Conor McGregor says he wants to fight in 2024 after all.
Minutes after UFC CEO Dana White said Tuesday that McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) won’t fight until at least 2025, the outspoken Irish superstar publicly expressed an alternative opinion on X.
“Ah Dana, December is the date!” McGregor wrote. “Bring the calendar year home with a winning event! Come on now, what’s this? I am off to altitude next month to prepare. DECEMBER! Tell Dana and UFC WE WANT DECEMBER! WE DESERVE DECEMBER!”
Ah Dana, December is the date! Bring the calendar year home with a winning event! Come on now, what’s this? I am off to altitude next month to prepare. DECEMBER! Tell Dana and UFC WE WANT DECEMBER! WE DESERVE DECEMBER! https://t.co/ZTVO4wDBuQ
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 14, 2024
McGregor has not competed since July 2021 when he broke his leg in a fight vs. Dustin Poirier, though he’s been aligned with Michael Chandler for a matchup since early 2023. The two were scheduled to fight June 29 at UFC 303, but McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury.
Since his withdrawal, McGregor has voiced eagerness to return. It’s unclear if the injury or something is else is the current reason for the delayed comeback.
Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC), who has largely remained attached to the prospect of the McGregor fight regardless of how long it takes, recently admitted to having thoughts of taking another fight instead. He has not competed since a November 2022 loss to Dustin Poirier.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Conor McGregor disagrees with Dana White’s timeline for UFC return: ‘December is the date’
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