Conor McGregor Swiftly Deletes Major Fight Update: “Waiting On My Contract”

UFC superstar Conor McGregor once again leaves fans hanging after deleting a tweet regarding his return opponent and date confirmation.

Conor McGregor Swiftly Deletes Major Fight Update: “Waiting On My Contract”

Conor McGregor hints at return (via MMA Mania)

In Short
  • Conor McGregor deleted a tweet announcing a confirmed opponent and contract status for a potential return fight.
  • He last fought in 2021, suffering a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and has since faced injuries and inactivity.
  • Speculation around his return has intensified with the upcoming UFC White House event, but no official confirmation has been made.

Conor McGregor once stood among the UFC’s most marketable stars, using sharp trash talk and a brash persona to sell massive PPVs and become one of MMA’s global superstars. While he still carries that aura, prolonged inactivity and uncertainty around his return have hurt his standing. This was recently reflected again when he posted a tweet hinting at a confirmed comeback, only to delete it shortly after.

McGregor last competed in the UFC in 2021, when he suffered a leg break TKO loss in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Since then, he has repeatedly hinted at a return, keeping his name in comeback discussions despite years of inactivity inside the Octagon. He was later scheduled to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303, but withdrew on short notice due to a toe injury that scrapped his return.

However, McGregor has shown increased interest in returning for the UFC White House event scheduled for June 14. He has hinted at starting a six-month training camp to properly prepare and get in shape for the card after years of inactivity. Amid those rumors, the Irishman posted on X that his opponent had been confirmed and that he was waiting on a contract, then deleted the post almost immediately.

I have been offered an opponent and a date and I accept. Waiting on my contract.

Conor McGregor via X

The former champion is known for posting and deleting tweets, a pattern that has become routine whenever he becomes active on social media platforms. This behavior has drawn scrutiny, as his online statements often disappear shortly after being published. As a result, he is viewed as an unpredictable and unreliable source of information, especially after hinting at comebacks in the past and deleting them soon after.

The Irishman’s recent return news generated significant attention, largely because the UFC White House event is being positioned as one of the biggest cards in UFC history. UFC CEO Dana White has also indicated that he views McGregor as one of the promotion’s most dependable draws for events of that scale. The magnitude of the card has amplified every development surrounding McGregor’s involvement.

This development follows White’s recent confirmation that the UFC White House fight card is officially locked in. Around the same time, McGregor’s former rival Nate Diaz publicly pushed for a trilogy bout at the event, reviving interest in their rivalry. Combined with Conor McGregor’s deleted tweet, the situation has left the MMA community uncertain about the status of The Notorious One’s long-anticipated return.

UFC veteran clouds Conor McGregor’s UFC White House return with past uncertainties

In the lead-up to the UFC White House event, Conor McGregor’s return has appeared increasingly inevitable as he worked to stabilize his public image. He was cleared in connection with the 2023 NBA Finals assault allegation and later entered psychedelic-based rehabilitation, where he embraced spirituality. McGregor also recently married longtime partner Dee Devlin, marking another milestone.

Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor (via The New Yorker)

However, despite the Irishman being vocal about his fight being confirmed and signed, there has been no official confirmation of his return on the White House card. Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown, who has long been critical of McGregor, recently addressed the situation. Brown indicated that McGregor is unlikely to fight at the event and that the promotion may be using his name to help sell it.

They don’t have the stars they used to have and Conor is not fighting on it, I don’t give a f**k what anybody says, and I don’t care what he says, I don’t care what Dana says, he’s not fighting on it. They’re using him to promote it and using his name to get out there. He’s not fighting on that s**t, bro. And even if that is signed and a done deal, I’m not gonna believe it until he’s inside the Octagon and a punch is thrown.

Matt Brown via MMA Fighting

It remains to be seen whether Matt Brown’s comments about Conor McGregor are accurate regarding the White House event. Other UFC legends, including Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, have warned McGregor that making unfulfilled promises could damage his credibility with fans and the broader MMA community. This has left followers questioning the true status of the Irish superstar’s much-anticipated return.

Also Read: