Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will compete against lightweight Michael Chandler as coaches in the upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter" - then square off against him in McGregor's return to the promotion.

UFC president Dana White said in a video posted to social media that the date and place of the bout would be announced later.

McGregor, a former lightweight and featherweight champion, has a 22-6 career record.

He last fought July 10, 2021, in a rematch against Dustin Poirier and broke his left leg.

Source: Newshub/Reuters