What happens when UFC icons cross paths with music royalty? You’d think it would be all smiles, handshakes, and mutual respect, right? Well, not quite. For Michael Bisping and Conor McGregor, their run-in with Sean ‘P-Diddy’ Combs wasn’t just disappointing, it was downright awkward. Add some unfiltered UFC honesty into the mix, and you’ve got a story that’s impossible to ignore.

Ever had a bad celebrity encounter? Michael Bisping certainly has, and according to him, it’s not always a red carpet moment. Reflecting on an encounter at a UCLA game, Bisping shared his unvarnished take during a podcast Q&A. “We went to a UCLA game, and he was an  absolute c*ck,” Bisping said bluntly. “The most standoffish prick ever. I didn’t go to a Diddy party, however I did bump into Diddy and he was a d**khead.”

But Bisping wasn’t alone in his critique. ‘The Notorious’, who shared the experience, had his own sharp words to add. “P. Diddy’s a little up his own a*s, to be honest,” McGregor said in a previous interview. “He barely shook my hand. I was about to give him just a left to the chin.”

With a reputation for hosting the most extravagant gatherings, you’d expect Combs to live up to the hype. But according to The UFC Hall of Famer and McGregor, the reality didn’t quite match the legend. “Ain’t no party like a Diddy party,” Bisping quipped, pulling up a photo from their awkward encounter, except there was no party. Conor McGregor, not one to mince words said, “This is LA, isn’t it? You just go around meeting people. I’m just having fun. P. Diddy’s on the bottom of the list of people I wanted to meet, especially after finally meeting him.”

So much for mingling with music royalty. The encounter left both fighters unimpressed and unafraid to say so.

What fighters other than Michael Bisping and Conor McGregor think about P. Diddy’s party scene

While the story could have remained just a funny jab at a celebrity, the timing adds an interesting layer. Diddy recently appeared in court for a federal case, which possibly means his holidays will be spent behind bars rather than hosting lavish parties.

And the awkwardness doesn’t stop there. These controversies surrounding Diddy have made waves, even beyond the music world. Welterweight star Colby Covington recently stirred the pot by calling our NBA star LeBron James for praising Diddy’s parties. With allegations against Diddy ranging from racketeering to s*x trafficking, the UFC’s general vibe towards Diddy is clear, he doesn’t exactly fit into their tough, no-nonsense world.

And it’s not just ‘Chaos’ Covington. Retired fighter Chael Sonnen, who rarely pulls punches, surprised fans by urging caution. “Let’s wait for more facts,” Sonnen said, contrasting his usual critical tone. Bisping’s dig, “Ain’t no party like a Diddy party” feels a little sharper in light of all this. Could it be that Diddy’s reputation is catching up with him, even in circles where you wouldn’t expect it?

Celebrity encounters are always intriguing, but when outspoken athletes weigh in, they turn into something bigger. Was this an isolated awkward moment, or does it hint at something more about the rapper’s personality?

With his ongoing legal battles dominating headlines and his once-glamorous image under scrutiny, Diddy’d fall from grace seems to be unfolding in real time. So, what’s your take? Were Bisping and McGregor’s critiques justified, or is this just a case of clashing egos? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!