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The fighting world is buzzing with anticipation as the notorious Conor McGregor prepares to make his grand comeback to the UFC stage. Every MMA fan is excited to see the Notorious back in the octagon once again. After his UFC 264 injury, fans were not sure whether they would see the Irishman back. But UFC’s double champ is slowly heading back to his UFC return, and he has his target in his sight – Michael Chandler.

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Chandler is one of the most dangerous and explosive fighters in the UFC scenario right now. Choosing Chandler as his opponent for his return fight after 2 years of inactivity is a brave move by McGregor. However, fans are in splits predicting the winner of this fight. Some believe the Notorious can conquer the bout with his KO power.

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Many believe that ‘Iron Mike’ might just be too much for McGregor to handle. Recently, popular actor and McGregor’s Roadhouse co-star Travis Van Winkle appeared in an interview with UFC Fight Pass, where he talked about all things MMA, including McGregor’s return.

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Travis Van Winkle gives his opinion on Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler

When asked about his opinions on McGregor‘s return, Van Winkle expressed unwavering support for the Irish fighter. He highlighted McGregor‘s resilience and dedication to overcoming his injury. Moreover, he also noted that he had seen a trailer for McGregor‘s documentary, which documents his journey back from the setback. Van Winkle‘s belief in McGregor‘s ability to make a statement in his comeback seems unshakeable.

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While McGregor has faced a series of losses, Van Winkle remains confident in his abilities. He recognizes that McGregor has been out of the Octagon for quite some time. However, he believes that this hiatus has only fueled the fighter’s motivation.

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“I won’t go against Conor. He’s worked incredibly hard to come back. I just saw the trailer for his documentary and it’s going to document his journey coming through that injury. I don’t know, I feel like you can’t count that guy out, I feel like he’s been down for quite a while. He’s lost what four in a row three-row? I put my money on him though. I feel like he’s got a real big reason to come back and make a statement.”

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As the fight between McGregor and Chandler draws closer, fans and pundits alike are speculating on the outcome. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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