Close to his return, Conor McGregor dismisses retirement rumors and reveals target number of fights per year

Conor McGregor poses for a photo before training. (Photo: Instagram @thenotoriusmma)

After almost two years away from MMA, Conor McGregor made clear the desire to 'make up for lost time'. In an interview with the UFC channel on YouTube, the Irish star showed his traditional motivation for stepping up to the Octagon, ruled out that he is thinking about retirement and revealed that his goal is to have three to four fights per season.

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“One fight a year is not enough. I need more. I want three or four. If I can get to where I need to be, three or four a year is perfect. One is crazy. It's been a year, a year off, a year on, a year off and obviously with the leg, it took a little longer. It’s not over yet,” McGregor said.

Former double UFC champion, Conor has not fought professionally since July 2021 when he injured his leg in the trilogy against Dustin poirier. Despite not yet having an official return date, McGregor already knows he will face the fellow veteran Michael chandler. The two athletes lead the thirtieth edition of the reality show 'The Ultimate Fighter' and will compete at the end of the season.