It was announced last August prior to UFC 229 that Conor McGregor had officially signed a five-fight contract with the UFC. Following what ended in a one-sided defeat by the hands of current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Irishman now has four fights remaining on that contract. He and the UFC will have some tough decisions to make in 2019 about his next opponent(s).
Nurmagomedov and McGregor will both be disciplined for their post-fight brawl on January 29. The two currently remain suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and may face fines as well as a suspension.