There have been many instances when UFC President Dana White had a favorite in championship fights, though some of them are much more personal.

The UFC will not finalise a comeback opponent for Conor McGregor until he can commit to a new fight date, says its president Dana White. The Irishman was due to fight American Michael Chandler in June, but a toe injury forced him to withdraw.

Dana White isn’t committing to Michael Chandler or anybody else as Conor McGregor’s next opponent because it all comes down to timing when the Irish superstar is ready to compete again.

UFC president Dana White has given an update on Conor McGregor's return to the octagon, and it appears to contradict what 'The Notorious' has been saying in recent weeks

UFC president Dana White has insisted that Conor McGregor will fight in 2025, after the former champion’s return faced another setback this week. It was announced in February 2023 that McGregor would fight Michael Chandler next,