Conor McGregor’s comeback might be a cold topic right now but that doesn’t mean that he is not active in the combat sports world. The former dual-weight champion seems thrilled about a boxing rivalry that has transcended generations. What fight are we talking about, you ask? Stay tuned as we bring you another episode of MMA Roundup!

From the Conor McGregor news, we will move forward to the heated rivalry between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their anticipated clash at UFC 311. Finally, we will end our segment with a piece of information about the new inclusions to GFL. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

Conor McGregor has a one-worded response to Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn

Decades ago, Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn shared an intense rivalry. The pair fought twice – in 1990 and 1993 – and still share the bad blood. Now, their sons, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, are set to face off in a highly anticipated clash. The fight between Eubank Jr. and Benn will be taking place in London in April. The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshik confirmed the clash on Wednesday, thus marking the beginning of an epic rivalry.

ESPN reported on Monday that the highly anticipated showdown is nearing finalization and is set to take place on April 26. The bout will be contested at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds. Well, along with the combat sports community, Conor McGregor appears to be excited about the clash as the former UFC champ took to his social media handle to share a photo of both generations’ stars facing off, captioned as, “INCREDIBLE”

Conor McGregor might be in the mood to witness that clash, considering the fact that it’s quite close to his hometown. Regardless, let us move forward to the rivalry between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili.

Umar Nurmagomedov takes a dig at Merab Dvalishvili’s Georgian connection

How did the Umar Nurmagomedov–Merab Dvalishvili rivalry start? Well, it’s when the bantamweight champion emphasized that the Dagestani camp is actually not Russian. This response by the Gerogian got the ire of the entire camp which later transcended into a match at UFC 311. Fast forward to today, Umar Nurmagomedov has finally hit back at the Georgian by giving him the taste of his own medicine.

While having a conversation at the ‘Full-Send’ podcast, Umar Nurmagomedov emphasized that he is more Georgian than Merab Dvalishvili, “You think everybody have to respect to Merab and they will? A lot of guys don’t care about Merab and they don’t think he is a man. Even me, I think I’m the more Georgian and man more than him.”

He further added, “If we look at how he follows Georgian tradition, okay, he represents his country with tattoo and with black papakha and what else? What about life outside the doors? Anybody’s [a better role model] than him.”  Well, Nurmagomedov got a stern response from Dvalishvili.

“He’s going to get slapped for that… Bro, he represents nothing. He can’t represent Dagestan. He’s not Russian. He’s not Georgian. He can’t represent nothing. He’s not Russian. He’s from Dagestan, but he represents Russia. What kind of – and then he’s saying he’s Georgian now. Good luck, ” said the champ in the comments. Their rivalry will soon be concluded this weekend but we will move on to the last segment of the Roundup.

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Yoel Romero join GFL roster

The GFL has bolstered its already ambitious lineup for the inaugural season, unveiling host cities, coaches, and a wave of new signings. Among them is UFC Hall of Famer Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, a former light heavyweight champion and MMA legend who retired in 2023.

Joining him is Yoel Romero, fresh off a devastating KO victory in Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing debut. Other notable additions include Chad Mendes, Renan Barao, Douglas Lima, Ovince Saint Preux, and Todd Duffee, signaling a star-studded start for the promotion. In an effort to challenge the dominance of UFC, the promotion has been clinching bigger names day by day.

Will they succeed in making a dent at the UFC’s throne? State your thoughts in the comments below.