Conor McGregor's UFC return fight against Michael Chandler could land in a London stadium later this year.
McGregor has been out of action since breaking his leg in defeat by Dustin Poirier in July 2021, but has since made a return to MMA training. The Irishman announced this week he would make his long-awaited comeback to the UFC where he will take on Chandler as part of the UFC's latest series of The Ultimate Fighter.
It is expected the fight will land in Las Vegas, where McGregor often headlines given his star power both domestically and in the US. But UFC president Dana White has insisted that talks are still ongoing over a potential venue which could include a stadium in Texas.
"We're kind of working that out but to go to the Dallas, Texas Stadium [AT&T Stadium], you have to have the right fight," White said in an interview with Fanatics View when discussing where McGregor v Chandler could be held. "The Dallas, Texas Stadium is a possibility. When you look at a fight of that magnitude, you have got to look at Madison Square Garden.
"Obviously Vegas, we could do the stadium there or do T-Mobile. You look at Dallas, Texas Stadium. You could also do a massive stadium in London." McGregor will likely attract a sold-out crowd wherever he goes given he is recognised as the biggest superstar on the UFC roster despite his recent form.
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The 34-year-old has just one win in his last four fights and he will be looking to spark an upturn in his form to make a new charge for the UFC title. McGregor has bulked up significantly since his time away from competition, and has shown off a new ripped physique which saw him tease a number of opponents at 170lb but White has since claimed McGregor vs Chandler will take place at lightweight.
