Preparations seem to be in full swing and Conor McGregor's confidence seems to be growing in his camp! The Irish MMA icon is set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on June 29th when he takes on Michael Chandler at UFC 303. This matchup was originally scheduled to take place after his 31st season with TUF last year, but was postponed due to the following reasons: There could be multiple reasons, including McGregor's schedule and athlete testing issues.
However, UFC CEO Dana White recently confirmed that the fight is in the works and will see The Notorious return to action for the first time in nearly three years since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. . The announcement was made at the post-match press conference. He shocked the MMA world with his conference appearance at UFC 300. In the latest update on social media, it looks like McGregor has found his groove to make his comeback a match to remember!
Conor McGregor reveals he's training in style for fight against Michael Chandler
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Conor McGregor has been sidelined since sustaining a serious leg fracture in his fight against The Diamond at UFC 264. Although he has since recovered, his return fight against Michael Chandler caused much speculation and concern in the MMA community.
It was initially reported that the delay in the fight schedule was due to McGregor missing a required testing period under the UFC's USADA regulations. But with the UFC changing testing partners this year, other issues with the delay came to light, including the Irishman's obligation to promote his role in “Roadhouse.”
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But now that the fight date and 170-pound division have been confirmed, McGregor appears to be back to his old self, sharing interesting posts on social media that provide glimpses of his training and lavish lifestyle.He captioned the post: “Mustard? I don't care if it's Muhammad, I'm hard Bruce Lee. You can't change a fighter.”
It remains to be seen how the fight will pan out once both men step into the Octagon with each other, but Chandler and Dustin Poirier's last bout in 2022 ended in a submission loss, with both men in the win column. will aim to return to. At UFC303! However, many experts have expressed concerns about the risks McGregor could be in returning from a long layoff and career-altering injury.
According to Chris Weidman, who suffered the same fate as “The Notorious,''…When you break your leg in half like that, there are psychological effects. So you really need to get back into that habit and focus on it. ” Nevertheless, as fight night approaches, fans are looking forward to the showdown between McGregor and Chandler, and 'The Notorious' former opponent has also revealed his thoughts on the upcoming matchup.
McGregor receives support from his nemesis at UFC 303
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Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has expressed his desire to see Conor McGregor return to his old form when he takes on Michael Chandler at UFC 303. Aldo, whose title reign was ended with a 13-second knockout win over McGregor at UFC 194 in 2015, has no expectations. We wish him all the best in his future matches with malice toward his former rival.
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, he said through an interpreter:I always root for the players I fought against and the players who beat me. Because it proves that I lost to the best players and I lost to the champions. So I hope he can go in there and be the Connor of old…”
He also explained that McGregor wants to fight aggressively and aim for a decisive finish, rather than relying on the judges' decisions. And Aldo's remarks reveal a unique aspect of the mixed martial arts world, the mutual respect that has developed among fighters who have gone to war together inside the Octagon.
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