Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Conor McGregor announces return, says he’ll fight Michael Chandler in Las Vegas in June

Conor McGregor is ready to make his return to the UFC.

McGregor said on social media Sunday that he intends to fight Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. The bout will reportedly take place during the UFC’s International Fight Week. Neither the UFC nor Chandler have confirmed the fight, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. The fight will take place at 185 pounds.

pic.twitter.com/Jje2yYoQoE

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 31, 2023

McGregor and Chandler coached against each other on the reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” and have been rumored to be in talks for a fight for quite some time.