Conor McGregor Announces UFC Return Against Michael Chandler
Scheduled for June 29, 2024, the fight will be in the middleweight class, a first for both fighters.
- Conor McGregor announced his return to UFC, stating he will fight Michael Chandler on June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas.
- McGregor, who has not fought since July 2021 due to a leg injury, stated the fight will be in the middleweight (185-pound) class.
- The UFC has not confirmed McGregor's announcement, and Michael Chandler responded on social media saying, '185 would look good on me.'
- Both McGregor and Chandler were champions at 155 pounds, and neither has competed in the 185-pound division before.
- McGregor and Chandler have previously coached against each other on 'The Ultimate Fighter' television series.