UFC president Dana White has claimed Conor McGregor's comeback fight will most likely take place against Michael Chandler.
McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier last year, but he has stepped up his training ahead of a planned comeback in 2023. Several opponents have been touted for McGregor's return and it is likely they will need to accept a clash at 170lb with the Irishman having piled on the pounds during his recovery.
The most persistent call-out has come from Chandler who has suggested he is open to stepping up from 155lb to 170lb to secure the showdown next year. And in a fresh update, ESPN has confirmed that White has revealed the American is in pole position to receive the call-up ahead of the likes of Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje.
