Conor McGregor announces fight vs. Michael Chandler for June

  • Ian Carey
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Conor McGregor has announced his return to the octagon. 

On Sunday, the 35-year-old posted a video revealing that he’ll fight Michael Chandler in Las Vegas on June 29 as part of International Fight Week. The bout will be contested at 185lbs. 

McGregor said:

Ladies and gentlemen, a happy New Year to you all. I would like to announce the return date for myself, ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor. The greatest comeback of all time will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on June 29th.

And the opponent, Michael Chander. And the weight, Mr. Chandler, is 185lbs.

“I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best. 185 would look good on me,” Chandler responded to McGregor shortly after the video was posted. 

McGregor hasn’t fought since back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021. Chandler also lost to Poirier in his last fight, which took place at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022. Both fighters have lost three of their last four bouts.