McGregor Vents UFC Contract Frustration
Conor McGregor publicly aired his frustration with ongoing UFC contract negotiations in a now-deleted tweet, expressing that he is "ready to return" but is dissatisfied with the pace and terms of discussions with UFC brass. The public outburst has added uncertainty to the timeline of his next bout and fueled speculation about his relationship with the promotion. No new opponent or date has been confirmed as both sides appear locked in a stalemate.
- Conor McGregor has not competed in the UFC since July 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier via TKO after a doctor's stoppage due to a broken leg. - The current contract dispute stems from the UFC's new $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount, which moves away from the pay-per-view model that McGregor's previous contracts were heavily based on. - McGregor has publicly stated that he believes his contract is "void" due to this shift from pay-per-view, on which he is the highest-grossing fighter of all time. - He and his expected next opponent, Michael Chandler, recently served as opposing coaches on the 31st season of the reality show *The Ultimate Fighter*. - Despite the ongoing contract stalemate, McGregor has claimed he has been offered an opponent and a date for a return, which is speculated to be on a planned UFC card at the White House. - Outside of fighting, McGregor has numerous business ventures, including Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, the August McGregor clothing line, and The Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin. He also recently acquired a stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
