Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor final fought in July 2021 dropping to Dustin Poirier in a trilogy bout at UFC 264. Within the loss, McGregor suffered a damaged leg.
The Irishman coached The Final Fighter 31 final summer season reverse light-weight contender Michael Chandler. The 2 are anticipated to battle in McGregor’s eventual return.
Why hasn’t McGregor fought but? UFC CEO Dana White answered that query throughout the UFC 298 Put up-Struggle Press Convention.
“The primary downside was that he broke that shin bone. He was recovering from that. That was one of many causes… The opposite downside is he is f**king wealthy,” White stated.
“Conor McGregor would not want cash,” White continued. “Conor McGregor’s bought some huge cash. Anytime we will get Conor, we’ll be completely satisfied. We’ll be thrilled when he comes and fights however cash complicates a variety of issues.
“He simply filmed a film. He is bought to do the press for the film and he is bought obligations with that. He does wish to battle this 12 months, however we’ll see what occurs.”
When requested if it is attainable that McGregor by no means fights within the UFC once more, White answered, “I do not know.”
McGregor turns 36 in July. July may also mark three years since “Infamous” stepped foot contained in the octagon. How will he do in his return? Whereas White did not speculate on that, he did make a remark when discussing Henry Cejudo’s UFC 298 loss to Merab Dvalishvili which may apply to McGregor.
“For my part, you may’t take three years off in a fight sport. It is by no means completed nicely for anyone,” White stated.
