Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor has not re-enrolled in the United States Anti-Doping Agency testing pool according to reports. Dana White announced the fighter would return ...

with the former champion yet to start UFC's six-month anti-doping programme However, McGregor would not need to be in the testing pool 'just to coach'. Conor McGregor 'has NOT re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool' despite Dana White announcing he'll RETURN to coach The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler in May...

Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler when he makes his UFC comeback, although a date for the bout has yet to be confirmed.

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Conor McGregor will soon return to the octagon for the first time since he broke his leg in 2021, to face Michael Chandler in a possible welterweight bout.

Chandler meanwhile has been itching to fight McGregor since he debuted with the UFC. McGregor is currently the UFC’s biggest superstar, with the featherweight and lightweight double champion attracting the biggest audience in the organization’s history. Both fighters had most recently been competing at lightweight, or 155 pounds, and have also fought at welterweight in the past.

CONOR McGREGOR and Michael Chandler were trolled by former opponent Dustin Poirier after announcing their fight.Chandler is set to welcome McGregor ba.

Not that I can; I can’t bet. I can’t bet MMA.” [McGregor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/conor-mcgregor/) in the [UFC](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/ufc/). [ he backs to win when predicting the bout.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21005529/conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-ufc-dustin-poirier/) [GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-bingo/15204465/sun-vegas-free-bets-no-deposit-casino-join-offer?ilc=inline) (Ts&Cs apply) [back to the octagon in September.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21275111/dana-white-conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-ufc/) [The pair will coach on the next instalment of The Ultimate Fighter](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21259343/conor-mcgregor-ultimate-fighter-coaching-ufc/), a series where contenders live, train and fight together to win a UFC contract.

KATIE TAYLOR is set to officially rematch Amanda Serrano in Ireland - with Conor McGregor in talks to sponsor the fight.Undisputed lightweight queen T.

[promoted and managed by YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18404851/jake-paul-amanda-serrano-payday-seven-weight/)- moved back down to featherweight. [to unify all four lightweight belts.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20766557/five-best-fights-of-2022-wood-conlan-taylor-serrano/) [UFC](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/ufc/) legend [Conor McGregor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/conor-mcgregor/) publicly offered to help fund the bout, with talks set to continue. [CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/15779007/online-casino-bonus-offers-sign-up-deals-no-deposit/) [82,000-seat football stadium Croke Park to host](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19336800/katie-taylor-croke-park-amanda-serrano-rematch/) but claimed the fees were three-times what Wembley costs. [boxing's first event in Ireland since 2014.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/141587/inside-the-bloody-irish-mafia-feud-that-started-on-uk-streets-and-ended-in-dublin-boxing-weigh-in-bloodbath/)

Taylor's rematch with Amanda Serrano has been confirmed for Dublin on May 20 but the venue remains up in the air.

Hearn continued: "I think Conor's main priority is to see history made in Ireland. "We know there are obstacles there but whatever happens, Katie Taylor's next fight will be in Ireland and it was very helpful to have a chat with the champ-champ to see what he could do to help." He spoke about the process for Katie Taylor, which is is it 3Arena and then Croke Park or do we try and find a way to make Croke Park happen in May. "It's smart marketing for Proper 12! [ Taylor's rematch with Serrano](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/katie-taylor) - secured after Serrano earned a unanimous decision win over Erika Cruz on Saturday night - would take place in Ireland but it looked increasingly likely that the 3Arena would host the fight due to security costs attached to Croke Park. [Conor McGregor](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/conor-mcgregor) about the UFC superstar potentially sponsoring Katie Taylor's rematch with Amanda Serrano, in order to ensure it takes place at Croke Park.

Hearn was speaking to DAZN after the former UFC world champion expressed an interest in sponsoring the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, which is ...

And she will get her night, whether it’s in May or September.” “As an Irishman, as a fighter, he would love to see an event in Croke Park, and he would love to see her get her night. “He talked about the process for Katie Taylor, is it three arena and then Croke Park or do we try and find a way to make Croke Park happen in May, we know there are obstacles there whatever happens, Katie Taylor’s next fight will be in Ireland, and it’s very helpful to have a chat.

MICHAEL CHANDLER has broken his silence after being confirmed as the man to welcome Conor McGregor back to the UFC.The pair will coach on the next ser.

I don't even want him to win a fight.Michael Chandler on coaching against Conor McGregor on TUF I'm showing up to win from the moment my feet touch the ground in Las Vegas. I don't even want him to win a fight. I want to win this thing; I don't want to beat Conor later this year, I want to beat Conor badly on TUF. "I want to win this thing; I don't want to beat Conor later this year, I want to beat Conor badly on TUF. "I get the opportunity to coach a handful of them, so now we build the hype and competition."

MICHAEL CHANDLER has broken his silence after being confirmed as the man to welcome Conor McGregor back to the UFC.The pair will coach on the next ser.

I don't even want him to win a fight.Michael Chandler on coaching against Conor McGregor on TUF I'm showing up to win from the moment my feet touch the ground in Las Vegas. I don't even want him to win a fight. I want to win this thing; I don't want to beat Conor later this year, I want to beat Conor badly on TUF. "I want to win this thing; I don't want to beat Conor later this year, I want to beat Conor badly on TUF. "I get the opportunity to coach a handful of them, so now we build the hype and competition."

Conor McGregor has given his regular support to compatriot Katie Taylor, offering to help fund her rematch with Amanda Serrano, who is promoted by rival ...

However, a squared circle showdown seems unlikely, with McGregor [announcing his UFC comeback against Michael Chandler this year](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-ufc-29132926). "We know there are obstacles in the way but whatever happens, Katie Taylor’s next fight will be in Ireland, and it’s very helpful to have a chat. He talked about the process for Katie Taylor, is it 3Arena and then Croke Park or do we try and find a way to make Croke Park happen in May? Hearn has admitted the event could pose a new tag-team style rivalry, with McGregor on Taylor's side pitched against Paul and Serrano. I will sponsor the event to see this happen." [open to financially supporting the contest](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/conor-mcgregor-katie-taylor-news-29131038), tweeting: "The extra security bill is 500k to have Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park?

While the fight is currently scheduled to take place at the 3Arena in the Irish capital, fellow fighter McGregor has now offered to step in and 'sponsor' the ...

‘In an ideal world everyone would like to do that event at Croke Park. He’s going to get Audie Attar [McGregor’s manager] to reach out and see if there is a sponsorship deal he can do through one of his many brands. MORE : [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). He once to see what he can do. [UFC](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ufc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) star [Conor McGregor](https://metro.co.uk/tag/conor-mcgregor/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) offering to help foot the bill to ensure it takes place at Croke Park.

The one-time UFC title challenger got his wish to fight Conor McGregor, but it'll have to wait until after they coach The Ultimate Fighter.

“And we are going to make the dreams come true of one of these young athletes to get signed by the UFC and get a UFC contract. Like his upcoming opponent, the ‘Notorious’ one has one win in his current UFC run, which came against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone. In his next appearance, the Kill Cliff FC product was submitted by Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November. “The cat is out the bag. Once the season ends, they are expected to fight at a pay-per-view event near the end of the year. “It’s finally announced,” said Chandler in response to the TUF announcement.

Michael Chandler gives his prediction for his fight with Conor McGregor and what he expects out of the Irish superstar when they meet on The Ultimate ...

If I want to pick him up and put him down, I can pick him up and put him down and put a beating on him and get a submission that way. “I fear no man – I don’t fear Conor McGregor,” Chandler said. “Can’t tell you what’s going to happen, what Conor’s going to show up,” Chandler said. “I always visualize a big overhand right or a left hook,” Chandler said. “When a guy has a wife, he’s got kids, family, there’s a line that you don’t cross, obviously. “If he lands one on the button, it’s going to be a rough night for me. One thing is for certain, Chandler promises that he’s ready for whatever McGregor throws at him. While there’s still a lot of time to pass before they get in the octagon together, Chandler already has a pretty good idea of what to expect from McGregor. I believe I finish Conor in the second round. That’s another reason why he expects to trade bombs with McGregor until one of them falls over. Me more like a missile coming at you, making you feel my presence right away, I want to get my hands on you.” Then they’ll clash in what will likely be one of the biggest fights in 2023, though an exact date and location are still to be determined.

UFC star Dustin Poirier has reacted to Conor McGregor's comeback opponent being announced as lightweight contender Michael Chandler.'Notorious'

I don’t have a date. I don’t have a place. I could cry,” Johnson wrote alongside a picture that showed him as the senior figure in a family portrait that included Poirier, McGregor, and Chandler.

Conor McGregor could face a six-month wait to face Michael Chandler despite announcing his UFC comeback fight. The Irishman has not fought since breaking ...

[face a wait of up to six months from the date](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/breaking-conor-mcgregor-ruled-out-28307047) he registers in the USADA drug-testing pool before he can compete again. [Dustin Poirier](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/dustin-poirier) in July 2021 but has made a return to full MMA training. I want to win this thing; I don't want to beat Conor later this year, I want to beat Conor badly on TUF. Now after receiving his call, Chandler believes a late fight would give time for the hugely-anticipated event to build hype through their documented team battle. However, a fight late in summer looks like it would make sense now filming has finished for his appearance in a remake of Hollywood classic 'Road House'. There are several big dates being thrown around for the pair to clash which could include in November, but an official date and venue have yet to be confirmed by UFC president Dana White.

CONOR McGREGOR is yet to enrol into the UFC's anti-doping pool ahead of his return fight against Michael Chandler.UFC president Dana White announced t.

[return to both the series and the octagon.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21275111/dana-white-conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-ufc/) [who he is set to coach against on The Ultimate Fighter.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21259343/conor-mcgregor-ultimate-fighter-coaching-ufc/) [GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-bingo/15204465/sun-vegas-free-bets-no-deposit-casino-join-offer?ilc=inline) (Ts&Cs apply) [McGregor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/conor-mcgregor/) was not signed up to USADA's random, all-year round testing. [TSN Sports](https://twitter.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1621952893740892161?s=46&t=nzfSvafCKHxnUFggb0_cTg), McGregor has not yet signed up to US Anti-Doping Agency tests, required for any competitor in the UFC. [face Chandler in his comeback bout](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21280580/conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-fight-ufc/), set for September.