Dana White 'calms things down' on Conor McGregor's return: 'He's not ready yet'

D. White and C. McGregor greet each other before a press conference Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Close to completing one year since the serious injury suffered by Conor McGregor, UFC president Dana White tried to calm the feelings of fans and the press about the Irishman's return. In an interview with the website of the British newspaper 'The Sun', the president stated that he is not yet thinking about the rival of 'Notório''s return and said that he will only look into the matter when the former champion is 100% and cleared by doctors.

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“I have nothing for him right now, he’s not ready. The scenario may change during the summer (in the United States). When he is ready to fight and the doctor clears him 100%, then we will start analyzing possible opponents. We are looking at early fall if all goes well. If his leg heals well and he gets the release to actually start training, he should fight in the fall (between September and November),” said Dana.

Former featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) champion, McGregor is currently experiencing the most delicate moment of his career. The Irishman comes from three defeats in his last four fights. In their last confrontation, against Dustin poirier, the 'Notorious' suffered a serious fracture in his left leg and should be away from the Octagon for approximately a year. The controversial fighter has a record of 22 triumphs and six setbacks in professional MMA.