Conor McGregor's Fighting Career Hits A New Record Low

When it comes to MMA stars, Conor McGregor might be one of the most famous names of them all. He has dominated the sport in the featherweight and lightweight categories, becoming the first UFC fighter to have championship titles to his name in two weight classes at the same time, but does that mean he will always spend his time at the top?

Conor McGregor’s fighting career has hit a new record low in recent days after injuries and time away from the ring has seen him slip down the ranks. While there is still time for him to climb back up the ranks, many are worried about what it will take for McGregor to reclaim his former glory.

Connor McGregor has been battling injuries in recent months

Believe it or not, but there was a time when Forbes ranked Conor McGregor as the highest-earning athlete in the world, putting his 2021 earnings at $180 million. Still, his fall from grace has been a tough one and one that fans are devastated to see. Summer 2021 marked a huge moment for the fighter as he stepped back into the octagon for a rematch against Dustin Poirer after walking away defeated from their last fight. While it looked as though McGregor was about to take a win, things came crashing down when he broke his leg mid-match. Although he has been trying to make a comeback in 2022, McGregor and his coach have also admitted that his recovery has been challenging, and there’s a chance he will never be back to the full fighting fitness he enjoyed before the accident.

The UFC star has officially lost his lightweight ranking

One of the biggest hits to Conor McGregor’s fighting career has stemmed from the fact it’s been so long since he was in the ring. The problem? He is now out of the UFC lightweight rankings. Although he has been a champion for years, not keeping up with the rest of the pack has seen McGregor drop out of the top 15, being replaced by Grant Dawson, who now sits in 14th spot. While there is a chance for McGregor to claw back his place in the top 15, there is also a chance that the delayed recovery might mean the once-champion fighter could struggle to ever make it back in the ring at all. 

There are conflicting rumors McGregor is set to face Chandler

With news that Conor McGregor could step back into the octagon in 2023, one question has been on plenty of people’s lips: who will McGregor fight next? There are rumors that Michael Chandler could be on the list. Then again, there’s a chance he’s not. Dana White was the one to spark the comments, but later admitted at the UFC 282 post-fight conference that “I never said that.” In fact, White went as far as to say, “this is why I don’t like to answer these kinds of questions,” claiming people on the internet took the idea that McGregor fighting Chandler would be a good fight and ran with it.

Conor McGregor’s fighting career hits a new record low, but does it mean the UFC star is out for good? It could do. Then again, it appears McGregor is more determined than ever to claw his way to the back of the competition. Whatever the case, only time will tell if he’s back to his former fighting fitness.