{"id":634077,"date":"2026-04-27T12:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634077\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:51:10","slug":"ufc-star-conor-mcgregor-takes-aim-at-doubters-in-latest-ufc-return-fight-promise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634077\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Star Conor McGregor Takes Aim at Doubters in Latest UFC Return Fight Promise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite there being no concrete updates regarding his next fight, UFC star Conor McGregor continues to promise fans that his comeback is for real this time. <\/p>\n

Still the most recognizable name in MMA to anyone outside of the combat sports world, McGregor is now closing in on five years on the sidelines since losing his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.<\/p>\n

One constant throughout McGregor\u2019s ongoing absence from fighting has been his frequent activity on social media, and as of late the former two-division UFC champion has been posting about his intention to return to fighting <\/a>in the very near future. <\/p>\n

Conor McGregor Returning to UFC “Whether They Like it or Not”<\/p>\n

Keeping with his recent trend, McGregor has shared another batch of sparring photos on Instagram and included a caption that seems directly targeted at those questioning whether or not the Irishman is actually serious about a UFC return. <\/p>\n

“Legs still sharper than a guillotine. Training with the young wolves, sharpening the blade. The return is coming whether they like it or not.”<\/p>\n

While the part of the caption mentioning his legs seems more tailored towards his kicking game, it also brings to mind the fact that it was a broken ankle that brought a halt to McGregor\u2019s last bout with Poirier and was the initial obstacle that kicked off his lengthy hiatus from fighting. <\/p>\n

\"Conor<\/p>\n

Conor McGregor is carried off on a stretcher following an injury in his loss against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

McGregor\u2019s social media activity has unsurprisingly opened plenty of internet speculation around a UFC comeback, and that\u2019s resulted in questions being posed to UFC CEO Dana White regarding the return of the promotion\u2019s biggest star. <\/p>\n

Who Could Conor McGregor Fight in UFC Return?<\/p>\n

Like \u201cThe Notorious\u201d, White also hasn\u2019t been able to provide anything concrete, but he does appear optimistic about the prospect of McGregor returning<\/a> at some point before the end of the year. <\/p>\n

With the UFC White House event, dubbed \u201cUFC Freedom 250″<\/a>, off the table for him, the current expectation is that the UFC could be looking into the prospect of having McGregor headline UFC 329 during this year\u2019s International Fight Week in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n

\"Conor<\/p>\n

Conor McGregor is greeted by Dana White during weigh-ins for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

McGregor was previously booked to meet his opposing The Ultimate Fighter coach Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 in the summer of 2024 before withdrawing with a toe injury, and Chandler is now set to meet Mauricio Ruffy <\/a>on the aforementioned White House card. <\/p>\n

\"Conor<\/p>\n

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler shake hands on the set of The Ultimate Fighter. | (via Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

One prospective opponent that\u2019s popped up in MMA headlines as of late is former featherweight and \u201cBMF\u201d titleholder Max Holloway, who dropped a decision to \u201cThe Notorious\u201d in 2013 as part of McGregor\u2019s run to the UFC featherweight belt. <\/p>\n

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