Conor McGregor Has Claimed His UFC Comeback
McGregor was scheduled to make his return at UFC 303 in June 2024 against Michael Chandler. However, he had to pull out because of a broken toe during training.
Last year Conor McGregor claimed that his UFC comeback against Michael Chandler, just days after hitting out at the promotion.
Conor McGregor has eased fears around his comeback fight with Michael Chandler, posting a series of sparring videos on social media. Fans began to fear on Monday (3 June) that the UFC 303 main event might not go ahead on 29 June 2024, after a pre-fight press conference was cancelled on short notice.
Injury Setbacks & Delays
McGregor was scheduled to make his return at UFC 303 in June 2024 against Michael Chandler. However, he had to pull out because of a broken toe during training.
Due to that and other complications, it was confirmed by UFC President Dana White that McGregor would not fight in 2024
Conor McGregor’s comeback is still in the works but has been repeatedly delayed by injury. The next few months or early 2025 seem likely for his return, assuming everything goes smoothly. UFC and McGregor both appear committed to making it happen. Until then, fans remain in anticipation.
Conor McGregor: “I’m in the pool. I thought that’s what the pools were for, jumping in and out, but I’m back in the pool. So get ready and stay ready because damage will be done. Oval Office. White House card.”
On social media: “Let’s get this show started @ufc.”
Also via social posts: “Ringside at the @ufc White House event, displaying Ireland’s strength, courage, skill and determination, directly in front of our American counterparts. Ireland, together in unison at the world’s biggest fighting event, live from the White House lawn!”
Dana White: “He’s been posting videos of himself training, he’s back in the testing pool now. He wants the White House fight.” — on McGregor’s comeback ambitions.
“Listen, if he starts getting in shape and starts training and stays the course, that’s the fight he wants.”
On timing: “He’s not fighting anytime soon … I haven’t talked to him in a minute. Yeah, I don’t know.” — response to speculation about a return.
