Conor McGregor reportedly removed from the UFC roster, sparking debate among MMA fans about the superstar’s future in the promotion.

For a couple of hours today, the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was rocked briefly when rumors swirled that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor had been removed from the UFC roster;

Combat sports reporter Ariel Helwani also confirmed his status with the UFC, announcing he had not parted ways with the MMA leaders. He also revealed what McGregor told him amid his plot to return to action. "Conor McGregor HAS NOT parted ways the UFC," Helwani wrote on X.

Despite his absence from the sport, McGregor is one of the wealthiest athletes on the planet, with OLGB estimating his net worth at a whopping €176m. They also estimate that the average Irish person would need to work for 3,943 years to equal McGregor's net worth, while also adding that he could afford to purchase 383 properties in Dublin.

Canelo Alvarez is widely considered the face of boxing, while in MMA, that status belongs to Conor McGregor despite the Irishman being inactive since 2021. Pers

Conor McGregor has been back in MMA training, but it has not done much to convince fans that he is ready for a serious UFC comeback. McGregor’s last fight happened more than four years ago, in July 2021 at UFC 264.