“No, I don’t think he comes back, because he hasn’t come back yet, and he could have,” Joe Rogan said recently on an episode of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience), summing up what many fans have started to believe. Maybe Conor McGregor is done fighting. But ‘The Notorious’ is still swinging, just not inside the Octagon!
In a recent clip posted on X by “DovySimuMMA”, the Irish MMA icon was spotted amidst the flashing lights and pounding music of a club, having the time of his life. While that’s not new for McGregor, his choice of accessories? That caused a frenzy in the MMA sphere! Wearing a pair of boxing gloves, the former ‘champ-champ’ stole the dance floor with his trademark swagger.
Just weeks ago, McGregor had teased fans again, claiming he’ll only return to the UFC if it’s in a stadium. His desired opponent? McGregor wrote on X, “IRON MIKE CHANDLER. Unfinished business.” That dream might be as ambitious as a run for Irish presidency, which Conor McGregor has also hinted at.
He’s in training camp https://t.co/HE6uTPcKq6
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) May 7, 2025
At a recent BKFC event, McGregor dropped the bombshell as he claimed, “So there’s a lot of stuff going on back home, I’m happy with what I’ve done. There’s something else for me that’s in my gut right now and that’s kind of where I’m going.” So here we are. No confirmed fight. No stadium booking. Just Conor McGregor, dancing with boxing gloves, hinting at comebacks and contemplating a move towards politics. But this latest viral clip? It’s got the internet wondering, is he training at all, or just partying in disguise? Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say!
Conor McGregor’s unique ‘dance moves’ in a viral video leave the fans questioning his UFC return
One fan wrote, “The fact that he’s still the biggest name in the sport and he hasn’t fought in years and hasn’t been great in even longer.” Even without recent wins, Conor McGregor’s name still commands headlines. McGregor hasn’t stepped into the Octagon since his brutal leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021. And with the UFC 303 cancellation hanging over his “unfinished business” with Michael Chandler, it’s looking as though the hopes of his return are getting slimmer than ever.
Another user joked, “It would add up. He parties this hard in his camps.” Referencing McGregor’s infamous training style (or lack thereof), fans brought the laughs. Even Joe Rogan had confessed, “Also partying, constant partying, all these legal problems that he has, scooting around on yachts, and driving around in a Lamborghini.”, might be the reason behind the Irishman’s prolonged absence from the Octagon. What do you think?
One fan simply said, “Bro’s enjoying retirement.” With a potential presidential campaign in his sights and no Octagon walkout in years, many believe the Notorious One has quietly moved on from fighting, without ever officially saying goodbye.
Someone else posted, “I’m guessing Conor won’t be headlining 317 then?” With UFC 317 approaching and Conor McGregor’s future uncertain, fans aren’t holding their breath. This quip summed up the fading hope of seeing him headline International Fight Week.
Finally, one disappointed voice wrote, “This dude rather party than get back in the octagon, shows how much he ‘cared’ for the game.” For some, McGregor’s antics are a far cry from the warrior they once cheered. His legacy may be secured, but his fire? That’s another story. As the legendary boxer, Marvin Hagler, once said, “It’s tough to get out of bed to do roadwork at 5am when you’ve been sleeping in silk pajamas.”
In conclusion, Conor McGregor once ruled the fight game with an iron left and a golden tongue. But today, he seems more drawn to presidential podiums and party lights than five-round wars in the cage. The gloves may be on, but the arena has changed. Is this all just another masterclass in showmanship, or the final curtain call in disguise? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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