The UFC’s cash cow and biggest draw, Conor McGregor, hasn’t been on good terms with the UFC as of late. This frustration stemmed from the 35-year-old not being able to book a fight when he wished to. McGregor voiced out his disappointment with the promotion in an interview during the Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin fight event. A particular UFC legend covered the issue quite well.

UFC’s very own, Chael Sonnen, has been covering the issue for quite some time. In a recent video he posted on social media, the retired UFC legend went on to compare what both McGregor and the UFC were working with. Here’s what Sonnen had to say about the Irishman not being able to book a fight in the promotion.

Chael Sonnen gives his take on Conor McGregor not getting a fight

In the Instagram video, Sonnen went on to give a very clear take on the situation. He started off by saying, “Does the UFC need Conor McGregor? That is where the reality starts to be a little bit cold. There can be two truths that seem polar opposites that are accurate at the same time. For example, the UFC need Conor McGregor? No.”

The ‘Gangster’ went on to highlight how the UFC did well without McGregor’s star power, while also highlighting McGregor’s impact on events. He stated, “Well, they haven’t had Conor a meaningful period of time. In fact, I can’t remember where, but I think it was two years. They sold out event after event after event. But it’s also true to understand red panty night is real.”

“Conor McGregor is the biggest star and whether you’re selling out or not, there’s different level of box office that you can sell out talking about who your bigger draw is, oh, by the way, you’ve also got to pay-per-view portion of which they list the top 10 records and all 10 belong Conor McGregor. That’s also true,” concludes Sonnen, stating the magnitude of eyes the Irishman brings to the table.

Conor McGregor and Dana White confirmed they recently talked about his return inside the cage. Later, the Irishman tweeted something that left fans in pure curiosity.

‘The Notorious’ reveals a big announcement in a tweet

Dana White in a recent Instagram Live revealed that he was in talks with Conor McGregor regarding his return to the octagon.Later, the 35-year-old tweeted revealing something big that had fans on the edge of their seats.

In his tweet, McGregor stated, “I will be announcing my fight date and opponent on New Year’s Day, 2024.”  This clearly shows that the Irishman and the UFC may have come to an agreement for McGregor’s next opponent.

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Given that a return for ‘The Notorious’ has been confirmed, who do you think the Irishman would face off against inside the Octagon? Let us know your pick in the comments section below.

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