UFC stunned: Conor McGregor declines deal, drops bombshell tease of epic Netflix bout
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC this summer at UFC 329, headlining International Fight Week against Max Holloway in a rematch over a decade after their first fight.
- McGregor has two fights left on his current UFC contract and has declined to sign an extension, signaling potential free agency after these bouts.
- During his hiatus, McGregor expressed interest in bare-knuckle boxing and professional boxing, but these options remain unavailable while under UFC contract.
- UFC and Paramount+ secured McGregor's return without a contract extension, highlighting the significant business stakes involved in his comeback.
- With McGregor potentially entering free agency, there is speculation about interest from other major sports and streaming platforms, although his future moves will depend on his performance in the upcoming fights.