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Michael Chandler, the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, has suggested that the highly-anticipated showdown between him and Conor McGregor could be announced as early as today. The pair are set to face off in the octagon in December, marking McGregor's return to the UFC after a two-year absence. Chandler took to Twitter to tease the announcement, stating he has a "big day" at ESPN headquarters to discuss the fight and the latest season of the Ultimate Fighter.
McGregor's absence from USADA testing pool stalls official booking
While fans eagerly await the official announcement, McGregor's absence from the United States Anti-Doping Agency's testing pool has delayed the process. Under USADA regulations, fighters must be enrolled in the testing pool for a minimum of six months before being eligible to compete in the UFC. However, McGregor has suggested he will be granted an exemption to this rule and will be back in action in December.
Chandler hints at announcement during visit to ESPN headquarters
During his visit to Bristol, CT, Chandler gave a strong hint that the fight announcement is imminent. When asked on social media if the fight date will be revealed soon, Chandler simply responded with "Possibly." With this response, the anticipation among fans continues to grow as they eagerly await details of the bout.
McGregor plans to fight three times before retirement
McGregor has expressed his desire to compete three more times before calling it a career. Alongside his fight with Chandler in December, the former two-division champion is eyeing matchups against Justin Gaethje and a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz. McGregor's return to the octagon will come two years after he suffered a broken leg in his third fight against Dustin Poirier.
UFC president Dana White confirms McGregor is ready to fight
UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that McGregor is eager to get back in the octagon. White revealed that he had spoken to McGregor, who expressed his readiness to fight. White encouraged McGregor to get in shape and prepare for his upcoming matchups. With both McGregor and Chandler indicating their willingness, fans can expect further details and an official announcement to come in the near future.
