Conor McGregor was quick to react after UFC CEO Dana White teased news of a return fight for the former two-division champion.
It’s now been well over three years since “The Notorious” last stepped into the cage for his trilogy bout with, and after breaking his ankle in that matchup a myriad of factors have kept the former two-division champion from returning to action.
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor is carried off a stretcher following an injury suffered against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sportsfell through due to McGregor’s broken toe, and in the aftermath of that even White admitted that the chances of the Irishman fighting this year seemed unlikely until the UFC CEO more recently indicated he’d have fight news for him soon.
“The Notorious” appeared to be at odds with the UFC regarding his return after he pulled out of UFC 303, but following White’s comments during an Instagram live stream McGregor simply shared an emoji that will no doubt get fans clamoring for a concrete fight announcement.
It’s still an open question of who the former two-division champion might step into the Octagon with after how long Chandler has been waiting for the matchup, but if McGregor does in fact return before 2025 it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest combat sports spectacles of the year.Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
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