November 15, 2024 7:15 pm ET
It appears Conor McGregor’s return will be pressed back even longer than anticipated.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) was anticipated to make his extremely expected return versus Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at UFC 303 in June, however a damaged pinky toe required him out of the bout.
Chandler, who had actually currently worked out lots of persistence waiting on McGregor after they shot Season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” lastly chose to proceed. He rematches Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 309 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Hulu/FX, ESPN+) co-main occasion at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Chandler might have proceeded, however he still has McGregor in his sights. Dana White does not dismiss the possibility of a McGregor vs. Chandler rebooking, however not anytime quickly.
“That’s an enjoyable battle,” White stated on “The Jim Rome Show.”. “I believe Conor and Chandler both like that battle. When Conor returns, which I see being at some point the later part of next year, we’ll see where everyone’s at and what’s going on and we’ll determine who deals with Conor. That’s why everyone was so ecstatic about it. Chandler and Conor McGregor is an enjoyable battle.”
With McGregor’s return continuing to be postponed, numerous concern if he’ll ever battle once again. Based upon his discussions with McGregor, The UFC CEO validates that “The Notorious” still has the desire to contend– although it’s been over 3 years.
“It’s a reality that he does (wish to combat next year),” White stated. “He and I most likely talk 4 or 5 times a month. He certainly wishes to return. We’ll simply see. Each time I’m on here I inform you: Money– cash messes whatever up. We’ll see.”
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