Currently, the biggest question in the UFC is whether Conor McGregor will return. For two years, fans have been following his training videos that hint at a comeback, but each time, plans seem to fall apart and fights never happen. Meanwhile, UFC veteran Chael Sonnen has dampened the hopes of Michael Chandler, who has been waiting to fight for 2 years, and fans by expressing doubt that McGregor will ever return to the Octagon.
Sonnen is known for his wild theories and always presents them with conviction. Meanwhile, with Chandler booked to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, hopes for McGregor’s return have faded further due to the ongoing speculation. Despite this, Chandler remains optimistic that McGregor will come back. However, it appears that Sonnen isn’t convinced at all.
In his words, “Michael Chandler is confident that Conor McGregor will return, I’m not. Conor McGregor, the night he was broken in half and had to be carried out of the ring against Dustin Poirier, it was very unlikely he would return. To make things worse, he sells a whiskey company for an unbelievable sum of money. And he finds himself in the movie business.”
Chael Sonnen further noted that retirement brings the difficult task of determining how to fill one’s time. He highlighted that being a UFC fighter is relatively easy, as the organization manages many logistics, like travel arrangements.
This convenience makes it challenging for retired fighters to find a job with the same support and ease. However, Sonnen claims he isn’t foolish enough to believe that McGregor will actually come back for this, which Chandler thinks will be the reason for his return.
Conor McGregor Says He’ll Return in 2025
Recently, Dana White, after repeatedly fielding questions about when The Irishman will make his return, finally revealed that it will be in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, at the Joshua-Dubois event in London, ‘The Notorious’ nodded in agreement with the UFC boss and announced that he won’t be competing in the octagon this year. Instead, he is looking forward to making his comeback in 2025.
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He stated, “It will be in 2025…[Michael Chandler] got re-matched. It is what it is… Whenever [my return] is and wherever it is, I will be 100 percent ready… It does not matter [who I fight]. As long as I can get back.”
Despite doubts from Sonnen and others about his return, McGregor has assured fans that he will return to the octagon. The Irish superstar has stated Chandler will be his next potential opponent. He extended his best wishes to ‘Iron’ for his fight against Oliveira and expressed interest in rescheduling their bout. It looks like Chandler won’t be left without an opportunity, and the anticipation may pay off for both athletes.
