Conor McGregor is gearing up for his long-awaited return to the UFC, eyeing 2025 for a showdown that has fans buzzing with excitement. After a frustrating setback that forced him out of his planned June matchup with Michael Chandler due to a broken toe, the former two-division champion is determined to reclaim his status in the Octagon after nearly four years away.

With Chandler now scheduled for a rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November, McGregor isn’t putting his plans on hold. In a recent interview, he made it clear that he is actively searching for a fight date and has set his sights on Chandler as one of his main targets. “I’d like to square it away with Michael Chandler. We’ve had our beef; it’s not settled,” McGregor stated. “There are a few names being discussed, but Chandler has a match scheduled, and I’d prefer to fight before he recovers.”

While Chandler has hinted that a fight with McGregor will still materialize in 2025, the Irish superstar isn’t waiting around for his rival's timeline. Instead, he’s focusing on completing unfinished business with two other notorious adversaries: Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier. With their rivalry hanging in the balance—both fighters have 1-1 records against McGregor—it's clear that he wants to settle the score.

“Both of them. It’s a must, for sure,” McGregor remarked, underscoring his eagerness for these blockbuster matches. “The Dustin one is not settled at 1-1-1, and the Diaz one is 1-1. I’m excited to get them locked in.”

McGregor's last appearance in the Octagon was nothing short of dramatic. In July 2021, during his trilogy fight against Poirier, he suffered a devastating leg injury that halted the match. Prior to this, McGregor had faced Diaz in a memorable fight in 2016, where he was submitted despite being the betting favorite, only to return later that year to claim a victory.

The MMA world is on edge as McGregor sets the stage for his epic comeback, and speculation about these potential matches continues to grow. With his intense rivalry with Diaz and the chance to settle the score with Poirier on the line, UFC fans are left to wonder: will McGregor’s return redefine his legacy in the sport? Everyone is eager to see which path he follows next!