McGregor Open to Any Opponent
Conor McGregor claims he's accepted a fight and is willing to face a "no name" opponent for his UFC return. McGregor shared a shocking revelation about being offered a fight by the UFC, marking a shift in his approach that could accelerate his long-awaited return. He has not revealed the opponent or date.
- Conor McGregor has not competed in the UFC since July 10, 2021, when he suffered a broken tibia and fibula in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. This injury required surgery and an extensive rehabilitation period. - A planned comeback fight against Michael Chandler, who he coached against on "The Ultimate Fighter," was scheduled for UFC 303 but was ultimately canceled. - McGregor has been targeting a return at a proposed UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House. - UFC President Dana White has publicly refuted McGregor's claim of accepting a fight, stating that no official agreement is in place for his return. - The Irish fighter's return is also complicated by his contract status; McGregor has previously claimed his deal was voided due to the UFC's new broadcast agreement. - McGregor only became eligible to compete again from March 20, 2026, following an 18-month anti-doping suspension for whereabouts failures. - Despite the uncertainty, McGregor's longtime coach, John Kavanagh, has confirmed that he is back in the gym and actively training for a return. - The former two-division champion has a record of 1-3 in his last four fights since 2016.
