Conor McGregor’s return bout against Michael Chandler is considered to be the most anticipated fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship this year. However, Dana White recently discussed the probable date for the fight amid the Irishman’s USADA situation.
MMA fans are ecstatic about The Notorious’ return to the octagon to take on Michael Chandler. Fans now seem to be questioning whether the bout will ultimately take place this year, given how the fight planning has developed over the last four months.
đš| Conor McGregor says he has asked Dana White if his fight with Michael Chandler could finally be a homecoming at Croke Park in Ireland but admits itâs unlikely at the moment.
[per The MMA Hour]#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/MggxRbt61J— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) March 16, 2023
Dana White on Conor McGregor’s USADA issue
Mystic Mac is still ineligible to compete in his matchup with “Iron,” according to USADA, unless he re-enrolls and displays clean results at least twice in the following six months. Dana addressed the volatile McGregor situation during the UFC Vegas 73 post-fight press conference.
âHe has to get into the USADA pool first. Heâs filling out the paperwork. I donât know how soon that will be done or whatâs going on, but thatâs his business, that heâs handling with USADA. But itâs all in motion.â Dana said.
UFC President Dana White insists there's a level of respect between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler đ pic.twitter.com/rpbVuRvOYJ
— Combat Sports UK (@CombatSportsUK) May 30, 2023
By this time, an important fight involving the top UFC superstar should have a set date, venue, and fight card. Dana also spoke about that at the UFC Charlotte post-fight news conference.
âThatâs what weâre shooting for. Hopefully we have a big fight in Madison Square Garden in November, and then a big fight in December.â Dana added.
The Notorious on USADA testing pool regulation
A fighter must have spent at least six months in the USADA pool prior to a bout, as required by the regulations. So, if The Notorious wants to fight Chandler in November, he needs to join the pool right away.
The Notorious is reportedly becoming more emphatic about his refusal to participate in the testing pool despite USADA’s continued pressure to do so. The Irishman doesn’t appear to have had any intention of following these regulations thus far claiming himself to be clean.
"I know there was a big meeting last week and Conor McGregor is going into the USADA testing pool any day now" ~ @danawhite #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/emOKLoAN8q
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 24, 2023
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