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Dana White shuts down UFC return rumors for Conor McGregor: ‘He’s not fighting anytime soon’

UFC CEO, Dana White has once more shut down rumors of a potential return to action anytime soon for former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor — even claiming the two have not spoken in a long time.

McGregor, a former lightweight champion and featherweight gold holder in the promotion, failed to make good on a hiatus-snapping return last summer.

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And approaching a four-year layoff as soon as July, McGregor was slated to headline UFC 303 last June in an International Fight Week headliner against Michael Chandler at the welterweight limit.