Conor McGregor recently recounted a past encounter with Sean “Diddy” Combs that reveals a rather comical tension between the two. In a 2014 interview on *The Late Late Show* with Ryan Tubridy, McGregor shared a photo of himself with Diddy and fellow UFC fighter Michael Bisping, noting that he found Diddy to be “a little up his own ass.”
The incident occurred at a UCLA college football game, where McGregor expressed disappointment in Diddy’s demeanor. He described how Diddy barely shook his hand and was seemingly disinterested in the photo op, leading McGregor to jokingly contemplate throwing a punch. “I was about to give him just a left to the chin,” he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience. McGregor concluded that meeting Diddy wasn’t particularly exciting for him, stating he had more interesting people on his list to meet.
This light-hearted commentary comes at a serious time for Diddy, who has recently faced severe legal challenges, including charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. His request for a $50 million bail was denied, with the prosecution labeling him a flight risk. Diddy’s legal troubles are currently unfolding as he prepares for a hearing scheduled for September 24.
On the other hand, McGregor has been on a hiatus from fighting since his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. His anticipated comeback against Michael Chandler was postponed due to an injury, but UFC President Dana White has indicated that McGregor is nearing a return to the Octagon. White confirmed that McGregor is training in New York and that fans will need to be patient for his next fight announcement.