Dana White: New UFC superstars will emerge but ‘there’s never going to be another Conor McGregor’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC CEO Dana White hailed Conor McGregor as a one-of-a-kind superstar who redefined fame and success in the UFC, highlighting his historic achievement as the first simultaneous two-division champion and record-breaking pay-per-view draws.
- White emphasized that McGregor's unique impact on the sport makes it unlikely anyone will ever match his level of stardom or accomplishments, calling him a "unicorn" in the sports world.
- Despite a five-year absence and a recent fight-ending knee injury at UFC 329, McGregor's star power remains strong, evidenced by the event's high ratings on Paramount+.
- McGregor is currently preparing for knee surgery and aims to return to the octagon as early as next summer, with one fight left on his UFC contract that could make him the most lucrative free agent in MMA history.
- The UFC is expected to make significant efforts to retain McGregor after his contract ends, but for now, his focus is on recovery and rehabilitation to avoid further injury upon his return.
