“No talks of a re-sign,” After announcing summer return, Conor McGregor makes STUNNING claims about his UFC future

With only two fights left on his contract Conor McGregor has revealed that the UFC is yet to make any moves to re-sign him.

“No talks of a re-sign,” After announcing summer return, Conor McGregor makes STUNNING claims about his UFC future

Conor McGregor expressed doubts about his future in the UFC (via Imago)

Many have wondered why the Irish superstar star Conor McGregor has yet to return. In a moment of admission, McGregor expressed doubts about his future in the UFC. McGregor recently revealed in an interview about not having talks for a contract renewal. Here is what happened:

Conor McGregor recently did an interview with Marc Raimondi on ESPN. There, he talked about his potential comeback this year and the possibility of re-signing with the UFC. This is what McGregor said: 

What's next? I don't know.... There's been no talk of a re-sign. How would you even approach someone like me to re-sign? What would that look like? Lorenzo probably would've been at my door two fights ago, maybe, to re-sign me. I'm two fights out now so I don't know what way they're going to go.
Conor McGregor via ESPN
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McGregor speculated that maybe the UFC officials want to see how things play out. McGregor expressed confidence in having at least one fight this year, although he would prefer two. He revealed wanting a fight in September and that he suggested Nate Diaz. The UFC star suggested it as a perfect matchup to headline the Las Vegas Sphere on Mexican Independence Day.

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However, McGregor was not sure what would happen after his contract expired. Will the UFC sign a new deal with the Irish superstar? Or will Conor McGregor become a free agent? McGregor expressed his love for the UFC and said that his heart was in the UFC and that he wished to continue his career in the organization.

Conor McGregor is ready to take on Michael Chandler this summer

Conor McGregor recently announced that he would definitely fight Michael Chandler this summer. McGregor said his team received confirmation a few days ago from the UFC brass. However, Dana White nor Hunter Campbell has yet to confirm the Irishman’s return.

Conor McGregor confirms comeback against Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor confirms comeback against Michael Chandler (via Imago)

The summer return date means the event likely happen after International Fight Week. It might surprise the fanbase if McGregor fights Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 (International Fight Week card). Chandler vowed to break McGregor’s actual spirit and soul, thus building up excitement for this upcoming fight. Hence, the rivalry between the both makes it a stellar choice to headline the International Fight Week card.

Both fighters have not fought in a long time. Chandler has not fought since 2022 and McGregor broke his leg in 2021. The return of McGregor will have a significant impact on ticket sales and PPV buy rate. The UFC will likely announce the fight sooner rather than later.

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