{"id":42897,"date":"2025-03-28T12:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T12:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=42897"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T12:42:12","slug":"conor-mcgregor-ufc-retirement-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/conor-mcgregor-ufc-retirement-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Retirement \u2013 Is This the End of His Fighting Career?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Conor McGregor has hinted that his fighting career may be over after hinting at UFC retirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Conor McGregor UFC Retirement Rumours<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a shocking update at BKFC 70, McGregor suggested that he might be stepping away from the sport for good.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The revelation has left fans and analysts wondering if McGregor\u2019s long-awaited return to the Octagon will ever happen.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">With multiple injuries and a growing interest in business and politics, the 36-year-old Irishman seems to be shifting his focus away from fighting.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s over guys, Conor McGregor basically admits he\u2019s done  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ky7VjyMk9T\">pic.twitter.com\/Ky7VjyMk9T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dovy\ud83d\udd0c (@DovySimuMMA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DovySimuMMA\/status\/1905472420036968698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">McGregor\u2019s Injury Setbacks and Delayed UFC Comeback<\/h2>\n<p>McGregor last competed in MMA at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/ufc\/\">UFC<\/a> 264 in July 2021, where he suffered a devastating leg break against Dustin Poirier.<\/p>\n<p>Although he was scheduled to return at UFC 303 against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/michael-chandler-gives-damning-response-over-possibility-of-conor-mcgregor-returning-to-ufc\/\">Michael Chandler<\/a>, a toe injury during training forced him to withdraw.<\/p>\n<p>UFC president Dana White has remained uncertain about McGregor&#8217;s return.<\/p>\n<p>While he previously suggested a summer 2025 comeback, he recently cast doubt on the timeline, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure when Conor will be back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dana White on Conor McGregor\u2019s return fight:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot sure when Conor will be back.\u201d \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ufc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ufc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MMA<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YJY7V4J5q3\">pic.twitter.com\/YJY7V4J5q3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChampRDS\/status\/1885788131074429070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">McGregor\u2019s Focus on Business and Politics<\/h2>\n<p>With doubts surrounding his UFC comeback, McGregor has been making moves outside the sport.<\/p>\n<p>He has heavily invested in business ventures, including his alcohol brands, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), and his newly launched record label, Greenback Records.<\/p>\n<p>McGregor has also been vocal about his political ambitions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/conor-mcgregor-white-house-explained\/\">He recently met with former US President Donald Trump at The White House<\/a>, sparking speculation about his potential run for the Irish presidency.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his fighting future, McGregor cryptically stated, &#8220;I\u2019m happy with what I\u2019ve done\u2026 There\u2019s something else for me that\u2019s in my gut right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Is McGregor Done With Fighting?<\/h2>\n<p>While McGregor still has two fights left on his UFC contract, his recent statements suggest he may never step back into the cage.<\/p>\n<p>Former UFC lightweight champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/charles-oliveira-record\/\">Charles Oliveira<\/a> has urged fans to move on, saying, &#8220;He\u2019s done everything he wanted to do in the sport and now chooses to live his life the way he\u2019s living it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Charles Oliveira doesn&#39;t think Conor McGregor will ever fight again:<\/p>\n<p>&quot;To be honest, I don\u2019t know why people are still talking about Conor McGregor. He\u2019s done everything he wanted to do in the sport and now he\u2019s choosing to live his life the way he\u2019s living it.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve been\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KOE2IgQAZD\">pic.twitter.com\/KOE2IgQAZD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChampRDS\/status\/1901739033409286357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, McGregor continues to enjoy life outside the cage. He was recently seen celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day with YouTube group the Nelk Boys and gifting $100,000 worth of gold and silver to locals in Dublin.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Future of Conor McGregor<\/h2>\n<p>So, is Conor McGregor retired from the UFC? While he hasn&#8217;t made an official announcement, his words and actions suggest that fighting may no longer be his top priority.<\/p>\n<p>As he builds his business empire and explores a political career, it remains to be seen whether fans will ever witness &#8220;The Notorious&#8221; in the Octagon again.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of his decision, McGregor\u2019s impact on the sport of MMA is undeniable. If this is indeed the end, he leaves behind a legacy as one of the most influential and successful fighters in UFC history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conor McGregor has hinted that his fighting career may be over after hinting at UFC retirement. Conor McGregor UFC Retirement Rumours In a shocking update at BKFC 70, McGregor suggested that he might be stepping away from the sport for good. 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