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Conor McGregor Announces Plans for Final UFC Fight in 2027

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor has signaled his intention to return to the Octagon for a final bout in 2027 to break his own pay-per-view records.

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In brief

  • Conor McGregor plans to return to the UFC in 2027 for the final fight of his contract.
  • McGregor's last appearance was a 69-second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July.
  • The athlete aims to break his own pay-per-view sales records during his final bout.
  • The UFC has not yet confirmed an opponent or an official date for the return.

Conor McGregor Announces Plans for Final UFC Fight in 2027

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced plans for a "last dance" inside the Octagon, marking the final bout of his promotional contract.

Return to the Octagon

McGregor is targeting a comeback in 2027 to compete in what he describes as his final fight. While the Irish athlete has signaled his intent to return, the UFC has yet to officially determine an opponent or confirm a specific bout date.

This potential return follows a period of inactivity and a recent loss. In July at UFC 329, McGregor faced Max Holloway and suffered a 69-second defeat. During that match, he sustained a torn meniscus while throwing his opening kick. This result marked his third straight loss, bringing his professional record to 22-7.

Commercial Ambitions

McGregor has expressed a desire to make his final appearance a record-breaking event. He stated his intention to "actually try to sell the fight for my next one. My final fight. See what numbers I can generate. Keep outdoing my own records."

According to reports, McGregor currently holds 8 of the top 10 pay-per-view buys in UFC history. In recent social media posts, he questioned the commercial metrics of a recent boxing match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. Alvarez won the match via unanimous decision to reclaim the WBC super middleweight title.

Regarding the commercial performance of other combat sports, McGregor tweeted: “How many views did the Canelo fight get? How many in attendance? Gate? Man, I outdo ALL of these people in sales. Majorly. EVERY SINGLE ONE. With ease. Maybe even combined. I don’t even be trying.”

McGregor also referenced the timing of his previous performance, noting, “I was on the same time as the World Cup semi final and still done all them numbers in that last bulls*** that I’ve to sit with for another few months before I return.”

Why it matters

McGregor's planned return represents a significant moment for the UFC as the former champion seeks to conclude his career on his own terms. His stated goal is to maximize the commercial impact of his final promotional contract by attempting to surpass his own historical pay-per-view sales records.

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