The world has eagerly awaited Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, marking four years away from action. He was set to face TUF Season 31 rival coach Michael Chandler at UFC 303. But a last-minute toe injury derailed the bout. Hype surged again when Donald Trump announced the UFC White House card for next year’s 4th of July, though doubts still linger over whether ‘The Notorious’ will finally make his long-awaited comeback.
McGregor fueled anticipation even further when he shared his urine and blood samples, followed by his name finally appearing in the anti-doping database. Hype for his comeback was through the roof. He also posted glimpses of his return to training, sharing sparring footage on Instagram. However, many still doubted whether something unfortunate might happen to derail his return once again. Now, it seems Dana White’s White House plans could be in jeopardy, as McGregor might be cut from the UFC roster altogether.
Popular X account UFC Roster Watch shocked fans by posting, “Fighter removed: Conor McGregor.” It didn’t take long for a flood of questions to pour in about whether the news was true or just a technical glitch. The account clarified in the comments, “To everyone messaging me asking, ‘Is this true?’ Yes, according to the official roster, our API indicates that he has been removed. We are unaware of any negotiations between Conor and the UFC.”
Fighter removed: Conor McGregor
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) August 14, 2025
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