Conor McGregor to return in 2021: Dana White confirms

After retiring from the octagon thrice in 4 years, UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he spoke with Conor McGregor over a 2021 return. The Irishman has been in and out of the sport with several reports suggesting McGregor would be back in the octagon despite the 32-year-old mentioning the lack of opponents as his reason of retirement.

 UFC fans are certain they have not seen the last of the Irish MMA star in the promotion. Especially after the spectacular win over Donald Cerrone earlier in 2020. Conor certainly had a plan in the beginning of this year to battle it out against several opponents. But the pandemic was certain to demolish that. 

Conor McGregor returns to UFC in 2021 

“We’re actually working on some fun stuff for Conor at the beginning of next year,” Dana White told SportsCenter on Thursday. “He should be back next year. I’m not saying he’s coming back to fight, guaranteed, but we’re talking right now about some stuff.” 

McGregor’s agent Audie Attar also confirmed there have been talks with the UFC to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. 

“We had some very interesting talks with the UFC recently,” Attar said. “We are excited about the future and working on some fun things. Exciting things to come in the near future.” 

Since his retirement announcement in June 2020, McGregor has frequently made the headlines with reports suggesting a potential UFC return. Most recently, he himself stirred the rumour mill after his ‘Line Them Up’ comment appeared to be a challenge for the Diaz brothers. 

Rumors’ have also indicated Floyd Mayweather is interested in a rematch with McGregor, having beaten him in the boxing ring in 2017.

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