Get ready for Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated UFC comeback as he faces off against Michael Chandler on June 29. Don’t miss this exciting fight during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
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| Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated comeback to the UFC octagon on June 29, facing off against Michael Chandler. This bout will take place during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. McGregor’s return has been the subject of much speculation since his leg injury in July 2021. Despite recent losses, McGregor remains one of the UFC’s biggest stars. His last victory came in 2020, and his last championship win was in 2016. The matchup between McGregor and Chandler was set up through the reality show ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ where both fighters served as coaches. Chandler, a wrestler, has been waiting for this opportunity to face McGregor and secure a big payday. This comeback fight has even caused tension between the UFC and USADA regarding drug testing protocols. McGregor’s return prompted a change in the drug testing program, allowing him to compete without the customary six months of testing. Mark your calendars for June 29 as Conor McGregor returns to the octagon to face off against Michael Chandler in what promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated fight. |
Conor McGregor’s Return to the UFC
After a nearly three-year absence, Conor McGregor is set to make his highly anticipated comeback to the UFC octagon. UFC president Dana White confirmed that McGregor will face off against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. This bout will take place during International Fight Week, where the UFC typically showcases some of its best fights of the year.
McGregor’s return has been the subject of much speculation since his leg injury in a fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Despite recent losses, McGregor remains one of the UFC’s biggest stars, known for his knockout power and entertaining fights. His last victory came in 2020, and his last championship win was in 2016.
The matchup between McGregor and Chandler was set up through the reality show ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ where both fighters served as coaches. Chandler, a wrestler, has been waiting for this opportunity to face McGregor and secure a big payday.
This comeback fight has even caused tension between the UFC and USADA regarding drug testing protocols. McGregor’s return prompted a change in the drug testing program, allowing him to compete without the customary six months of testing.
Mark your calendars for June 29 as Conor McGregor returns to the octagon to face off against Michael Chandler in what promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated fight.
