UFC fighter Conor McGregor physically assaults training partner in recent training video, as comeback preparations persist
UFC: McGregor's Potential Future Opponents and White House Showdown
Conor McGregor, the UFC superstar, has not competed in the octagon since suffering a leg break during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. His next opponent is yet to be confirmed, but Michael Chandler remains the frontrunner for his rumored return in 2023. However, recent speculations suggest a different opponent for McGregor in 2025 - Nate Diaz for a trilogy fight.
Initially, McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler as the main event of UFC 303 in June 2022. However, McGregor had to withdraw due to a broken toe, and the bout never took place. Despite this, Chandler believes the octagon at the White House lawn has his name on it, and he has expressed his desire to fight McGregor.
Chandler has had discussions with the UFC about being on the White House card, and he believes a fight against McGregor on this historic event could help McGregor "get on the straight and narrow." However, Chandler does not expect McGregor to be his opponent, as he believes the UFC would prefer to pit McGregor against an American opponent, and Chandler fits that criteria.
Meanwhile, McGregor is ramping up his training in preparation for his return to MMA. He recently re-entered the UFC drug testing pool, indicating a potential return to competition. On Wednesday, McGregor uploaded a video on Instagram showing him sparring in Italy. In the video, McGregor can be seen landing heavy body shots during the sparring session. McGregor wrote in the Instagram post, "Make the punches whistle. Strong to the body, light to the head..."
For McGregor's rumored actual return in 2025, there is significant speculation that his comeback could be against Nate Diaz in a trilogy fight. Dana White, the UFC president, has hinted at this possibility, and insiders have discussed it as a major surprise for the UFC. If this fight materializes, it would mark the third meeting between these two rivals, who have previously fought in UFC 196 and UFC 202.
In summary, the potential opponents for McGregor's UFC comeback fights in 2023 and 2025 have been discussed extensively. While Michael Chandler was initially scheduled to be McGregor's opponent in 2023, recent speculations suggest a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz for 2025. Meanwhile, Chandler remains interested in fighting McGregor and has teased a possible showdown at a historic UFC event planned at the White House in 2026.
Conor McGregor may potentially return to the UFC octagon in 2023 for a fight against Michael Chandler, but recent speculations point towards a trilogy MMA match with Nate Diaz scheduled for 2025. Meanwhile, Chandler has expressed his desire to face McGregor, suggesting a possible bet on a White House showdown in 2026.
