Conor McGregor undoubtedly has one of the biggest fan bases in the world of combat sports. The former UFC double champion is a global superstar and is the biggest pay-per-view giant. These fans are desperate to see McGregor again inside the octagon. Unfortunately, recent developments about his comeback show otherwise.
Conor McGregor‘s last fight was in 2021, when he broke his leg and was sidelined for three years. Earlier this year, an injury ruined his fight with Michael Chandler. There was hope after UFC 303 didn’t go as planned. He wanted to fight in December, but Chandler moved on. This leaves ‘Notorious’ with no confirmed opponent for a comeback.
On top of it, McGregor’s casual attitude isn’t helping fans to gain trust in his determination to come back. The Irish fighter recently liked a tweet that essentially said, ”bro Conor McGregor is never coming back to MMA.” If not MMA, McGregor recently talked about his interest in boxing, which could be a hint of his next move.
This has concerned the MMA world, who had awaited to see him return. McGregor’s recent admission hinted at his comeback in 2025 during his visit to Wembley Stadium for Anthony Joshua‘s bout against Daniel Dubois. The new plan for 2025 could hint at a rebooking of the Chandler vs. McGregor bout, as the American star will be free after UFC 309.
Fight fans react to Conor McGregor not coming back to MMA
Conor McGregor currently has only two fights in his UFC contract. Reporter Ariel Helwani believes that could lead to an ugly situation with the promotion. However, UFC CEO Dana White recently confirmed that he’s talking with Conor McGregor and the response is quite positive.
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier (via Imago)Considering McGregor’s history, nothing is concrete when it comes to the Irishman. The Irishman liking the tweet remains bitter for the MMA fanbase.
The matter has gone quite viral online. Some fans have waited a long time for McGregor’s return. They were quite upset. Here are some reactions to his latest update;
He basically just confirmed it for you
— Mixed Martial Analyst (@MMAnalyst00) September 21, 2024
Despite his inactivity and controversy, the MMA community always wants to watch Conor McGregor. Fans were unified in their dissatisfaction with the recent news. For now, nothing is definite, and fans are simply speculating, but a lot will become obvious in the first half of 2025.
