Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will (probably) fight Michael Chandler in December.
‘The Notorious’ was set to end his long hiatus in June, at UFC 303. Conor McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Due to that injury, as well as ‘Road House’ obligations, the Irishman has been out of action for three years. However, he finally had a fight date against Michael Chandler earlier this summer
However, as most fans are already aware, that fight didn’t happen. Two weeks before fight day, Conor McGregor pulled out of the welterweight bout due to a broken toe. Despite some brief talk of Michael Chandler vs. Max Holloway, ‘Iron’ was too pulled from the card. In its place was an entirely new main event, Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2.
Since then, Conor McGregor has been linked to a December fight date against Michael Chandler. For his part, ‘Iron’ has teased that the fight will happen at the end of the year as well. Earlier this week, the former Bellator lightweight champion released a fanmade poster of the two, stating that the bout would happen in December.
Conor McGregor confirms plans for December UFC return against Michael Chandler
Now, Conor McGregor has confirmed that his comeback will happen in December as well. Taking to X earlier today, ‘The Notorious’ released a video of himself training. One fan commented, asking the Irishman if rumors of a December return were factual. McGregor confirmed that was indeed the case.
For what it’s worth, there’s still a lot that needs to happen to make Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler become official. As recently as this week, Dana White admitted that the welterweight bout could be pushed until 2024. Due to the UFC’s schedule, it might not be easy to fit the Irishman in.
However, it seems that Conor McGregor has different plans. Given the Irishman’s recent training footage and comments, the 35-year-old appears ready to return to the octagon.
Does anyone besides Chandler even care about this fight anymore?
You can only hype a fight for so long before people move on. It’s been 2 fucking years already!
At this point, I’d believe that a random OGer is going to fight Chandler at 310 before I believed that McGregor will.
Chandler wins this one and pretty easily.
I won’t believe this fight is happening until there any octagon and Bruce buffer is announcing their names
I don’t believe shit, Conor is done.
yup, no chance
Absolutely, Id love to see it and so would a ton of people. Two exciting fighters who go balls out
The problem is no one is going to give a shit until they step in the cage after the last 2 years of buildup/letdowns
What year is it?!
2024
Bad fight for Chandler if Connor comes motivated. Chandler is basically Eddie Alvarez 2.0 and he will get smoked. Chandler loses this fight and his career is essentially finished.
Conor was partying the whole time, Chandler just needs to not get finished in 20 seconds and after that its all Chandler
Conor couldn’t confirm a dinner reservation at this point.