Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion of the UFC, has been eagerly anticipated to make his return to the Octagon. However, UFC President Dana White recently announced that McGregor’s return will not happen this year. This news came after the season debut of „Dana White’s Contender Series,“ where White expressed optimism about McGregor’s future in the promotion but made it clear that a fight with Michael Chandler is off the table before the end of the year.
McGregor quickly responded to White’s announcement, taking to social media to express his disappointment. In a post, McGregor emphasized his desire to fight in December of the same year, urging White and the UFC to make it happen. Despite McGregor’s eagerness to get back in the Octagon, White reiterated that McGregor will not be fighting in 2024.
McGregor’s Injury Setback
McGregor’s last fight was in July 2021, where he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier. A planned fight against Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 was also derailed due to a broken toe just days before the event. McGregor has been vocal about his intentions to return to fighting before the end of the year, but White’s recent statements have put those plans on hold.
With upcoming UFC events scheduled, including UFC 308 and UFC 309 headlined by other champions, the window for McGregor to headline a pay-per-view event is narrowing. The possibility of a McGregor-Chandler fight happening in the near future seems slim, especially after Chandler indicated that he is starting to accept the fight might not materialize.
Concerns About McGregor’s Return
There is a growing concern within the MMA community that McGregor’s return to the Octagon might be delayed longer than initially anticipated. McGregor’s recent public appearances, including attending a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, have raised questions about his commitment to returning to fighting.
Overall, McGregor’s fans and the MMA community are eagerly awaiting his return to the UFC. However, with White’s recent announcement and the lack of a concrete timeline for McGregor’s next fight, it seems that the wait for McGregor’s comeback will extend into 2025. As McGregor continues to recover and prepare for his return, the uncertainty surrounding his future in the sport remains a topic of speculation and intrigue.
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