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Conor McGregor's Comeback: A Long Road Back
2 Apr
Summary
- Conor McGregor hasn't fought since July 2021 after breaking his leg.
- He was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler but withdrew due to injury.
- McGregor is nearing five years without a competition bout.
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC octagon remains a topic of significant discussion, with veteran Chael Sonnen emphasizing the fighter's personal importance to any comeback. McGregor has not competed since July 2021, when he sustained a broken leg during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Despite multiple announcements and teasers regarding his return, McGregor's active fighting career has been on hold. Most recently, a scheduled fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 was called off due to an injury sustained by McGregor. As of April 2, 2026, the 37-year-old fighter is approaching five years without a professional bout, making his comeback status a prolonged question for fans and analysts alike.
