Cormier Doubts McGregor's Comeback Amid UFC White House Event Plans

As of August 2025, the possibility of Conor McGregor's return to the octagon remains a topic of much speculation. The former UFC champion last stepped into the cage in July 2021, suffering a brutal leg fracture in a bout against Dustin Poirier. While McGregor was scheduled to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2022, a broken toe forced him to withdraw from the highly anticipated comeback fight.

Since then, McGregor has continued to insert himself into various fight conversations through online taunts and callouts, but none of these have materialized. Interestingly, 'The Notorious' recently re-entered the UFC testing pool, fueling speculation about a potential return. However, UFC icon Daniel Cormier is not convinced about McGregor's comeback plans.

In a recent interview, Cormier dismissed the possibility of McGregor fighting again, stating that the Irishman "wants to stay relevant" and "wants the notoriety of being Conor McGregor without having to be Conor McGregor." This sentiment echoes the skepticism expressed by UFC president Dana White, who recently addressed the possibility of McGregor or Jon Jones headlining the promotion's planned White House event next July. While White expressed confidence in McGregor's ability to make the fight, he expressed doubts about Jones' reliability.

As the MMA world continues to follow the ongoing saga surrounding Conor McGregor's future, it remains to be seen whether the former champion will indeed make a successful return to the octagon or if the doubts surrounding his commitment will continue to linger.