Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor answers two burning questions on UFC future and bare-knuckle deal

The Independent  

Sign 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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4 days, 21 hours ago
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1 month, 1 week ago
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2 months, 1 week ago
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months ago
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4 months, 4 weeks ago
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights', their 'gentleman's agreement' - and how quickly he'll finish Charles Oliveira at Madison Square Garden
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 1 week ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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7 months, 2 weeks ago
Conor McGregor responds after Dana White confirms setback to UFC return
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Conor McGregor mocked by Michael Chandler after revealing change to fight camp
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Conor McGregor ‘fires’ Jake Paul’s beaten opponent Mike Perry from bare-knuckle fight league
8 months, 1 week ago
Conor McGregor deletes injury update after taunt from UFC opponent Michael Chandler
8 months, 1 week ago
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
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9 months ago
UFC president Dana White hints at Conor McGregor return date amid recovery from injury
9 months ago
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
9 months ago
Conor McGregor offers timeline for UFC return – but there is a problem
9 months, 1 week ago
Conor McGregor says a broken toe forced him to withdraw from UFC 303
9 months, 1 week ago
Conor McGregor makes vow over UFC comeback following injury
9 months, 1 week ago
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
UFC legend claims Conor McGregor 'is NEVER coming back' after dropping out of huge UFC 303 showdown against Michael Chandler with injury
9 months, 2 weeks ago
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
Chandler Fight Postponed Due to Injury Concerns Says Conor McGregor
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Conor McGregor provides injury update after UFC comeback postponed
9 months, 2 weeks ago
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler cancelled two weeks before fight
9 months, 2 weeks ago
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
The mystery surrounding Conor McGregor’s failed UFC return – and what comes next
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
9 months, 2 weeks ago
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
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Chandler offers Conor McGregor fight verdict amid UFC 303 rumours
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Conor McGregor offers fresh hope for UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after sharing training update
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Conor McGregor opponent Michael Chandler shares cryptic post amid fears over UFC 303 fight
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Conor McGregor fans fear for Chandler Michael fight as UFC 303 press conference is cancelled
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Conor McGregor shares bloody sparring photos as party video circulates
10 months ago
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10 months, 1 week ago
Conor McGregor says old anger is gone: ‘It doesn’t serve me well’
10 months, 1 week ago
Conor McGregor comeback breaks record with eye-watering sum – two months before fight
10 months, 3 weeks ago
UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler poster disappoints fans
10 months, 3 weeks ago
UFC: Sean O’Malley changes Conor McGregor stance after drug-test insult
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Conor McGregor becomes part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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