Specifically, the Irish boxer revealed that he had only 2 matches in the contract with UFC. However, he confirmed that he will retire in this tournament, but there is no need to join opponents like PFL or Bellator, which Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou have done recently.
Sharing on MMA Hour, McGregor said: “I will not play Boxing or MMA for other tournaments. UFC is the place I love. I hope to be able to play until the end of the UFC whether it is the next two matches or the next contract.
I really love this company. My whole career is here, all of my best happens at UFC. This organization changed my life and nothing made me leave. ”
In early 2023, Francis Ngannou decided to leave UFC after unable to renew the contract. At that time, he was a heavy champion. Cameroon boxers aimed at a few boxing matches before returning to MMA, possibly for PFL or Bellator.
Talking about Ngunnou's decision, McGregor shared: “Look at the nunnou, what he has after leaving UFC, I think that decision is wrong.
Nunnou seems to be looking to adjust everything. But remember, he has played very little within 1, 2 years ago. Stay, heal injuries, beat 1 game and continue. I don't know why the nunnou did that, because now the glory is leaving this boxer. ”
Ngannou has not closed his next match, while McGregor will have a match against Michael Chandler at the end of 2023, after The Ultimate Fighter program ends.