Conor McGregor Plans on ‘Walking Straight to a Title Shot’ in Targeted 2022 Return

Conor McGregor is currently in the midst of recovery from a gruesomely broken leg suffered in a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, but the Irish superstar remains optimistic about his comeback.

During a Twitter Q&A session on Sunday, McGregor briefly discussed when he expected to fight again after the injury that ended his trilogy bout with Poirier after just one round on July 11. Shortly thereafter, the Dublin native underwent surgery where an intramedullary rod was inserted into his tibia and a small plate and screws were attached to his fibula.

“2022. I’m improving rapidly!” McGregor wrote regarding his targeted return date. “Working with the best team money can buy! I’ll be back in no time, lock loaded!”

McGregor began his UFC tenure at 145 pounds, where he captured a championship before moving to lightweight and becoming a simultaneous two-division champion. The “Notorious” one has competed at 155 and 170 pounds in recent years. He admitted that he is considering welterweight for his comeback fight.

Although kicking may have contributed to the broken leg suffered at UFC 264, McGregor is confident he will be able to use his lower limbs upon is Octagon return. And when he is fully healthy, the SBG Ireland stalwart expects to be right back in the championship mix, despite his recent struggles.

“Possibly,” McGregor wrote when asked if a transition to boxing is imminnent. “The leg tho will be more than equipped to kick. I am billi walking straight to a title shot on my return and it sickens the bums of this business. Which is the real reason these constant disrespectful comments come by way. God bless them.”

Now 33 years old, McGregor has won just one of his last four UFC appearances dating back to 2018 and has been finished in all of his defeats. Still, as evidenced by the estimated 1.8 million pay-per-view buys sold for UFC 264, he remains the sport’s top draw.

2022. I’m improving rapidly! Working with the best team money can buy!
I’ll be back in no time, lock loaded! https://t.co/uqDKEk3XtF

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16, 2021

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Quite possible, yes. https://t.co/riZLFwHTox

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16, 2021

Possibly. The leg tho will be more than equipped to kick. I am billi walking straight to a title shot on my return and it sickens the bums of this business. Which is the real reason these constant disrespectful comments come by way. God bless them. https://t.co/IEWhjVRmj8

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16, 2021