Soon, it’ll be four years since Conor McGregor last stepped foot inside the octagon. The most popular fighter of all time who helped popularize the business worldwide is being missed by fight fans. Despite such a big gap on his resume, McGregor is nowhere close to making his return.
The superstar was slated to fight Michael Chandler last year but had to pull out due to a toe injury. Since then, the UFC fans have not heard a single positive update about his return. The man himself has continuously maintained that he’s not done yet, but his actions speak otherwise.
McGregor, who once famously said, “Partying is weakness for the soul, that’s why I avoid it,” has been spotted partying countless times over the last few years. While his business ventures have been a reasonable point of focus as they help secure his family, Conor’s other life choices have been questionable.
Fight fans have seemingly given up on the hopes of his return to the cage. Although Conor still holds a massive fan following and has the ability to get all attention on him if he decides to come back, it’s likely that he won’t, considering his current commitments. The most recent thing he has committed to has made Chase Hooper deliver the verdict on the possibility.
Conor recently announced that he will be running for the presidential election in his country of Ireland. Following his announcement, Hooper took to X to say what he feels is going to be a reality. He wrote, “Yeah… he’s never fighting again.” The lightweight star also used a smiling face with a tear emoji to show that he’s just as heartbroken as the fans.
Did Conor McGregor know his career would end this way?
Conor has always referred to himself as the ‘Mystic Mac.’ He has boasted about his ability to predict the future. However, for years, that superpower was reserved for his fights. Before stepping inside the cage with his opponents, he used to predict how his fights would end. If Conor said he’d knock someone out in the first round, the opponent was bound to go out in the first round.
Recently, an old clip of McGregor resurfaced on the internet. In that interview, Mystic Mac predicted his career. He said, “I’m in the business of securing my own future, my family’s future, and that’s it. That’s what I’m in it for. The fight game doesn’t last long. Competitive fighting doesn’t last long…I’m in it to get all the money, all the belts, and then I’m gone.”
With his $200 million net worth and global popularity, it’s safe to say that Conor has achieved his goals. He has more money than one might need to simply secure their family’s future. So, is there anything left for him to do? Conor is in the position to walk off into the sunset with a Hall of Fame career under his belt.
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.
