Conor McGregor is not wasting any time in his recovery from a broken leg that he suffered in his last fight against Dustin Poirier. The former two-division UFC champion has been posting videos and photos of his progress on social media, showing off his impressive kicks and mobility.
McGregor, who has not won a UFC fight since January 2020, is eager to get back into the octagon and prove his doubters wrong. He has already announced his intention to return to the UFC in early 2023, and he has a list of potential opponents in mind.
According to McGregor, he wants to face Michael Chandler, a former Bellator lightweight champion who made his UFC debut in 2021 and knocked out Dan Hooker in the first round. Chandler then challenged Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title, but lost by second-round TKO.
McGregor believes he can beat Chandler and earn another shot at the UFC lightweight belt, which he held briefly in 2016 before being stripped due to inactivity. McGregor also wants to face Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion who is known for his aggressive and exciting style.
McGregor and Diaz have been teasing a trilogy fight for years, but it has never materialized. McGregor claims he wants to finish the trilogy in 2024, after he regains the UFC lightweight title.
McGregor’s ambitious plans for his UFC return show that he is still confident and hungry for glory. He is not afraid to take on the best fighters in the world, and he is determined to reclaim his status as the biggest star in the sport.
However, McGregor will have to overcome many challenges and doubts before he can achieve his goals. He will have to prove that he can recover from his injury and regain his form and power. He will also have to face the reality that the UFC lightweight division is one of the most stacked and competitive in the sport, and that there are many fighters who are eager to derail his comeback.
McGregor’s fans and critics will be watching his every move and waiting for his next fight. Whether he succeeds or fails, one thing is certain: Conor McGregor will always be a spectacle and a draw in the UFC.
