“Walks like Dana White is his assistant” – Fans go berserk as Conor McGregor touches down at Vegas to kick start much-anticipated TUF season
Former Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has arrived for the new TUF season against Michael Chandler.
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Conor McGregor is ready to entertain fans (Image Courtesy - The Marca)
The world is bracing for the return of the biggest draw in MMA history. Conor Mcgregor is returning to coach the latest The Ultimate Fighter season opposite Michael Chandler. After the devasting injury, he suffered against Dustin Poirier, it looks like the “Notorious” one is back.
The event surrounding a McGregor fight always sells the most PPV for the UFC. Fans anticipate the return to see if McGregor can return to his winning ways. His last victory was against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 246. He can indeed contend for the Lightweight Championship again if he beats Michael Chandler.
The upcoming TUF 31 will definitely be the most anticipated TUF season. This also marks the second time Conor McGregor has coached the TUF. He previously coached against Bantamweight legend Urijah Faber in 2015. McGregor trash-talking Faber, Cody Garbrandt, and TJ Dillashaw are amongst the most memorable moments in TUF history.
Michael Chandler also looks to return to the win column following his third-round submission loss against Dustin Poirier. A victory over McGregor can help him advance in the rankings and favor him in getting one final title shot before he retires.
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Fans are really hyped for Conor McGregor’s return against Michael Chandler
Fans have been ecstatic since UFC announced that McGregor would return this year. The prospect of Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor colliding at a PPV event is a treat for all the fight fans. Chandler’s highlight reel fighting style combined with McGregor’s high-level striking has fans potentially looking for a Fight of the Year candidate. First they go head to head as opposing coaches in The Ultimate Fighter.
MMA fans worldwide have already reacted to McGregor’s arrival in Las Vegas. Check out some of the reactions:
Only time will tell how McGregor will perform on his return to UFC after a devastating injury. A victory against Chandler can put him back in title contention, possibly facing Islam Makachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship.
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