Conor McGregor celebrates his 38th birthday today.
Conor McGregor, one of the most recognizable names in combat sports history, turns 38 years old today, July 14, 2026.
The Dubliner, who competes out of SBG Ireland, has built a career record of 22 wins and 7 losses across the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Known by his nickname "The Notorious," McGregor stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. His offensive output has long been one of his defining attributes, with a significant strikes landed rate of 5.27 per minute and a striking accuracy of 49 percent across his UFC career. His grappling contributions, while less central to his game, include 0.66 takedowns per 15 minutes.
McGregor rose to prominence as a two-division UFC champion, capturing titles at featherweight and lightweight and becoming a global ambassador for the sport out of Ireland. He has not competed since suffering a leg injury in July 2021, and his return to the octagon remains one of the most discussed topics in MMA.
Why it matters
- McGregor remains one of the sport's highest-profile figures despite his extended absence from competition
- At 38, the question of whether he can return to contender level in a deep lightweight or welterweight division looms large
- His striking-heavy, southpaw style has historically created difficult matchup problems for opponents across two weight classes
