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.

McGregor vs Chandler was announced in February 2023 but faced numerous delays, before the latter finally accepted a new opponent last month