Fans hopeful of seeing ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor fight before the end of the year may have to hold their proverbial horses until next annum, with UFC CEO, Dana White confirming the Dubliner is zeroing in on another return to action.
McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight gold holder, has been sidelined for over three years, most recently headlining UFC 264 in a first round doctor’s stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier after fracturing his tibia and fibula in the opening round of their trilogy bout.
And ruled from a scheduled UFC 303 return at the end of July during international Fight Week, McGregor fractured a toe just weeks out from a welterweight pairing with veteran contender, Michael Chandler, however, remained hopeful of competing before year’s end.