The buzz about Conor McGregor’s comeback has been ongoing, with opponents initially shifting from Michael Chandler to Justin Gaethje, and circling back to Michael Chandler again. Meanwhile, when asked to The UFC President Dana White he has clarified that the McGregor vs Chandler matchup for UFC 296 is not officially confirmed, despite earlier indications on UFC fight pass. Now, let’s delve into the particulars of this situation to get a clearer picture.
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Dana White Says Conor McGregor Vs Michael Chandler is not confirmed
At the Contender Series press conference held recently, the head of UFC was questioned about the buzz generated by McGregor’s tweet and the attached fight card graphic. The topic had garnered significant interest. Given his position as the President, he was directly asked about it, and he firmly rejected the notion without any hesitation.
He stated, “I don’t know how that got out or whatever! It wasn’t from Fight Pass. My team was telling me it was an AI. It wasn’t real. I mean, obviously, if that was the case – you would’ve heard it from us first. You would’ve gotten a report from me on Instagram.”
When inquired about McGregor’s potential availability for December, a topic he frequently hints at on his social media, White responded, “I have no clue. We’ll see how this plays out…” It seems we’ll have to wait and observe how events unfold in the future. As per White, he will be the first to confirm any developments on his social media once they are finalized.
Initially, Dana White firmly stated his intention to host the fight in early 2024, a timeframe that McGregor corroborated while expressing his frustration at not competing this year. McGregor’s absence from the UFC has spanned over two years. With that being said, fans of MMA will undoubtedly be eager to witness the comeback of the sport’s most prominent superstar.
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