fans will need to spend an extra $79.99 to witness the UFC 298 main card due to the PPV charges. However, there’s another way in which the fans can watch UFC 298 live. The UFC’s very own streaming platform ‘UFC Fight Pass’ also provides live and exclusive coverage of UFC’s events. Fans all over the world can purchase a UFC Fight Pass subscription for $9.99/ month or $99.99 annually.

But it’s pertinent to note that ‘UFC Fight Pass’ often discludes several fights from their broadcast depending upon the fan’s location. Hence, the best way for the fans to witness every fight of UFC 298 is to use a VPN. They just need to set their location to the US after activating it, and then buy the ESPN+ PPV subscription, costing $79.99. This will give them access to every inch of the UFC 298 live coverage from any location in the world, be it Australia, Spain, Brazil, or anywhere else.

The hype related to the UFC 298 main event fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria may have begun at the UFC 2024 Seasons Press Conference. However, the pre-UFC 298 press conference also displayed a similar scenario.

Ilia Topuria made a Conor McGregor-like move at the pre-UFC 298 press conference

Avid UFC fans may remember how the noted UFC icon, Conor McGregor stole the then UFC featherweight champ, Jose Aldo’s title during the pre-UFC 189 press meet. The current UFC featherweight king, Volkanovski’s rival, Ilia Topuria, imitated McGregor’s move at the pre-UFC 298 press meet. He went past Jon Anik to steal ‘Volk’s’ title on the other side of the table.

TOPURIA TOOK VOLK’S BELT #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/5H4CBp2q7h

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 16, 2024

Most fans may also remember how McGregor backed his brash actions with his UFC 194 performance. He KO’d the Brazilian champ within a minute of their fight, snatching the UFC featherweight gold from him.

Does Topuria’s action indicate that the UFC world will witness a similar obliteration at the UFC 298 main event? Well, only Father Time has the answer to this as of now. The fans will have to wait for the night of 17 February for the same. Hence, remembering the UFC 298 streaming details is of utmost importance to every UFC fan.

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Fans mocking Ilia Topuria as master copy of Conor McGregor

Alexander Volkanovski has been the undisputed featherweight champion for the longest time, but this week Ilia Topuria is aiming to dethrone him. Ahead of the UFC 298 event, at the press conference, the Spaniard got a taste of the feeling by grabbing Volkanovski’s belt in the iconic Conor McGregor style. As it was already done by The Irishman, fans hilariously call him a master copy of McGregor, which is also a classic meme.

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— Homelander MMA (@HomelanderMMA) February 16, 2024

Alexander Volkanovski Sleeping Meme

Last week, fight fans enjoyed a video where Volkanovski humorously promoted UFC 298. Given Ilia Topuria’s comment about Volkanovski being too old, Volkanovski joked about the “over 35 curse.”

My old ass in 2067 trying to stay up to watch UFC 814
(I failed) pic.twitter.com/lP9NzlqTSm

— Liam (@LiamHealy16) February 16, 2024

In one scene, he was shown sleeping on the couch while analyzing his opponent, which became popular and inspired many memes online. In one meme, a user imagined himself as Volkanovski in 2067, old and falling asleep while watching UFC 814.

Fans Create Meme Magic as Dana White Skips UFC 300 Announcement at Super Bowl

Fans are pumped for UFC 300, and while they know nearly every fight on the card, the two massive bouts are still awaiting announcement. Meanwhile, rumors circulated, suggesting that Dana White would unveil these fights on Super Bowl day.

POV you’re Dana White after not making a UFC 300 announcement at halftime pic.twitter.com/2yEvumfD5S

— DanisChamp (@DanisUFCWarrior) February 12, 2024

However, as it didn’t happen, furious fans took to the internet to create numerous memes. In one meme, fans, angry with White, shared a video of a brutal assault on the famous London Metro, labeling the man as UFC President.

Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler at UFC 1000

It’s been years since fight fans have seen Conor McGregor fighting inside the octagon, and with each passing day, fans grow more impatient to see him. But more than fans, one man who wants to see him return is Michael Chandler.

 

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It’s been almost a year since fans started hearing rumors about Chandler vs. McGregor, but there has been no announcement, and it doesn’t seem to be happening soon. Consequently, fans made a hilarious meme using hyperbolic expressions, showing old Chandler still waiting for the fight in 2060.

Sean Strickland Sparring Meme

Sean Strickland has recently been the talk of the town due to his actions during a sparring session with Sneako. The streamer arrived for the session, only to be brutally assaulted by the UFC fighter, leaving him bloodied.

 

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Subsequently, fans on the internet began mocking Strickland, as he had brutally beaten Sneako after inviting him. One user shared a humorous meme, imagining a scenario and comparing the sparring session to a Bollywood movie named Dabang.

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