Conor McGregor might be heading back to his featherweight roots — at least if Dana White is to be believed.
The former two-division UFC champion, who not long ago tipped the scales at nearly 190 pounds while talking up a potential move to middleweight, is now walking around closer to 145 pounds. That’s before any actual weight-cutting begins for his long-awaited return, which White insists is on the horizon.
The surprising update came during White’s recent appearance on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast, where the UFC boss revealed he’s been in frequent contact with McGregor.
White and Logan Paul go back and forth
Paul asked White why a crossover fight against McGregor never materialized:
Paul: “Is that why you wouldn’t let me fight Conor?”
White: “Why the fck are you gonna fight Conor? You’re fcking huge. Conor weighs 145 pounds, 155 pounds.”
Paul pushed back, suggesting fans would still be intrigued despite the size difference:
Paul: “Yeah, but he says he could beat me, and I think people would tune in.”
White: “But everybody thinks that. If he said, ‘Oh, I can’t beat fcking Logan Paul,’ I mean, come on. Who’s gonna say that? You’re a fcking professional fighter.”
McGregor hasn’t stepped inside the Octagon in more than four years, a layoff marked by injuries, business ventures, and plenty of speculation about when — or if — he would return. His body has also gone through dramatic changes, from a shredded lightweight frame to the much bulkier physique that had him flirting with middleweight.
Now, White’s comments suggest “Notorious” could be trimming down for a comeback in 2026.
On paper, the 6’2” Paul — who regularly walks around well over 200 pounds — would hold massive physical advantages over the 5’9” McGregor. Still, White brushed the idea aside, dismissing the match-up as unrealistic.
After all, McGregor has made a career out of fighting opponents larger than him, famously knocking out bigger men during his rise. But a fight against someone Paul’s size seems unlikely, especially if McGregor is really back to featherweight dimensions.
Whether McGregor’s current weight is legit or just White spinning headlines, one thing is clear: the Irishman’s name still commands attention. Fans will be watching closely to see if his downsized frame signals a genuine move back to 145 pounds — the division where he became a superstar — or if it’s just another twist in the never-ending McGregor saga.
