Rumors of Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated UFC return are growing even though he has yet to fulfill the necessary USADA program requirements. Despite this, McGregor’s recent announcement about his comeback has ignited expectations for a potential appearance at UFC 296.
However, uncertainty still persists raising questions about whether this could be another strategic maneuver by the former two-division UFC champion to maintain a prominent presence within the MMA community.
McGregor’s December return option rekindled after optimistic message
Recently, Conor has dropped hints about making a comeback this year, potentially facing his scheduled opponent Michael Chandler. Simultaneously, Mystic Mac has engaged in verbal exchanges with Justin Gaethje.
Speculation has arisen due to the impressive performance of the new BMF champion, sparking rumors of a potential showdown with The Notorious. Despite these various possibilities, McGregor’s primary focus appears to be his post-TUF bout against ‘Iron’ in December at UFC 296.
December is back on the table!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 22, 2023
Furthermore, the lightweight superstar expresses a desire to complete a trilogy fight against Nate Diaz likely around the middle of the following year. McGregor’s latest tweet has reaffirmed his determination to step back into the octagon in December.
What year was Conor McGregor’s last fight?
More than two years ago, McGregor’s final UFC battle took place against Dustin Poirier to settle their longstanding rivalry. For a long time “The Notorious” and “The Diamond” had been in intense conflicts.
“If Conor McGregor gets UFC return without testing, they are making a whole joke of USADA.”
Dustin Poirier
Agree or disagree? #UFC #MMA #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/LQ9A34nfKr
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) August 16, 2023
Their first octagon clash took place at UFC 178 in 2014, igniting the flames of their rivalry. During this encounter, McGregor managed to defeat Poirier in the first round through a technical knockout.
However, the dynamics shifted in 2021 when Conor and Dustin squared off twice within six months. In both these fights, Poirier showcased superior performance, emerging victorious on both occasions.
The headliner bouts at UFC 257 and UFC 264 saw Poirier deliver ruthless defeats to Mystic Mac. Unfortunately, McGregor’s illustrious career experienced an abrupt halt during their third fight at UFC 264, as Poirier brutally fractured McGregor’s tibia and fibula in that fight.
Conor McGregor wants to get that BMF title off Justin Gaethje and then defend it in a trilogy with Nate Diaz 😳 pic.twitter.com/k5rqjpzLed
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) August 3, 2023
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