Dana White refuses to rule out Conor McGregor returning at UFC 300

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Dana White refuses to rule out Conor McGregor returning at UFC 300
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McGregor's Comeback Clash

Dana White, president and CEO of the UFC, has left the door open for Conor McGregor to make his highly anticipated return at UFC 300. McGregor recently re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool, a necessary step before returning to the octagon. Although the UFC's partnership with the anti-doping agency ends in December, McGregor will not be allowed to return earlier than if the partnership had been renewed. This puts the Irishman on track to potentially fight at UFC 300 in April.

White's Uncertainty

Despite the potential timeline aligning for McGregor's comeback at UFC 300, Dana White stated that he currently has no plans for the former two-division champion. White emphasized that there are still many factors to consider before deciding McGregor's next opponent and return date. The UFC is currently focused on organizing fights for the upcoming months, with ideas in place for March and April.

McGregor's Absence

Conor McGregor, 35, last fought in July 2021 when he suffered a leg injury during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor has been recovering and waiting for his next opportunity to step into the octagon. His opponent for his comeback fight, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler, has been patiently awaiting the official date for their clash. Chandler believes their fight could potentially headline UFC 300, which he considers to be the biggest card since UFC 200 and UFC 100.