Conor McGregor drops huge UFC retirement hint as shock statement issued – UFC News

Conor McGregor appears to be hinting at retirement from MMA, following his last fight in July 2021 where he suffered a TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier. McGregor was set to face Michael Chandler last summer but had to withdraw due to a toe injury. Recently, McGregor visited the White House and expressed concerns about his country, hinting at his possible retirement from fighting.

Despite his lack of recent activity in MMA, McGregor remains involved in Bare Knuckle FC, where he has a stake in the promotion. After a recent event where Luis Palomino defeated Howard Davis, McGregor spoke to reporters about his future in fighting. He mentioned being content with his career and hinted at a possible retirement, mentioning ongoing negotiations for two more fights on his contract.

McGregor also revealed that he turned down an offer to fight in Alcatraz, led by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, citing the need to know his worth as a fighter. He emphasized his record-breaking achievements in pay-per-view and gate records and hinted at a potential comeback in the future. While focusing on his home country of Ireland at the moment, McGregor expressed confidence in a future return to fighting, possibly making it the most anticipated comeback in history.