Conor McGregor’s return remains uncertain despite Dana White’s statement, fans react to the viral video with the Nelk Boys

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC has remained uncertain in the light of the recent events revolving around the Irish fighter. His professional career is still in a dicey state since nothing concrete has been announced about his return to the Octagon. In one of his recent public appearances, UFC President Dana White talked about the possibility of McGregor’s return to the ring towards the latter half of 2025. While the fighter was booed by the audience at a recent event, another major situation that sparked talks amongst the fan community is the fighter’s recent video that showcased him partying with the Nelk Boys.
On March 14, 2025, Full Send MMA shared a video of Conor McGregor having a party with the Nelk Boys, at The Black Forge Inn. The video immediately went viral across platforms like Instagram, YouTube and X. Fans across all the platforms have started sharing their opinions and disappointment with the fighter’s lack of discipline ahead of his supposed comeback towards late 2025.

Full send MMA uploaded the footage across both Instagram and YouTube, captioning it as, “Conor McGregor crushing one with the Nelk Boys at the Black Forge Inn.” The fan community took no time to react to the post and started commenting on the lines of “Conor never fighting again,” while another fan added, “He ain’t fighting any day soon.” Such comments indicate the lack of trust from the fan community upon the speculations of a possible comeback by the Irish fighter. The statement made by Dana White, now hardly carries any legitimacy, looking at the kind of public appearances being made by McGregor.
A section of fans even commented on how the fighter is putting out a wrong example in front of the upcoming generation of athletes.
“Man these guys are setting an awful example for the younger generation , it's ok to drink but not every damn day and act like it's cool , that stuff ruins lives”, the comment was further linked up to a statement made by another user, “His downfall should be studied. He is never fighting again”
The discussion was not just limited to Instagram. Even on X, after the footage went viral, fans reacted to it with mixed emotions.

The disappointment is obvious, since there has been no proper announcement of the fighter’s return ever since he pulled out of the UFC 303, owing to a toe injury. He was supposed to face Michael Chandler. Since then, the fighter keeps coming up on the forefront just for the sake of controversies and not confirmed fixtures. The fans reacted with a heavy heart to the viral footage.
One of the users wrote, “Yep Conor is not serious about coming back ... sed.”

Another user wrote, “I used to think there was hope back in 2021-2022 I have no hope anymore.”

“He aing gonna stop a foot in that oktagon”

The fighter was further criticised for his previous controversies involving sexual assualts.
“The Nelk boys love hanging out with sexual predators”

“Cokehead grapist”

Amidst all these, some fans expressed happiness looking at the footage. They were content with how McGregor is surrounded by good people and is enjoying his life right now.
“Let’s go don’t like it he’s drinking but whatever he’s with good people”

“Conor really is just out there living his best life”

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With such videos surfacing up, the combat sports community is quite unsure of McGregor’s will to get back into the Octagon. Even UFC president Dana White’s statement has been questioned by the fans. All we have to do now is wait and watch how the fighter’s life pans out in the future.