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.

Dan Hooker says as long as the UFC gives it a go, he's good to face Conor McGregor on February 1 in Saudi Arabia.