UFC President Dana White has provided an update regarding the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor to the octagon.
The fighter known as ‘The Notorious’ has not competed since suffering his second consecutive defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 11, 2021.
Despite this long layoff, McGregor has publicly expressed his desire to step back into the cage. He even recently made a specific request to White while hinting at a future fight.
However, according to the head of the world`s leading mixed martial arts promotion, the MMA community might still have a considerable wait ahead before seeing the Dublin native back in action.
Dana White States Conor McGregor Won`t Fight Soon
While Conor McGregor frequently discusses his plans to compete, it appears that a return fight is not imminent in the immediate future.
Dana White indicated that the former two-division world champion is unlikely to compete again in the upcoming months.
In a recent interview with Adam Glyn, White commented on the situation, stating, “He’s not fighting anytime soon. I haven’t talked to him in a minute, but yeah, I don’t know.”
This news will likely disappoint many of McGregor’s fans who are eager to see him return to competition.
Dana White Recalls First Meeting with Conor McGregor
While perhaps no longer the dominant force he once was, at one point in his career, McGregor was the biggest star in combat sports, with fans worldwide tuning in for every single fight.
Endowed with a devastating left hand and exceptional trash-talking abilities, the powerful striker rapidly ascended to massive stardom.
Unsurprisingly, the UFC CEO recognized the charismatic athlete`s significant potential from the very first time their paths crossed.
Looking back to the period before McGregor achieved global fame, White shared his memories of their initial meeting.
