Conor McGregor urges UFC to send contract for ‘no name’ comeback fight

Conor McGregor has urged the UFC to send a contract after claiming he is willing to fight a "no name" opponent to seal his long-awaited return to the octagon.

The former two-weight world champion has not competed since July 2021 but remains keen on a comeback in 2026.

Specifically, the Irishman appears to be targeting the promotion’s proposed event at the White House in June.

On Saturday, the 37-year-old took to social media to declare his readiness to step back into the cage regardless of the opposition’s profile.

"It’s a no name up next for me possibly, folks. I ACCEPT. Send the contract, lads."

Speculation over comeback opponent

This latest declaration comes less than a week after the Dubliner posted and immediately deleted a similar statement claiming a date had been agreed.

McGregor was originally scheduled to headline UFC 303 against Michael Chandler in June 2024 before withdrawing with a broken toe.

UFC chief executive Dana White has since confirmed that any potential return for the sport’s biggest star would no longer involve Chandler.

With that matchup off the table, questions persist regarding who will welcome the superstar back to competition.

Weight class questions remain

The ‘Notorious’ has faced a lengthy rehabilitation period after suffering a horrific leg break during his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

While his aborted bout with Chandler was set for the welterweight limit of 170lb, it remains unclear which division McGregor intends to contest upon his return.

Three of his last four octagon appearances have taken place at lightweight, though he has historically fluctuated between weight classes.

McGregor holds a professional record of 22-6 but has not registered a victory since defeating Donald Cerrone in January 2020.