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The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved a July 11 UFC event at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena to mark Conor McGregor's return after an 18-month suspension; Max Holloway is the frontrunner to face him, after plans for a Chandler bout and the canceled White House event. Diaz’s potential trilogy was floated but he’s set for a May MVP Netflix event, and Masvidal’s return is not currently on the table.
Jose Aldo says Conor McGregor spent the UFC 189 promotional world tour off-camera bingeing—drinking and sniffing—contrasting with the televised press events; Aldo notes they’ve since stayed in touch and maintained a better relationship, and McGregor went on to knock Aldo out in 13 seconds at UFC 194 in December 2015.
Sean O’Malley says Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey have legitimate pay concerns but fighters should recognize the platform the UFC provides; he questions how they'd fare outside the promotion, notes Covington’s criticisms, and highlights his own June 14 White House lineup bout against Aiemann Zahabi, joking that he’d likely make more money outside the UFC.
Charles Oliveira pushed back at Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz's critique of his UFC 326 victory over Max Holloway, joking about a one-night showdown or a Grand Prix with both fighters while pursuing another lightweight title shot; Diaz called the bout boring and McGregor mocked the contenders. Oliveira remains in lightweight title contention after two wins in his last four, and his near-term path hinges on the Topuria vs Gaethje result at UFC Freedom 250.
Ronda Rousey argued the UFC won’t pay top fighters to set a precedent that would lift all boats, citing a $7.7 billion Paramount deal as context; the UFC’s White House lineup then underscored a cost-focused approach, lacking a true superstar or marquee return like McGregor, leaving the event perceived as underwhelming despite two title fights.
McGregor floated a possible next opponent after UFC 326, suggesting Charles Oliveira or Max Holloway as his next foe to chase the BMF belt, while signaling a larger plan that could involve reclaiming a title at 170 pounds and pursuing a Nate Diaz trilogy; Oliveira downplayed the matchup as a money fight but acknowledged McGregor’s drawing power, and McGregor emphasized openness to multiple paths with the UFC.
Conor McGregor says the UFC’s cancellation of his intended White House bout with Michael Chandler and relocation to International Fight Week is heart-breaking, with a potential big July fight still on the table as Dana White prepares to announce the card.
Jon Jones vented on social media after Dana White left him off UFC’s White House card, calling the decision painful and signaling a possibly turbulent end to his career, while fans largely dismiss his complaints and the chance of a Farewell fight with Pereira appears slim.
After Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt, he teased a 'Grand Prix' that would pit him against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the same day. Diaz replied on X with, "If I were you, I’d learn how to fight," continuing his public back-and-forth with Oliveira as Diaz teases a UFC return amid boxing bouts and ongoing McGregor discussions.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt at UFC 326 and then invited a mega showdown with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, proposing a one-day Grand Prix or multi-weight bouts, while keeping an eye on potential welterweight possibilities and addressing critics and rivals.
UFC president Dana White indicated there is no scheduled date for Conor McGregor’s return and that contract negotiations remain unsettled, leaving McGregor’s comeback and a potential big-money deal in limbo ahead of events such as International Fight Week.
McGregor says he’s eager to return as the UFC moves away from pay-per-view toward streaming, questions his market value in the new era, cites Conor Benn’s $15 million deal as a benchmark, and hints his comeback could come soon, possibly around International Fight Week.
Conor McGregor, who hasn’t fought since 2021, was snubbed from the UFC White House event but still praised the six-fight card on social media, calling it ‘Love it’ and ‘Iconic! Worth every Red Cent!’ Dana White later said a deal for McGregor’s return is not close, underscoring ongoing negotiations as McGregor had eyed a possible BMF title bout while Oliveira’s win over Holloway crowned a new champion.
Dana White said there is no timetable yet for Conor McGregor’s UFC return, with ongoing talks but 'not even close' to a timeline; McGregor has been training at home and speculation persists about a July 11 appearance at International Fight Week, though White’s comments dampen those hopes.
Ahead of UFC 326's Holloway vs. Oliveira, Conor McGregor criticizes the BMF label for the matchup, says he is supremely confident he would stop either fighter in a future bout, and notes his own return is anticipated after a lengthy injury layoff.