Conor McGregor teases UFC return with new contract as talks heat up for a White House fight card | International Sports News
Conor McGregor recently shared that a contract reset and a potential return to UFC are in the negotiation phase. Speaking during a recent live stream, the former two-division champion suggested that changes in the UFC’s media landscape have altered the foundation of his existing deal. The remarks arrive as his absence from competition stretches into a fifth year.McGregor last competed in July 2021, when a broken leg ended his bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Since then, speculation has followed every public appearance. His latest comments extended the discussion, with February emerging as a key moment and a high-profile event already on his radar.
Conor McGregor’s new UFC contract talks tied to Paramount deal
During the stream, Conor McGregor explained why he believes his current UFC agreement no longer reflects the promotion’s business model. His comments focused on the shift away from pay-per-view, which had long defined his earning power.“My contract, essentially, is void right now because there’s no more PPV, whereas my contract was based on PPV sales,” McGregor stated. “I’m the highest-generating PPV fighter of all time. The PPV system is done, I’m due a new contract.”He also pointed to the scale of the UFC’s new broadcast agreement. “They’ve actually got a new deal with Paramount, it’s worth $7.7 billion. So the company has 4xed its profit,” he said. “We’re going into negotiations in February, and I’m very interested to see how it goes.”McGregor is believed to have two fights remaining on his current deal, though the legal impact of the Paramount agreement on fighter contracts has not been publicly detailed. His comments framed the issue as part of broader talks rather than a completed resolution.
Conor McGregor’s White House fight card plans are taking shape
Alongside contract discussion, McGregor spoke openly about a possible return date and venue. He referenced a planned event set for June 14, which has been widely described as a UFC card at the White House.“I’m warming up now for the White House fight,” McGregor said. “I’m gonna be at it, for sure. It’s gonna be insane, the White House card is gonna be.”Preparation, he added, has become his central focus as negotiations approach. “I’m focusing on what I can control. I’m in the gym. I’m living in the gym, focusing on my health, focusing on my rest, listening to my coaches, following the game plan,” McGregor said. “External noise is non-existent for me.”UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that booking for the June event will begin after UFC 324.
