Conor McGregor has crushed so many goals in his career that it’s like a dream come true. From being a double-weight champ to bagging millions from a single fight, ‘The Notorious’ has hit major milestones. Now, he’s teasing a comeback, but fans’ hopes of seeing him back in the octagon are starting to fade. Recently, a former UFC fighter explained why he believes McGregor will likely never fight Michael Chandler in the octagon.
The Irish fighter is undeniably rich and famous, and he’s not shy about flaunting his wealth on social media. UFC star Ben Askren believes that McGregor’s lavish lifestyle, including constant partying and infrequent appearances at training camps, is the main reason why the highly anticipated fight hasn’t happened. In a video, Askren stated:
“It’s pretty obvious to me that Conor McGregor is an addict. And he is rich enough that it doesn’t really have a hugely negative impact on his life. Everyone kind of lets him do what he wants to do, but this guy clearly is out partying and can’t show up for training camp. There’s videos of him partying constantly.”
Askren also noted that not fighting won’t affect McGregor’s lavish lifestyle. However, fans are always eager for ‘The Notorious’ to return to the octagon. He was originally set to make his highly anticipated comeback at UFC 303 against Chandler but had to pull out due to a toe injury. Now, the excitement surrounding his return is fading, as McGregor shows no signs of making a comeback. Recently, UFC legend Chael Sonnen also commented that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for the Irish fighter to stage a return.
Chael Sonnen Loses Hope for Conor McGregor’s Return to the Octagon
Noticing McGregor’s lack of interest in training camps, Sonnen doubts that McGregor will ever return to the octagon. The Irish fighter has been sidelined since his devastating leg break during the trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in the summer of 2021. According to Sonnen, the idea of a McGregor comeback feels more “foolish” with each passing day. Speaking on Good Guy/Bad Guy Sonnen said,
“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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The UFC legend also noted that the night McGregor suffered a severe injury against Poirier, it seemed unlikely he would return. Additionally, his opponent, Michael Chandler, has booked another fight with Charles Oliveira, leaving the Irish fighter in search of a new opponent. McGregor’s return date remains unconfirmed, making it difficult to predict when, where, and which PPV event he will headline.
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