“Chandler might pull out,” Conor McGregor’s roundhouse-training picture has fans fearing for rival Michael Chandler
After almost three years on the shelf, Conor McGregor's roundhouse kick training image has lit the internet on fire.
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Conor McGregor performs a roundhouse kick during training ahead of bout against Michael Chandler (Source: Twitter/IMAGO)
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will fight in the International Fight Week of 2024. Recently, the Irishman teased his comeback fight with Chandler in a middleweight contest. The UFC has yet to comment about the middleweight status. However, it has not stopped McGregor from training to make a great comeback.
After incurring his leg injury against Dustin Poirier, McGregor took a substantial while to recover. Now, on the cusp of return, the Irishman posted pictures on social media to hype up the fans. A recent post of his on X account showed McGregor in a standstill, executing a left-sided roundhouse kick in midair. Captioning the post, McGregor wrote:
Soaring into 24’...Conor McGregor via X
With the fighter literally soaring midair, fans have naturally been homaging and hyping up the instance. A prominent reaction stated, “Chandler looking at these pictures might pull out.” Despite the fan comments, Chandler remains confident to fight McGregor at any weight.
Reeling from his inactivity, McGregor has kept engaged in constant form and training. He even expanded his combat skills, earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. As of late, the fighter recently went off on UFC, demanding a matchup soon, which paid off.
Fans react to Conor McGregor’s new training photo
Conor McGregor has spent 29 months away from the octagon. After incurring a gruesome leg injury at UFC 264, the fighter did not fight in 2022 and 2023. Michael Chandler was always the expectant match to be made; both have made numerous subsequent callouts. Chandler and McGregor also served as opposing judges for TUF Season 31.
Now, the infamous Irish sensation and former champion has confirmed a June return against the opponent. Check out how a few fans have reacted to his training photos (on X) this new year:
Many fans have naturally lauded the former double champion. Some have even wished for a hopeful return. The McGregor fans hope the Irishman TKOs Chandler in their square-off. Consequently, McGregor also keeps in touch with various MMA activities and even geopolitical scenarios in his own country. Hence, many fans have also expressed goodwill for his expanding ventures and a prosperous 2024.
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