Timeless! Conor McGregor promises a triumphant return to the UFC and sends a message to his critics.

McGregor promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Conor McGregor He last fought in the UFC in 2021, but refuses to call an end to his career. At 37 years old, the Irish star assures he is more willing than ever to compete again this season, and much of his motivation stems from his serious demeanor as a fighter.

On his official 'X' account, McGregor, sharing an image from when he made weight to fight in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), reminisced about the past and expressed pride. On that occasion, 'Notorious', despite looking worn out at the weigh-in, stepped on the scale exuding professionalism. And, according to the veteran, this is the commitment that fans can expect in his return to the UFC.

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Despite his long period of inactivity, Conor assures that the time away has helped him more than it has hurt him, as he believes he is now free from injuries and even more involved with martial arts. Therefore, the Irishman downplayed the fact that he is too old to compete and sent a clear and direct message to critics who don't believe in his return to action. Confident, the veteran signals that he will continue to make an impact in the octagon.

“My body of work, in all its depth, is timeless. I feel younger and more invigorated than ever, and I’m only just getting started. You will doubt me at your own peril,” wrote the MMA legend.

McGregor's Fighters

Conor McGregorNotorious, 37, is an MMA legend and the most popular fighter in the sport's history. The Irishman began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2013. With the company, 'Notorious' was champion in the featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) divisions.

In his career, McGregor won 22 fights, 20 of them by stoppage (19 by knockout and one by submission), and lost six times. His main victories were against... Chad Mendes, Donald Cerrone, Dustin poirierEddie Alvarez José Aldo, Max Holloway, Nate diaz.

The body of work I have put in to date, along with its depth, is timeless.

I really feel younger and fresher than ever, and only still warming up.

You will doubt me at your own profile. https://t.co/0dfIHRxHTT

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 19, 2026