Conor McGregor has confirmed on social media that he plans to return to the UFC this summer.
McGregor says he is coming back
McGregor posted on Instagram to say the long-running rumors were true. In his typical style, he mixed a short message with a longer monologue about money, confidence and excitement for the return. He told fans to watch and pay attention, and said he is “born ready.”
When and where could he fight?
McGregor said he was in talks with the UFC to return either at the White House card in June or at another time in the summer. The White House card was later announced without him. Reporter Ariel Helwani has said it would take something disastrous for McGregor not to return on July 11, which falls during International Fight Week.
At this time, no official fight date, opponent, or location has been announced by the UFC.
Background and recent history
McGregor has not fought since 2021. He lost to Dustin Poirier twice in a row. He suffered a broken ankle in the second fight.
He was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler last year but pulled out because of a toe injury. He was also suspended for failing to report his whereabouts for testing. That suspension was lifted this month, and McGregor says discussions with the UFC are ongoing.
What this means for the card and fans
If McGregor returns in July, his presence would be a major draw for International Fight Week. Fans, media and the UFC will watch for an official announcement of his opponent and the exact event date. For now, McGregor has made it clear he plans to fight again and is rebuilding toward a comeback.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | Out since 2021; two straight losses to Dustin Poirier; broken ankle in second loss |
| Dustin Poirier | Defeated McGregor twice (most recent fights mentioned) |
| Michael Chandler | Fight with McGregor was scheduled but McGregor pulled out with a toe injury |
More details should come if and when the UFC confirms an event date and opponent. Until then, McGregor’s Instagram post has made one thing clear: he says he is coming back to fight.
