Conor McGregor’s UFC Return in Dana White's Uncertainty about Timing

White Admits Uncertainty Over McGregor's Octagon Return

The highly-anticipated return of Conor McGregor to the UFC is facing further uncertainty as Dana White, the president of the promotion, confesses that he doesn't know when the Irish superstar will be ready to compete again.

Eagerly-Awaited Comeback Fight Delayed

McGregor's comeback fight against Michael Chandler was initially expected to headline UFC 300 in April. However, plans were put on hold after tentative discussions of a December return for the former two-division champion.

Autumn Return Remains Up in the Air

While McGregor hinted at a June return during a recent announcement, White has cast doubt on this and suggested that an autumn comeback is more likely for "The Notorious."

Only McGregor Knows When He'll Be Ready

Speaking about McGregor's readiness, White stated, "Only Conor knows [when he's ready]. These are questions for Conor McGregor, not me. I know he's training. I don't know what level of training he's doing."

Recovery from Leg Injury

McGregor, 35, has been out of action since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly three years ago. He has undergone extensive rehabilitation and is back in sparring, but the intensity of his kicking remains unknown.

Business Ventures and Movie Commitments

White acknowledged that McGregor's financial success and involvement in other ventures complicate his return to the octagon. The Irishman has a movie coming out and multiple businesses to manage, which adds a different dynamic to his fighting career.

Long Recovery Process

White pointed out that recovering from a leg break is a challenging process, citing the examples of Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman. Both fighters had lengthy layoffs after sustaining similar injuries.

Money is No Longer the Motivation

McGregor's substantial wealth has raised questions about his motivation for fighting. White once again emphasized that the fighter no longer needs the money and suggested that this makes his return to the octagon more complicated.

Source: [TMZ]