Conor McGregor faces sudden UFC roster removal raising doubts over future after Paramount agreement

Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, was removed from the UFC’s active roster on August 14, 2025, according to UFC Roster Watch on X. The move came just days after the UFC’s $7.7 billion media deal with Paramount.

The UFC has not confirmed his contract status. Conor McGregor recently re-entered the UFC’s anti-doping program and hinted at a comeback. He remains one of the promotion’s most famous and highest-earning fighters.

Conor McGregor removed from official UFC roster after Paramount deal announcement

Conor McGregor’s name no longer appears on the UFC’s active roster. UFC Roster Watch shared: “Fighter removed: Conor McGregor.”They later confirmed, “Yes, according to the official roster, our API indicates that he has been removed. We are unaware of any negotiations between Conor and the UFC.”

Fans quickly noticed and expressed surprise, confusion, and even jokes, but no official reason has been given.

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Conor McGregor’s UFC future uncertain amid Paramount streaming deal changes

Conor McGregor was back in the UFC’s anti-doping pool and sharing training updates as recently as mid-August 2025.He was even rumored to be targeting a return fight on the lawn of the White House, planned for July 4, 2026. But now, with his name gone from the roster, those plans may be in doubt.

The timing is striking. The UFC just signed a groundbreaking media deal with Paramount (beginning in 2026), shifting from pay-per-view to streaming on Paramount+ and CBS. Some say the removal might relate to how this deal changes payment structures or promotional priorities, but that is speculation at this point.At the UFC 319 press event in Chicago, UFC President Dana White is expected to address Conor McGregor’s status. As of now, McGregor himself has not commented.