Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the UFC has been put on hold once again. UFC president Dana White made it clear that McGregor will not be stepping into the Octagon before the end of the year. While White expressed optimism about McGregor’s future with the promotion, he definitively stated that a fight with Michael Chandler is off the table for 2024.
McGregor’s Response
McGregor wasted no time in responding to White’s announcement. In a post on social media, McGregor expressed his frustration with the decision to delay his return until 2025. He insisted that he was ready to compete and urged White and the UFC to schedule his fight for December, emphasizing that he deserves to close out the year with a winning event.
Since breaking his leg in a bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, McGregor has been determined to make a comeback. His planned fight with Chandler at UFC 303 was postponed due to a broken toe just days before the event. McGregor has been vocal about his intention to return to the Octagon before the end of 2024, but White’s recent announcement has dashed those hopes.
The narrowing window for McGregor’s return poses challenges for scheduling a potential fight with Chandler. With upcoming UFC events already headlined by other big names, the opportunities for McGregor to headline a card in 2024 are diminishing. Despite Chandler’s initial optimism about a fight with McGregor, recent events and actions by McGregor have led to doubts about the bout ever taking place.
White has not commented on whether McGregor’s recent activities influenced the decision to delay his return. However, there is speculation and growing concern within the UFC community that McGregor’s comeback may be further delayed than initially expected. The uncertainty surrounding McGregor’s future in the UFC has left fans and critics alike questioning when, or if, he will make his return to the Octagon.
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC has hit another roadblock, with his fight against Michael Chandler postponed until at least 2025. Despite McGregor’s eagerness to compete and his vocal challenges to White and the UFC, the reality of scheduling and logistical constraints have forced a delay in his comeback. As the wait for McGregor’s return continues, the UFC landscape evolves, presenting new obstacles and uncertainties for the former two-division champion. Only time will tell when McGregor will step back into the Octagon and resume his reign in the MMA world.
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