Former two-division champion Conor McGregor has confirmed he only has two fights remaining on his current contract with the UFC, with negotiations currently underway to ultimately book the first of those two fights with the promotion. It was revealed that.
McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, has been out of action since 2021, most recently competing against former interim lightweight titleholder and recent UFC 299 big winner Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He was the headliner for the trilogy of rubber matches.
And he brutally fractured his left tibia and fibula against the Lafayette native, leading to a first-round doctor stoppage TKO loss – McGregor returned to coaching early last year. ultimate fighter 31 vs. Michael Chandler – with an eye toward a battle between the pair after the final game of the season.
However, despite plans, McGregor still struggled to make a comeback, and his call to face Nate Diaz at the top of the huge UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere in September was ultimately to no avail. , between the duo, with Dana White confirming that he would not be booking that match.
McGregor, who is currently in the midst of a promotional tour ahead of next week's Amazon Prime release of Road House, provided another update on his fighting future – having lost interest in training and not competing. Octagon both in December and January, who claimed to be pursuing a return after failing to do so.
However, McGregor expressed his eagerness to return before confirming earlier reports that he only had two fights left on his current contract and that talks were underway for a return.
Conor McGregor 'enthusiastic' for return fight
“I am eager [a return]” Conor McGregor told Swedish media. movie zine. “We're in the first quarter of his 2024, but there's still quite a bit of this year left.”
“I have two fights left on my contract,” Conor McGregor explained. “Negotiations are ongoing.”
McGregor was recently approached by lightweight title contender Paddy Pimblett during his hiatus from the sport, and was also the subject of a cheeky jibe from the aforementioned Poirier, although Poirier told the media that the Dubliner had a right hook. I told them I knew everything about checking. After winning against Benoît Saint-Denis.
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