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Conor McGregor sends internet into meltdown with clear message to Dana White as huge fights confirmed

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Updated 08:12 15 May 2025 GMT+1Published 07:57 15 May 2025 GMT+1

Conor McGregor sends internet into meltdown with clear message to Dana White as huge fights confirmed

The former champion has called the UFC boss out on social media.

Ben McCrum

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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has teased a massive come back after Dana White confirmed some huge MMA fights.

On Tuesday night, UFC president and CEO White went live on his Instagram account to announce some of the biggest fights that could have been made in the organisation.

The UFC boss confirmed that lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will vacate his belt to face the newly crowned welterweight champions Jack Della Maddalena, with former champions Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira competing for the lightweight belt on June 28.

But that's not all, as White also announced that UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against highly-rated contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main-event of UFC 319 on August 16.

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Shortly after the bouts were confirmed, former two weight champion McGregor took to social media to offer his thoughts and congratulate White on putting together a summer of fantastic fights.

On X, he wrote: "Wow! Real exciting times again in the UFC! Oh Yes! Bravo, Dana White! Never a doubt!"

But now, McGregor has made shockwaves online after teasing that he could finally be coming back to the UFC octagon following a four year spell on the sideline.

In a series of posts on his Instagram stories, the Irishman urged White to get in touch with him to discuss his comeback.

Tagging White and TKO promotions, he wrote: "Call that big butt nurse."

Before following it up with another story tagging the UFC, stating: "Let's get this show started."

The last time the 36-year-old stepped into the octagon was at UFC 264 in July 2021 to face Dustin Poirier for the third time, a fight which he lost via TKO in the first round.

Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor via 1st round TKO in July 2021. (Image: Getty)
Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor via 1st round TKO in July 2021. (Image: Getty)

Since his infamous loss to rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018, McGregor has only fought three times with the UFC, beating Donald Cerrone before losing twice to Poirier.

Should he come back, then a fight against Michael Chandler would appear to be the obvious choice after the Irishman pulled out of their previously scheduled to fight in June 2024 due to a toe injury.

Chandler, who has been vocal in his desire to settle the rivalry with McGregor, is coming off a humbling loss to Paddy Pimblett in April.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Conor McGregor, UFC, Dana White, MMA, Michael Chandler

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football, Formula One and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career, he has interviewed top athletes including Gareth Southgate, Luke Littler, Tom Aspinall and Jenson Button.

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