Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026
Conor McGregor is exiting the UFC lightweight division as his coach eyes a potential return to the octagon in 2026.
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The brief
Conor McGregor is ending his tenure in the UFC lightweight division. Following his return at UFC 329, McGregor's coach has stated that the fighter's days in that weight class are over.
Coverage from Heavy, Yahoo Sports, and MMA Fighting emphasizes the transition away from the lightweight division. Bloody Elbow reports on McGregor's intense preparation for UFC 329, noting he lived in the gym and slept in a storage room.
Future activity centers on the coach's desire to see McGregor fight again in 2026, according to reports from MMA Fighting and Sports Illustrated.
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Quick answers
Which weight division is Conor McGregor leaving?
McGregor is saying goodbye to the UFC lightweight division.
When does his coach want him to fight again?
His coach would like to see him fight again in 2026.
How did McGregor prepare for UFC 329?
According to Bloody Elbow, he lived in the gym and slept in a storage room.
Coverage (5)
- Coach Says Conor McGregor’s Lightweight Days Are Done heavy.com · 7h ago
- Inside Conor McGregor’s camp: UFC 329 star lived in the gym and slept in a storage room Bloody Elbow · 7h ago
- Conor McGregor's Coach Looks Beyond UFC 329 Return Fight With Major Career Update Sports Illustrated · 7h ago
- That’s a wrap! Conor McGregor says goodbye to UFC lightweight division Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Conor McGregor coach says lightweight days are done, would like to see him fight again in 2026 MMA Fighting · 7h ago
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