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Did The UFC Accidentally Cut Conor McGregor? Is He In the UFC or Not?

Conor McGregor’s name briefly vanished from the UFC’s active roster this week, sparking a flurry of rumors among fight fans and MMA gossip hounds. According to UFC Roster Watch, which monitors the promotion’s official lineup, McGregor was no longer listed under “active roster” as the UFC prepared for UFC 319. Social media lit up with speculation that the former two-division champion had been quietly cut loose by the promotion he helped build.

Conor McGregor Removed from the UFC Roster

The timing raised eyebrows: McGregor hasn’t fought since UFC 264 in July 2021, where he suffered a broken ankle in the final minutes of Round 1 against Dustin Poirier.