Dana White Lukewarm on Conor McGregor Return, Dismisses One Potential Foe

UFC president Dana White said he is unsure whether Conor McGregor will fight again, underscoring uncertainty around upcoming matchmaking and venues. White dismissed a long-discussed Michael Chandler pairing, noting McGregor's foot injury ended their "Ultimate Fighter" Season 31 setup. He referenced ongoing planning while citing names he cannot fully rely on, including Arman Tsarukyan and former two-division champion Jon Jones. White also outlined tentative White House event logistics, with Zuffa Boxing on Jan. 23 and the first UFC card on Jan. 24 preceding work on South Lawn matchups. Background on McGregor includes recent marriage and legal matters, with a civil finding of liability for sexual assault.