Will Conor McGregor ever fight again? That’s the biggest question that fans of the superstar have been asking. The same question is also troubling the UFC because their biggest draw has (seemingly) intentionally stayed away from the promotion. Now, is there a solution with which Conor can be brought back? Chael Sonnen certainly thinks so.
It’s been nearly four years since Conor last stepped foot inside the octagon. In that time, the Irish legend has been busy. He has taken several of his business ventures to another level, he has made his acting debut, and now, he will be running for president.
Conor is the most successful fighter the UFC has ever had. His meteoric rise to superstardom was something that wasn’t seen in combat sports for decades. With an unmatched swag and ability to sell fights, it didn’t take long for the former two-division champion to become a household name. With that fame and riches, Conor’s fighting career somewhere took a backseat.
How would one convince a fighter to step inside a cage against another fighter when he already has over $200 million in net worth? While Conor has repeatedly stated that it’s never about the money for him, it’s undeniable that he’s living a very comfortable life. So, putting his body through so much hard work and pain to be able to stand inside the cage again, it has to come from within.
As of now, there are no signs of Conor making a comeback. But all hope is not lost, at least with Chael Sonnen. While others are busy drawing up theories on why Conor McGregor will never return, the UFC legend has come up with a solution.
Chael Sonnen’s solution to make Conor McGregor return to the cage
Sonnen has been in and around the game for decades. He understands when a fighter pulls back intentionally. Even he agrees that Conor has a lot on his plate right now. With his recent presidential announcement, things are only going to get more hectic for him. So, the only way to make him come back is by offering him a fight on agreeable conditions.
Whenever Conor returns, any fan would want to see him fight five rounds. However, Sonnen believes that Conor has too much to worry about that he won’t be able to agree for the full 25 minutes.
He said, “And when the UFC is scratching their head, they can’t figure out what they’re doing wrong. While they can’t get Conor to sign, they could change that one thing. They could make it three, five-minute rounds. And your likelihood, just by the numbers of getting Conor to put his name on paper – will go 70%. Conor; two jobs, President and cage fighter.”
Sonnen is also confident about Conor’s presidential pursuit. He believes that there have been several inexperienced politicians who have made their mark in this world. So, a successful businessman and leader like Conor can definitely crack the code.
Prateek is a seasoned content writer with over 2500 published articles and two+ years of experience. His passion for UFC was ignited during Conor McGregor’s meteoric rise, and closely following McGregor’s journey inspired him to bring a sharp, fan-driven perspective to his UFC coverage, blending detailed analysis with compelling storytelling.
