Conor McGregor opens up about who should be his opponent upon his return to the UFC.

Conor McGregor He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@thenotoriousmma

Conor McGregor He has a hunch about who his opponent should be in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon. Since the UFC announcement at the White House, the Irishman has been one of the main contenders. quoted to headline the event, scheduled to take place on the lawn of the US presidential residence. Although he doesn't yet have a defined opponent, 'The Notorious' believes that Michael chandler He would be the ideal opponent.

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In an Instagram post, Conor McGregor He appears in sparring videos during his preparation. In the comments, a fan questioned whether the Irishman would face... Michael chandler And, without mincing words, the former champion confirmed that the American would be the ideal opponent, indicating that the matchup makes sense for his return to the UFC.

"It should be, yes," he wrote. Conor McGregor.

Conor still wants to fight Michael chandler Next 😳🏛️

“It should be [Chandler] yes.”

Street: @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/6tEgzc7Sp6

— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) February 23, 2026

Dana White destroys Michael Chandler's dream of facing Conor McGregor at UFC White House

When commenting on the possibility of Michael chandler share the octagon with Conor McGregorDana White was blunt. The UFC president denied having any interest in the fight between the veterans, indicating that it had lost its appeal among fans.

"No. That was a few years ago. No," said the UFC president in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Complex News'.