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Conor McGregor says UFC fight with Michael Chandler is 100% happening in 2023 amid USADA testing pool return

Conor McGregor reiterated that his highly anticipated clash with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler will happen in 2023.

Much speculation has been made between fans and fighters as to whether Conor McGregor’s long-teased showdown with Michael Chandler would come to fruition after his delayed re-entry into the USADA testing pool. During an interview with renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani at the Irishman’s Dublin restaurant, The Black Forge, McGregor confirmed that his return to the Octagon will “100 percent” happen in 2023.

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Conor McGregor suggested a December date for his Octagon return

During the conversation, Conor McGregor suggested that December is a likely date for his return, though he did not rule out November which would be the earliest possible date for his return given the six months of USADA testing he would be required to go through before being cleared.