UFC Sets Deadline for McGregor and Chandler
Get ready, MMA fans! The highly anticipated showdown between Conor "Notorious" McGregor and Michael "Iron" Chandler is officially in the works for late 2022. Dana White, UFC President, confirmed the upcoming fight during a post-UFC Vegas 73 event press conference in Las Vegas.
However, there's some preliminary business to attend to first. McGregor needs to get back in the UFC's Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool, and he's working on the necessary paperwork. White mentioned hoping for a blockbuster fight at Madison Square Garden in November, with another big matchup scheduled for December.
The details of the division for this epic duel haven't been revealed yet, but many speculate it'll be in the welterweight division given that McGregor and Chandler will serve as coaches on the reality show The Ultimate Fighter 31.
McGregor, previously a two-division champion, has been out of the octagon since July 2021 due to a broken leg and ensuing injuries. Despite the layoff, the 34-year-old Irishman remains one of the sport's biggest stars. McGregor claims his issues with USADA have been resolved, and he's expected to return to the testing pool immediately.
Chandler, a three-time Bellator lightweight champion, lost to Charles Oliveira via second-round TKO in May 2021 but remains hopeful of a title shot in the lightweight or welterweight division if he can get past McGregor.
Keep an eye out for more updates on this highly anticipated fight between two MMA legends!
Expect to see Conor McGregor, one of the sports' biggest stars, compete in a mixed-martial-arts fight, possibly in the welterweight division, later this year. His opponent will be Michael "Iron" Chandler, a three-time Bellator lightweight champion, who is hopeful of a title shot if he can defeat McGregor.
