Conor McGregor targeting late 2027 return for final UFC fight, then free agency, says manager

Conor McGregor is planning to return to the UFC in late 2027, according to his manager Audie Attar. McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 in July ended with him tearing his ACL, extending his stay with the promotion longer than anticipated. Attar believes the UFC will try to retain McGregor due to his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

The UFC is currently focusing on younger talent and cutting costs, which may make signing McGregor a more attractive investment than battling the top contenders. Attar also mentioned that McGregor may have an interest in competing in bare-knuckle boxing, but the contractual relationship between McGregor and the UFC would complicate his participation in BKFC events.

McGregor's manager predicts that the 38-year-old fighter will make his final UFC appearance in late 2027, with the opponent yet to be determined.