Conor McGregor believes the ground has shifted beneath his feet and that the UFC now owes him a brand-new deal. During a recent livestream playing Roblox with his son, Conor Jr., and popular streamer Caylus, McGregor dropped a bombshell, claiming that the UFC’s new broadcast agreement with Paramount has effectively voided his existing contract with the promotion.
“I’m warming up now for the White House fight,” McGregor said on stream (h/t Happy Punch). “I’m gonna be at it, for sure. It’s gonna be insane, the White House card is gonna be.”
McGregor then pivoted to the business side and made his boldest assertion yet about his future with the UFC.
“They’ve actually got a new deal with Paramount, it’s worth $7.7 billion,” McGregor said. “So the company has 4xed its profit, and my contract, essentially, is void right now because there’s no more pay-per-view, whereas my contract was based on PPV sales. I’m the highest-generating PPV fighter of all time. The PPV system is done, I’m due a new contract.”
Negotiations on the Horizon
McGregor added that he expects to enter negotiations with the UFC in February, framing the talks as inevitable given the promotion’s shift away from traditional pay-per-view under its new streaming model.
“I’m going into negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February,” McGregor said. “I’m very interested to see how it goes.”
Whether McGregor’s legal interpretation holds up remains unclear. His current UFC contract is widely believed to have two fights remaining, and it’s unknown if the change in broadcast rights materially alters the terms of that agreement or if this is simply classic McGregor leverage ahead of negotiations.
Focused on the Comeback
While the contractual debate plays out behind the scenes, McGregor insists his day-to-day focus remains firmly on preparation.
“And what am I doing for it?” McGregor said. “I’m focusing on what I can control. I’m in the gym. I’m living in the gym, focusing on my health, focusing on my rest, listening to my coaches, following the game plan. External noise is non-existent for me.”
He emphasized that his approach now is about discipline and leadership, not distractions.
“You’re aware of it, but you don’t let it seep in,” McGregor said. “Keep the internal dialogue strong. I’m here, showing the kids, showing my team what it takes. You’ve got to live it. You’ve got to live and breathe it.”
A Long Road Back
McGregor hasn’t competed since July 2021, when he suffered a gruesome leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He was scheduled to return at UFC 303 last summer but withdrew due to injury, extending his absence to nearly four years.
Despite the layoff, McGregor continues to position himself as a central figure in the UFC’s future particularly with the highly anticipated White House UFC event, expected to take place on June 14. UFC CEO Dana White has stated that booking for the historic card will begin once UFC 324 concludes this weekend.
Leverage, Legacy, and What Comes Next
Whether McGregor’s claim that his contract is “void” holds legal weight or not, the message is unmistakable: the UFC’s biggest star sees the Paramount era as an opportunity to reset the business relationship on his terms.
Negotiation tactic or contractual reality, McGregor has once again put himself at the center of the conversation exactly where he’s always been most comfortable.
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