Conor McGregor has announced his long-awaited return to the UFC. He will face Michael Chandler in June in Las Vegas. Read more about McGregor’s comeback and his upcoming fight.
| Conor McGregor announces his return to the UFC
| McGregor plans to fight Michael Chandler in June
| The fight will take place in Las Vegas
| McGregor’s last fight was in July 2021
| UFC has not made an official statement yet
| Chandler expresses readiness for the fight
| McGregor and Chandler were opposing coaches on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
| Chandler hinted at a potential bout with McGregor at UFC 300
| Dana White praises McGregor’s accomplishments and choices
Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, has announced his comeback to the Octagon. McGregor revealed on social media that he intends to fight Michael Chandler in June in Las Vegas. This news comes after a lengthy absence from the sport, with McGregor’s last fight taking place in July 2021. Stay tuned for more updates on McGregor’s comeback and his highly anticipated fight against Chandler.
Conor McGregor Set for UFC Return
Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, has announced his long-awaited return to the Octagon. McGregor revealed on social media that he plans to fight Michael Chandler in June in Las Vegas. This news comes after a lengthy absence from the sport, with McGregor’s last fight taking place in July 2021.
McGregor, 35, expressed his excitement for what he calls the ‘greatest comeback of all time.’ In a video message, he stated, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, a Happy New Year to you all. I would like to announce the return date for myself. The greatest comeback of all time will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June 29th. My opponent will be Michael Chandler, and the weight class will be 185lb.’
Since his leg injury in 2021 during his trilogy series with Dustin Poirier, McGregor has been absent from the Octagon. The UFC has not yet made an official statement regarding McGregor’s announcement. Chandler, on the other hand, expressed his readiness for the fight, stating, ‘Here we go, this is the fight I’ve been training for. Any weight – 155, 170, 185 pounds – is good with me.’
Last year, McGregor and Chandler served as opposing coaches on the UFC’s reality TV series ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ Chandler previously hinted at a potential bout with McGregor in April at UFC 300. His last fight was a defeat to Poirier in November 2022.
Speaking about McGregor’s return, UFC president Dana White acknowledged that it is ultimately up to McGregor to decide when he wants to step back into the Octagon. White praised McGregor’s accomplishments and the opportunities he has outside of fighting.
Stay tuned for more updates on Conor McGregor’s comeback and his highly anticipated fight against Michael Chandler.
