Conor McGregor has always been the biggest name in the fight game. Be it the record-shattering PPV numbers or building an unprecedented hype for his fights, Conor has done things at the highest level. But now, it seems like his focus is shifting away from the octagon.
The Notorious recently hinted at his retirement in a cryptic speech. Conor has a lot on his plate. In fact, he has been arguably the busiest fighter the sport has ever seen because of his several businesses and other endorsement commitments.
Now, Conor McGregor is thinking bigger. Bigger than his business ventures, his endorsements, and even his own brand. The UFC legend has a singular focus on doing good for his country. He recently announced that he’ll be running for the Irish presidential elections and all his energy and effort will be reserved for that.
While it’s terrible news for the fans of Conor who have been waiting with bated breath for his return, it seems like he’s very serious about his next goal. There’s one glimmer of hope in this. Conor didn’t explicitly say that he’s retired; he simply hinted at it. During a BKFC press event, the UFC superstar talked about what the future looks like for him.
Did Conor McGregor just admit he could actually be done with fighting?! 😳
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 28, 2025
“I’ve got two fights on the contract… I’m happy with what I’ve done. There’s something else for me right now.” 👀 pic.twitter.com/eOf1LHkLCJ
Conor said, “I’ve got two fights on the contract. I’m in negotiations.” Had he stopped there, fans would’ve had something to hold on to. However, Conor’s recent visit to the White House has changed things for him. He said, “My heart bleeds for my country right now. There’s a lot of stuff going on back home. I’m happy with what I’ve done. There’s something else for me…right now.” Despite the hint, some fans are still hopeful.
Fans are still hopeful for the return of the Notorious Conor McGregor
In the forthcoming July, it’ll be four years since Conor stepped foot inside the octagon. Notably, the Irishman lost that fight due to doctor stoppage as he suffered a broken lower tibia. That rendered him unfit to continue and marked a long break from fighting as he was recovering.
Somewhere around that time, Conor got too involved in outside the cage activities- acting, business, politics, etc. Now, he’s clearly indicating that he might be done fighting. Despite that, there are some hopeful fans who have kept their fingers crossed. One fan wrote, “The house always wins, Conor! One last big fight, let’s go!”
The house always wins, Conor! One last big fight, let's go!
— skrptd (@iamskrptd) March 28, 2025
No one can diminish what Conor has done for the sport. He took the UFC to another level during his meteoric rise during the 2010s. One fan tipped his hat to the Irishman for helping grow the sport. The fan wrote, “he’s done alot for the sports anyways.. love him or hate him u cant be mad at this.”
he's done alot for the sports anyways.. love him or hate him u cant be mad at this
— Revengeful (@Revngeful) March 28, 2025
Some fans also appreciated that Conor is willing to put his fighting dreams on hold for his country. The fan wrote, “The man loves his country and is willing to do what he can to make it great again have to respect him for that.”
The man loves his country and is willing to do what he can to make it great again have to respect him for that.
— WattoPhotos (@WattoPhotos) March 28, 2025
Whatever the case may be, one thing is guaranteed: the next chapter of Conor’s life will be as exciting as the previous ones. As fans, all we can do is hope that he will return one last time and leave the game on a high note and on his terms.
Prateek is a seasoned content writer with over 2500 published articles and two+ years of experience. His passion for UFC was ignited during Conor McGregor’s meteoric rise, and closely following McGregor’s journey inspired him to bring a sharp, fan-driven perspective to his UFC coverage, blending detailed analysis with compelling storytelling.
