Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has backed Conor McGregor to be fighting for world championships after just one fight of his octagon comeback this year.
The Brit has had issues with his Irish counterpart in the past, but has no problem admitting the two-weight world champion commands such fanfare and pay-per-view interest that he could become undeniable for a shot at the belt. McGregor is currently preparing for his return after almost two years out of action, and is keen to return at welterweight in search of a third belt.
However, McGregor has won just once in the last six years, defeating Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in 2020 with a series of losses on either side. He's been defeated in his last two by Dustin Poirier, and had previously been submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov after losing his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather.
