Overview
- Usman posted “Usman X McGregor 2026” on X on March 13, reviving speculation about a potential matchup.
- The UFC has not announced the bout or a date, leaving the matchup unconfirmed.
- McGregor has been preparing a comeback at welterweight and has not fought since breaking his ankle against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
- McGregor recently met with UFC executives about a possible International Fight Week return after missing out on June’s planned White House card.
- Usman, 38, returned from a layoff last year with a win over Joaquin Buckley and has been pursuing major opponents late in his career.