Conor McGregor is one of the most popular fighters in all of MMA. As such, he never fails to steal the spotlight. The Irish superstar recently proved this once again at a Bellator Dublin event. ‘The Notorious’ highlighted his recent injury that led to his withdrawal from the UFC 303 event.
Conor McGregor took over the microphone after a fight. He wasn’t there to discuss Bellator, though. Instead, he addressed his UFC withdrawal. The former two-division champion was originally set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303. However, a broken toe forced him to withdraw from the highly anticipated bout.
I had a little lapse of concentration, I had to reschedule the bout. I’m a little upset about that, but it’s keeping me dialed in, it’s keeping me focused … that’s not bad for me.
Conor McGregor at the recent Bellator Dublin event
Keep in mind that McGregor was promoting his UFC comeback at the rival organization, Bellator’s event. Such is the aura of ‘Mystic Mac.’ He continued to discuss his upcoming plans in training and comeback. McGregor even confessed to being in a “dark place” after the injury.
The Irishman was at the event, cornering Sinead Kavanagh at the Bellator Dublin event. Kavanagh lost the bout to Arlene Blencowe, but the event gave McGregor a platform to showcase his thoughts and plans for a comeback. McGregor’s teammate had recently stated that McGregor would potentially return in September. However, it does not seem so positive after all.
Conor McGregor’s return timeline gets more bad news
Few names carry as much weight as Conor McGregor. The Irish superstar’s every move is scrutinized by fans and media alike. Recently, UFC CEO Dana White found himself in the spotlight regarding McGregor’s return. White, known for his no-nonsense approach, didn’t mince words when addressing the topic.
Dana White has more bad news for Conor McGregor’s comeback (via Imago)The UFC boss was quizzed about McGregor’s potential comeback after UFC Saudi Arabia. His response was a classic Dana White shutdown that left little room for speculation. White revealed that he didn’t know and didn’t want to speculate about McGregor’s return to the Octagon. Check out what white said in the tweet below:
Dana White says their schedule is already laid out and he doesn’t know about making a new event for Conor McGregor this year
“I’m not doing anything until I know that Conor is healthy.”#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/u6oLSPeyP3
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 22, 2024
White emphasized that McGregor’s health was the primary concern before any return talks. Plus, he revealed they had a stacked schedule for the foreseeable future. McGregor also had recently vowed to fight only when he was at 100%. However, whether that coincides with the UFC’s plans remains to be seen.
