Michael Chandler has addressed whether he ever expects to see Conor McGregor back in the UFC Octagon. 'The Notorious' was due to return to the cage to face Chandler at last summer's UFC 303 pay-per-view.

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has had time to reflect upon his career over the past few years, a time in his life that was supposed to be about getting the most lucrative payday of his MMA career – a fight against ex-TUF 31 coach and former UFC two-division Champion Conor McGregor.

‘The Baddy’ debuted to immediate popularity in the UFC in 2021, dispatching Luigi Vendramini by knockout in the first round. After a long six-fight UFC winning streak, including dominant wins over veterans Tony Ferguson and King Green, Pimblett finally gets his big break against Chandler in the co-main spot of UFC 314.

The uncertainty surrounding Conor McGregor return to the UFChas intensified, with fellow lightweight contender Michael Chandler expressing doubts about the Irishman's comeback. McGregor, 36, has been absent from the octagon since his leg injury in July 2021 during a bout against Dustin Poirier.