Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor seemingly confirmed his return to the octagon on Wednesday with a social media post.
The Irishman was expected to return at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler in June 2024, but pulled out of the fight citing a toe injury.
“The rumours are true,” McGregor wrote on Instagram. “Mr. Confidence returns to save fighting again! Call your grandma! Nanny, we did it!
“Watch and pay me. F— you, pay me. You fat Irish p—-, you don’t have my money. I put your brain to sleep. See ya’s in the Casinos after, the Mac loves yas all, I got love for yas all it’s an honor it’s light work it’s easy.
“FOR LIFE AND ETERNITY, IT’S MCGREGOR! BIG MONEY MAC DADDY MCGREGOR I EXPECT FAWNING OF THE HIGHEST FOR LIFE. I DO THIS FIGHT GAME EASY PEEZY 🥋 THE SOUND OF MY SHOTS OFF THE HEAD GO “BING” in green dot laser form. Go BHB! 😉
“Watch divine magic when I fight 🙏✨ Hey @paramountplus, see you guys soon I’m so excited! And Born Ready. The Notorious Conor McGregor”
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McGregor last fought at UFC 264 in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier after suffering a broken leg in the final seconds of the opening round. He’s teased an octagon return for years but it has yet to came to fruition.

