Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) also hasn’t fully moved on from fighting McGregor. He recently told MMA Junkie Radio that “Conor McGregor is not my next opponent, but I am Conor McGregor’s next opponent.”

In an interview with The Schmo, Conor McGregor weighed in on Pereira’s dominance, asserting that no one could deny his spot at the top after such a stellar year. McGregor went so far as to call Pereira the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter.

Conor McGregor believes that if Jon Jones and Alex Pereira ever fought, then "Poatan" would give "Bones" some issues.

A recent survey shows that a staggering amount of fight fans believe they can handle a professional UFC fighter in a fight, including Conor McGregor. Action Network conducted a survey between September 13 and 19,

CONOR McGREGOR is back training for a UFC return – but fans are fearing it may never come. The Irishman was set to fight for the first time since 2021 against Michael Chandler on June 29.

The Irishman placed a whopping bet on the UFC 307 main event, which saw Alex Pereira successfully defend his light-heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr