Conor McGregor has hinted that he may face a lower-profile fighter in his UFC return than some predict.
McGregor has not competed in an expert MMA bout since 2021. ‘Infamous’ McGregor broke his leg throughout his trilogy match with Dustin Poirier. McGregor’s return has been teased ever since, and he was even scheduled to combat Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in 2024 earlier than being sidelined because of damage.
Regardless of his intensive hiatus, McGregor insisted he would finally return contained in the Octagon. Through the UFC Houston occasion, McGregor accessed his X account and claimed that his return combat would doubtless be towards a lesser-known opponent.
“My subsequent selection will in all probability be unknown,” McGregor wrote. “And you realize, Idgaf. I agree. I am sending you the contract, guys. It is the Conor McGregors contract.”
Mr McGregor has since deleted the publish. Through the post-fight press convention at UFC Houston, Dana White was requested what the previous light-weight and featherweight champion was hinting at.
White responded, “If it is executed and he accepts it, I am going to make an announcement.”
When Dana White was requested about Conor McGregor’s current publish about being provided a combat, he mentioned if the combat occurred and he accepted it, I might announce it. pic.twitter.com/VSyjKMV7jh
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) February 22, 2026
Some speculate that McGregor is referring to Mauricio Luffy, who rapidly gained consideration for his thrilling preventing fashion. Luffy just lately claimed to have heard rumors a couple of doable conflict with McGregor. As White talked about within the media chat, there is no such thing as a official announcement with McGregor right now.
Many stay skeptical as as to whether McGregor will really return to preventing. The “Infamous” fighter has even hinted at switching to bare-knuckle boxing as soon as his contract with the UFC is terminated. It is onerous for most individuals to imagine that the UFC would let McGregor stroll.
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