Dana White Thinks Conor McGregor Will Fight in UFC After Floyd Mayweather Bout

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UFC President Dana White said he believes Conor McGregor will return to mixed martial arts after his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in August.

"I think we will [see him]. He wants to fight twice this year," White said during an appearance on ESPN's SportsCenter when asked if he believes McGregor will return to the UFC.

Mayweather announced Wednesday that his long-rumored boxing match with McGregor will take place Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.

McGregor, 28, will be boxing professionally for the first time.            

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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