Dana White 'extremely confident' Conor McGregor will fight in UFC this year
Here's the latest on White's statements about the former world champion returning to the octagon. He thinks it could happen sooner rather than later.
Dana White 'extremely confident' Conor McGregor will fight in UFC this year originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Many MMA fans remember the legacy Conor McGregor left.
One of the most recognizable fighters of all time had one of the highest peaks in the UFC's history. After a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, the UFC fighter took a long break from fighting and left fans speculating about when "The Notorious" would be returning. Now, according to Dana White, McGregor's return is closer than ever and he is in "a great place" to return.
Here's the latest on White's statements about the former world champion returning to the octagon. MORE: How to bet on the UFC in 2026 What did Dana White say about Conor McGregor? Ahead of Saturday's UFC 328 event in New Jersey, the UFC president and CEO shared his beliefs that Conor was in "a great place" regarding the stages of a potential return.
The idea has been sought after for a while, but now it seems to be approaching more seriously. Here is what White said to Jim Rome on Thursday night. "We're in a great place with Conor.