McGregor has frequently appeared at Saudi boxing shows over the last year, and he recently called on Turki Al-Sheikh – the adviser behind the nation’s boxing venture – to help him secure a UFC comeback. Chandler, 38, has suggested he could still fight McGregor after his bout with Oliveira, and McGregor remains open to a clash with the American.

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler remains confident of being the promotion's first choice when it comes to Conor McGregor's return fight in 2025.