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Conor McGregor's Octagon Return
Conor McGregor is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for his highly-anticipated return to the octagon. The former two-division champion is set to face off against fan favorite Michael Chandler, his rival coach on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter.
Details of the Fight
Although the UFC has yet to officially announce the date for the fight, McGregor announced on New Year's Eve that he and Chandler will throw down in Las Vegas on June 29. This will be McGregor's first fight since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier almost three years ago.
Focused on Training
McGregor is fully focused on his training and is eliminating all distractions to ensure a successful return to the cage. He recently tweeted, "Gym, home, gym, home, gym, home!"
Sean O'Malley's Insights
Bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley believes that McGregor can regain his winning touch if he adopts the same mindset he had before winning his first undisputed title. O'Malley stated, "It’s about what you are doing in those three months, if he is dialed in and laser-focused on the task at hand I think he will show up and put on a performance."
Long Time Since McGregor's Last Fight
McGregor's last fight was in July 2021, where he broke his leg in his rubber match with Poirier. Since then, he has been out of action. Chandler, on the other hand, last fought in November 2021, suffering a third-round submission defeat to Poirier at UFC 281.
Overall, McGregor is determined to make a winning comeback and is focused on his training. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon on June 29, where he will face off against Michael Chandler.
