Conor McGregor opens up about negotiations with the UFC and sets a timeline for his return to the octagon.

Conor McGregor He doesn't hide his interest in returning to the UFC in 2026. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since July 2021, Conor McGregor He wants to make a grand return. The Irishman has already expressed his desire to participate in the highly anticipated UFC White House event, scheduled for June 14th, but no official information about his presence has been released by the organization. In a recent appearance in Ireland, the former champion stated that he is negotiating his return with the company.

In an interview with the 'Drinklitt' profile, McGregor, who was in Dublin for an event at his pub, The Black Forge Inn, did not guarantee his participation in the highly anticipated show. Despite this, he made it clear that he intends to return to fighting in the American summer, that is, between June 21st and September 22nd.

"I'm in negotiations with the UFC about a fight, whether it's at the White House or something close to that, but you'll see in the summer." Conor McGregor "Back again," declared the Irishman.

???? Conor McGregor says he's in negotiations with the UFC to fight this summer 👀

"I am in negotiations with the UFC about the bout, either the White House or thereabouts. Sometime in the summer, McGregor will return."

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Carlos Prates was offered to Conor McGregor.

Carlos Prates in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Carlos Prates, who already has a fight scheduled against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth, on May 2nd, in Australia, He revealed in an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área – MMA' that a fight against the Irishman was once considered.But the former champion reportedly refused.

The representative from Fighting Nerds stated that he had received information that his name had been offered to the former champion by the organization. However, Conor reportedly did not follow through with the talks. In the Brazilian's view, the Irishman chose not to accept the fight due to his current form.

"Conor farted, ran, and they pitted me against him." Jack Della Maddalena“McGregor ran from me because I’m tough. Look, the guy’s been out for five years and all that, he’s not in this weight class, even though he’s had his last fights at 77 kg… I’m riding the hype, knocking everyone out. So, I believe that if I were in his place, I wouldn’t have accepted either,” he said. Carlos Prates.