Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor’s Next Fight Will Be in the UFC as He Shuts Down Talks of a Rematch Against Floyd Mayweather

Published 06/28/2022, 12:54 AM EDT

UFC fans have been waiting for Conor McGregor to make a return. UFC 264 ended with McGregor sustaining a broken leg and, hence, many contemplated if he was ready to leave the sport behind. But McGregor was clear he has a lot more to give ahead.

UFC President Dana White recently commented about McGregor’s return. Damon Martin said on Twitter, “Dana White says Conor McGregor is looking to come back at the end of 2022 or early 2023 but he’ll be fighting in the UFC, not a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.”

Article continues below this ad

Dana White says Conor McGregor is looking to come back at the end of 2022 or early 2023 but he'll be fighting in the UFC, not a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 27, 2022

On ‘The Jim Rome Show’, White said, “It’s going to be in the cage. Conor’s looking to come back the end of this year, early next year.”

“Conor wants to fight. … Conor gets all kinds of offers. From movie role and all these other things at he could go and do and make money, he doesn’t want to do any of that. Conor wants to fight,” Dana White added.

However, McGregor had recently talked about boxing being his ‘first love‘. As a result, it would be interesting to see how McGregor manages to compete in both sports. His fights in the UFC gross huge numbers. Similarly, his boxing match against Mayweather was a big super fight for MMA and boxing fans.

Top 5 Most Iconic Hairstyles of ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor

As of now, he seems to have completely healed his leg. ‘The Notorious’ was seen practicing his kicks. His return to the UFC will be under a lot of scrutiny, as many would want to see how he uses his kicks in the Octagon. He last fought at UFC 264 in 2021 and the 22-6 record holder is coming off two losses against Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor: Will his comeback story be huge?

Article continues below this ad

McGregor’s UFC fights, press conferences, etc are huge. Even when the fighter faces a loss in the Octagon, he still manages to be the one people talk about. With a flamboyant personality and a unique style, he manages to set himself apart from all the other fighters.

However, one thing people want to know is whom he will fight upon return. Names like Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson crop up often. A fight against Jorge Masvidal at welterweight too seems interesting.

Article continues below this ad

Watch this story: Jacob & Co, Rolex, and Other Expensive Watches Owned by Conor McGregor

Thus, matching up McGregor with other big names in the UFC would guarantee a successful event. Whom do you think McGregor should face in the Octagon? Let us know in the comments.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Rohini Kottu is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. She is also a Psychologist and has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Rohini, in her role as a UFC writer, combines her admiration for the mental resilience that MMA fighters have and her love for analysis.

Edited by:

Sreeda U M

Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor’s Next Fight Will Be in the UFC as He Shuts Down Talks of a Rematch Against Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor: Will his comeback story be huge?

Trending

Ryan Garcia Net Worth in 2024: How Much Does He Get Paid Per Fight?

“You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up”: Ryan Garcia Threatens to Expose Jailyne Ojeda in Ugly Back and Forth

Ryan Garcia Leaks His DMs With Bobbi Althoff in Recent Social Media Rampage

Gervonta Davis Shuts Down Shakur Stevenson With the Ultimate Disrespect as Verbal Exchange Heats Up

Real Reason Why “Floyd Mayweather Found Dead” Was Trending Recently