Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor would like to face Michael Chandler in his return but other names are being discussed.

Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) also hasn’t fully moved on from fighting McGregor. He recently told MMA Junkie Radio that “Conor McGregor is not my next opponent, but I am Conor McGregor’s next opponent.”

With his Ultimate Fighter rival Michael Chandler now booked, Conor McGregor is eyeing other names for his UFC return.

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is still not giving up hope of sharing the Octagon with Conor McGregor down the line.

Conor McGregor has not competed in combat sports in more than three years, with his last appearance coming when he broke his leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

Conor McGregor has claimed he would like to fight UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad as he looks to decide on an opponent for his return to the sport next year. McGregor had agreed to fight American lightweight Michael Chandler at UFC 305 in June, before pulling out after injuring his toe in the lead-up to the fight.

Conor McGregor says Michael Chandler is no longer the only possible opponent for his comeback fight. ‘Notorious’, who has been inactive due to injury since 2021, was scheduled to fight