Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the octagon will see him facing Michael Chandler as initially planned.
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Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the octagon will see him facing Michael Chandler as initially planned, contrary to a potential matchup with Justin Gaethje, as confirmed by UFC President Dana White.
Making his return to the UFC this December, Conor McGregor officially announced his opponent as Michael Chandler. The MMA icon has been absent from competition since his leg injury during the Dustin Poirier bout in 2021. Nevertheless, McGregor has diligently ramped up his training over the past few months in preparation for his highly anticipated comeback.
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Speculation regarding a matchup with Chandler, who was his fellow participant on the reality series “The Ultimate Fighter,” has circulated for several months. However, the details regarding a specific date, weight class, or venue for this potential bout have yet to be disclosed to the public.
Nonetheless, “The Notorious” has recently provided a clear statement on the issue, confirming that a bout against Chandler is on the horizon and is set to take place before the end of the year.
As the final moments ticked away on their intense rivalry, McGregor began to shift his focus towards Gaethje, who had recently secured the BMF championship by defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Prior to the trilogy fight with the Californian slated for the upcoming year, McGregor is enthusiastic about recapturing the title that was initially crafted for his former adversary, Nate Diaz.
In a recent tweet, McGregor conveyed his continued openness to facing Chandler in a bout, yet he noted that Gaethje seemed to be garnering more promotional spotlight. The former interim lightweight champion disclosed that the matchup had come close to materializing on six separate occasions, citing a near occurrence in 2019 that was unfortunately derailed due to an injury setback suffered by the Irishman.
Dana White additionally shared that he had a discussion with Conor, revealing that Conor is fully prepared to step into the arena for a clash against Michael Chandler, and he has been in excellent physical condition.
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