McGregor says he hopes to have another 100 fights after returning to the octagon
Former champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Irishman Conor McGregor spoke about holding the first fight in two years. His words leads the YouTube channel of the promotion.
The athlete said that after returning to the octagon, he hopes to arrange another hundred fights and achieve consistency in his career. Until the end of 2023, he plans to fight 37-year-old American Michael Chandler. “He had some exciting fights. He is enthusiastic and ready to fight. Plus, he’s a good fighter. So I’m happy with my opponent,” McGregor said. He added that his return would be “the greatest in the history of martial arts.”
The 34-year-old Irishman announced his intention to fight Chandler on May 21. “The fight with Chandler will take place this year, 100 percent. In December, but possibly even earlier. All calls have been made, the process is running. I will fight until the end of the year, ”said the athlete.
McGregor last fought in the summer of 2021, losing to American Dustin Poirier by technical knockout. The Irishman suffered a broken leg, from which he is still recovering. In his professional career, he spent 28 fights, scoring 22 victories and suffering six defeats. Chandler has 23 wins and eight losses.
Source: Lenta
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