McGregor during training. Photo: Reproduction/X/thenotoriousmma
Apparently, Dana White doesn't take the possibility seriously. Conor McGregor Returning to fighting in 2026. Having not competed since 2021, the Irish star guarantees a triumphant return to MMA and wants to be part of the grand UFC White House event, scheduled to take place in June in Washington (USA). However, 'Notorious' will have to convince the company president with actions, not words.
Analyzing the current situation of the former UFC champion, Dana White was frank and adopted a pessimistic tone. It's worth noting that McGregor is 37 years old and completely out of fight rhythm. And it doesn't stop there. The UFC president also ruled out the once-anticipated fight involving the Irishman and... Michael chandler It will be held in the current season.
The duel between the veterans was scheduled and was supposed to take place in 2024, but an injury sidelined the Irishman. Therefore, Dana prefers to be cautious about deciding McGregor's future in the UFC.
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"We'll see if McGregor comes back or not. We've been talking about it for a while now. Yeah, we'll see. We'll see how things unfold. I don't know," said the UFC president in an interview with 'Complex News'.
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Conor McGregorNotorious, 37, is an MMA legend and the most popular fighter in the sport's history. The Irishman began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2013. With the company, 'Notorious' was champion in the featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) divisions.
In his career, McGregor won 22 fights, 20 of them by stoppage (19 by knockout and one by submission), and lost six times. His main victories were against... Chad Mendes, Donald Cerrone, Dustin poirierEddie Alvarez José Aldo, Max Holloway, Nate diaz.
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