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It has been exactly 1,348 days since Conor McGregor last stepped into the UFC cage. His last fight was on July 10, 2021, when he suffered a serious leg fracture in a fight against Dustin Poirier. Everyone knew then that McGregor was facing a long break, but he announced that he would return even stronger, and Netflix would even film a documentary about his return. Although the documentary was filmed, McGregor has not yet stepped into the cage again.
Fans are asking questions about whether the Irishman will really return to the octagon and try to win again?
A comeback on hold
Today, the 37-year-old McGregor seems far from returning to the sport. Although he has not officially retired, many believe that his career is almost over. For McGregor, money and fame have become priorities, and the lifestyle he now leads away from the fighting ring is no longer in line with a professional athlete at the highest level.
Oliveira on McGregor's future
Charles Oliveira, former UFC champion, said in an interview with Oddspedia: "McGregor has achieved everything he wanted in this sport. Now he's living his life and he's not coming back. We've been waiting for him to come back, but he hasn't come. I think the fans have to accept that he's not going to fight again."
Although some still believe in his return, such as Michael Chandler, there are more and more who think that McGregor is definitely done with his fighting career.
Luxury and motivation
McGregor has built a fortune that allows him a luxurious lifestyle. As Marvin Hagler says, "It's hard to get up at five in the morning when you sleep in silk pajamas."
This statement perfectly describes McGregor's situation. Perhaps it was wealth and fame that killed his fighting passion, keeping him away from the battlefield.
McGregor has achieved historic success, but now it seems that his comeback will be just a dream.
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