'Signed': Conor McGregor posts cryptic message about his UFC return

Conor McGregor once again makes his presence felt on social media. As per the announcement made by UFC president Dana White back in February about McGregor's eventual return, the former UFC champion is still expected to square off against Michael Chandler at the year's final pay-per-view i.e., UFC 296. However, him not being registered in the USADA pool has made things complicated and the future of the contest is undetermined. Meanwhile, there are speculations that McGregor is not interested in fighting Chandler anymore and hence is ready to take up another challenge.

3 things you need to know

• Conor McGregor hasn't entered the Octagon since 2021
• McGregor has currently taken the shoes of a coach and is up against the team of Coach Chandler at TUF 31
• Conor McGregor is expected to make his UFC return in December 2023

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Conor McGregor posts cryptic message on social media

Following the culmination of UFC 291, where Justin Gaethje shocked the world with a head-kick KO win over Dustin Poirier, The Notorious was quick to arrive at the micro-blogging platform Twitter to spread his reaction. McGregor challenged the new UFC BMF titleholder, stating that "He is the real BMF" and can beat Gaethje with "one shot". 

I KO him one shot. Guarantee it

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 30, 2023

Considering what the Mystic Mac wrote, it can be devised that he is interested in fighting The Highlight. Subsequently, the 34-year-old has taken to "X" again, and this time left a one-word post that says 'Signed'. Here's the evidence of it.

Signed. pic.twitter.com/SJKKDuoVYk

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 2, 2023

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Will Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler materialise?

While this is not the first time that McGregor has posted a cryptic message like that, but, whenever something comes up from him, the fans' eagerness reaches to a new extent on the fictitious scale.

What do you think? Is this a message that he has signed the contract of a new fight? What do you think will Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will take place? Or Justin Gaethje will become McGregor's new opponent? Let us know in the comments section.