“They knew it was coming…” Conor McGregor civil lawsuit reason for Dana White pushback on superstar’s return, claims ex-UFC star

Conor McGregor’s long-stalled UFC return is more than just a dream now. McGregor cancelled his UFC 303 Pay-per-view (PPV) kickoff media obligations in June, at Dublin’s 3Arena. After that, it has been one pit after the other. Recently, a Dublin High Court found Conor McGregor liable for assault in 2018. Ex-UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub says the implications of that were a long time coming.

While ‘The Notorious’ is due to pay a hefty sum of over $250,000 to plaintiff Nikita Hand, he has lost even more. Several businesses have cut ties with him in the wake of the allegations and civil lawsuit defeat. As if injuries and other projects weren’t enough to keep ‘Mystic Mac’ busy, this prolongs his fight game return. Given his excessive exclusive debauchery and nose-blows, and fearing such a fallout, UFC brass might have known this was coming, per Brendan Schaub.

The official towline and the last straw was that McGregor had a foot injury at the 11^th hour of UFC 303 PPV fight week. However, ‘Big Brown’ speculates that a big reason the globe-trotting ‘Mac’ isn’t back against Michael Chandler is this very civil lawsuit. Schaub says there’s a chance brass, no stranger to “Notorious” lawsuits, knew what was to come, probably when they made pre-fight arrangements and UFC 303 PPV sweepstakes for Dublin’s 3Arena presser.

Substitute prospect fighters like Dan Hooker say that the Irishman has a lot going on in his life. A part-time actor, MMA promoter/part-equity owner, and the former face of the Proper 12 Brand – the machine won’t just stop. Promotional CEO Dana White often says same about McGregor not needing a contractual rehash. Schaub though, presents that if and when he does return, it would still be a blast.

Former UFC heavyweight says Conor McGregor return would shatter records, despite dwindling aura

Brendan Schaub recently gave his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s future. Schaub wasn’t sure if he wanted to see the Irishman back in the octagon. But he was confident he could be a record breaker. The former champ and one-time boxer still holds many PPV gate sales stats to his name, with global fans attending just to see him.

‘The Notorious’ hasn’t fought in any capacity since his 2021 leg break TKO vs. Dustin Poirier. After a number of years away recovering and shooting a movie, June was the date. The “Connie Comeback” made a projected $20 million in Live gate just at the prospect. However, both McGregor and the hopes stayed away.

With his future up in the air, Brendan Schaub recently shared his thoughts on the situation on his YouTube channel. According to ‘Big Brown’, the legal battle has taken a toll on McGregor. However, Schaub still thinks he can make waves.

With these words, Brendan Schaub joins a list of MMA personalities who have slammed or advised the falling superstar. The Prop͏er No.12 whiskey brand,͏ which he conceived and eventually sold to Proximo Sp͏irits, ͏emp͏͏hasiz͏ed tha͏y will ͏no͏ ͏l͏onger͏ collaborate͏͏ ͏in any͏ capacity. Multiple retail chains, Cork and Dublin airport logistics, and even the National Wax Museum have cut ties. Where McGregor goes from here is everyone’s question.

Related: Conor McGregor Net Worth 2024: How rich is the Irish UFC megastar?

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