Conor McGregor is unlikely to feature at the UFC White House card on June 14.
The former dual-weight champion was hoping to end his five-year layoff by competing at the once-in-a-lifetime UFC event.
Now, ‘Notorious’ is expected to make his eagerly anticipated return to MMA at a later date.
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When will Conor McGregor make his comeback?
Conor McGregor claimed his comeback date and opponent were set earlier this month.
Everyone assumed he’d headline the UFC White House card, but Ariel Helwani insists that is unlikely.
The veteran MMA reporter believes McGregor will make his comeback during International Fight Week.
“It doesn’t look like it’s gonna be Conor on the White House card,” Helwani said on his YouTube channel.
“They have an International Fight Week card scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena.
“There’s a greater chance of him fighting on that card than on the White House card because there is no money to be made.
“In fact, they keep touting the fact that there is money to be lost from the White House event.
“It’s more likely that will happen on July 11 as opposed to June 14.”
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Dana White to reveal White House card
Fans won’t have to wait long to find out if Ariel Helwani’s sources are correct.
On Friday, Dana White announced that Alex Pereira has vacated his light heavyweight title.
The MMA mogul revealed Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will fight for the 205lb title at UFC 327.
White also confirmed a bunch of other fights set to take place in Miami, Florida, on April 11.
The UFC CEO rounded off his Instagram Live session with an update on the White House card.
This week, I should announce the White House fight,” White said.
“This week, I should be announcing it.”
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