UFC President Dana White has addressed the much-anticipated return of superstar Conor McGregor, indicating whether fans can expect to see him back in the octagon soon.
McGregor, known as ‘The Notorious,’ has been inactive since suffering a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 11, 2021.
Despite the long layoff, McGregor has consistently expressed his desire to fight again and has even made specific demands to White regarding his potential comeback.
However, according to the head of the leading MMA promotion, fans eager to see the Dublin fighter compete again may have to wait.
Dana White states Conor McGregor`s return is not imminent
While Conor McGregor frequently talks about his plans to fight, it appears a return bout is not likely to happen in the near term.
White indicated that the former two-division champion is improbable to compete in the next few months.
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Speaking in an interview with Adam Glyn, White stated: “He’s not fighting anytime soon. I haven’t talked to him in a minute, but yeah, I don’t know [when he might fight].”
This update will likely disappoint McGregor`s fans, who are eager to see him return to action.
Dana White shared an anecdote about his first meeting with Conor McGregor
Although perhaps not the dominant force he once was, there was a time when McGregor was arguably the biggest name in combat sports, drawing massive global viewership for every fight.
Known for his powerful left hand and exceptional trash-talking ability, the Irish fighter rose to superstardom.
It`s perhaps unsurprising that the UFC CEO recognized the charismatic athlete`s potential for greatness from their very first encounter.
Recalling the time before McGregor achieved fame, White reminisced about their initial meeting.
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