Dana White says Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ‘looking good’ after five-year layoff

• UFC President Dana White has provided a positive update on Conor McGregor's prospective return to the Octagon, stating that a comeback is "looking good".
• McGregor is in discussions for his first UFC fight since 2021, with The Independent understanding it is likely to take place at UFC 329 on 11 July.
• His last fight in 2021 resulted in a broken leg and a loss to Dustin Poirier, and a planned 2024 comeback was previously thwarted by a broken toe.
• The Irishman, who will turn 38 three days after UFC 329, is expected to compete at welterweight, though his opponent is yet to be confirmed.
• McGregor is a former dual-weight UFC champion but has fought only three times since 2018, alongside facing various legal issues.

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Dana White gives three-word Conor McGregor return update as target date edges closer