Conor McGregor will return to the UFC as the former two-weight champion against Michael Chandler later this year, although the date and location are yet to be revealed.
Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler in his long-awaited comeback to the UFC.
McGregor (22-6) and Chandler (23-8) will coach against one other on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which kicks off in May, before colliding in the octagon in a thrilling season finale later in the year.
The Irish fighter hasn't fought since fracturing his leg in his second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
On Saturday, UFC president Dana White announced his return, but no date or location has been set.
Chandler, a three-time Bellator lightweight champion, has lost three of his previous four fights, including a November loss against Poirier.
He posted a video on Instagram with the caption: "Pumped is an understatement... See you at the top!
"The cat is out the bag! Team Chandler vs Team McGregor. Heading to Las Vegas very soon to film in the same city as my future opponent later this year, Conor McGregor."