Conor McGregor laid out his plans to return to the Octagon in 2024
Conor McGregor has been questioned for more than two years, the time in which he hasn’t stepped inside an octagon as he recovered from the fractured leg he suffered against Dustin Poirier. With a still active contract, McGregor agreed to be part of a new season of The Ultimate Fighter opposite Michael Chandler with the promise they would fight each other after that. The fight still hasn’t taken place as both Conor and Michael have remained inactive ever since. In fact, Chandler’s last fight was when he knocked Tony Ferguson out with that kick to the face and called out Conor in his interview. In a recent public appearance from McGregor, he revealed what he expects in 2024.
Chandler for June and Nate Diaz after that
As he signed autographs outside an event, Conor McGregor revealed he fully expects to headline UFC 303 alongside Michael Chandler. He also revealed his desire to fight Nate Diaz in order to complete the trilogy. Right after those statements, Mike also posted he would be getting into an intense camp as a way to tell the fans that things are finally starting to heat up. Dana White has repeatedly stated that the reason McGregor still hasn’t fought is because he doesn’t need the money that the UFC can pay him. Although he said this as a rebuttal to the rumors that he is stalling due to the ongoing contract negotiations with McGregor.
114 DAYS. Laying a foundation.
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Walk On.
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See you at the top! pic.twitter.com/bQTfNOSR5r— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) March 7, 2024
In the video, Conor talks about the upcoming release of his ‘Roadhouse’ film. But he also confirmed the fight against Chandler will happen on June 29, which is International Fight Week. However, Conor said this on his Instagram stories when asked about his next fight: “Still holding hope for June 29. Lack of action on it, however, is now causing lack of enthusiasm. I need a decision soon. I am the most tested athlete under this new regime. Yet no date to fight. The game is a bit lackluster also at present, which isn’t helping. I hope these next few cards pop and I get a date. Eliminate distractions and begin real work towards it. I wish to fight Nate for Mexican Independence Day in The Sphere. Chandler June, Diaz September. I have let this be known.”
Conor McGregor wants to fight Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz in 2024 👀 pic.twitter.com/KeNdg3aSTS
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) March 5, 2024