Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White said when the duel between the promotion’s former champion Conor McGregor and American Michael Chandler in the two weight categories will take place tentatively. Transmits words Bell.
The plan is that they will fight in the third quarter of the year. Most likely in September. We talked about the weight category. And we decided that the fight would be held in heavyweight,” said White.
The 34-year-old McGregor’s last fight was in a duel with American Dustin Poirier at the UFC 264 tournament. The match was completed in the first round, resulting in the Irishman breaking his foot.
At the end of October 2022, it was reported that McGregor could return to the octagon in six months at the latest. An athlete must pass a six-month doping test and provide two negative tests to enter the competition.
Previously reportedThat the fight will take place after the conclusion of the new 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, in which McGregor and Chandler will act as team coaches.