Conor McGregor announces greatest comeback of all time
Conor McGregor announces his UFC comeback on June 29 against Michael Chandler at 185lb middleweight limit. Social media post goes viral.
Conor McGregor has just dropped a major bombshell on social media - he's making his long-awaited UFC comeback on June 29 against Michael Chandler. After months of speculation, McGregor finally confirmed the news, with a glass of red wine in hand, that the bout will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week. And if that wasn't enough, McGregor announced that the fight will be at the 185lb middleweight limit, a career heaviest for both fighters.
This announcement comes after McGregor's last fight in July 2021, where he suffered a devastating leg injury in the first round against Dustin Poirier. After making a full recovery and re-enrolling in the UFC's drug testing pool, McGregor is now eligible to make his return to the octagon.
Despite concerns over whether the fight would actually happen, McGregor and UFC president Dana White have insisted that it will be Chandler who welcomes the MMA icon back to the cage. The two fighters were originally rumored to headline UFC 300, but it now looks like they will instead target the annual International Fight Week.
This news has sent shockwaves through the MMA world, with fans eagerly anticipating McGregor's highly-anticipated return. With his trademark confidence and bravado, McGregor has set the stage for what he calls the "greatest comeback of all time." And with the weight limit set at 185 pounds, it's clear that McGregor is thinking big for his return to the octagon. Get ready for an epic showdown as McGregor and Chandler prepare to go head-to-head in what promises to be a historic fight.
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