The 'Notorious' Conor McGregor has been quite restless for some time now, demanding his long-awaited return to the Octagon to fight in the UFC. Despite his persistence, the UFC superstar and promotion have not been able to find a suitable event for the 35-year-old. Now, with two games remaining before promotion, what will happen to the former double champion?
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Conor McGregor has been busy in recent weeks promoting his new movie. Most fans seemed to have given up hope of ever seeing the Irishman return to fight in the UFC, but a recent interview reignited hopes among fans of the fight.
Conor McGregor demands clarity from Dana White and UFC on return
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The former two-time UFC champion was left in the dark and went through a whole range of emotions while seeking a return to the cage. But Dana White and the promotion have remained silent, unable to find a suitable UFC event for the UFC lightweight to return to.in a recent interview talk sportsMcGregor expressed disappointment with the promotion.
In an interview with Adam Catterall, McGregor said: “I'm hoping that we can get some clarity on the date and move towards it. I'm confident we'll get something by the end of the year. You know that's my heart.”
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Despite having two fights remaining on his contract, McGregor insisted he intends to return to the promotion on June 29. 'The Nototious' has also expressed interest in the highly touted 'Sphere' fight. The Irishman also named several fighters he would like to face when he returns to the Octagon.
McGregor names fighter he wants to fight
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The actor, who made his debut in “Roadhouse,” made it clear who he wants to fight when he returns to the UFC. Despite being out of action for more than two years, McGregor still retains unparalleled star power. Returning to the UFC, he picked three names that deserved their fights.
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In the same interview, McGregor said, talk sports, explained that he would like to face Michael Chandler for his return given how both fighters were looking to match up over the past year. He also admitted that he would like to end his three-fight fight following the results of his third fight with Nate Diaz and then Dustin Poirier.
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Conor McGregor's return to the UFC Octagon will definitely create some hype. But will the UFC star find the right time and event for his return? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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