Conor McGregor’s journey back to the octagon is taking longer than anyone could have imagined. Earlier this year, UFC President Dana White announced the return of ‘The Notorious’ against Michael Chandler. However, months have passed by, and fans are still waiting for the official confirmation of this fight.

To add to McGregor’s problems, there has been no news of the Irishman entering the USADA testing pool. This clearly means that McGregor cannot compete in the octagon anytime soon. Still, there are strong rumors of UFC’s first double champ coming back at UFC 296 on December 16th. Recently, McGregor took to Twitter to hint at returning to a new weight category. However, his statement did not go well with the fans.

Fans are up in arms against Conor McGregor!

Although not in action, McGregor’s past few months have been full of action on social media. Time and again, the former UFC champ has taken to social media to make bold call-outs and unfiltered statements. Recently, a fan stated his desire to see McGregor in the middleweight division. “Conor move up to 185 this is ur chance,” he tweeted.

Soon, the Irishman replied to it in his signature style. Not backing down from the challenge, McGregor showcased interest in moving to the middleweight division with his reply. “No mess, I’d fancy it,” the Irishman said in his tweet. Although short, the reply was enough to trigger some wild reactions from fans.

Fans were clearly not happy to hear what McGregor had to say!

The majority of his fans were not willing to show their support for McGregor.

Moreover, many criticized the outspoken nature that he is famous for.

Further, other fans had some bold remarks to make.

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It is evident that the fans do not believe ‘The Notorious’ can be successful at middleweight.

Meanwhile, others are just waiting for his return.

Further, some fans even pointed out to his absence from the USADA testing pool.

Others called him out.

Overall, fans were just not happy with whatever the Irishman had to say.

What Dana White has to say about the return of Conor McGregor?

Recently, UFC President Dana White addressed McGregor’s return at a press conference. White recently had a conversation with McGregor and according to the President, ‘The Notorious’ is ready to fight and eager to come back into the octagon.

“I talked to Conor, it was either yesterday or the day before. And, yeah–he’s ready to fight…” White said. Moreover, he also revealed that he asked the former UFC double champ to get into shape. “I said, ‘Listen–get in shape and let’s figure this out.’”

However, fans have heard similar updates from the UFC President many times in the past. When do you think will McGregor return? Is it going to be at UFC 296? Or maybe, in the first quarter of 2024? Let us know in the comments below.

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