Dana White: McGregor fights in 2026, 'summer target'

UFC president Dana White expressed extreme confidence that Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon in 2026 during an appearance on The Jim Rome Show. White noted McGregor is motivated, training hard, and that 'great things are happening behind the scenes,' targeting a summer bout. The 37-year-old was previously set for UFC 303 in 2024 but pulled out due to a broken toe, with recent campaigns for the Freedom 250 card at the White House yielding no confirmation. This optimism signals progress in negotiations amid fan anticipation for 'The Notorious' comeback.