Dana White reveals UFC haven’t started planning for Conor McGregor’s return but admits Nate Diaz ‘could be’ next

CONOR MCGREGOR hasn't fought within the UFC since shedding his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July final yr, with no plans in place for his subsequent bout.

UFC chief Dana White has teased followers although, with the potential of an epic trilogy conflict in opposition to McGregor's long-time rival Nate Diaz.

White has teased a return for McGregor this yr, in a bout in opposition to DiazCredit score: Getty Photos - Getty

McGregor and Diaz have fought twice earlier than, in two epic boutsCredit score: Getty - Contributor

Diaz has reportedly lately penned a brand new contract with White's promotion, and the latter was quizzed on whether or not that would embody one other assembly with McGregor.

Chatting with ESPN, White responded: "It may very well be. I feel Conor will likely be again in summer season. However I don’t know for positive. It will depend on how his leg heals.

"There are one million issues that would occur between every now and then. To even speculate is silly. I’ve stopped doing that.

"When McGregor contacts me and tells me he’s prepared to begin coaching 100%, then we’ll begin speaking about what’s attainable for Conor."

McGregor and Diaz fought in two epic bouts again in 2016, with one win every to their identify.

And a trilogy struggle can be the proper technique to lastly settle a rivalry that's positive to go down in UFC historical past.

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With McGregor's final bout in opposition to Poirier additionally being a trilogy, the Infamous might choose for a similar once more subsequent day out.

The 33-year-old is but to return after struggling a horror leg-break in his defeat to Poirier at UFC 264.

However latest photos of a stacked wanting McGregor counsel the previous champ is focusing on a return to motion this yr.

The pictures emerged earlier than two petrol bombs have been thrown at McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin final week.

Police are investigating an incident of tried felony harm after the stunning occasions.

Hypothesis has additionally been mounting that a attainable struggle in opposition to YouTube sensation Jake Paul is on the playing cards.

McGregor even adopted Paul's boxing supervisor on Instagram so as to add gas to the hearth of a future bout.