As it turns out, things weren't so friendly between Conor McGregor and the widely-popular Paul brothers on a recent bus ride to President Donald Trump's inaugur

Conor McGregor said the UFC would not grant him permission to face Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India this year.

Conor McGregor fired up the crowd, and the fighters, with an impassioned speech at the BKFC KnuckleMania V press conference in Philadelphia.

McGregor was referring to UFC president Dana White – who publicly dismissed the boxing match – and the fact that Logan has starred in WWE since 2021. Now, the former MMA champion has gone into more depth on why the fight collapsed, despite UFC and WWE having the same owners: TKO Group Holdings.

McGregor confronted his potential opponent Logan and his brother Jake Paul earlier this week while on their way to the United States presidential inauguration. McGregor’s energy was off the charts, but he kept things professional enough while talking trash to the Paul Brothers as they rode on the same bus to the event.

YouTube star Logan Paul shares a piece of his conversation with UFC star Conor McGregor regarding a potential boxing match.

The UFC doesn't seem interested in Conor McGregor boxing in India. Last month, McGregor revealed that he was currently in negotiations to box against WWE

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor is often regarded as the face of the organization, holding multiple records and attracting a massive fanbase.

Conor McGregor tried to create drama with the Paul brothers. On Monday, McGregor traveled in a van with Jake and Logan Paul to President Trump's

Jeremy Stephens defeated Eddie Alvarez at BKFC KnuckleMania V and called out Conor McGregor after the fight. McGregor and Stephens faced off in the ring after the callout, expressing interest in a potential matchup.

The UFC has produced legends who defined the sport and fighters who, despite the hype, fell short of meeting the expectations. Fighters are often considered overrated in UFC history when exploring their accomplishments, missed opportunities, and the narratives around their careers.