Conor McGregor wants Michael Chandler in June, Nate Diaz trilogy at The Sphere but ‘lack of action’ causing him to lose enthusiasm

Conor McGregor simply needs to battle.

The previous two-division UFC champion hasn’t competed since 2021 when he suffered a devastating damaged leg in a trilogy battle with Dustin Poirier however he’s been rumored for a comeback for the previous yr. He initially signed on to star on The Final Fighter with plans to face fellow coach Michael Chandler someday in 2023.

As a result of he nonetheless needed to re-enter the UFC’s anti-doping program following his lengthy absence, McGregor’s return was pushed again but once more nevertheless it appeared the celebrities have been aligning for a possible headline spot on the historic UFC 300 card in April. That didn’t occur after which all of the sudden McGregor introduced plans to face Chandler on June 29, which is the date for UFC 303 to cap off this yr’s Worldwide Struggle Week.

UFC CEO Dana White threw chilly water on that concept as properly and said that he hoped to have McGregor again by the autumn however nothing was performed but. Now McGregor has addressed the fixed delays reserving his subsequent battle and he admits it’s having a damaging impact on him.

“Nonetheless holding hope for June 29,” McGregor stated about his subsequent battle whereas answering questions by way of Instagram Tales. “Lack of motion on it, nevertheless, is now inflicting lack of enthusiasm. I want a choice quickly. I’m probably the most examined athlete below this new regime. But no date to battle.

“The sport is a bit lackluster additionally at current, which isn’t serving to. I hope these subsequent few playing cards pop and I get a date. Eradicate distractions and start actual work in direction of it.”

There’s by no means been an official motive given for McGregor’s delayed return to the cage exterior of White touting the fortune that the Irish famous person amassed throughout his profession has presumably stood in the best way of preventing once more.

“Conor McGregor doesn’t want the f****** cash,” White said in February. “So, while you don’t want the cash, it’s not as straightforward — I imply, Khabib [Nurmagomedov] doesn’t want the cash. Khabib retired.”

McGregor didn’t touch upon White’s reasoning for the delay in reserving his subsequent battle nevertheless it seems he’s nonetheless making an attempt to make his return occur sooner somewhat than later.

In reality, McGregor’s Q&A occurred precisely eight years to the day that he suffered his first loss within the UFC after falling to Nate Diaz on March 5, 2016. McGregor avenged that loss 5 months later when he beat Diaz by majority resolution in an all-time basic at UFC 202.

Talks a few trilogy have simmered for years however McGregor has by no means had the possibility to complete the rubber match with Diaz, particularly after Diaz exited the UFC in free company.

Only in the near past, Diaz posted about making his return to the UFC for the upcoming card at The Sphere in Las Vegas in September, which takes place throughout Mexican Independence Day weekend. Evidently caught McGregor’s consideration as properly when mapping out his very best schedule for 2024.

“I want for this on Mexican Independence Day in The Sphere,” McGregor stated concerning the Diaz trilogy. “Chandler June, Diaz September. I’ve let this be recognized.”

Whether or not McGregor will get his want or not stays to be seen however as a lot as he needs to return to the UFC, he’s additionally holding a watchful eye on alternatives in boxing as properly.

McGregor beforehand pursued a matchup in opposition to multi-time boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and it seems like that’s nonetheless a battle he needs, particularly now that Saudi Arabia has began paying out large sums of cash to land a number of the largest fights in fight sports activities.

“It’s nonetheless there,” McGregor stated about going through Pacquiao. “Could possibly be December. The Saudis are recreation changers available in the market 100%.”