There’s a reason why, in the world of combat sports—whether it’s MMA or boxing—one name resonates louder than the rest: Conor McGregor. No other athlete has attained such astronomical fame, making him the industry’s golden goose. Who wouldn’t want to step into the octagon with McGregor? Fighters are drawn to him because a single bout can transform their financial landscape. Just look at Michael Chandler, who waited over two years for his chance to fight McGregor. Now that Chandler has made his move, a steady stream of fighters are eager to challenge him. Recently, Alexander Volkanovski expressed interest in a potential showdown with McGregor, underscoring the magnetic appeal of this matchup.
Volkanovski is regarded as one of the greatest UFC featherweight champions of all time. The Australian analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of a potential matchup with the Irishman compared to facing Ilia Topuria in a featherweight title rematch. In a recent interview on Submission Radio, Volkanovski discussed the possibility of fighting McGregor and expressed his strong interest in facing the Irishman someday. He stated:
“Man so that is a tricky one. Obviously I want that match back with Ilia right? I don’t know what is exactly happening. If Ilia wins, I don’t even know where he would want to fight. I think they might be talking about Sydney or something. I’ll say Conor McGregor right now because I could still do Ilia straight after that.”
McGregor and the Aussie fighter have boasted dominant victories over featherweight champions such as Max Holloway, Jose Aldo, and Chad Mendes. Both fighters have made significant impacts on the UFC that fans will always remember. However, UFC legend Chael Sonnen believes that this version of McGregor may not make a comeback to the UFC.
UFC Legend Questions Whether Conor McGregor Will Ever Return To The UFC
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has previously suggested that McGregor’s partying and extravagant lifestyle might be significant reasons for his absence from the UFC. Furthermore, Chael Sonnen pointed out McGregor’s apparent disinterest in training camps, raising doubts about whether he will ever make a comeback in the octagon.
On “Good Guy/Bad Guy,” Sonnen stated, “I don’t know what to make of Conor. We’re looking foolish at this point by continuing to act as though he’s going to come back.”
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McGregor’s opponent, Michael Chandler, has booked another fight with Charles Oliveira due to his inactivity, which has made McGregor express some sadness about the situation. However, he now has a chance to make a comeback against a different opponent. The question remains: can he really make his return in 2024? Only time will reveal the truth.
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