The series has two coaches teaching eager fighters. The Ultimate Fighter is an MMA competition show in the form of a reality TV series. The businessman added that he did not have a precise date or venue for the fight but would announce it 'soon' – and fans will expect that to mean it will take place before the end of the year. White said that McGregor and Chandler will be the coaches on the latest installment of TV series 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF), which is scheduled to end on August 15, 2023. Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler: When is the fight? McGREGOR vs CHANDLER IS CONFIRMED!! and will officially coach the next season of #TUF31! /effjf0Rg2MĬhandler is a former Bellator lightweight champion who first fought under the UFC banner in January 2021, knocking out Dan Hooker on the undercard of McGregor's first defeat to Dustin Poirier. Speaking on February 4 2023, UFC president Dana White announced that Conor McGregor would fight 36-year-old contender Michael Chandler at welterweight. MORE: Conor McGregor challenges former Manchester United player to charity boxing match Conor McGregor's next fight What's the latest on the two-weight champion's future? Who will his next opponent be? Here's what we know. UFC President Dana White spoke in June 2022 of his hope that his most marketable fighter might return by the end of that year or early 2023.

Rumours have repeatedly been rife about the 34-year-old's plans, driven by McGregor's prolific and provocative approach to his hugely popular social media channels. Conor McGregor remains the greatest UFC would-be ticket-seller despite a hiatus from the cage that has now lasted more than 18 months.

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