History of Conor McGregor in Timeline

Conor McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist, most notably recognized for his accomplishments in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He achieved the distinction of being the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold championships in two weight classes: Featherweight and Lightweight. Before his UFC career, McGregor also held simultaneous Featherweight and Lightweight titles in the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC), solidifying his reputation as a dominant force in mixed martial arts.

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July 1988: Conor McGregor's Birth

In July 1988, Conor Anthony McGregor was born. He would later become an Irish professional mixed martial artist and a former UFC champion in two weight classes.

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1989: Release of Road House Film

In 1989, the original Road House film was released.

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February 2007: Mixed Martial Arts Debut

On 17 February 2007, at the age of 18, Conor McGregor made his mixed martial arts debut in an amateur fight against Kieran Campbell for the Irish Ring of Truth promotion in Dublin, winning via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round.

March 2008: First Professional MMA Bout

On 9 March 2008, Conor McGregor had his first professional MMA bout, as a lightweight, defeating Gary Morris with a second-round TKO.

2008: Professional MMA Debut

In 2008, Conor McGregor began competing professionally in mixed martial arts (MMA), fighting in the lightweight and featherweight divisions.

2008: Beginning of Relationship with Dee Devlin

In 2008, Conor McGregor began his relationship with his fiancée, Dee Devlin.

2008: Training at Straight Blast Gym

In 2008, Conor McGregor began training at the Straight Blast Gym (SBG) in Dublin under John Kavanagh, marking a significant step in his MMA career.

2009: Assault Offence as Apprentice Plumber

The court heard in October 2019 that he was given the Probation Act in 2009 for an assault causing harm offence when he was an apprentice plumber.

2011: Winning Streak

During 2011 and 2012, Conor McGregor went on an eight-fight winning streak, solidifying his position in the MMA world.

2012: CWFC Championships

During 2011 and 2012, Conor McGregor went on an eight-fight winning streak, during which he won both the CWFC Featherweight and Lightweight championships, making him the first European professional mixed martial artist to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously.

February 2013: Dana White's Trip to Dublin

In February 2013, UFC president Dana White visited Dublin, Ireland, and after meeting with Conor McGregor, offered him a UFC contract days later.

February 2013: Signing with the UFC

In February 2013, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that they had signed Conor McGregor to a multi-fight contract, making him only the second fighter from Ireland to compete for the company.

April 2013: UFC Debut

On 6 April 2013, Conor McGregor made his UFC debut against Marcus Brimage at UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi, winning the fight by knockout in round one and earning his first "Knockout of the Night" award.

August 2013: Victory and ACL Tear

In August 2013, Conor McGregor fought Max Holloway, winning by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 26. However, an MRI scan revealed that McGregor had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the bout, requiring surgery and sidelining him for up to ten months.

2013: Signing with the UFC

In 2013, Conor McGregor signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a pivotal moment that launched him onto the global stage of mixed martial arts.

July 2014: Comeback Bout Victory

In July 2014, Conor McGregor fought Diego Brandão at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin, Ireland, in his comeback bout after recovering from his ACL injury. McGregor won the fight by TKO in the first round, earning his first Performance of the Night award.

September 2014: Victory over Dustin Poirier

In September 2014, at UFC 178, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier and secured a TKO victory in the first round, earning his second straight "Performance of the Night" award.

2014: Previous Bout with Dustin Poirier

In January 2021, McGregor was booked to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 for a rematch of their 2014 bout.

January 2015: Victory over Dennis Siver

In January 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59, Conor McGregor faced Dennis Siver and won the fight via TKO in the second round. The victory also earned McGregor his third straight "Performance of the Night" award.

January 2015: Announcement of Aldo Fight and World Tour

On 30 January 2015, the fight between Conor McGregor and José Aldo was announced at UFC 183. McGregor and Aldo embarked on a 12-day world tour, visiting eight cities in five countries, including Brazil and Ireland, to promote the fight.

January 2015: Announcement of Bout with Aldo

On 30 January 2015, the highly anticipated bout between Conor McGregor and José Aldo was announced at the UFC 183 Q&A. It was declared that McGregor was expected to face Aldo on 11 July 2015 at UFC 189 for the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.

July 2015: Scheduled Fight with Aldo

In July 2015, Conor McGregor was scheduled to face José Aldo at UFC 189 for the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship. The fight was set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2015: Accusations of Racially Taunting José Aldo

Ahead of his 2015 bout with Brazilian fighter José Aldo, McGregor was accused of racially taunting Aldo.

February 2016: Press Conference for UFC 196

In February 2016, a press conference was held to promote the UFC 196 welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, with both men trading insults.

March 2016: Scuffle with Diaz

In March 2016, at the Thursday pre-fight press conference before UFC 196, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz engaged in a brief scuffle during a face-off, after McGregor landed a strike on Diaz's lead hand.

June 2016: McGregor's opinion on Muhammad Ali's death

After Muhammad Ali died in June 2016, McGregor said that "nobody will ever come close to [Ali's] greatness".

November 2016: Time Off Announcement

After winning the lightweight championship at UFC 205, Conor McGregor announced in November 2016 that he would take time off from the UFC to wait for the birth of his first child.

2016: Exchange of Nude Pictures with Azealia Banks

In 2016, Azealia Banks and McGregor had in fact been exchanging unsolicited nude pictures

June 2017: Terms Agreed for Mayweather Fight

In June 2017, after months of negotiations, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. came to terms and announced a boxing match to take place on 26 August 2017.

June 2017: Boxing Match Announcement

On June 14, 2017, it was announced that McGregor would compete in his first professional boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26, 2017.

August 2017: Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight Details

On August 24, 2017, it was announced that Mayweather and McGregor would compete for the WBC Money Belt. Mayweather reportedly earned around $280 million overall, while McGregor came out with earning $130 million from the match on August 26, 2017. Mayweather won by TKO in the 10th round.

August 2017: Boxing Match against Mayweather

On August 26, 2017, McGregor competed in his first professional boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

November 2017: Speeding Fine

In November 2017, McGregor pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit in Rathcoole, County Dublin, and was fined €400.

November 2017: Cage Incident at Bellator 187

On November 10, 2017, at Bellator 187 in Dublin, McGregor jumped the cage to celebrate his teammate Charlie Ward's win, confronted referee Marc Goddard, and checked on the downed John Redmond while he was trying to get up.

2017: Transition to Professional Boxing

In 2017, Conor McGregor transitioned to professional boxing and faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a highly publicised bout, which he lost via TKO in the 10th round.

2017: Boxing Match Against Mayweather

In 2017, Conor McGregor's boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. generated over 5.3 million pay-per-view buys across the United States and the United Kingdom, making it the second highest-selling pay-per-view event in history.

2017: Accusations of Racism

In 2017, McGregor was accused of racism after taunting boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. ahead of their August 26 boxing match with racial slurs and disrespectful remarks. He later responded in a post via Instagram defending himself.

2017: Endorsement Deals Sum Up

In 2017, McGregor's endorsement deals rounded up to $7 million.

April 2018: Nurmagomedov Confronts Lobov

In April 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov and his entourage cornered and slapped Artem Lobov at a hotel in Brooklyn, which is relevant to the post-fight brawl in October 2018 following UFC 229.

April 2018: Arrest and Charges for Barclays Center Incident

In April 2018, after attacking a bus at the Barclays Center, McGregor turned himself in and was charged with assault and criminal mischief. He hired Bruce Mafeo as his lawyer.

April 2018: Attack on UFC 223 Bus

On April 5, 2018, during promotional appearances for UFC 223, McGregor and a group attacked a bus carrying fighters including Rose Namajunas and Michael Chiesa at the Barclays Center, injuring Chiesa and Ray Borg with a metal equipment dolly. He was attempting to confront Khabib Nurmagomedov.

June 2018: Release on Bail

Following the UFC 223 bus attack, McGregor was released on $50,000 bail until June 14, 2018, with travel permitted without restriction.

September 2018: Launch of Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

In September 2018, McGregor launched Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey in Ireland and the United States, named after the Crumlin neighbourhood in Dublin 12, where he grew up.

September 2018: Lawsuit from Michael Chiesa

On September 12, 2018, Michael Chiesa announced a lawsuit against McGregor, claiming he "experienced pain, suffering and a loss of enjoyment of life" as a result of the April 2018 bus attack.

October 2018: Post-Fight Brawl at UFC 229

Following the UFC 229 fight on October 6, 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov jumped out of the cage and charged towards McGregor's training partner Dillon Danis, leading to a brawl involving McGregor and members of Nurmagomedov's team.

October 2018: UFC 229 Post-Fight Incident

Following the fight at UFC 229 on October 6, 2018, a brawl broke out involving McGregor and Nurmagomedov's team, leading to investigations and suspensions.

November 2018: Driving Disqualification

In November 2018, McGregor pleaded guilty to speeding in Kill, County Kildare, and was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for six months.

December 2018: NSAC Hearing

In December 2018, McGregor and Nurmagomedov faced an official hearing by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) regarding their actions following the fight at UFC 229.

December 2018: Sexual Assault Allegation in Dublin Hotel

In December 2018, McGregor was under investigation by the Garda Síochána (police) following allegations of a sexual assault on a woman in a Dublin hotel.

December 2018: Alleged Violent Assault and Rape

In December 2018, Nikita Hand alleged that McGregor violently beat and raped her in Dublin.

December 2018: Assault and Rape Case

In the aftermath of a 2024 Dublin court case, in which McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018, Proximo Spirits announced it would no longer use McGregor's name or image on the drink.

2018: Assault and Rape Allegations

In 2018, Conor McGregor allegedly assaulted and raped a woman, leading to a civil case that resulted in a ruling against him in November 2024.

2018: Forbes Ranking

In 2018, Conor McGregor was ranked fourth on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, with earnings of $99 million.

2018: Alleged Sexual Assault

In 2018, McGregor was allegedly involved in a sexual assault incident.

2018: Prior Convictions

The court heard that McGregor had 18 prior convictions from 2018 when he appeared in court in October 2019. The majority were for driving offences.

January 2019: Suspension and Fine

On January 29, 2019, the NSAC announced a six-month suspension for McGregor (retroactive to October 6, 2018) and a $50,000 fine following the UFC 229 brawl.

March 2019: Retirement Announcement

In March 2019, Conor McGregor announced his retirement on social media, though it was viewed by Dana White as a ploy for an ownership stake in the company.

March 2019: New York Times Reports on Investigation

In March 2019, The New York Times reported that McGregor was under investigation by the Garda Síochána (police) for a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

March 2019: Arrest for Attacking a Fan

On March 11, 2019, McGregor was arrested outside of the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, for attacking a fan taking a picture with a cellphone. He was charged with strong-armed robbery and criminal mischief, later released on a $5,000 bond, and faced a civil lawsuit which was later dropped.

April 2019: Eligibility to Compete

As of April 6, 2019, McGregor became eligible to compete again after serving his six-month suspension from the NSAC following the UFC 229 brawl.

April 2019: Assault at Marble Arch

On April 6, 2019, McGregor assaulted a man at the Marble Arch pub.

August 2019: Assault at The Marble Arch Pub

On August 15, 2019, a video surfaced showing McGregor punching an older man at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin on April 6, 2019, after the man repeatedly declined McGregor's offer of a shot of his whiskey.

October 2019: Second Allegation of Sexual Assault

In October 2019, a second allegation of sexual assault was reported, regarding an assault on a woman in a car, alleged to have taken place earlier that month.

October 2019: Court Appearance for Assault

On October 11, 2019, McGregor first appeared in court and was charged with assault for the incident at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin on April 6, 2019. The court heard he had 18 prior convictions from 2009 onwards.

January 2020: Victory Over Cerrone

In January 2020, Conor McGregor faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout at UFC 246, winning via technical knockout 40 seconds into the first round and earning a Performance of the Night award.

June 2020: Second Retirement Announcement

On 6 June 2020, Conor McGregor announced once more that he was retiring from fighting.

September 2020: Arrest in Corsica

On September 10, 2020, McGregor was arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure. He was released without charge after being held in custody for two days. Eight months later, the investigation was dropped due to insufficient evidence.

2020: Purchase of Black Forge Inn

In 2020, Conor McGregor purchased a pub in Crumlin and renamed it the Black Forge Inn.

January 2021: Loss to Dustin Poirier

In January 2021, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 257, losing the fight via technical knockout in the second round, marking the first knockout loss in his career.

January 2021: Civil Claim Launched

In January 2021, after prosecutors declined to prosecute McGregor for the 2018 alleged sexual assault, a civil claim for damages was launched in the High Court. McGregor's spokeswoman rejected the allegations.

July 2021: Injury and Loss to Poirier

On 10 July 2021, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier for a third time at UFC 264, losing the fight via technical knockout in round one after suffering a broken lower tibia.

October 2021: Alleged Assault in Rome

On October 17, 2021, McGregor allegedly assaulted Francesco Facchinetti, an Italian musician and TV presenter, in a nightclub in Rome, breaking Facchinetti's nose. Facchinetti filed charges a few days later.

2021: Launch of Forged Irish Stout

In 2021, Conor McGregor officially launched Forged Irish Stout.

2021: Highest-Paid Athlete

In 2021, Conor McGregor was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes, earning a reported $180 million.

2021: Sale of Majority Stake in Proper No. Twelve

In 2021, McGregor and his business partners sold their majority stake in the Proper No. Twelve company to Proximo Spirits for a reported $600 million.

2021: Purchase of Marble Arch Pub

In 2021, McGregor purchased a second pub called the Marble Arch.

2021: Whiskey Deal

In 2021, a $600 million deal was conducted.

March 2022: Pre-Trial Discovery Order

In March 2022, the High Court made a pre-trial discovery order against McGregor, requiring the Gardaí to disclose certain information and documents gathered by them related to the civil claim.

March 2022: Arrest and Charges

On March 22, 2022, McGregor was arrested and charged with six driving offenses, and his car was seized.

March 2022: Arrest for Driving Offences

On March 22, 2022, McGregor was arrested in Dublin and charged with six driving offences, including dangerous driving. His car was seized by the Irish police.

April 2022: Court Appearance Scheduled

In April 2022, McGregor was scheduled to appear before Blanchardstown district court in relation to his March 2022 arrest for driving offences.

June 2022: Court Appearance and Remand

On June 23, 2022, McGregor appeared in Blanchardstown District Court regarding his March 2022 arrest. He was remanded on continuing bail pending further charges.

July 2022: Allegations of Assault on Yacht

In July 2022, during his birthday party in Ibiza, Spain, McGregor was accused of assaulting a woman on his yacht. The woman claimed she was verbally abused and physically assaulted, leading her to jump off the yacht and sustain a broken arm.

August 2022: Lobov's Allegations Regarding Whiskey Idea

In August 2022, Artem Lobov alleged that Conor McGregor initially planned to create a vodka product, but Lobov pitched the idea for a whiskey instead, also claiming he conducted the background study and business deals.

September 2022: Additional Charge and Trial Date

On September 8, 2022, McGregor was charged with an additional charge of careless driving, adding to the six charges he already faced from the March 2022 incident. The trial was originally set to begin in January 2023.

November 2022: Lobov Sues McGregor

In November 2022, news broke that Artem Lobov sued Conor McGregor, seeking five percent of the proceeds from the $600 million deal conducted in 2021.

2022: Casting in Road House Remake

In 2022, Conor McGregor was cast alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in a remake of the 1989 film Road House.

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2022: Black Forge Inn Targeted

In 2022, the Black Forge Inn was targeted by petrol bombs.

January 2023: Trial Delay

In January 2023, McGregor's trial was delayed due to his being unwell. The judge ordered the trial to start on July 31, 2024.

January 2023: Lobov's Defamation Lawsuit Denied

In January 2023, the judge denied Artem Lobov's defamation, intimidation, and harassment lawsuit against Conor McGregor, and Lobov was ordered to pay the legal fees.

January 2023: Formal Statement and Civil Suit

In January 2023, the woman who accused McGregor of assault in July 2022 gave a formal statement to Irish police, which was shared with Spanish authorities. She also filed a civil suit against McGregor regarding the alleged incident. Following her statement, her car was burned outside her home.

February 2023: The Ultimate Fighter 31 Filming

In February 2023, Conor McGregor began filming The Ultimate Fighter 31 as a coach, with Michael Chandler as the opposing coach.

February 2023: Lawsuit Discontinued

In February 2023, it was reported that the lawsuit filed against McGregor regarding the alleged assault on his yacht was discontinued by the plaintiff, with no further information provided.

June 9, 2023: Alleged Sexual Assault During NBA Finals Game

On June 9, 2023, McGregor allegedly sexually assaulted a 49-year-old woman in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat, during an NBA Finals game.

June 2023: NBA Finals Skit Incident

On June 10, 2023, McGregor appeared at Game Four of the NBA Finals in Miami, Florida, to promote his pain relief spray in a planned skit with the Miami Heat's mascot, Burnie. McGregor punched the mascot (Heat dancer Chris Brown) with an off-script second punch, resulting in Brown being treated in a hospital. On June 13, McGregor claimed it was a skit and that "all is well".

June 2023: Sexual Assault Report in Miami

On June 11, 2023, Miami police received a report that McGregor had sexually assaulted a woman the previous night in a restroom at the Miami Heat arena, after Game Four of the NBA Finals. McGregor denied the allegation via the Kessler PR Group. On October 18, the case was dropped.

August 2023: The Ultimate Fighter 31 Airs on Television

From May to August 2023, The Ultimate Fighter 31, coached by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, aired on television.

November 2023: Anti-Immigration Statements and Incitement Investigation

In November 2023, following the stabbing of a woman and three children in Dublin, McGregor made multiple anti-immigration statements on social media, including tweeting that "Ireland is at war." He was subsequently investigated for incitement to hatred.

November 2023: Criticism of Taoiseach Over Hamas Response

On November 26, 2023, McGregor criticised then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for his views on immigration and for his failure to mention Hamas when discussing the release of an Irish hostage.

December 2023: Consideration of Presidential Run

In December 2023, it was reported that McGregor was considering running for the office of President of Ireland, prompting a response from Elon Musk. McGregor cited the allocation of the nation's funds and the feeling of being ignored as reasons for considering the run.

2023: Controversial Comments

In 2023, Conor McGregor's comments on the Dublin riots and immigration policy in Ireland sparked controversy.

2023: The Ultimate Fighter Coaching

In 2023, McGregor and Chandler were opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler, leading to a rivalry.

April 2024: Part-Ownership of BKFC

On April 27, 2024, it was announced that Conor McGregor and his company "McGregor Sports and Entertainment" were now part-owners of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

June 2024: UFC 303 Fight Cancellation

In June 2024, McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, but the fight was officially cancelled on June 13, 2024, due to an injury sustained by McGregor.

June 2024: Attack on Partner's Home

In June 2024, it emerged that Hand's partner had been stabbed and windows were smashed when attackers wearing balaclavas invaded their home. This information was withheld from the jury during the trial.

July 2024: Driving Ban and Suspended Sentence

In July 2024, McGregor was given a two-year driving ban and a five-month suspended sentence for driving offences, on condition that he keeps the peace for two years.

November 2024: Irish High Court Ruling

In November 2024, an Irish High Court ruled in a civil case that Conor McGregor had assaulted and raped a woman in 2018, ordering him to pay over €248,000 in damages.

November 2024: Jury Finds McGregor Raped Hand

On November 22, 2024, the jury returned their verdict and found that McGregor had raped Hand, and he was ordered to pay her nearly €250,000 in damages. The trial began on November 5, 2024, in the High Court in Dublin.

December 2024: Legal Costs Order

In December 2024, Conor McGregor was ordered to pay the victim's legal costs, amounting to approximately €1,500,000, following the civil case ruling.

December 2024: Legal Costs Order and Contempt Warning

On December 5, 2024, Justice Owens ordered McGregor to pay Hand's legal costs, approximately €1,500,000, and warned that he may face contempt of court proceedings for his social media comments about the case.

2024: Complaints about Forged Irish Stout Advertising

In 2024, complaints about the sexualised nature of Forged Irish Stout's advertising were upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland.

2024: Delisting of Brands

In light of a 2024 Dublin court case, in which McGregor was found to have assaulted and raped a woman in December 2018, Rape Crisis Network Ireland called for retailers to stop selling his stout and whiskey brands.

2024: Removal of Name/Image From Alcohol Products

January 15, 2025: Lawsuit Filed for Sexual Assault

On January 15, 2025, a lawsuit was filed against McGregor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, accusing him of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game in Miami on June 9, 2023. The lawsuit also names the Miami Heat and arena staff as defendants.

March 2025: Presidential Election Intention

In March 2025, Conor McGregor announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate in the 2025 Irish presidential election and has expressed views dubbed anti-immigration, far-right, and national populist.

March 2025: No Charges for Incitement

In March 2025, it was announced that McGregor would not be charged for incitement following his social media statements in November 2023.

March 2025: Visit to White House and Presidential Announcement

On March 17, 2025, McGregor visited the White House in Washington DC for a Saint Patrick's Day event. During the visit, he claimed that Ireland was "on the cusp of losing its Irishness" and announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate in the 2025 Irish presidential election.

July 2025: Lost Appeal

In July 2025, Conor McGregor lost an appeal on the verdict of the civil case from 2024.

July 2025: Appeal Withdrawn and Ruling Upheld

In July 2025, McGregor withdrew his application to bring in new witnesses and evidence in support of his appeal against the finding that he had raped Hand. On July 31, McGregor lost his appeal, and the original ruling was upheld.

July 2025: Azealia Banks Accuses McGregor of Sending Unsolicited Pics

In July 2025, rapper Azealia Banks accused McGregor of sending her unsolicited dick pics on Twitter. However, she later stated that they had been exchanging unsolicited nude pictures as far back as 2016.

July 2025: Fire at Black Forge Inn

On July 25, 2025, at 3am, a fire broke out at the Black Forge Inn. The blaze was extinguished, and there were no casualties. The fire is being treated as suspicious.

August 4, 2025: Launches Petition to Change Electoral Rules

On August 4, 2025, McGregor launched an online petition, aimed to circumvent the Irish constitution and allow for a direct popular vote on who can appear on the ballot for President.

August 14, 2025: Removal from UFC Roster

On August 14, 2025, it was reported that Conor McGregor was removed from the UFC roster.

September 15, 2025: Withdraws from Presidential Race

On September 15, 2025, McGregor announced that he was withdrawing from the presidential race after "careful consideration."

September 20, 2025: UFC White House Announcement

On September 20, 2025, McGregor announced his intention to compete at the UFC White House event scheduled for June 2026, with Michael Chandler as his expected opponent.