Conor McGregor has reiterated that his highly anticipated feud with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler will take place in 2023.
Much speculation has been made among fans and fighters as to whether Conor McGregor’s long running showdown with Michael Chandler will bear fruit after his delayed return to the USADA audition set. During an interview with a famous MMA journalist Ariel Helwani At The Irishman’s Dublin restaurant, The Black Forge, McGregor confirmed his return to the Octagon would happen “100 percent” in 2023.
Conor McGregor has proposed a December date for the return of the Octagon
During the conversation, Conor McGregor suggested December as a likely date for his return, although he did not rule out November which would be the earliest possible date for his return given the six months of USAID testing he would be required to pass before he could be. to survey. During a UFC media meeting on Friday, McGregor was asked about the status of his return to which he replied,This was doneA USADA representative confirmed this, stating that they have been in direct contact with the Irishman and expect his papers soon.
This would put McGregor back in the Test group immediately, making a potential return in November possible. The UFC is expected to return to the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden, in November, but the event is rumored to headline a heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Jon Jones and the general consensus GOAT heavyweight Stipe Miocic making December more likely for McGregor vs. Chandler.
Before his long-awaited return to the Octagon, Conor McGregor will appear in the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, training against Michael Chandler before throwing hands inside the cage. TUF 31 will start on May 30 and run through August. McGregor also revealed that an official date for his return will be announced by the time the season ends on ESPN.