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!
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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.
No mess, I’d fancy it. https://t.co/TYVkSSBzxu
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 10, 2023
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.
He’s finished
Conor is history now
All he’s every remembered by now is being beating by Nate, Khabib and Dustin— 🇬🇧XRPkidd🇬🇧 (@VIIRYP87) September 10, 2023
Fans were clearly not happy to hear what McGregor had to say!
No chance
— Pawan Shukla (@Shukla8175) September 10, 2023
The majority of his fans were not willing to show their support for McGregor.
You’re not that guy come on now 😂
— FIGHT CLIPS 🔞😈 FOLLOW WITH 🔔 (@WhoSaidFights) September 11, 2023
Moreover, many criticized the outspoken nature that he is famous for.
All talk no action recently, you've become a bit of a keyboard warrior conor lad.
— Luc.S🇪🇸🇦🇷🧘🏻♂️ (@CuleSince95) September 10, 2023
Further, other fans had some bold remarks to make.
Man can’t fight anymore, even Beetlejuice would fuck him up
— Mikachu (@The_Mikachuu) September 10, 2023
It is evident that the fans do not believe ‘The Notorious’ can be successful at middleweight.
You’d get ruined
— NBA Vibes (@NBAvibesbro) September 10, 2023
Meanwhile, others are just waiting for his return.
Do something, anything at this point. Less talking more fighting
— GoonerMalta🇲🇹🇹🇩🏴 (@MaltaGooner) September 11, 2023
Further, some fans even pointed out to his absence from the USADA testing pool.
How about getting into the usuda testing pool and passing before making any so called comeback 👍
— karlell h (@KarlellH) September 10, 2023
Others called him out.
You don’t fight anymore. Washed.
— StateofMiami (@FLsportsFan3) September 10, 2023
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.
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“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.’”
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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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