Renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani suggests that a major announcement concerning Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the octagon is imminent, likely within the next 24 hours, potentially around or after UFC 328.
This aligns with UFC CEO Dana White’s expressed confidence that McGregor will compete this summer. Earlier in the week, White stated:
“I’m extremely confident it’ll happen this summer. There are a lot of great things going on behind-the-scenes that make me very confident that he will fight this summer.”
“The Notorious” has been absent from active competition for nearly five years. Despite being 37, he continues to generate buzz with frequent training footage and clips, indicating his eagerness to get back in the cage.
Conor McGregor recently shared new training clips, showcasing his “MAC ENERGY.”
There are ongoing rumors that the former two-division UFC champion might face Max Holloway in a rematch during International Fight Week. McGregor has also been the most frequently tested fighter on the UFC roster this year.
Ariel Helwani, citing his sources, has now indicated that he believes the UFC will officially announce McGregor’s comeback fight within the next few hours. He commented:
“He didn’t believe my report about Conor McGregor, and I’m about to rub it in his face when they announce it in the next 24 or so hours.”
Meanwhile, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, who is scheduled to face Justin Gaethje on June 14th, has expressed openness to a future bout with McGregor. When asked about the possibility, Topuria stated:
“It’s a big name in the sport, so why not? I never close the door to those opportunities.”
English Translation:
Renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani is hinting at a significant announcement regarding Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon, suggesting it will be made within the next 24 hours, potentially around or after UFC 328.
This comes as UFC CEO Dana White also expressed strong confidence that McGregor will fight this summer. White recently commented:
“I’m extremely confident it’ll happen this summer. There are a lot of great things going on behind-the-scenes that make me very confident that he will fight this summer.”
“The Notorious” has been inactive for almost five years. However, even at 37, he remains keen to compete and keeps the anticipation high with consistent training footage and clips.
Conor McGregor recently shared new training clips, emphasizing his “MAC ENERGY.”
Speculation is rife that the former UFC double champion might have a rematch with Max Holloway on the International Fight Week card. Additionally, he has been the most tested fighter on the roster this year.
Now, Ariel Helwani has stated, based on his sources, that he is confident the UFC will announce Conor McGregor’s return bout in the upcoming hours. He remarked:
“He didn’t believe my report about Conor McGregor, and I’m about to rub it in his face when they announce it in the next 24 or so hours.”
Ilia Topuria on a potential fight with Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria already has his next fight booked against Justin Gaethje on June 14th. Earlier this week, when asked about facing Conor McGregor down the line, the 29-year-old said:
“It’s a big name in the sport, so why not? I never close the door to those opportunities.”
