Conor McGregor has expressed curiosity in combating newly minted UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Makhachev dethroned Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 with a dominant wrestling efficiency and joined the listing of UFC two-division champs.
McGregor is at present getting ready for his much-anticipated UFC return. He’s again within the testing pool, is hitting the fitness center usually, and has additionally shared latest training clips on social media to elevate his comeback buzz.
The UFC double champion and his potential opponent, Michael Chandler, have confirmed that they’re combating subsequent yr on the UFC White Home card. Nonetheless, the promotion hasn’t confirmed the identical.
‘Iron’ and ‘The Infamous’ served as opposing head coaches on “TUF 31” in 2023 and had been additionally booked to combat at UFC 303, till the Dubliner backed out due to a toe damage.
Lately, McGregor, whereas pouring drinks in his membership, instructed Bloody Elbow that he desires a 3rd UFC belt and shall be chasing it as soon as he will get previous Chandler:
“I for positive need a crack at that 170 pound belt to go for the triple crown. It will be a very good combat. Southpaw vs Southpaw.
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Regardless of McGregor’s feud with Staff Khabib, the Irishman had lauded Makhachev recently. Throughout the identical chat with Bloody Elbow, he added:
“It was a very good efficiency out of [Islam]. Honest play to him, he had the braveness to go up. I’m excited for it.”
Conor McGregor Expects UFC White Home Affirmation by February 2026
UFC CEO Dana White had beforehand stated that the promotion will begin planning the White Home 2026 card in February 2026. Conor McGregor additionally reaffirmed the identical within the above-posted clip. He stated:
“The White Home is on. We’re simply ready for a full affirmation. I assume round February, they’ll come reaching out and we’ll go into the contract negotiations and matchmaking orders, that’s what they are saying. So I’m simply staying prepared within the fitness center, two instances a day.“
