# Conor McGregor's UFC return faces uncertainty

Questions surround Conor McGregor's potential return to the UFC due to ongoing legal issues and a lengthy absence from the octagon. The uncertainty matters because McGregor is one of the sport's biggest draws, and his return would significantly impact UFC pay-per-view events and the lightweight division.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c5yz70wwe7eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:17 GMT