{"id":518215,"date":"2026-03-04T13:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518215\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:48:09","slug":"conor-mcgregor-in-talks-with-ufc-over-comeback-as-huge-title-fight-tipped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/518215\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor McGregor ‘in talks’ with UFC over comeback as huge title fight tipped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conor McGregor has been tipped to fight for a UFC title that he has never competed for after revealing he is in ‘negotiations’ with the promotion. <\/p>\n

McGregor<\/a> is edging closer to his UFC<\/a> return, having not fought for the MMA leaders since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.<\/p>\n

He was due to return in the summer of 2024 until a toe injury forced him to withdraw from his scheduled clash against Michael Chandler.<\/p>\n

The ‘Notorious’ had hoped to land on the White House card, but it appears Dana White<\/a> is looking in another direction, with Ariel Helwani claiming a mega showdown is in the works<\/a> for the event celebrating Donald Trump<\/a>‘s 80th birthday and USA’s 250th founding.<\/p>\n

But McGregor still harbours ambitions of fighting on the South Lawn but admits his comeback could also take place ‘sometime in the summer’.<\/p>\n

\"ConorConor McGregor during his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Image: Getty <\/p>\n

Speaking to DrinkLitt<\/a> outside his restaurant in Dublin, the 37-year-old revealed: “I am in negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship about the bout, either the White House or thereabouts. Sometime in the summer, McGregor will return.”<\/p>\n

Conor McGregor has ‘two options’ including title fight<\/p>\n

Who could welcome McGregor back to the famed Octagon? Well, Helwani has proposed two options, including a title fight in the shape of the BMF belt, which is being contested between holder Max Holloway<\/a> and Charles Oliveira at this weekend’s UFC 326 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The other option being a trilogy against old rival Nate Diaz<\/a>, who is currently not contracted with the UFC.<\/p>\n

\"ArielAriel Helwani has suggested Conor McGregor competes for the BMF title in his UFC comeback. Image: Getty <\/p>\n

On The Ariel Helwani Show<\/a>, he explained: “As far as Conor is concerned, there’s two options in my opinion. It’s you bring back Nate Diaz, or, it’s the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway.<\/p>\n

“He’s got a history with Max. The Oliveira fight – obviously people love Charles, it’s a fresh matchup and you could put a belt at stake, you could put a belt on the line.”<\/p>\n

McGregor has had two legendary battles against Diaz, who scored a stunning upset finish in their first bout at UFC 196 in March 2016.<\/p>\n

He exacted revenge a few months later at UFC 202, beating him on points in a five-round war.<\/p>\n

A trilogy almost 10 years in the making could finally happen in 2026.<\/p>\n

As for the BMF title, McGregor has never challenged for the symbolic belt since its inception in 2019.<\/p>\n

Given his exciting style and legendary career, the Irishman would qualify to fight for the BMF strap. <\/p>\n