Conor McGregor has reportedly refused to extend his contract with the UFC. According to the report, McGregor has two fights remaining on his current deal. No additional details were provided about the reasons for refusing an extension or what McGregor's future plans might be. This development could have significant implications for the UFC lightweight and welterweight divisions depending on how the remaining contractual obligations are fulfilled.
Conor McGregor has declined to extend his contract with the UFC, according to a new report, leaving his long-term future with the promotion in question.
McGregor, 37, currently holds a 22-6-0 professional record and is one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. The Dubliner, who trains out of SBG Ireland, has competed across both the lightweight and welterweight divisions throughout his career. Standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, the southpaw has built his reputation on a high-volume striking game, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy. He has two fights remaining on his current deal, meaning his association with the UFC is not yet over — but his refusal to sign an extension raises serious questions about what comes next once those bouts are completed.
No reasons have been given publicly for the decision, and no information has emerged regarding McGregor's plans beyond fulfilling his remaining contractual obligations.
Why it matters
- McGregor still has two fights left on his deal, so his immediate UFC future remains intact
- His standing in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions could shift depending on when and against whom those bouts take place
- A departure after the final two fights would remove one of the promotion's highest-profile athletes from the roster
- The situation introduces uncertainty for divisional matchmaking at 155 and 170 pounds
