Conor McGregor has announced the DATE, PLACE and OPPONENT of his next fight
Conor McGregor On December 31, he announced the date, location and opponent of his next fight through a video posted on social media. The Irishman, one of the most popular fighters in the world, has not fought since July 10, 2021. A broken shin in the first round of the fight put him out of action and he had to devote almost two years to his fight. recovery.
In addition to its quality, McGregor He has several titles that make him a respected contender for everyone. For example, Conor McGregor became the first fighter in history UFC win titles in two divisions simultaneously. Moreover, he should be given credit KO fastest in the UFC, knocking out Jose Aldo. 13 seconds. With recording 22 victories (19 knockout) and six defeats, the Irishman is one of the most powerful and controversial fighters in the arena.
But controversy followed him throughout his career, both because of his character and because of his fortune and threats of retirement. He first announced he was retiring in April 2016, but returned to the team in August 2018. UFC when he encountered the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes to regain the lightweight title. He fell to the mighty Russian. In 2019, he announced his retirement again, but returned in 2020 with a defeat. Donald Cerrone knockout and became the first fighter to score knockouts at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight.
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Conor McGregor will fight in Las Vegas in June.
Via video published on social networkConor McGregor revealed details of his next fight. On December 30, the fighter announced his return to the Octagon as “the greatest comeback in the history of the sport.” After this, who became his most likely opponent, Michael Chandler He crossed their path, and they crossed for the hundredth time. “Imagine saying this, the greatest comeback in combat sports history, and then making a fake documentary about it and never coming back. FORGOTTEN McGregor.
Well, on December 31st the Irishman closed the doors to speculation. “Ladies and gentlemen, Happy New Year everyone. I would like to announce my comeback, the greatest comeback of all time, it will happen in Las Vegas, International Fight WeekJune 29 “McGregor said, smiling and relaxed, glass of wine in hand. He then asked the person who was recording him to come closer and reveal his opponent. “The opponent will be Michael Chandler, 185 pounds.”, term laugh a burlesque laugh and take a sip of wine.
Following the Conor McGregor video, Chandler posted again on his social media, pointing out the Irish fighter. “I always said I want you to be the biggest, the baddest and the best. 185 would suit me”Chandler made a clear challenge to a duel. He later added: “Don’t forget who was a natural born featherweight who started his UFC career fighting against a select few of the bantamweights.”. Chandler is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion and is ranked fifth in that category by the UFC.