“I Think We See Him Against Michael Chandler in…”: Despite Dana White’s Cryptic Message, UFC Commentator Jon Anik Provides a Major Update on Conor McGregor’s Return

Despite currently starring as a coach in the current season of TUF, Conor McGregor‘s UFC return is shrouded in mystery. From his problems with USADA to Dana White’s cryptic messages, everything seems dim about the Irishman’s return to the octagon. But in the middle of all this uncertainty, there is something that might give the fans of the former two-division champion hope of their star’s return.

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In his recent interview with Chamatkar Sandhu, UFC’s commentator Jon Anik voiced his opinion on the matter. According to him, fans will see ‘Notorious’ up against Michael Chandler in December. Even though he has no official confirmations, he personally believes this. Further, he also suggested another fight sometime in March Next year. In Anik’s own words:

“So I don’t know if that’s on his horizon, but, yes, I mean, I think we see him against Michael Chandler in December, as long as he doesn’t break his leg. I think we see him in March 2024 as well.”

Apart from this, Jon Anik believes Conor McGregor will soon be an active part of the UFC’s roaster rather than be limited to occasional super fights. If the former ESPN anchor is to be believed, Conor McGregor is chasing ‘further greatness’. Which, in his opinion, the Irishman can only find inside the octagon and not the boxing ring. Ever since his loss to Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor has been out of action due to a gruesome leg injury. But within this time frame, he hasn’t just recovered but also gained some serious mass.

Last year, the fighter surprised the MMA community with his new transformation. But despite the recovery, his return still seems uncertain. Fans got some hope  after Conor McGregor was announced as a coach alonside Michael Chandler on the latest season of TUF. With rare exception of a few seasons, TUF coaches lock horns following the show’s finale. But so far, nothing has been official about McGregor’s potential fight with ‘Iron’. Even Dana White’s words on the matter have been cryptic as best. Not to forget the fighter’s recent fiasco with USADA on his absence from the testing pool.

Team Conor McGregor is trailing behind Veterans

In the ongoing season of The Ultimate Fighter, Michael Chandler’s team is trailing ahead of Conor McGregor’s team. As of now, the UFC veteran led by ‘Iron’ has a lead over their prospect counterparts by 2-0. In the last episode, Cody Gibson of Team McGregor got brutally knocked out by Mando Gutierrez of Team Chandler. Thus, becoming the second veteran in the row to triumph over his prospect counterpart.

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While the 31 season of UFC’s reality show hasn’t concluded yet, the lead has given a strong start to the former Bellator Lightweight champion’s team. It is noteworthy that this is the second time McGregor has appeared on this show. Last time, the Irishmen coached a team of European fighters against their American rivals lead by Urijah Faber.