Former two-division champion Conor McGregor stars in a blockbuster new promotional video ahead of his return to the Octagon later this summer, ahead of his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 during International Fight Week. .
McGregor, once the undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of Dana White's organization, finally ended his nearly three-year hiatus from the Octagon at the end of June.
McGregor, who headlines UFC 303 in the welterweight limit, will look to become the first professional to lose two fights against the aforementioned former title challenger Chandler in a pivotal clash for his future in the sport in Dublin. There is. career.
McGregor, who has been sidelined since 2021, most recently suffered a severe fracture of his left tibia and fibula in his trilogy rubber match against Dustin Poirier at the top of UFC 264.
As for Chandler, the former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion has been out of action for the past two years, suffering a submission loss to Poirier via Larry's rear-naked choke.
Conor McGregor appears in new promo for UFC 303
McGregor, who returned to training in his native Dublin last month after his return at UFC 303 was confirmed, appeared in a new promotional package overnight ahead of his return.
“Icon,” UFC Europe posted. formal X account, comes with a new promo starring Conor McGregor. “One of a kind. Notorious. @TheNotoriousMMA is back in action. #UFC303”
McGregor could be in store in June as a potential wildcard candidate ahead of his fight with Chandler, but former absolute lightweight champion Charles Oliveira was named to the ring earlier this week as a backup fighter for the UFC 303 main event. A clash during International Fight Week in which he admitted to having raised his.
Now McGregor has issued a stern warning to the Sao Paulo title contender, vowing to stop him with strikes in just one round if they ever share the Octagon.
Who will win at UFC 303 after this? Summer: Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler?
