UFC eyes stunning Conor McGregor comeback after five-year absence
Dana White could be cooking up a massive MMA card this summer after the UFC White House event in June featuring superstar Conor McGregor. The Irish fighter hasn’t been in the octagon since 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor’s most recent bout two years ago was ultimately cancelled against Michael Chandler prior to a massive showdown at UFC 303.
MORE: Dana White reveals shocking attendance capacity for UFC White House event However, MMA and boxing insider Ariel Helwani believes a comeback for the UFC legend is imminent. Helwani stated Monday that UFC “needs Conor McGregor” now more than ever. ” The UFC needs Conor McGregor now more than ever, and they have to do everything in their power to make his return happen.
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com/QfD6bc99ro — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 23, 2026 That motive gives UFC a chance to bring back one of its biggest stars in the sport’s history one month after the UFC White House card. Fight fans were recently provided with the details for the stacked White House event , which will be headlined by Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. During the height of McGregor’s career, the Irish sensation has generated more buzz than nearly any other UFC superstar.
That includes a record-setting 2. 4 million PPV purchases in 2018 when McGregor faced off with Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, McGregor’s last MMA win dates back to 2020 when the notable trash-talker managed to take down Donald Cerrone by first-round TKO.