Conor McGregor has been away from the Octagon since 2021 (Photo: Instagram/thenotoriousmma)
With more than three years of inactivity, return options have run out for Conor McGregor. With just two fights remaining on his current UFC contract, the Irishman appears to be aiming to become a free agent in 2025. While watching the boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at Wembley, the biggest star in MMA history reaffirmed his plans in the sport.
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“I need to get two fights in 2025. It’s the promised land. My job is to go to the gym and stay in shape, whenever and wherever I am. I’ll be 100 percent ready,” the fighter assured in an interview with DAZN.
McGregor has also designed a 'new' opponent for his return. According to the Irishman, although Michael chandler have an appointment with Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 309, still hopes to face the American in the future.
“My opponent that was scheduled… it is what it is. I accept that. Who knows (who the next opponent will be). It doesn’t matter. Whoever it is, we’ll see. I would like it to be Chandler. I wish him the best of luck (against Charles) and we’ll see where it goes,” McGregor concluded.
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With rematch announcement across Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler, Conor McGregor lost his opponent for his return. Without fighting since July 2021, the Irishman was one of the coaches for the 31st edition of The Ultimate Fighter against the former Bellator lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), and even after more than a year and a half, the fight did not take place. Initially scheduled for UFC 303, the biggest name in the sport fractured one of the toes on his left foot, and the main fight was replaced by Alex Poatán e Jiri Prochazka 2.
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