Conor McGregor has once again been called out by Michael Chandler, who has described a bout between the two as the 'biggest fight in MMA'.
The Notorious has not fought in almost a year since suffering a horror leg break in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, but has returned to full training in recent weeks with John Kavanagh.
McGregor has a number of options on the table, including a potential bout with Jorge Masvidal and welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
READ MORE: Erin McGregor opens up about botched boob job and €7,500 quote to fix them
But Chandler is hoping that Charles Oliveira fighting Islam Makhachev can help him secure a bout with McGregor at lightweight.
“I think it does," Chandler responded during an interview with TMZ Sports when asked if Oliveira's fight gives him higher chance of facing the Dubliner next. "Obviously I think the biggest thing for Conor is timeline.
“The guy snapped his leg. It wasn’t a small injury. It required surgery, maybe multiple surgery, a titanium rod going in and all that stuff. As you’ve seen my pursuit of the Conor McGregor fight, the Chandler vs. Conor fight, in my pursuit I’m not going to be throwing stones at the guy.
"The guy completely shattered his leg and it was literally just a year ago. Have people come back quicker than he’s going to come back? Yes, probably, but we don’t know the extent of Conor’s injury. I do think it opens the door if Conor’s coming back any time soon. I’m not booked right now.
"If Conor’s coming back anytime soon I think me and Conor would make some fireworks and I think it’s the fight fans want to see. I think it’s the biggest fight that we can make in mixed martial arts right now and I try to say that as humbly as possible, but I think it’s a huge fight.”
McGregor had been expected to return to the octagon this summer, but has been pushed back to later this year at the earliest, although it could be 2023 before he is seen in UFC action again.
READ NEXT:
Speculation intensifies around Kilkenny boss Brian Cody's future
Eoin Doyle says League of Ireland talent drain is no surprise as League One is 'a different beast'
Leitrim GAA club slams AIB after cashless change and calls on GAA to end sponsorship
Michael Schumacher's family blasted for 'lies' over F1 legend's condition after skiing accident
Irish rugby fans all say the same thing about self-deprecating New Zealand billboard
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
