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Conor McGregor Next Fight

Q: Who is Conor McGregor fighting next?

No opponent has been officially announced for McGregor’s next fight.

Conor McGregor’s next fight has not been officially announced by the UFC. Following his injury loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, McGregor underwent knee surgery and has said he is targeting a return in summer 2027.

Written byEditorial Team UpdatedOctober 2, 2026

Next fightNot announced

Target returnSummer 2027

OpponentTBA

MMA record22–7–0

Latest update

October 2, 2026

Conor McGregor’s next UFC fight has not been officially announced. After undergoing surgery for the knee injury he suffered against Max Holloway at UFC 329, McGregor has said he intends to return in summer 2027. The UFC has not confirmed a date or opponent.

This page is updated when the UFC officially announces new information about Conor McGregor’s next fight.

Current status

When Is Conor McGregor’s Next Fight?

There is currently no official date for Conor McGregor’s next fight.

McGregor has stated that he believes a return by the summer of 2027 is realistic, but that timeline represents his personal target rather than an official UFC booking. After UFC 329, UFC leadership said McGregor would first need surgery, physical therapy and medical clearance before serious discussions about another fight could begin.

The current situation is therefore straightforward: McGregor intends to fight again, but no bout has been formally announced.

Next Fight	Not officially announced
Expected Return	Summer 2027, according to McGregor
Opponent	TBA
Event	TBA
Venue	TBA
Weight Class	TBA
Last Fight	vs Max Holloway, UFC 329
Last Fight Date	July 11, 2026
Last Updated	October 2, 2026

A return in summer 2027 remains a target rather than a guarantee. McGregor’s recovery, medical clearance and an agreement with the UFC will all affect when he can compete again.

UFC 329

What Happened in Conor McGregor’s Last Fight?

Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, ending an absence of approximately five years from UFC competition.

The event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with McGregor facing former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch. Their first meeting had taken place in 2013, when McGregor won by unanimous decision. The UFC 329 fight was staged at 170 pounds.

The rematch ended almost immediately. McGregor suffered a knee injury in the opening moments after attempting a jumping kick. The problem prevented him from continuing, and the referee stopped the contest.

Official resultMax Holloway def. Conor McGregor — TKO (knee injury), Round 1, 1:09

The result should not be described as Holloway knocking McGregor unconscious. The official UFC result is an injury TKO.

Recovery

Conor McGregor’s Knee Injury and Recovery

Shortly after UFC 329, McGregor confirmed that the knee injury would require surgery. He later disclosed damage to the ACL and meniscus.

In August 2026, McGregor announced that surgery to repair the torn ACL had been completed and that he had started the rehabilitation process.

The exact length of his recovery cannot be known in advance. ACL rehabilitation depends on the individual injury, surgical outcome, rehabilitation progress and medical clearance. For that reason, McGregor’s stated summer 2027 target should not be interpreted as a guaranteed fight date.

UFC leadership has taken a similarly cautious position: surgery, physical therapy and medical clearance come before another bout can be finalized.

Return timeline

When Could Conor McGregor Return?

McGregor’s publicly stated target is summer 2027. He has said he believes a return by then is realistic, but that target is not an official UFC fight date.

There are three important distinctions: summer 2027 is not an official booking; the UFC has not announced an event specifically for his comeback; and McGregor must complete rehabilitation and receive medical clearance before another bout can be finalized.

Until those steps occur, the most accurate answer is that McGregor is targeting summer 2027 but does not yet have an officially scheduled return.

Target window SUMMER
2027 McGregor’s stated target — not an official UFC date.

Potential matchups · not confirmed

Who Could Conor McGregor Fight Next?

The UFC has not announced McGregor’s next opponent. The names below are based on existing rivalries and competitive history, not confirmed negotiations.

Max Holloway

Their UFC 329 rematch ended after only 69 seconds because of McGregor’s knee injury. The series is now 1–1, but there is no official announcement of a third fight.

Dustin Poirier

McGregor and Poirier have fought three times. Their history makes a fourth fight an obvious discussion point, but no new bout is confirmed.

Nate Diaz

The rivalry stands 1–1. A third meeting has long been discussed around both fighters, but no UFC bout is currently announced.

Any future opponent should be considered confirmed only after an official UFC announcement or event listing.

Weight class

Lightweight or Welterweight?

The weight class for Conor McGregor’s next fight has not been confirmed. McGregor has competed at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight during his UFC career.

His UFC 329 rematch with Holloway took place at welterweight. That does not mean his next bout is guaranteed to take place at 170 pounds.

Lightweight155 lb

Welterweight170 lb

Next division: TBA

UFC status

Conor McGregor’s Current UFC Status

UFC currently lists Conor McGregor as an active athlete.

His career includes championships in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously when he defeated Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2016 while already holding the featherweight belt.

His official UFC record is currently 22–7–0.

McGregor has also indicated that another UFC appearance would be the final fight on his current UFC contract. That statement should not be interpreted as confirmation that a particular opponent or date has already been agreed.

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Recent fight history

Conor McGregor’s Recent Fight Timeline

Jul. 11, 2026

Max Holloway

UFC 329

Loss — TKO (knee injury)
R1 · 1:09

Jul. 10, 2021

Dustin Poirier

UFC 264

Loss — TKO (doctor stoppage)
R1 · 5:00

Jan. 23, 2021

Dustin Poirier

UFC 257

Loss — TKO
R2 · 2:32

Jan. 18, 2020

Donald Cerrone

UFC 246

Win — TKO
R1 · 0:40

Record last verified · October 2, 2026

Conor McGregor’s Current MMA Record

22–7–0

19KO/TKO wins

1Submission

2Decisions

This is McGregor’s professional MMA record. It should not be confused with his professional boxing record, which is 0–1.

Conor McGregor MMA record infographic showing 22 wins and 7 losses

Verification

How to Follow the Official Fight Announcement

The most reliable place to confirm Conor McGregor’s next fight is UFC.com, particularly his official athlete profile, UFC event pages and UFC announcement pages.

McGregor’s verified social channels can provide direct statements about his plans and recovery, but a fighter expressing interest in a date or opponent is not the same as a formally booked fight.

Reports from established outlets can provide context, but rumors or speculative social-media accounts should not be used as confirmation.

Confirmation standard UFC official event page or formal announcement

Anything less should be labeled as reported, discussed or speculative.

Frequently asked questions

Conor McGregor Next Fight FAQ

When is Conor McGregor’s next fight?

Conor McGregor’s next fight has not been officially scheduled. McGregor has said he is targeting a return in summer 2027 following knee surgery, but the UFC has not confirmed a specific date or event.

Who is Conor McGregor fighting next?

No opponent has been officially announced. Any current matchup discussion should be treated as speculation unless confirmed by the UFC.

Is Conor McGregor fighting in 2027?

McGregor has publicly stated that he intends to return in summer 2027. That is a recovery and comeback target, not an official UFC booking.

What happened in Conor McGregor’s last fight?

McGregor faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. He suffered a knee injury early in the first round, and Holloway officially won by TKO at 1:09.

Is Conor McGregor injured?

McGregor suffered an ACL and meniscus injury during UFC 329. He subsequently underwent surgery and has been recovering.

Will Conor McGregor fight Max Holloway again?

A third McGregor–Holloway fight has not been officially announced. Their current series is tied 1–1.

What is Conor McGregor’s MMA record?

Conor McGregor’s professional MMA record is 22–7–0 as of October 2, 2026.

What weight class will Conor McGregor fight at next?

No weight division has been confirmed for his next fight. His most recent bout took place at welterweight.

Current status

No Official Next Fight Yet

As of October 2, 2026, Conor McGregor’s next fight has not been officially announced. He has undergone surgery following the knee injury at UFC 329 and says he intends to compete again in summer 2027. The UFC has not confirmed an opponent, event, venue, weight class or exact date.

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Current fight status, record and event information should be verified against official UFC materials before publication or whenever this page is updated.