Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has broken his silence regarding his fighting future, indicating a clear condition for his octagon return. In a recent post on social media platform X, the Irish superstar specifically mentioned Michael Chandler as his target opponent.
"Iron Michael Chandler. Unfinished business," McGregor wrote, suggesting that a matchup with the American fighter remains his primary focus for a comeback.
Fans have been waiting for McGregor's return since his last appearance in the summer of 2021, when he suffered a technical knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in the first round of their trilogy fight. According to Statbet performance analytics, McGregor's lengthy absence from competition represents one of the longest inactive periods among top-ranked UFC fighters who haven't officially retired.
The timing of McGregor's statement comes shortly after reports emerged that he had met with Donald Trump at the White House, though details of that meeting remain limited. The potential McGregor-Chandler bout has been in discussion for well over a year, with both fighters expressing interest in finalizing the matchup.
