Dana White dismisses the idea of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at the White House
UFC President Dana White has firmly shut the door on the possibility of Conor McGregor facing Michael Chandler at the upcoming White House event. The potential bout, which was initially planned for UFC 303 in June 2024, has been a topic of speculation among fans. However, White's recent statement to Complex (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt7GEetDphE) has put an end to any hopes of this fight materializing.
"No," White said when asked about the McGregor vs. Chandler match. "I mean, that was a couple of years ago."
Despite the disappointment for fans, White offered a glimmer of hope for McGregor's future in the sport. He expressed an open-minded approach to McGregor's potential comeback, stating, "We'll see if Conor's going to come back or not. We've been talking about it for a while. We'll see. We'll see how it plays out. I don't know, though."
McGregor, a former two-division champion and one of the sport's biggest stars, has been actively campaigning for a chance to compete at the White House. He officially rejoined the UFC's drug testing pool in August, a crucial step towards any potential comeback. However, McGregor's last professional mixed martial arts bout was in July 2021, and his scheduled fight with Chandler was canceled due to an injury.
With the Chandler fight off the table, the prevailing fan theory points towards a trilogy bout with Nate Diaz. McGregor and Diaz have a split record from their previous encounters, which took place a decade ago. Diaz is not currently under contract with the UFC, leaving the door open for potential future negotiations.
While the McGregor vs. Chandler match may be off the table, the UFC continues to explore exciting possibilities for its upcoming events, keeping fans eagerly anticipating the next big fight.
