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Conor McGregor's upcoming fight against Michael Chandler is causing quite a stir, with Chandler accusing McGregor of being "scared" to face him in the octagon. Although the exact date and venue for the bout have yet to be announced, Chandler believes McGregor is deliberately calling out other opponents in an attempt to avoid their showdown. In a recent social media post, Chandler pointed out McGregor's silence on the matter as evidence of his fear. However, McGregor fired back with a now-deleted post, mocking Chandler's claims. It seems this rivalry is only heating up as fans eagerly await their clash.
Chandler calls out McGregor's silence on social media
In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Michael Chandler expressed his belief that Conor McGregor is intentionally avoiding their fight. Chandler noted that McGregor has been silent about their upcoming bout on social media, suggesting that this is a telltale sign of his fear. Chandler further claimed that McGregor is waiting for him to move on to find a supposedly easier opponent. However, Chandler isn't buying it and insists that McGregor can no longer afford to be scared.
McGregor fires back, denies being scared
Conor McGregor didn't take Chandler's accusations lightly and fired back with a now-deleted response. McGregor expressed his confusion at Chandler's claims, stating that he's simply waiting for the official date of their fight. McGregor even added a playful threat, saying Chandler will be "electrocuted" when they finally face off in the octagon. It seems McGregor is not one to back down from a challenge, and this verbal sparring only adds to the anticipation surrounding their matchup.
McGregor's return to the UFC after injury
Conor McGregor has been out of action since July 2021 when he suffered a leg injury during his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor has been absent from the UFC's random drug testing pool. However, he has now started the process of completing the required six months of testing with the United States Anti-Doping Agency in order to make his return. McGregor's head coach, John Kavanagh, is confident that the Irishman will soon be back in the gym and ready to reclaim his spot in the octagon.
What motivates McGregor to keep fighting?
With his numerous accomplishments and wealth, many wonder what keeps Conor McGregor motivated to continue fighting. According to his head coach, John Kavanagh, McGregor's love for the sport is the driving force behind his return. Kavanagh believes that McGregor genuinely enjoys the challenges and training that come with being a professional fighter. Despite his financial success, McGregor has not sought out other hobbies or distractions, instead focusing on his recovery and preparing for his comeback. It seems McGregor's passion for the sport is as strong as ever.
