Conor McGregor plans to walk away from MMA after completing his current UFC contract.

‘Notorious’ had two fights left on his deal when he returned from a five-year layoff in July.

The former dual-weight UFC champion was quickly TKO’d by Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event.

Now, Conor McGregor has revealed he will retire from the UFC when he returns to the Octagon next year.

Conor McGregor will change sports in 2027

Conor McGregor made his first public appearance since UFC 329 on Tuesday evening.

The 38-year-old watched as Colby Covington suffered a shock submission defeat to Raul Rosas Jr. at a Hype Fighting event in Rome, Italy.

During his European trip, McGregor provided a huge update about his fighting future.

“Big chance,” he said when asked if he could transition to bare-knuckle boxing.

“I really enjoy bareknuckle fighting. I don’t think there is any chance of a boring fight in bare-knuckle.

“Really good MMA is hard to beat, but bare-knuckle is very exciting, very dangerous, and it takes more courage.

“I’m looking forward to a bare-knuckle fight myself.

“I’m going to lay down my gloves in that Octagon for my final UFC contract [fight], but not to retire.

“To announce bare-knuckle. Teeth come and go, just like a nose.”

Who could Conor McGregor face in his final UFC fight?

Conor McGregor has already expressed interest in a trilogy fight with Max Holloway, despite suffering a devastating knee injury just 69 seconds into their rematch at UFC 329.

The Irishman previously targeted International Fight Week in July 2027 for his final Octagon appearance.

Holloway has also indicated he would be open to facing McGregor for a third time, although the UFC has yet to announce an opponent.

A potential trilogy would give McGregor the opportunity to settle the score with Holloway after winning their first meeting in 2013 before losing their second encounter 13 years later.

UFC CEO Dana White won’t talk about McGregor’s next fight until he is given the all-clear to return.

ACL and meniscus injuries mean McGregor’s proposed farewell remains dependent on his recovery.