Fans eager to see Conor McGregor back in the Octagon might need to temper their expectations. Dana White recently indicated that McGregor's return is still a long way off, suggesting that the former two-division champion isn't quite ready to compete. This news comes as a bit of a disappointment for those hoping for a quick comeback, but it emphasizes the importance of a full recovery before stepping back into high-stakes fights. It seems we'll have to wait a while longer to see "The Notorious" in action.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- Dakota Ditcheva admits she’s still fighting fear following serious hand injury (Sherdog)
- Dana White has a Conor McGregor return update fans won’t like (Sherdog)
- Jake Paul calls out Dana White over Zuffa Boxing’s sanctioning shift (Sherdog)
- Dan Hooker vows to ruin Salahdine Parnasse’s UFC debut at UFC Paris (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev claims he knows Ian Garry’s UFC 330 game plan (Sherdog)
- Michael Morales books fight on Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 undercard as he looks to cement next shot (Bloody Elbow)
- Davi Brandao Debuts At ONE Fight Night 46 Against Viet Anh Do On Aug 14 (Cageside Press)
- UFC prospect Navajo Stirling reveals stance on fighting City Kickboxing teammates (Sherdog)
- UFC Abu Dhabi: Matchmaking for All the Losers from Saturday (LowKick MMA)
- Fans finally got a clear look at Ilia Topuria following brutal UFC loss (Sherdog)
- Dana White eyes Gervonta Davis signing after adding Shakur Stevenson (Sherdog)
- Former UFC stars Darren Till, Yoel Romero set for BKFC 94 clash (Sherdog)
- Arman Tsarukyan books match against Indian influencer with Charles Oliveira title fight now ‘finalized’ (Bloody Elbow)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the July 28, 2026 edition of the daily show.