It looks like retirement doesn’t suit Conor McGregor, as last week the prospect of his return again stirred the MMA world again. On the social media platform Threads, Michael Chandler called out McGregor, writing, “conor!!! 1/24/26,” hinting that the long-awaited fight against McGregor might finally be set in motion.The Irishman responded in the same thread with, “unfinished,” business signaling a comeback may be on the horizon, even as he acknowledges the chaos surrounding his return.
Now, McGregor has turned his attention to his admirer and supporter, former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. ‘Suga’ is preparing for the biggest fight of his career, aiming to reclaim his lost title and restore his confidence at UFC 316. This weekend in New Jersey, O’Malley will fight reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili. Both fighters are leaving no stone unturned. The former 135lbs champ recently revealed he’s drawing “inspiration” from McGregor’s UFC 202 performance against Nate Diaz.
Meanwhile, ‘Suga’ has been replicating that same electric atmosphere in his gym—from the locker room to the walkout entrance, complete with crowd noise—to prepare for the intense pressure of the fight. UFC megastar Conor McGregor himself acknowledged O’Malley’s dedication by retweeting a clip and writing, “very reminiscent of my Diaz 2 prep. Intriguing! BIG FIGHT FELL!”
Very reminiscent of my Diaz 2 prep.
Intriguing!
BIG FIGHT FEEL! @ufc https://t.co/fUi9bvbxrP
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 3, 2025
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