“This is how you prepare for Chandler?” – Conor McGregor comes out as ‘god fearing man’ with new look after teasing fans with UFC 296 fight against Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor recently shared a now deleted post on X where fans ignited interest into his potential UFC return against Michael Chandler after he previously teased with UFC 296 fight date.
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Conor McGregor's illusive UFC comeback keeps fans guessing ( Image via Imago )
Conor McGregor‘s comeback remains the major headline in the MMA community. Recently, the renowned Irish UFC fighter posted a picture on X with the intriguing caption, “God-fearing man.” This post ignited a flurry of inquiries from fans. All were keen to unravel the mystery of his return to the octagon.
McGregor’s last appearance in the UFC occurred back in July 2021 at UFC 264. During the bout, a heartbreaking leg fracture stagnated his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The painful incident resulted in his exit from the arena on a stretcher. This was followed by necessary surgery and a long recovery process. Speculation about a potential showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at UFC 296 gained momentum after a screenshot from the UFC Fight Pass website went viral.
This image displayed an enticing countdown to UFC 296, with McGregor vs. Chandler positioned as the highly anticipated headliner. However, the UFC has maintained a mysterious silence, neither confirming nor refuting these rumors. The excitement surrounding this potential matchup reached its peak when the UFC unveiled a TUF season featuring McGregor and Chandler as coaches. Conor McGregor deleted his recent tweet that made fans enquire about the upcoming matchup.
During the show, McGregor hinted that the bout might take place in the 170 lbs weight class, while Chandler expressed his readiness to confront McGregor in any weight class. Despite McGregor’s hints about the fight’s date, UFC President Dana White chose to keep the details under wraps.
Conor McGregor’s potential return to the UFC octagon against Michael Chandler
Nevertheless, current indications strongly suggest that the fight is slated for December as part of the year-end UFC 296 PPV event. McGregor’s path back to the UFC is marked by anticipation and unanswered questions.
Both McGregor and Chandler fought and lost against Dustin Poirier, respectively. Michael Chandler has more fights with a professional record, boasting 23 wins and eight losses. However, he is relatively new to the UFC, with only six fights to his name. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor is a UFC veteran, having completed ten years in the promotion. McGregor’s record holds 22 wins and six losses to his name. His potential return to the UFC Octagon has been a hot topic in the MMA community for a while now.
However, one thing remains certain. Fight fans from around the globe are eagerly anticipating McGregor’s return to the octagon. The face-off against the formidable Michael Chandler is highly anticipated, and the build-up to the fight only makes it better.
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