Ex-UFC Star Drops A Major Truth Bomb On Conor McGregor’s Potential Next Promotion Amid His UFC Return Struggles

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Conor McGregor has been longing to return to the UFC. After getting his ankle broken, the Irishman has been out of action for almost three years now. With his UFC return repeatedly getting delayed, ‘Mystic Mac’ has been rumored to join rival promotions. And while nothing has been finalized as of now, according to a former UFC star, the possibilities of the same are quite unlikely.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chael Sonnen has explored the possibilities of McGregor joining any other promotion. “We’re talking about Conor McGregor here, and first off just so you understand there is no other promotion, so you fully understand, that doesn’t mean that you won’t get a promoter to come forward and say that I would…. They don’t even know how much Conor McGregor is being paid,” Sonnen said.

Surely, affording McGregor might not be a viable option for any other promotion. However, as of now, his return to the UFC octagon is also shrouded in mystery. Meanwhile, Michael Chandler still seems to be interested in the possibility of a Conor McGregor bout.

Michael Chandler Re-ignites Conor McGregor Feud

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have been feuding for a long time. Unfortunately for Chandler, despite keeping himself in peak physical condition, ‘Iron’ had to wait for almost a year for McGregor. This is because after their TUF 31 finale clash was canceled, UFC 303 was confirmed as the return of the Irishman. However, when McGregor failed to turn up, Chandler was allotted a match against Charles Oliveira.

And while this was the supposed end of the feud, Chandler still seems to be holding onto the rivalry. Replying to one of McGregor’s X posts, ‘Iron’ wrote, “Ring, cage, mat, canvas whatever you want to call it. All you have to do is step up @TheNotoriousMMA.” However, the fans did not seem invested anymore in the match and rebuked Chandler significantly. Thus, with the Irishman’s return looking gloomy, it remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.

UFC Insider Doubles Down On Conor McGregor’s Interesting Achievements Beyond Fighting Career

Conor McGregor is much more than just a regular UFC fighter. His aura, both inside and outside the ring, has captured the attention of innumerable fans and critics. McGregor has been phenomenal in establishing himself as a brand. And this is something that is not very common with most of the UFC fighters. In a recent conversation, a UFC insider delved deep into some of the interesting achievements of ‘Mystic Mac.’

In a recent video uploaded on Chael Sonnen’s channel on YouTube, the ‘Bad Guy’ heaped praises on McGregor. Sonnen looked impressed by how McGregor was not only an established fighter but also a successful businessman. From Proper 12 Irish Whiskey to Forged Irish Stout, McGregor has been churning out the big dollar bills often.

“That might sound very basic to you, but it’s a very rare thing… We’ve had a number of people that have been very successful athletes and when they tried to cross into entertainment, it wasn’t a matter if they weren’t very good, they could not get their start. Their fans did not follow them,” Sonnen said.

Surely, Sonnen has a point here. McGregor was able to retain a lot of his aura as a businessman, too. Unfortunately, things seem to be going a little haywire for the Irishman at the moment. With almost three years without in-octagon action, Conor McGregor’s fighting future looks in serious jeopardy. Echoing a similar sentiment, Joe Rogan had a sad prediction.

Joe Rogan Has Some Somber Conor McGregor Predictions

Conor McGregor has been struggling with his UFC return for a long time. After failing to show up at the TUF 31 finale, ‘The Notorious’ got another chance. With his return confirmed on UFC 303, McGregor pulled out due to a toe injury. This was one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, as the hype regarding the fight was sky-high.

Thus, looking at the development, Joe Rogan has a very somber update to deliver. According to his understanding, McGregor’s fighting days might well be over. “I don’t know if Conor’s ever gonna fight again… The reality is that guy’s partying, and he’s partying real hard,” said Rogan. Thus, with McGregor’s in-ring comeback looking cloudy, it remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.