Dana White confirms card in January, in Las Vegas, but does not guarantee McGregor: 'It's not right yet'

D. White in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

The soap opera that involves Ultimate's negotiation for the return of Conor McGregor It seems to be close to the end, but it is not yet finished. After the Irishman confirmed, last week, that he would return to work in January 2020, in Las Vegas, the company's president, Dana White, tried to calm things down and said that conversations are still taking place. The statement was made in an interview with 'The Schmo'.

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“Yes, we will have a card in Las Vegas, but we still have to get everything right. (Conor’s) fight is still not right, you know?”, said the agent.

Conor announced his return to MMA at a press conference held in Russia. At the time, the Irishman made a point of stating that he is ready to fight again. The athlete also criticized the UFC organization for, according to the former champion, delaying his return to the Octagon.

McGregor has not been seen by his fans in a professional fight since his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov, which took place in October last year, at UFC 229, in a fight valid for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.). On that occasion, the 'Notório' ended up succumbing to the talent of the Russian, and was finished in one of the most watched clashes in the history of MMA.

At the same press conference, Conor stated that he would not reveal the opponent with whom he will share the octagon in Vegas. The fighter preferred to leave the responsibility to the company.

Even without pinning the opponent, a recent statement by Donald Cerrone 'TMZ Sports' made people imagine the possibility of the North American facing the Irishman. According to 'Cowboy', his and McGregor's advisors would be in talks to confirm the fight for January.

Today, 31 years old, Conor has a record of 25 fights, 21 wins and four losses. The Irishman has two belts in different divisions on his resume: featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg).