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Conor McGregor to Make Long-Awaited Return to Octagon Against Michael Chandler at UFC 303

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Conor McGregor is set to make his comeback in the octagon on June 29th as he takes on Michael Chandler at UFC 303. The fight will be held during International Fight Week in Las Vegas and will mark McGregor's return to the Welterweight division. McGregor, a former two-weight UFC champion, hasn't fought since July 2021 due to a leg injury. The bout between McGregor and Chandler was anticipated after their coaching roles on The Ultimate Fighter reality series in 2023.

Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the octagon on June 29th when he takes on Michael Chandler at UFC 303 .

The contest will be held at 170 pounds marking McGregor's return to the Welterweight division for the first time since he faced Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in 2020. Since then, a rivalry between McGregor and Chandler has blossomed with the two coaching opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter reality series in 2023. A bout between the pair was expected in 2023, but a myriad of issues prevented the fight from taking place.

Days later, the Irishman indicated that the issues between himself and the UFC had been sorted and that a return to fighting was imminent.

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