Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in nearly four years, but his voice in combat sports still carries weight. Now a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the former two-division UFC champion remains a vocal figure in the MMA community. This week, he reacted to a brutal Muay Thai knockout by offering some striking advice to up-and-coming fighters.
Conor McGregor Reacts to Vicious Muay Thai Knockout
A chilling Muay Thai knockout recently went viral on social media, catching the attention of Conor McGregor. The Irish superstar reposted the clip in an Instagram story and added a simple message: “Do not rush your shots. Keep your structure and your patience.”
Though McGregor has made his career off lightning-fast knockouts, his advice underlines a core truth about elite striking: timing and composure matter as much as aggression. The clip, which featured a fighter collapsing unconscious to the canvas, prompted McGregor’s brief technical breakdown.
The 36-year-old’s future in combat sports remains uncertain. Though he was expected to return at UFC 303 in a highly anticipated bout against Michael Chandler, a toe injury derailed those plans. The postponement has left fans questioning whether a comeback is still on the table.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan doesn’t think Conor McGregor will ever return to the Octagon. Speaking on his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience alongside UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, Rogan laid out his reasoning.
“No, I don’t think he comes back,” Rogan said. “If he really wanted to, he would have already been back. He would’ve been drug tested, in camp, had a fight scheduled.”
Rogan also pointed to McGregor’s high-profile lifestyle as another red flag. The Irishman is often seen traveling on yachts, attending parties, and living lavishly—a stark contrast to the grind of daily training. “All these legal problems, constant partying… he’s wealthy,” Rogan added, suggesting McGregor lacks the hunger that once defined his meteoric rise.
Michael Chandler Responds to Conor McGregor Callout
Despite doubts about his return, McGregor hasn’t gone silent. In recent weeks, he reignited interest in a bout with Michael Chandler. Though he previously flirted with retirement and even hinted at political aspirations in Ireland, McGregor is now demanding the fight take place in a stadium.
Conor McGregor wants to finish his business with Michael Chandler in a stadium 👀 pic.twitter.com/Plz6t7IZjo
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) April 22, 2025
Chandler responded with a cryptic but confident message: “Unfinished Business Loading…,” accompanied by an image from their time on The Ultimate Fighter in 2023.
He further doubled down in a series of posts on Threads, writing, “Dust off the cold contract and add some new ink… I’m ready tomorrow.”
“YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND, IF YOUR WORD IS NO GOOD THEN EVENTUALLY YOU ARE NO GOOD.”
Michael Chandler tells Conor McGregor to "dust off the old contract" ✒️📃 pic.twitter.com/QdCgzpquLG
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) April 22, 2025
The back-and-forth has fans speculating about a possible date and venue, but as of now, nothing is official. Until McGregor enters the USADA testing pool and re-engages in serious training, his return will remain in question.