Conor McGregor had nearly all of the combined martial arts world ready in anticipation for his return to the octagon. Whereas 2024 was at all times the seemingly 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 in opposition to.
“Girls and gents, a cheerful new yr 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 burden, Mr. Chandler? 185 kilos.”
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— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 31, 2023
Worldwide Struggle Week usually options some large matchups with the headliner normally being one of many promotion’s largest names.Â
Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, and Daniel Cormier are simply among the vital athletes who’ve headlined the yearly occasion.
This would possibly 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 fingers on gold for the primary time beneath the UFC banner.
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How did Michael Chandler react to the Conor McGregor combat information?
After months of pressuring Conor McGregor to face him, the information of the combat would undoubtedly be welcomed by Michael Chandler.
‘Iron’ has been an thrilling addition to the UFC roster since his debut however has no longer fought for over a yr whereas ready to get his fingers 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 happening at 185 lbs.
I at all times mentioned I needed you at your largest, your baddest and your finest. 185 would look good on me.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 31, 2023
