Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is moving in a positive direction, with CEO Dana White confirming that negotiations are progressing well toward what could be McGregor's first fight in five years.
Speaking at the UFC Winnipeg post-fight press conference, White stopped short of announcing a deal had been finalized but made clear the conversations are heading the right way.
"It's looking good," White said. "Believe me, you know once we get a deal done with him, we will announce it."
McGregor has been teasing a return on social media for some time and has reportedly refocused his attention on training camp preparation. No opponent has been officially named, though Max Holloway remains a popular candidate, with Holloway publicly stating on multiple occasions that he would welcome a rematch with his former opponent.
Off the competitive side, McGregor has also been putting his affairs in order. He settled a lawsuit with former friend and teammate Artem Lobov over profits from the sale of his Proper No. 12 whiskey brand, and has been making fewer public appearances as he prepares for a return.
If the fight comes together for UFC 329 on July 11 during International Fight Week, McGregor will be returning off back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier, including the broken leg that ended their trilogy fight in 2021 and kept him out of competition for an extended stretch. A broken toe then prevented a scheduled 2024 comeback against Michael Chandler from materializing.
