Conor McGregor gives "bum beggar" Michael Chandler an update on his foot injury

The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler continues to simmer even after their UFC 303 fight cancellation. Chandler recently took a jab at McGregor's injury, prompting a fiery response from 'The Notorious'.

Following his recent signing with BKFC as a stakeholder, McGregor displayed his bare-knuckle boxing skills in a video. This 22-second clip prompted Chandler to mock the Irishman's toe injury, the reason for their fight cancellation.

Chandler wrote:

"But show us the bare foot knuckles"

The former two-division champion countered, writing:

"Hey bum beggar. The foot is fully healed."

Check out Conor McGregor's response below:

The bad blood between McGregor and Chandler has been simmering since their stint as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. The fight itself has been postponed multiple times due to various reasons, with McGregor's injury being the latest hurdle.

Fans remain eager for an official announcement regarding a rescheduled fight date.

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Conor McGregor is expecting a return to UFC by year-end

Conor McGregor dispelled concerns about his retirement, confirming a UFC comeback by year's end against Michael Chandler.

The Irishman last fought in July 2021, suffering a leg injury that sidelined him for an extended period. The Irishman was scheduled to make a comeback against Chandler in June 2024 at UFC 303, however, he had to pull out due to his injury.

Now, appearing in a recent interview with ESPN MMA, McGregor, claiming to have fully healed, expressed his eagerness to return:

"My comeback is scheduled for the year, sometime the end of this year, closing out the show. So, I was close to returning, we had an incident and had a postponement had to happen and, you know, it is what it is. We take it on the chin, we rock on. The fight is rescheduled for the end of this calendar year, so I'm excited about that and eager to get back."

Check out Conor McGregor's comment below: