Conor McGregor is continuing his preparation for a potential return to competition. According to rumors, his comeback is planned for International Fight Week. The post provides minimal additional details about the training or the specifics of the planned return. McGregor has been out of action since his July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, where he suffered a broken leg in the first round. The International Fight Week timeframe would typically fall in late June or early July.
Reports circulating in April 2026 suggest Conor McGregor is deep into training camp ahead of a rumored return to the octagon during International Fight Week, typically held in late June or early July — though no official announcement has confirmed the bout.
McGregor, 37, has not competed since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in the first round of his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. The Irishman carries a professional record of 22-6-0 and built his reputation as one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career. Fighting out of SBG Ireland in a southpaw stance, the five-foot-nine lightweight and former two-division champion boasts a 74-inch reach and remains one of the most recognizable names in combat sports despite the lengthy layoff.
Why it matters
- A return would mark McGregor's first octagon appearance in nearly five years, making the matchup and divisional stakes significant regardless of opponent
- International Fight Week is one of the UFC's marquee promotional windows, typically drawing outsized attention and pay-per-view interest
- McGregor's striking-heavy, southpaw style — combined with extended ring rust — creates a compelling stylistic question mark heading into any potential matchup
- No opponent, weight class, or official contract details have been confirmed, and the comeback should be treated as unverified until the UFC makes a formal announcement
