Will Conor McGregor face Michael Chandler or Justin Gaethje in his next fight? Find out the latest updates and speculation surrounding McGregor’s comeback to the UFC.
Conor McGregor’s Next Fight: Will He Face Michael Chandler or Justin Gaethje?
Conor McGregor, once the face of the UFC, left fans wanting more after suffering a broken leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier. Now, after nearly two years away from the sport, McGregor is looking to make his comeback. But who will he face in his next fight: Michael Chandler or Justin Gaethje?
McGregor was originally scheduled to fight Chandler, his TUF rival, but failed to join the USADA pool and missed the bout. Now that Gaethje has won the BMF title, McGregor has set his sights on him. However, Chandler believes a fight with McGregor makes ‘too much sense’ and is confident it will happen.
In an interview with UFC Legends Matt Serra and Din Thomas, Chandler addressed the speculation surrounding the potential fight. He acknowledged that fans are eager to see McGregor face Gaethje, but also pointed out that McGregor has a tendency to insert himself into any conversation and call out fighters on Twitter.
Despite McGregor’s focus on Gaethje, Chandler remains unfazed. He believes the fight with McGregor is inevitable and sees himself as the most entertaining fighter on the roster. Chandler’s confidence stems from his belief that the fight against McGregor is the greatest comeback in combat sports history.
While McGregor and Chandler have yet to face off in the Octagon, they did have a chance to test each other’s skills at TUF 31. Chandler’s team dominated McGregor’s, winning 7-0. This raises the question of whether McGregor is afraid that history will repeat itself if he faces Chandler in his comeback fight.
With Gaethje uninterested in a fight with McGregor, all eyes are on whether McGregor will choose to fight Chandler instead. Only time will tell who McGregor’s next opponent will be.
Fight Summary
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | Loss |
| Dustin Poirier | Win |
| Justin Gaethje | BMF |
| Michael Chandler | TBD |
