In moderately cryptic style, it seems former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has supplied an replace on his return to the group, claiming he’s “within the pool” – a possible nod to his return to the USADA testing-pool.
McGregor, a former undisputed light-weight and featherweight champion underneath the banner of the UFC, most just lately headlined UFC 264 again in July 2021 towards former interim champion, Dustin Poirier, struggling a fractured left tibia and fibula in a gap spherical physician’s stoppage TKO loss.
Earlier this yr, the Dubliner’s anticipated Octagon comeback was confirmed by the group, with the previous duel-weight champion serving as an opposing coach on The Final Fighter 31 towards light-weight contender, Michael Chandler – forward of an end-of-season showdown.
Whereas an official date, location, or occasion for the anticipated welterweight conflict between McGregor and Chandler has but to be decided on the time of publication, the previous has tweeted a moderately cryptic message, alluding to the potential affirmation of a date for his Octagon return.
“Keep Prepared for the date,” Conor McGregor tweeted.
Moreover, over the weekend, McGregor posted a number of photos of a swimming pool he gave the impression to be standing by – with the caption, “We’re within the pool! Joyful Easter everyone.”
A big hurdle for McGregor to scale to be able to make a return to the UFC comes within the type of his return to the USADA testing pool.
The Crumlin striker has but to be examined by the anti-doping company because the third quarter of 20121, offering a complete of 16 take a look at samples that yr. In each 2022, after which this yr, Conor McGregor has but to submit any take a look at samples to the USA Anti-Doping Company on the time of publication.
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