Conor McGregor has sparked speculation about his UFC return with a series of quickly-deleted social media posts.
The Irish fighter hasn’t competed since 2021, when he broke his leg and lost to Dustin Poirier in their trilogy. Although he recovered from the injury years ago, a broken toe prevented him from returning this summer at UFC 303.
Now McGregor appears to be back in training and has confirmed plans to return in 2025, naming Michael Chandler as his opponent, despite earlier claiming a February bout with Dan Hooker in October.
Conor McGregor Teases UFC Return, Calls Out Michael Chandler and Ilia Topuria on Social Media
Last night, Conor McGregor took to X to throw some verbal jabs at his rivals, including Michael Chandler and featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. He also claimed that the fight game had been “too easy” for him after winning multiple UFC titles by the age of 27. McGregor started by tweeting;
“19 KO’s in Pro MMA, that’s not my business tho, great chat Dana White, love your thinking!” He followed up by saying he’s ready to fight”
“Anywhere, any weight, anytime,” adding that “Dana knows.”
When Michael Chandler challenged him to add a 20th KO, McGregor responded by confirming their upcoming fight without mentioning a date. Chandler had tweeted;
“Remember in the cold tub during the TUF coaches’ challenge you said I’d be your 20th? Show up and try me.”
McGregor mocked him with a tweet saying;
“It’s you! Rest up and I’ll see you at the top,” tagging Dana White and using the hashtag “#ManOfMyWord.
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