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The Notorious Set for Octagon Return Against Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor has been hit with a surprising offer to fight at UFC 300 following a public Twitter spat. The MMA superstar, who is preparing to make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Michael Chandler, has now been challenged by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. While McGregor's fight with Chandler is yet to have a confirmed date, Volkanovski has thrown down the gauntlet and wants to meet The Notorious in the octagon.
McGregor's Late-Night UFC Obsession Sparks Twitter Feud
The Irish fighter, who is eager to step back into the octagon, has been staying up late to watch UFC events. During the broadcast of UFC 293, McGregor took exception to the commentators mentioning Volkanovski's pound-for-pound king status. He responded with a fiery tweet, questioning Volkanovski's skills and expressing interest in a future fight. McGregor's tweet caught Volkanovski's attention, and he wasted no time in challenging him to a UFC 300 showdown.
McGregor's Long Road to Recovery
Conor McGregor's last fight in the octagon was over two years ago, when he broke his leg during a bout with Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has been undergoing intense rehabilitation to get back in fighting shape. McGregor's comeback fight with Chandler, his rival coach on The Ultimate Fighter, was announced earlier this year. However, his absence from the USADA's drug testing pool has caused a delay in the scheduling of the bout.
UFC President Hopes for McGregor vs. Chandler in Early 2024
Despite the recent setbacks, UFC president Dana White remains hopeful that the McGregor vs. Chandler fight will take place. He stated during an interview that not making the fight would be "ridiculous" and confirmed that they are still working on it. White anticipates that the fight will likely happen early next year.
