Conor McGregor could face a six-month wait to face Michael Chandler despite announcing his UFC comeback fight.
The Irishman has not fought since breaking his leg in a defeat by Dustin Poirier in July 2021 but has made a return to full MMA training. Since his time away from competition, McGregor has ballooned in weight and is expected to make a comeback at 170lb, with his large frame seen as the biggest hint.
Late last year, McGregor was told he would face a wait of up to six months from the date he registers in the USADA drug-testing pool before he can compete again. However, on Saturday, it was announced that the former two-weight champion will return at the end of the UFC's latest series of The Ultimate Fighter against Chandler.
