By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The president of the most famous MMA organization, Dana White, officially confirmed that the return of Conor Mcgregor to the cage is scheduled for next summer.
After a long period of inactivitythe negotiations between both parties seem to have reached a definitive point of agreement. This news ends months of speculation about the professional future of the Irish fighter within the company.
The confirmation came during an interview where it was detailed that there are significant advances in the organization of the event.
According to the directive, security regarding the return of Conor Mcgregor It is based on the internal efforts that have been carried out in recent weeks. The goal is for the predominant mixed martial arts star to headline one of the most important cards of the year.
🚨 BREAKING: Dana White appropriately introduced that Conor McGregor will return this summer season 👀
“I am extremely assured it will occur this summer season. There are loads of enormous things occurring in the help of-the-scenes that win me very assured that he’s going to battle this summer season.”
(by approach to @jimrome) pic.twitter.com/iyCeeI44Qn
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May well perhaps additionally merely 7, 2026
Official statements on the return
Dana White was consulted directly about the contractual situation and physical of the fighter during his participation in the Jim Rome program.
The manager expressed his complete confidence that the process will come to fruition for the hot months in the northern hemisphere. These words validate the constant advertisements that the Conor Mcgregor carried out through his personal social networks.
Ilia Topuria on a double battle with Conor McGregor after Dana teased his return this summer season:
“It’s an enormous establish in the sport…I never conclude the door to those alternatives” pic.twitter.com/4PwxTw5k77
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) May well perhaps additionally merely 8, 2026
“I am extremely confident that it will happen this summer. There are a lot of great things happening behind the scenes that make me very confident that he will fight this summer,” White said in the aforementioned interview.
Possible rival and combat scenario
Although it has not yet been formalized by a signature, all reports indicate that Max Holloway is the predominant candidate to face Conor Mcgregor.
The Hawaiian fighter acknowledged the interest in the fight, but clarified that the contract is not yet legally closed. The tentative date for this confrontation would be July 11 in the city of Las Vegascoinciding with Global Fight Week.
This fight would represent the first appearance of Conor Mcgregor since the ankle injury suffered in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier.
The return to Nevada City seeks to capitalize on the commercial impact that the athlete generates in the organization’s main headquarters. Fans hope that in the coming weeks the official announcement of the weigh-in and the final category for the duel will be made.
The impact of Conor Mcgregor in the contact sports industry It is still valid despite the years of absence in the official competition. The league’s board is confident that this event will set a precedent in sales and audience for the summer season. With the support of the company’s presidency, the path for the return of the former double champion seems to be clear.
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