UFC CEO Dana White has expressed uncertainty about the future of Irish fighter Conor McGregor following his withdrawal from the highly-anticipated octagon return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. McGregor, who gained massive fame and fortune after his 2016 boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, has increasingly kept fans guessing about his fighting career.

White, who has insider knowledge about McGregor's life, has consistently stated that it is difficult to set expectations for the Irishman. McGregor's nearly three-year hiatus leading up to the scheduled fight with Chandler only added to the uncertainty. Now, with McGregor facing setbacks, White cannot provide a decisive answer about what lies ahead for the fighter.

As McGregor approaches his 36th birthday in July, White acknowledges that the fighter has ample financial resources. This leads him to question whether fighters like McGregor, or even Jon Jones, will choose to return to the octagon or retire. According to White, it is never certain when fighters of this caliber will make their comeback.

Since claiming his second UFC championship with a stunning TKO of Eddie Alvarez in November 2016, McGregor has competed in MMA only four times. His record stands at 1-3 in those bouts, with the most recent fight against Dustin Poirier resulting in a broken leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

The specific details of the injury that forced McGregor out of UFC 303 have not been disclosed. Reports suggest that the fight may be rescheduled for August or September, though White did not comment on a new timeline during his interview.

White, however, did highlight the challenges of recovering from injuries, especially for athletes like McGregor who are already grappling with a major bone break. According to White, as fighters age, they become more susceptible to injuries and are less inclined to step into the octagon while injured.

The uncertainty surrounding McGregor's future remains to be seen. With his age and injury history, it's unclear whether he will be able to overcome these obstacles and make a successful comeback to the sport that catapulted him to worldwide fame.

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