Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the octagon in opposition to Michael Chandler after the 2 have coached within the UFC’s “The Final Fighter” actuality TV present, UFC president Dana White has introduced.
Irishman McGregor, the organisation’s former featherweight and light-weight champion and the primary UFC fighter to carry two world titles concurrently, has not fought since struggling a grotesque leg break in opposition to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
The 34-year-old will pit his wits in opposition to American Chandler, 36, as the 2 coach groups of up-and-coming fighters in opposition to one another within the TV sequence, which begins on ESPN on Might 30, with the pair scheduled to fulfill when the season ends.
“Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are the following TUF coaches, they usually’ll combat later within the 12 months, Dana White simply introduced.”
“The season runs from Might to Aug. Final I heard the hope was for them to combat in September.”
Chandler had earlier known as out McGregor quite a few instances, famously after knocking out veteran and fan favorite Tony Ferguson in a extremely anticipated light-weight bout. “I received one dude on my thoughts! Conor McGregor! You gotta come again and combat anyone! I’m probably the most entertaining light-weight on the planet. I need to up the stakes Conor, I would like you at your greatest, I would like you at your baddest, I would like you at your finest. You and Me, 170lbs!”