The president of the most famous MMA organization, Dana White, confirmed officially that Conor Mcgregor's return to the cage is scheduled for next summer.

After a long period of inactivity, the negotiations between both parties appear to have reached a point of definitive agreement. This news puts an end to months of speculation about the professional future of the Irish fighter within the company.

The confirmation came during an interview where it was detailed that there are significant advances in the organization of the event.

According to the directive, the security about Conor Mcgregor's return is based on the internal deals that have been carried out in the last weeks. The objective is for the main star of the mixed martial arts to headline one of the most important cards of the year.

Official statements on return

Dana White was consulted directly about the contractual and physical situation of the fighter during his participation in Jim Rome's program.

The manager expressed his total confidence in that the process will reach a good term for the hot months in the northern hemisphere . These words validate the constant announcements that Conor Mcgregor himself made through his personal social networks.

“I'm extremely sure that it'll happen this summer. There's a lot of great things happening behind the-scenes that make me very sure that he'll fight this summer,” White said in the mentioned interview.

Possible rival and combat scenario

Although it has not yet been formalized by a signature, all reports indicate that Max Holloway is the main candidate to face Conor Mcgregor.

The Hawaiian fighter acknowledged the interest in the combat, but clarified that the contract is not yet legally closed. The tentative date for this confrontation would be July 11 in the city of Las Vegas, coinciding with International Fight Week.

This fight would represent Conor Mcgregor's first appearance since the ankle injury suffered in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier.

The return to the city of Nevada seeks to capitalize on the commercial impact that generates the athlete in the main headquarters of the organization. on. The fans hope that in the coming weeks the official announcement of the weighing and the definitive category for the duel will be made.

The impact of Conor Mcgregor on the contact sports industry remains in force despite the years of absence in official competition. The league board is confident that this event it will set a precedent in sales and audience for the summer season. With the backing of the presidency of the company, the path for the return of the former double champion seems to be clear.