CONOR MCGREGOR has confirmed his opponent for his first fight back after a FOUR-YEAR hiatus.
McGregor, 37, is returning to the Octagon for the first time since July 2021 to fight on the 2026 UFC White House card.
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UFC chief Dana White announced the “spectacle for the ages” event that will be taking place at the presidential residence next June.
And former featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor is going to be one of a host of big-name stars on the card.
The Irishman has now revealed that his big return to UFC will be up against Michael Chandler.
Long-time rival Chandler, 39, has been fighting more consistently and last took to the ring in a defeat to Paddy Pimblett in April.
McGregor and Chandler were scheduled to fight at UFC 303 last June, but saw the bout cancelled just two weeks before the event after McGregor broke his toe sparring.
Speaking to Fox&Friends, McGregor seemingly confirmed that the fight is back on and in place for the White House event.
He said: “The Mac is excited to get back for sure. I’m on [the White House card]. This is me.
“[I’m fighting] Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler and myself have done the show The Ultimate Fighter, we’ve had a good back and forth. He’s a good, tough guy.”
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While Chandler has hinted at reigniting the rivalry in a recent interview with MMA Fighting.
He said: “I think we’re closer now than we ever have been.
“I’ve always said if you’re a betting man, don’t put money on him necessarily coming back, but now this changes things a lot.
“In my heart of hearts, I think I’m fighting Conor McGregor at the White House and that sure does make a ton of sense for a multitude of reasons.”
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