Conor McGregor appears severe about combating within the UFC once more, particularly with the potential to compete on the primary ever card on the White Home in 2026.
It’s been over 4 years for the reason that Irish celebrity final set foot within the UFC octagon after he suffered a grotesque damaged leg in his trilogy combat towards Dustin Poirier. Whereas he was booked to compete in 2024, McGregor finally dropped out of a scheduled matchup towards Michael Chandler after struggling a damaged toe in coaching.
Lately, McGregor, 37, retains himself busy as a co-owner at BKFC whereas working a number of companies together with a report label, a pub in his native Eire, and his personal beer model, however he additionally not too long ago rejoined the UFC’s anti-doping program to probably set the stage for his return.
Whereas nothing is about in stone, UFC CEO Dana White thinks McGregor might legitimately be getting ready to compete, particularly now that the corporate is gearing up for a historic, first-ever occasion on the White Home for America’s 250th Independence Day celebration hosted by President Donald Trump.
“Should you see, he’s been posting movies of himself coaching, he’s again within the [drug testing] pool now,” White instructed Pardon My Take. “He needs the White Home combat.
“Pay attention if he begins getting in form and coaching and stays the course, that’s the combat he needs. He retains telling me he needs that combat. We’ll see the way it performs out over the following a number of months.”
With the UFC White Home occasion anticipated to happen in July 2026, there’s loads of time that also must go earlier than the promotion may even begin considering potential fights. That mentioned, McGregor really getting again within the UFC’s anti-doping program—after dropping out for the second time prior to now 4 years—might point out that this comeback discuss is actual.
If McGregor really competes once more and his return occurs on the White Home occasion tentatively anticipated to happen on July 4 weekend, McGregor can be combating for the primary time since 2021 and just some days shy of his thirty eighth birthday.
King. Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens are set to face off for the King of Violence title at BKFC 82.
Weirdos. Michael “Venom” Web page appreciates Dricus du Plessis’ unorthdox—and profitable—type.
Optimism. Joe Rogan thinks the top of the UFC’s pay-per-view mannequin might assist MMA go “hypernova.”
Problem. UFC CEO Dana White is aware of placing collectively a card on the White Home gained’t be straightforward.
Humble. Aaron Pico’s son confirmed no mercy when dad lastly signed that UFC contract.
What. Baysangur Susurkaev gained a contract on Contender Collection lower than 48 hours in the past. He makes his UFC debut Saturday at UFC 319.
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Baysangur Susurkaev (9-0) vs. Eric Nolan (8-3); UFC 319, Aug. 15
Usman Nurmagomedov (19-0, 1 NC) vs. Paul Hughes (14-2); PFL Dubai, Oct. 3
Corey Anderson (19-6, 1 NC) vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov (25-7-1); PFL Dubai, Oct. 3
Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens; BKFC 82, Oct. 4
Dricus du Plessis is doing his ordinary finest to promote Saturday’s essential occasion, whereas Khamzat Chimaev appeared like he had a dinner reservation to catch speaking to reporters at Wednesday’s media day. Will any of this matter on combat evening? And the way has this affected your stage of anticipation for the UFC 319 title combat? – Lee
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