Dana White Drops New Update on Conor McGregor’s UFC Return, Logan Paul Rumors

UFC CEO Dana White clears the air on the Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul/KSI rumors as well.
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Conor McGregor's return to the UFC could take place this year after more than three years away from the Octagon.

1,285 days have passed since McGregor's last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 where the Irish superstar broke his leg at the end of the first round, cast out to the sidelines thereafter.

McGregor was originally booked to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 last summer, but the Irishman suffered a broken toe and pulled out of the fight altogether for the first time in his UFC career.

Dana White Drops New Update on Conor McGregor’s UFC Return, Dispels Logan Paul Rumors
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Fast forward six months later, McGregor has been heavily rumored to be fighting influencer-boxers Logan Paul and KSI in India later this year. UFC CEO Dana White cleared the air on McGregor's fighting future on Pardon My Take on Wednesday.

"No," White said, when asked if McGregor was boxing Logan Paul. "No, no, no," White said with a laugh when asked if it was KSI instead.

Will Conor McGregor, as rich as he is, fight in the UFC again? "Eventually," says White. "Hopefully Conor McGregor returns in the fall of this year."

Dana White Drops New Update on Conor McGregor’s UFC Return, Dispels Logan Paul Rumors
UFC's Conor McGregor. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

"The Notorious" McGregor has celebrated much success outside of the fight game, selling his "Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey" brand for $600M+ in 2021, among many business ventures such as part-ownership of Bareknuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). McGregor also made his acting debut in Road House last March, starring alongside A-lister Jake Gyllenhaal.

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McGregor faced controversy late last year, with a civil court in Dublin finding the UFC superstar liable for assault of a woman named Nikita Hand in 2018.

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