Conor McGregor reiterated that his extremely anticipated conflict with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler will occur in 2023.
A lot hypothesis has been made between followers and fighters as as to whether Conor McGregor’s long-teased showdown with Michael Chandler would come to fruition after his delayed re-entry into the USADA testing pool. Throughout an interview with famend MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on the Irishman’s Dublin restaurant, The Black Forge, McGregor confirmed that his return to the Octagon will “one hundred pc” occur in 2023.
Conor McGregor urged a December date for his Octagon return
Through the dialog, Conor McGregor urged that December is a possible date for his return, although he didn’t rule out November which might be the earliest doable date for his return given the six months of USADA testing he could be required to undergo earlier than being cleared. Throughout a UFC media scrum on Friday, McGregor was requested concerning the standing of his re-entry to which he replied, ‘That’s accomplished.’ A consultant for USADA confirmed as a lot, stating that they’ve been in direct contact with the Irishman and anticipate his paperwork shortly.
That may put McGregor again within the testing pool instantly, making a possible return in November doable. The UFC is anticipated to return to the world’s most well-known area, Madison Sq. Backyard, in November, however the occasion is rumored to be headlined by a heavyweight title clash between reigning champion Jon Jones and normal consensus heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic making December more likely for McGregor vs. Chandler.
Earlier than making his long-awaited return to the Octagon, Conor McGregor will characteristic within the upcoming season of The Final Fighter, teaching reverse Michael Chandler earlier than the 2 throw fingers contained in the cage. TUF 31 will debut on Could 30 and run by means of August. McGregor additionally revealed that an official date can be introduced for his return by the point the season ends on ESPN.
