Former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen sparked a rumor about the former two-division champion Conor McGregor’s welterweight weight return. This news sent the UFC fans into a frenzy.

Conor McGregor, the former UFC lightweight champion, suffered a career-threatening injury in his last fight in 2021. However, the Irishman has fully recovered and hinted at a UFC return this year.

However, instead of the lightweight division, McGregor wants to challenge the number one pound-for-pound fighter Kamaru Usman for his welterweight title on his UFC return. But a title fight between Usman and the number two welterweight contender, Leon Edwards, is already in the making.

However, the UFC legend, great old Sonnen, has stated that the promotion might snub the British fighter Edwards with a lucrative offer. So that the Irishman can make his way to the title shot.

In a recent video, uploaded on his YouTube channel, Sonnen said, “I am being told that Leon has been offered his show and his win. Whatever was negotiated for Leon to fight Kamaru is being offered to him.”

“We will mail you a cheque to step aside. We have the right to push you aside. We don’t want any hard feelings. And we acknowledge that you deserve this,” he added. 

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“So, we are going to send you what you agreed on. And you get to stay home.’ With the belief being that Conor’s gonna step in.” Sonnen concluded. 

UFC fans go crazy over the Conor McGregor rumor

‘The Notorious’ has been out of action for over a year now after his injury. Hence, his fans are eagerly waiting for his return. Subsequently, his fans went crazy over Sonnen’s rumor, and many shared their opinion in the comments section.

One fan stated that the star power of welterweight Khamzat Chimaev and McGregor might be the reason UFC will snub Edwards. He wrote, “Poor Leon lmao! Conor and Khamzat are too big of stars.”

Another fan suggested that McGregor vs. Usman would be an interesting showdown rather than Edwards vs. Usman. He wrote, “I’d rather see Usman fight Conor than Edwards. It would be way more entertaining and I love seeing Conor lose.”

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A fan suggested McGregor should fight number five welterweight fighter Gilbert Burns first before getting a title shot. He wrote, “I haven’t heard anyone mention this, but what about throwing Burns with Conor first? I think it’s a perfect way to reward Burns and see where Conor really is in regards to this division. If Conor can get through Burns, then give him a title shot.”

“Hey Chael. Why don’t you mention Khamzat vs Conor. Conor has never mentioned Khamzat name. Isn’t he a 170 now?!” Another fan wrote in the comments. 

Another fan wrote, “McGregor Chimaev – make it happen.”

All in all, it seems like the fans are excited to see the McGregor compete in the welterweight category again. However, nothing has been official yet. Hence, we will have to wait to see what the UFC does with its star.