In the octagon, Conor McGregor’s highly awaited return had UFC fans all aflutter. TUF 31 saw him elected as a mentor and in the usual TUF coach tradition, a showdown awaited at the season’s close. Yet, dismay filled the air when the Irishman failed to heed the USADA testing pool enrollment deadline, blocking his octagon clearance.

However, recent tweets from Conor McGregor have indicated that his return to the UFC is all set to happen in December this year. After the news of his initial return took off, he found unexpected support from the new bantamweight champion amid all this hubbub.

Conor McGregor found support from Sean O’Malley

Amidst all the USADA controversy and his unconfirmed bout with Michael Chandler, “The Irishman” has garnered newfound support from Sean O’Malley for the fight against Chandler. Sean O’Malley, who recently secured his Bantamweight title after defeating Aljamain Sterling, has supported McGregor by commenting on his post.

Most people must be unaware of the fact that Sean O’Malley has a sort of connection with Conor McGregor. Apart from their shared love for the color green. Both of them trace their roots to Irish descent. McGregor is obviously an Irish national but it was unexpected for Sean O’Malley part to be Irish. It is his grandmother who is of Irish descent. However, no further information is available about O’Malley’s grandmother.

The timeline so far

Conor McGregor issued a challenge to Michael Chandler during an event focusing on Anthony Joshua’s bout against Robert Helenius. McGregor took the stage during the event and called out KSI, as well as extended a challenge to Michael Chandler for a match set to take place in the upcoming December event.

However, McGregor’s projections of facing Michael Chandler appeared to be slim as the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) stood in their way. The USADA posed a significant challenge, consistently emphasizing that McGregor had to overcome a hurdle before entering the octagon. To make his return, he was required to rejoin the testing pool and satisfactorily clear a minimum of two drug tests over a six-month period.

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Frustrated by the situation, McGregor turned to expressing his displeasure through vocal messages on various social platforms. Despite facing numerous obstacles, a recent tweet from McGregor hinted at his readiness for the upcoming December event, suggesting a potential shift in his circumstances.

The world of combat sports has eagerly anticipated Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC. USADA regulations initially hindered his UFC return. However, recent tweets hint at his readiness for a December showdown, garnering unexpected support from Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Despite earlier setbacks, McGregor’s determination seems to be shifting the narrative. With this development, will fans finally witness his long-anticipated clash with Michael Chandler in December?

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