Conor McGregor had nearly all of the combined martial arts world ready in anticipation for his return to the octagon. Whereas 2024 was all the time the possible vacation spot, there was no confirmed date or opponent for the Irishman, till now.
‘The Infamous’ nonetheless stays the UFC’s largest star and has been pushing for his return to the game for a while now. With the setbacks lastly behind him, the previous two-division world champion introduced when he’d make his much-anticipated comeback.
Throughout a brief video shared on social media, Conor McGregor revealed precisely what date he would return and who he could be competing towards.
“Women and gents, a cheerful new 12 months to you all,” McGregor mentioned to start his announcement. “I might wish to announce the return date for myself, ‘The Infamous’ Conor McGregor. For the best comeback of all time will happen in Las Vegas, for Worldwide Struggle Week on June 29.”
“And the opponent? Michael Chandler. And the load, Mr. Chandler? 185 kilos.”
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— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 31, 2023
Worldwide Struggle Week typically options some enormous matchups with the headliner often being one of many promotion’s largest names.
Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, and Daniel Cormier are simply a few of the vital athletes who’ve headlined the yearly occasion.
This may not be the primary time Conor McGregor has been the primary attraction throughout Worldwide Struggle Week. Again in 2015 amid his rise to superstardom, the brash featherweight managed to knock out Chad Mendes and get his arms on gold for the primary time beneath the UFC banner.
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How did Michael Chandler react to the Conor McGregor struggle information?
After months of pressuring Conor McGregor to face him, the information of the struggle would undoubtedly be welcomed by Michael Chandler.
‘Iron’ has been an thrilling addition to the UFC roster since his debut however has not fought for over a 12 months whereas ready to get his arms on the Dublin native.
If all goes to plan, McGregor and Chandler will lastly lock horns on June 29 at Worldwide Struggle Week. Responding to the information, Chandler appeared excited for the bout to be going down at 185 lbs.
I all the time mentioned I needed you at your largest, your baddest and your greatest. 185 would look good on me.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 31, 2023
