Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026
Conor McGregor is officially departing the UFC lightweight division following recent training developments revealed by his camp.
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Conor McGregor has concluded his tenure in the lightweight division, according to his coaching team. Reports indicate this follows his recent involvement in UFC 329, where preparation included living in a gym and sleeping in a storage facility.
Coverage from outlets including MMA Fighting, Yahoo Sports, and Heavy.com highlights these comments from McGregor’s coach regarding his future career trajectory. Sports Illustrated and Bloody Elbow provide further detail on the specific circumstances of his recent training camp.
Future developments remain dependent on McGregor’s next steps. While his coaching staff has expressed a desire to see him compete again in 2026, official scheduling or opponent announcements have not been made.
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Quick answers
Is Conor McGregor still competing in the lightweight division?
No, both the athlete and his coaching staff have stated that his days in the lightweight division are over.
What do we know about McGregor's training for UFC 329?
Coverage states that McGregor lived in the gym and slept in a storage room during his camp for the event.
Will McGregor fight again in 2026?
His coach has expressed a desire to see him fight again in 2026, though no specific matches have been confirmed.
Coverage (5)
- Coach Says Conor McGregor’s Lightweight Days Are Done heavy.com · 6h ago
- Inside Conor McGregor’s camp: UFC 329 star lived in the gym and slept in a storage room Bloody Elbow · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor's Coach Looks Beyond UFC 329 Return Fight With Major Career Update Sports Illustrated · 6h ago
- That’s a wrap! Conor McGregor says goodbye to UFC lightweight division Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026 MMA Fighting · 6h ago broke it first
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