
Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Conor McGregor has addressed his future in the UFC after his return was delayed indefinitely in June, while hinting that he could compete in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in a second straight UFC loss to Dustin Poirier. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old recently bought a stake in BKFC, and speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the former UFC champion said: “I’ve a bit of business left with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two fights left on my contract. I’m not up here just as an owner; ‘player-manager’ I’d title myself on this one.” While leaving the press conference, McGregor was asked by The Sun whether he could return to the UFC on 14 December – the rumoured date of UFC 310 – and he replied: “That sounds good to me.” McGregor expressed a desire to rearrange his fight with Chandler for some time in summer or early autumn, but the UFC already has main events scheduled for most of its upcoming pay-per-views.
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Michael Chandler addresses ‘dirty fighter’ accusations after latest loss to Charles Oliveira
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Conor McGregor downs a drink with victorious bare-knuckle fighter at BKFC Newcastle - as fans claim the UFC star is 'never fighting again'
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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
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Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights', their 'gentleman's agreement' - and how quickly he'll finish Charles Oliveira at Madison Square Garden
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Conor McGregor sparks more fears over his future as he's spotted shadow boxing in New York nightclub - despite claims he is 'training' for comeback
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Conor McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled
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Conor McGregor's rival Michael Chandler accepts fight with Charles Oliveira after highly-awaited meeting with the Irishman failed to materialize
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Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
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Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
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Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return
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Conor McGregor mocked by Michael Chandler after revealing change to fight camp
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Conor McGregor ‘fires’ Jake Paul’s beaten opponent Mike Perry from bare-knuckle fight league
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Conor McGregor deletes injury update after taunt from UFC opponent Michael Chandler
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Conor McGregor rooting against ‘little dweeb’ Jake Paul in Mike Perry fight
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UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered
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UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury
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Conor McGregor admits he is in 'deep mental pain' watching UFC 303 fight week take place without him after pulling out of main event due to broken toe
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Conor McGregor offers timeline for UFC return – but there is a problem
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Conor McGregor says a broken toe forced him to withdraw from UFC 303
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Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury
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Conor McGregor pulled out of UFC 303 just ONE HOUR after Michael Chandler's final sparring session, as American breaks silence on 'rug being pulled' from under him
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UFC legend claims Conor McGregor 'is NEVER coming back' after dropping out of huge UFC 303 showdown against Michael Chandler with injury
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Conor McGregor conspiracy theory dismissed by UFC president Dana White: ‘He’s never done that’
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Chandler Fight Postponed Due to Injury Concerns Says Conor McGregor
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Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
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Conor McGregor contemplated RETIREMENT after latest injury
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UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler cancelled two weeks before fight
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The mystery surrounding Conor McGregor’s failed UFC return – and what comes next
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Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury
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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
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Conor McGregor is officially ruled OUT of UFC 303 return with 'injury', Dana White confirms - as replacement fight is revealed days after Irishman was seen on wild night out in Dublin
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Michael Chandler offers Conor McGregor fight verdict amid UFC 303 rumours
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Conor McGregor offers fresh hope for UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after sharing training update
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Conor McGregor opponent Michael Chandler shares cryptic post amid fears over UFC 303 fight
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Conor McGregor fans fear for Chandler Michael fight as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled
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Conor McGregor shares bloody sparring photos as party video circulates
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Conor McGregor's wild bender! UFC star is spotted drinking and partying just SIX WEEKS before comeback fight against Michael Chandler - despite his self-imposed booze ban - as fans claim he's 'living
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Conor McGregor says old anger is gone: ‘It doesn’t serve me well’
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Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight
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UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler poster disappoints fans
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UFC: Sean O’Malley changes Conor McGregor stance after drug-test insult
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Conor McGregor becomes part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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