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Conor McGregor return bolstered by ‘great things behind the scenes’, says UFC chief Dana White

The Independent·Alex Pattle·25 days ago
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Dana White has said he is “extremely confident” that Conor McGregor will return to the UFC this summer, as the former champion targets a long-awaited comeback. McGregor has not fought since 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in a second straight loss to Dustin Poirier, but The Independent understands he has been in talks over a July return. That would put the Irishman in line for the main event of UFC 329, which will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 11 July. It remains unclear whom McGregor would face, although he is currently expected to face an active opponent with a strong profile. Dana White (right) has provided an update on Conor McGregor's return (Getty) And UFC president and CEO White has provided a positive update, telling Jim Rome: “We’re in a great place with Conor. I’m extremely confident that will Conor will fight this year. I’m extremely confident that we’ll get him dialled in and ready to roll. “He’s training, there’s footage out there of him in training right now.…

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