The Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor has revealed his fight map for 2024, intending to return to the octagon in three years against Michael Chandler, followed by Nate Diaz trilogy. The 35-year-old took to Instagram to state that he is “still holding hope for June 29,” after announcing his plans to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on this date.
Notably, the President of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, addressed the situation surrounding Conor McGregor’s potential fight with Michael Chandler on the Pat McAfee Show. He was quoted as saying, “Hopefully this year. There is no date. I’m hoping for the fall, (hopefully) we get it done in the fall.”
It led to Conor McGregor answering one of the fan questions on his Instagram stories about when his next fight is going to be. He remarked, “Still holding hope for June 29. Lack of action on it, however, is now causing lack of enthusiasm. I need a decision soon. I am the most tested athlete under this new regime. Yet no date to fight.”
“The game is a bit lackluster also at present, which isn’t helping. I hope these next few cards pop and I get a date. Eliminate distractions and begin real work towards it,” McGregor added.
Conor McGregor earmarks Mexican Independence Day for Nate Diaz trilogy
When a fan asked Conor McGregor about his next Nate Diaz fight, the Irishman stated his wish to complete the trilogy on Mexican Independence Day in the sphere, which falls on September 16. Notably, in their first UFC match, Diaz registered a submission win over McGregor, followed by the Irishman getting his revenge on him through a majority decision.
Moreover, Conor McGregor last fought inside the octagon on the UFC 264 card against Dustin Poirier in 2021, losing the fight after breaking his leg.