Dana White uncertainties Conor McGregor will combat in 2023.
The previous dual-pounds champion has not competed since breaking his leg through a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.
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‘Notorious’ has frequently stated his intention is to return versus lightweight contender Michael Chandler at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on December 16.
McGregor instructed talkSPORT he will combat this 12 months while sitting down at ringside to check out Anthony Joshua’s vicious KO get above Robert Helenius previous weekend.
The UFC president thinks it is possible McGregor returns in 2024.
“We’re operating on it,” White instructed Crain and Business.
“Obviously, we’re operating this full period of The Best Fighter.
“To not do that fight would be absurd, but we’re performing on it.
“I’m hoping we can do it early following year.”
Soon after seeing UFC 292 in Boston, White in the beginning refused to communicate about McGregor’s comeback just before confirming it really is not likely McGregor will contend on his closing pay out-for every-watch clearly show of 2023.
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“I’d say up coming calendar year,” he said.
“You’re inquiring me thoughts I really do not have the solutions to.
“Why not December? Who the f*** appreciates? We’ll see how this performs out.”
The 35-calendar year-aged MMA legend is yet to react to White’s opinions.
McGregor was looking at UFC 292 but decided to place himself to mattress just after staying impressed by his teammate who gained The Top Fighter for a next time.
“See Brad [Katona] expressing in cage about waking up Sunday morning with his coffee and observing his competitiveness,” McGregor wrote.
“He is ahead of me with his dedication proper there alone. I’m out, excellent night time. Many thanks Brad. On the ball. F*** this. Excellent night time.
“Another two periods tomorrow. Will check out relaxation then.”
