Conor McGregor just can’t keep quiet, can he? While fans wait (and wait) for the Irishman to announce his UFC return, he’s out here converting a routine soccer match into something resembling a bar fight with goalposts. When ‘The Notorious’ laced up for his pub club, Black Forge FC, he came with smoke in his eyes and chaos on his boots, and it was definitely not to gently pass the ball.

The pictures from the match shared by Conor McGregor on his Instagram said more than a thousand words. The Irishman, in full stride, unleashed a shoulder tackle that knocked a poor defender to the ground. No foul. No hesitation. Just classic McGregor. And, in classic ‘Notorious’ style, the caption that followed on Instagram was the cherry on top: “Get up outta that I’ve broke noses and eye sockets with this shoulder.”

He was not joking either. Remember his UFC 246 victory against Donald Cerrone, where he broke the veteran’s nose with shoulder strikes in the clinch? Violent and creative! It was a clear message to everyone still wondering if the man has lost his edge—he hasn’t. He has temporarily swapped arenas. It is worth noting that this wasn’t his first rodeo on the pitch either. Back in January, McGregor played another match with Black Forge FC, treating it as a warm-up for some UFC event.

It was a chaotic mix of soccer and fight night, with flying slide tackles, a near-kick to the gut, and men being dragged down violently. One of the opposing team members eventually snapped and shoved him. It didn’t go anywhere, of course. The timing of all this chaos is… intriguing, to say the least.

Dana White admitted that he hasn’t spoken to McGregor about a return. In fact, he also stated clearly that the Irishman will not fight “anytime soon.” But seeing the tackles and the rough play by the Irishman, it seems less and less like a soccer match and more like a training session for him. Maybe he’s just scratching an itch. Perhaps it is boredom. Perhaps Conor is doing what he usually does: making noise and reminding everyone that he is still a problem.

Whatever it is, the message is clear: Conor McGregor may not be on the UFC calendar yet, but he is not fading into the background. He’s still violent, unpredictable, and thoroughly enjoying it. And why wouldn’t he? After all, it seems like the Irishman is falling in love with the sport. So much so that the businessman in him wants a piece of it for his profits.

Conor McGregor plans to purchase two soccer clubs

Clearly, the pitch is more than just a playground for Conor McGregor; it’s a business opportunity wrapped in shin pads and chaos. After throwing his weight around in local matches, the Irishman appears to have looked around, smiled, and thought, “I could own this.” Because, in classic McGregor style, kicking a ball wasn’t enough, he wants to buy the entire club. Perhaps two. Why stop with slide tackles when you can sign the checks?

The former UFC double champion hinted at owning not one but two League of Ireland clubs in a since-deleted post that generated a lot of interest. While holding the FAI Trophy won by Drogheda United, he casually asked fans, “How much is it to buy a League of Ireland team?” “I might buy two.” That single sentence threw social media into a frenzy.

Some fans were ecstatic, envisioning McGregor bringing energy—and money—to grassroots Irish football. Others were unsure, particularly since Drogheda United quickly distanced themselves, insisting they have no official affiliation with the UFC star. Even family ties—McGregor is a cousin of Drogheda forward Warren Davis—could not soften the club’s position.

Well, Conor McGregor could bring his star power and financial strength to Irish football, helping failing clubs grow into something bigger. However, naysayers wonder if someone who throws brutal shoulder strikes in soccer games is the right person to create the future of Irish football. In any case, McGregor has stirred the pot once more—and, as usual, everyone is paying attention. What do you think? Will he buy two clubs? Let us know in the comments.