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Conor McGregor's Comeback in 2024
Get ready, fight fans! Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited return to the octagon in 2024 as the historic UFC 300 card approaches. But when will The Notorious step back into the ring and who will he be facing?
Timing and Eligibility
Before McGregor can make his comeback, he must complete six months of clean testing to be eligible to return to the sport. While his coach, John Kavanagh, didn't confirm whether UFC 300 is the plan, he did say that McGregor is training regularly and is very committed. Kavanagh stated, "Within the first half of next year, he'll definitely have his comeback."
Perfect Card for McGregor's Comeback
UFC 300, which is yet to confirm a date or venue, has been touted as the ideal card for McGregor's return. However, Kavanagh mentioned that if the next available slot is sooner, McGregor would jump at the opportunity. Kavanagh said, "Conor just wants to fight. If you offered him a fight this Saturday, he'd take it. If it's UFC 300, great! We just wanna get back in there, get busy, and hopefully get a few fights together."
McGregor's Next Opponent: Michael Chandler
McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler, 37, in his next fight. The pair previously coached on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter. Their showdown was initially planned for December 2023, but drug-testing rules caused a delay. McGregor must be in the USADA testing pool for at least six months before returning to the ring, pushing the fight to 2024 at the earliest.
UFC Legend's Prediction
UFC legend Daniel Cormier predicted that the blockbuster bout between McGregor and Chandler will take place on the historic UFC 300 card. He stated, "UFC 300 has to have a name like that. We don't have Brock Lesnar anymore. So, I think you have to have a Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler. I think Michael Chandler gets his shot now, in the main event."
Chandler's Thoughts
Michael Chandler also expressed his belief that the McGregor fight will happen on the UFC 300 card. He said, "My heart of hearts says the biggest fight we've seen in a very long time has to go down on the biggest card that the UFC is going to put together since UFC 200, since UFC 100. My gut says we might be waiting until UFC 300."
McGregor's UFC Record
Conor McGregor competes in the UFC's lightweight division and holds an impressive record of 22 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws. He has secured victory in 19 of his fights by knockout.
The Broken Leg Incident
During McGregor's last fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, he suffered a devastating broken leg. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to see how he bounces back from this setback.
