Conor McGregor has fully recovered and is prepared to engage in combat.
After being on injury leave for two years, McGregor was all set to make his long-awaited return to action at UFC 303. Unfortunately, a broken pinky toe disrupted those plans, leaving us in anticipation for the UFC to reschedule his fight against Michael Chandler.
UFC CEO Dana White has been avoiding confirming a new date, which appears sensible until you’re aware that your star attraction is completely healed and prepared. However, based on a recently deleted interaction with Chandler, McGregor seems to be fully prepared to go, at least in terms of his pinky.
@bareknucklefc pic.twitter.com/jJxbkg7h6T
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 20, 2024
“The Notorious” has recently become a co-owner of Bare Knuckle FC and dedicated the entire weekend to generating maximum attention for the organization through various means.
He attended a BKFC press conference in Spain where he implied he might leave UFC for bare knuckle after the final two fights on his current contract. He ‘fired’ BKFC star Mike Perry after “Platinum” lost to Jake Paul (watch the finish here). And he posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) working his knuckles on a heavy bag in the gym, tagging BKFC.
This resulted in Michael Chandler taunting him.
Chandler penned, “However, reveal to us the raw foot knuckles.”
McGregor responded, “The foot is completely healed, my friend.”
We’re a month and a half removed from the date of the injury, and McGregor has promised a return by the end of 2024. Current reports have the UFC’s big December pay-per-view as the target for the return of “The Notorious.” That’s if Conor can stay healthy, as he very publicly stated he will never compete injured again.
