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Will Conor come back?

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James Craig

Published Jan 16, 2026

Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be returning to the octagon at welterweight when he makes his UFC comeback later this year. The Irishman is recovering from a broken leg suffered last summer in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, and has been angling for a bout with 170lb champion Kamaru Usman.

Is Conor coming back?

It is unclear when Conor McGregor will return to the UFC's Octagon. He broke his leg last summer, and a fight around July, this year, had been on the cards. However, UFC boss Dana White said he may not compete until "early fall."

How long until Conor is back?

He expects the Irishman to be out of action for the rest of 2021, telling TMZ Sports he will be 'back in a year'. White said: "I think they just released him right now from the hospital about 10, 15 minutes ago.

What is Conor McGregor doing now?

Conor McGregor aka The Notorious is an Irish mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to fight in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) but has also fought in the 170lbs welterweight division.

Is Conor McGregor still in the UFC?

Okamoto: McGregor signed a massive six-fight contract with the UFC in 2018, just before his blockbuster title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Since then, McGregor has fought four times and recently confirmed two fights left on his deal.

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Is McGregor done fighting?

Conor McGregor told he is "done" as he is no longer dedicated to fighting. Conor McGregor has been told he is "done" and no longer dedicated to his MMA career after suffering two back-to-back losses.

Is Conor McGregor fighting in 2022?

Conor McGregor's return is near, UFC president Dana White told TMZ Sports on Monday, expecting the Irish superstar to fight this summer. "I think so, yeah," Dana said when asked if he expected the 33-year-old to fight at all in 2022. "He's doing all the right things with his leg.

How much is Conor McGregor worth 2020?

After losing to Floyd Mayweather in his professional boxing debut, Conor McGregor is now the richest MMA fighter in the world, with a net worth of $120 million.

Will khabib fight again?

These days, Khabib Nurmagomedov is far from a UFC return as he is solely focusing on becoming one of the best coaches in the sport. Currently, he is taking Islam Makhachev to an inevitable title fight for the Lightweight belt.

Can McGregor fight again?

"He's doing all the right things with his leg,” White told TMZ Sports in January. “I'm hoping he can come back this summer." McGregor seemingly agrees, telling his YouTube channel TheMacLife recently that his return could come “late summer.” And that brings us to our next question.

Is Poirier better than McGregor?

Dustin Poirier has proven he is the superior fighter based on the past two results. But Conor McGregor has done a great job of making this personal.

Is Conor McGregor a billionaire?

Is Conor McGregor a billionaire? Conor McGregor has amassed a significant net worth but is not yet a billionaire.

Why is McGregor getting so big?

In his triology fight with Poirier, McGregor weighed in at 11st 1lb, but thanks to a special fitness and diet regime, he has managed to pack on two-and-a-half stone of muscle (34lbs) in just a six-month period, according to his personal trainer Alejandro Celdran.

Will nate Diaz fight in 2022?

Nick Diaz is set to fight again this year, according to his long-time coach Cesar Gracie. It appears the UFC fan favourite will be back in the octagon in 2022, while his younger brother, Nate, could fight Conor McGregor for a third time before exiting the company.

Has khabib ever lost fight?

Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired from MMA for good in October 2020 having never tasted defeat after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In 29 professional bouts, the Russian never even so much as suffered a scratch let alone tasted a loss – but his amateur career was not as unblemished.

Will there be a Diaz McGregor 3?

The company reportedly extended Diaz's UFC contract back in December 2021, so there's still time to put together this box office banker of a trilogy fight! As a potential date, we're expecting to see this fight in Q4 2022, but as this is a pure guess there's no guarantee of it happening.

Is Khabib the goat?

Former UFC two-weight champion Daniel Cormier, who was Nurmagomedov's teammate at American Kickboxing Academy, said Nurmagomedov is the GOAT. Among Nurmagomedov's credentials is a 29-0 record, which included losing just two rounds, one to Conor McGregor and the first round to Justin Gaethje.

What is Khabib doing now?

Khabib Nurmagomedov might be retired from the UFC, but he's as busy as ever. The undefeated former UFC lightweight champion told ESPN this weekend that his MMA promotion, Eagle FC, is planning an expansion into the United States.

What did Khabib say to McGregor?

Nurmagomedov added that the fight had already gone past three rounds and Conor McGregor's comments only showcased his weakness. "He tried to talk with me about, it's only business. This meant for me, 'please calm down, don't smash me, don't smash me'. It's only business, you know, he tried to get me to relax.

Who is the shortest UFC fighter?

No.

At 5'3", Demetrious Johnson is the shortest fighter in the UFC and it isn't holding him back just yet. He used his superior wrestling to take his much taller opponents down, including his last opponent, Miguel Torres, who had a six inch height advantage.