The combat sports world always stops and pays attention when Conor McGregor speaks. He has been the sport’s biggest star for nearly a decade. His journey from a plumber’s apprentice to global superstar captivated millions. He gained superstardom after he knocked out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds. But lately, McGregor’s been more active outside the cage than in it. His last fight was a broken leg loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021. Since then, fans have waited eagerly for the return of ‘The Notorious.’<\/p>
Speaking of waiting, no one else has waited more for McGregor than Michael Chandler.The former Bellator champion joined the UFC<\/a> in 2021 with a splash. He knocked out Dan Hooker in his debut. Then he coached against McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter 31 in 2023. The two were supposed to fight at UFC 303 last year. But McGregor pulled out with a toe injury, leaving Chandler hanging. Instead of waiting forever, Chandler moved on to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 and Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. Both fights ended in defeat for ‘Iron’ Mike.<\/p>