Conor McGregor ready to sort ‘unfinished business’ with Michael Chandler

After months of “radio silence” in the world of sports, Conor McGregor is once again sparking rumors of a possible comeback—a development that’s been met with both excitement and skepticism in equal measure. The Irish fighter posted a cryptic message on social media, tagging Michael Chandler, with whom he had a scheduled fight back in July 2024. The message simply read: “IRON MIKE CHANDLER. Unfinished Business.”

Chandler wasted no time responding with his own post, saying, “Unfinished Business Loading…” While some fans and commentators dismiss this as McGregor’s latest ploy to grab the media spotlight, a segment of his loyal followers remains hopeful that “The Notorious” will indeed return to the octagon.

The original bout between McGregor and Chandler was canceled due to McGregor’s ongoing recovery from an injury.

Last summer, the UFC officially announced McGregor’s return during “International Fight Week” and its flagship event in Las Vegas. However, the Irish fighter sustained a toe injury that indefinitely postponed the highly anticipated match against Chandler. Since then, the UFC has remained silent on the matter, leaving fans wondering if the bout will ever happen.

A crucial star for UFC

While McGregor’s cryptic comments often lack credibility when it comes to promoting or hinting at future fights, the possibility of his comeback would undoubtedly be huge for the UFC. The organization has struggled to maintain momentum, facing a shortage of marquee stars and blockbuster matchups that could continue driving the sport’s growth and popularity in terms of audience engagement and numbers.

Only two matchups seem capable of truly shaking up the UFC this year: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. In a year marked by constant title changes and the dominance of wrestlers across nearly every division, these bouts could reignite excitement in the sport. The lack of consistent champions and marquee fights has negatively impacted the media interest surrounding numbered events, which remain the UFC’s primary revenue drivers.

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