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Plans Have Changed
Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return to the octagon has taken a twist as UFC president Dana White confirms that the Irish fighter will face Michael Chandler, not Justin Gaethje, as previously speculated.
Mind Games and Antics
Despite McGregor's recent Twitter callouts and tirades at Gaethje, Dana White insists that they are merely mind games to get in Chandler's head. The UFC boss reveals that McGregor enjoys messing with his opponents, and the supposed grudge match with Gaethje was not part of the original plan.
Testing Pool Delay
The delay in finalizing McGregor's comeback fight seems to stem from him not being back in the United States Anti-Doping Agency's testing pool. McGregor, who is required to be in the pool for at least six months before being eligible to fight again, can receive an exemption from this rule by the UFC.
Conor's Ready to Fight
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his next fight, McGregor is determined to get back in the octagon. Dana White reveals that he recently spoke to the Irishman, who expressed his eagerness to fight again and was instructed to get in shape for the upcoming bout.
Chandler Confident
Although there has been talk of a potential clash with McGregor, Michael Chandler remains confident that the fight will happen. The former Bellator lightweight champion believes that the match makes too much sense not to happen and that he is still the most entertaining fighter on the roster.
A Long-Awaited Comeback
Conor McGregor, a fan favorite, has not fought in the octagon since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier over two years ago. With the anticipation building, fans are eager to witness what could potentially be the greatest comeback in combat sports history.
