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\nUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White has finally opened up on Conor McGregor\u2019s delay over his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon. In a recent conversation with Kevin Iole on his YouTube channel, the UFC boss said: \u201cFirst of all, he is coming back from one of the nastiest injuries you can come back from. How long was Anderson Silva out for when he did it? How long was Chris Weidman out when he did it?\u201d His remarks come as McGregor, whose return has long been anticipated by fans, hasn\u2019t featured in a UFC fight after suffering a harrowing leg injury during his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. It appeared to be the ideal occasion for his return, marking the historic 300th UFC Pay Per View (PPV) event. However, consistent with McGregor\u2019s comeback narrative, it seems this dream won\u2019t materialise.<\/p>\n
White has drawn parallels with past incidents, citing Weidman\u2019s injury at UFC 261 where his leg snapped after a shin leaving him unable to compete and only make a comeback after two-and-a-half years.<\/p>\n
The UFC boss also referenced Anderson Silva\u2019s case, where Silva broke his leg during a fight against Weidman and his return took over a year.<\/p>\n
By highlighting these examples, White aimed to underline the seriousness of McGregor\u2019s injuries. Additionally, he mentioned how the Irishman\u2019s altered lifestyle has added complexity to negotiations with the fighter.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Conor] McGregor doesn\u2019t need the money. So, when you don\u2019t need the money, it\u2019s not as easy. Khabib doesn\u2019t need the money, Khabib retired. McGregor has a movie coming out, he\u2019s got businesses he\u2019s building, it\u2019s a completely different dynamic when you\u2019re dealing with a guy who has this kind of money,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
It is pertinent to know that outside the octagon, McGregor is set to feature in \u201cRoadhouse,\u201d a 2024 reimagination of the 1989 classic, starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. <\/p>\n
McGregor also manages several pubs and restaurants in the Dublin area, in addition to his ownership of a highly successful alcoholic beverage brand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
islamabad Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White has finally opened up on Conor McGregor\u2019s delay over his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon. In a recent conversation with Kevin Iole on his YouTube channel, the UFC boss said: \u201cFirst of all, he is coming back from one of the nastiest injuries you can come […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-387234","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n