Conor McGregor has been told he will be offered a shot at the UFC welterweight world title if he can beat Michael Chandler later this year.
The Irishman is making his return to the octagon against Chandler, likely in December, after two years out of action with a broken leg, following two stoppage defeats to Dustin Poirier. And despite having won just once since 2016 and suffering three losses, the Irishman has been told by title contender Colby Covington that if he can dethrone Leon Edwards, he will offer his rival a shot.
Covington has been named as the next challenger to Edwards' 170lb belt later this year, with their showdown expected in October. And despite Belal Muhammad having already been picked as the next opponent for the winner, the American has promised to give McGregor a chance at an unprecedented third world title should he get the victory.
