Manager: Conor McGregor Eyeing Michael Chandler at UFC 300

Conor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, recently revealed that they are pushing hard for the Irishman’s return at UFC 300 min April 2024.

McGregor (22-6) has been out of competition since July 2021, rehabbing from a broken leg he suffered in a trilogy clash against Dustin Poirier.

Attar revealed that the team is doing their best to make McGregor's return possible at UFC 300, although the former two-division champ would jump into the Octagon next weekend if he could.

“If it was up to him, he’d be fighting Saturday, so ultimately we’re just trying to make sure we’re doing everything right and following all the standard operating procedures to get him back in the octagon as soon as possible,” Attar told MMA Junkie on Friday at the World MMA Awards. “UFC 300 would be amazing, and obviously we’re pushing as hard as we can to make that happen. Ultimately, it’s going to be an exciting 2024 for his return.”

McGregor starred opposite Michael Chandler as rival coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter 31” earlier this year, with an expected clash planned for the future. But the Dubliner has since downplayed the possibility of the matchup on multiple occasions, calling out a horde of other potential opponents. However, Attar now claims that Chandler remains the most likely matchup for McGregor with the UFC insistent on the matchup.

“Look, I think that’s the likeliest opponent. They just did ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ together, and I think the fans want to see that fight, but there are other opponents as well. At the end of the day, the UFC is still keen on Michael Chandler and unless something changes there, I certainly think that’s who’s going to be.”