Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026
Conor McGregor’s training camp signals a departure from the lightweight division ahead of his return at UFC 329.
What happened
Conor McGregor is preparing for a return to competition at UFC 329 against Max Holloway. Recent reports from his coaching staff indicate that McGregor has been living in his gym, even utilizing a storage room for sleep, to facilitate his training regimen.
Discussions regarding his professional future suggest an interest in scheduling additional fights before the end of 2026. Future updates will monitor the outcome of the UFC 329 event.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact weight class or opponent for subsequent bouts following the conclusion of his lightweight career.
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Who reported it (15)
- Conor McGregor's coach explains UFC star's late arrival for Max Holloway fight The Mirror · 46d ago
- ‘I’ll apologise’ – Conor McGregor’s trainer reveals why Irishman turned up late for UFC return talkSPORT · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor's trainer in advance of UFC 329: This is the best shape he's ever been in MSN · 46d ago
- McGregor sleeping in gym after putting a bed in storage room ahead of comeback The Sun · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor's coach gives Max Holloway UFC 329 prediction as he sums up expectation in one word Irish Mirror · 46d ago
- Coach: Conor McGregor slept in gym's 'storage room' for UFC 329 return Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor’s coach claims he was the reason for Irishman’s late arrival to UFC 329 fight week Bloody Elbow · 46d ago
- That’s a wrap! Conor McGregor says goodbye to UFC lightweight division MMA Mania · 46d ago
- John Kavanagh details Conor McGregor 'living in the gym' ahead of UFC 329 Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Inside Conor McGregor’s camp: UFC 329 star lived in the gym and slept in a storage room Bloody Elbow · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor's Coach Just Mapped Out His Future Ahead Of UFC Return MMANews.com · 46d ago
- Coach Says Conor McGregor’s Lightweight Days Are Done heavy.com · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor's Coach Looks Beyond UFC 329 Return Fight With Major Career Update Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- That’s a wrap! Conor McGregor says goodbye to UFC lightweight division Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026 MMA Fighting · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the status of Conor McGregor’s involvement in the lightweight division?
According to his coach, McGregor has moved on from the lightweight division.
Where has McGregor been staying while training for his return?
Reports indicate he has been living in his gym and sleeping in a storage room.
When is McGregor expected to fight again after UFC 329?
His coach has expressed a desire to see him fight again later in 2026.
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