'He will never come back': Conor McGregor faces harsh criticism as he trains for potential UFC fight at White House in 2026
Conor McGregor, the famous Irish fighter and former two-division UFC champion, is back in the news. The 37-year-old star has not fought since July 2021, when he broke his leg in his third fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Now, videos of McGregor training have appeared online, showing him preparing for a possible comeback. This comes after President Donald Trump suggested holding a UFC event on the White House lawn in 2026. McGregor has been close to Trump and seems interested in fighting at this unique event. But many fans and former fighters are not impressed with his current training.
Conor McGregor's training videos get tough criticism from fans and former champions
McGregor's recent training clips shared on his social media have been met with sharp criticism.
Many UFC fans on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) say he looks slow and not ready for a big fight. One fan wrote, 'Bro looks so bad now, just stay retired.' Another added, 'He will never come back!' Some people even predicted that McGregor might lose quickly if he returns.
A user said,
'He's gonna get KO'd first round,'
while another warned,
'Stay retired because you'll get knocked out in round 1. Face it, man, it's over.'
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Ex-UFC Women's Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg was one well-known voice. Laughing emojis followed her answer below a tweet describing McGregor's training.
This response from a well-known past champion fed the unfavorable views. Fans also said that a fight against Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz, Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone, or Ilia Topuria would be intriguing to witness if McGregor does return.
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McGregor's plans beyond fighting include politics and a possible UFC return
Besides his possible UFC comeback, Conor McGregor announced in March 2025 that he plans to run for President of Ireland in the 2025 election.
This shows he is busy with more than just fighting. However, the potential UFC fight on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., remains a hot topic.
President Donald Trump floated the idea in 2024 for a UFC event at the White House in 2026. McGregor's closeness to Trump and his political views make this fight idea even more likely. The Dublin native is obviously practicing and sharing his results even if no formal date or fight card has been set.
Almost four years distant from the Octagon, spectators will be closely watching to see if McGregor can get back into fighting condition.
During UFC 264 on July 10, 2021, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Poirier fractured his leg against Dustin Poirier in his final battle. Many wonder now, with this new training and White House fight opportunity, if the former champion still has what it takes to compete again.
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