Conor McGregor has been out of the cage for more than 2 years at this point. Nevertheless, Michael Chandler, despite his endless back and forth with the former champ, has ended up on the sidelines in hopes of a bout with him. A substantial section of the MMA world thinks that this match-up is a long-lost endeavor and that Chandler should move on to fight some other combatant.

Moreover, in a recent turn of events, an MMA insider gave his verdict on when Chandler can come back to the sport. What does he have to suggest? Let’s find out.

When will Michael Chandler move on?

According to Josh Thompson, a former UFC fighter, asserts that it is inevitable for Chandler to move on at some point. In addition, he claims that Chandler would supposedly only wait until International Fight Week, which is either in June or July and post that, he will conform to fight someone else apart from the Irishman.

On his own podcast, Thompson voiced, “I think he waits till international fight week then after that he passes. Let’s be honest, Michael Chandler, needed some time off, he’s got a chance to enjoy his life, and he’s got two young kids.”

From the aforementioned comments, it appears that there just might be an underlying premise of this bout not taking place. In the last few months, McGregor has vehemently and explicitly expressed his interest in a comeback against Chandler. However, many people do not buy it, including the UFC, Dana White himself.

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Dana White brutally weighs in on a McGregor return

McGregor, in the last 8 years has competed only thrice in the octagon. In this time, he has amassed abundant wealth and White claims that there may not be any motivation left for him to compete. That is why, in a recent interview, he teases that McGregor may never make his return to sport, let alone anytime soon.

He said, “I don’t know [about McGregor’s UFC future]. Conor McGregor’s got a lot of money and you know, anytime we get Conor, we’re thrilled when he comes and fights.” He added, “He just filmed a movie. He’s got to do the press for the movie and he’s got obligations with that. He does wanna fight this year. We’ll see what happens.”

This revelation might be a shock for many and a sad one for his fans. Regardless, McGregor wants to come back so it cannot be said with certainty as to what lies ahead. So let’s sit back and watch the cards unfold for this saga.

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