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UFC World Reacts to Dana White’s “Sickest” Conor McGregor Revelation: “Coaches of the Ultimate Fighter, Team McGregor vs Team Chandler”

Published 02/04/2023, 11:08 AM EST

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Surprise, surprise, the king is back. Dana White might just have broken the internet by revealing the next Conor McGregor fight. ‘The Notorious’ will return to the octagon in 2023. The Irishman will be coaching the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler. Fans have been waiting for quite some time now for McGregor‘s return to the cage. The excitement surrounding his comeback has been fueled by the rumors that Tony Ferguson might also be in the running for coaching TUF 31 against McGregor.

However, it is now certain that ‘The Notorious’ will be facing Michael Chandler. The news of the matchup has been the reason for a lot of excitement and speculation. Moreover, many fans wondered what the outcome of the fight will be.

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Despite the speculation surrounding the weight class for the fight, one thing is for certain – Conor McGregor‘s return to the octagon is going to be an event to remember. Whether McGregor will be able to reclaim his throne as the king of the octagon remains unclear. However, one thing is for sure – the return of ‘Mystic Mac’ to the UFC is going to be a spectacle worth watching.

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‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor Returns to UFC on TUF 31!

Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate McGregor‘s return to the octagon as a coach on TUF 31. The biggest star in MMA hasn’t fought in almost two years, making this comeback highly anticipated. He previously served as a coach against Urijah Faber.

Dana White announced, “We just confirmed the coaches for season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will go head to head as the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter, Team McGregor vs Team Chandler.

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Dana White unveiled the news on social media, detailing the season’s premiere on May 30th to August 15th on ESPN network and ESPN Plus. At the end of the season, McGregor and Chandler face off in a much-awaited fight live on ESPN Plus PPV. White promised an announcement of the date and location soon.

McGregor and Chandler bring star power and skills to TUF 31, ensuring a season filled with excitement and drama. Moreover, fans took over the internet to show their excitement about the fight and confusion about Tony Ferguson.

Fans react at McGregor’s return to the octagon

Fans have been really waiting for McGregor to make his Octagon return. However, some of them are questioning the matchup. Here’s what the fans had to say:

Noted MMA journalist Ariel Helwani said:

In addition, another journalist in Mike Bohn said,

A fan asks:

Another fan said:

Meanwhile, some fans said:

Some fans asked a really important question:

Whilst a fan gives his early prediction:

A fan said:

Fans also did not shy away from showing their excitement:

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Another fan calls out for ‘El Cucuy’:

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Who d you think will win the season and the McGregor-Chandler fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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