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Now the official poster for UFC 303, which takes place in late June, former undisputed duelweight champion Conor McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler over five rounds at 170-pound welterweight this summer, however, the promotion's design expertise has once again been put under doubt.
McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the promotion's banner, has been out for nearly three years, most recently breaking his left tibia and fibula in the first round of a TKO against Dustin Poirier.
As for Chandler, it's been over two years since we last saw the ex-Bellator MMA champion compete in the Octagon, with the aforementioned Poirier sending him to the top at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in their bout.
Conor McGregor Sees Michael Chandler UFC 303 Fight Made Official Poster
And finally scheduled for a summer bout at the end of International Fight Week, McGregor vs. Chandler became the official poster on social media tonight and the organization released the official UFC 303 poster.
“June 29. Conor vs Chandler. 5 rounds. 170 pounds,” the UFC wrote on its website. official X checkaccompanied by the official event poster.
Stoking the fire of their bitter rivalry throughout the week, McGregor, who faced off against Chandler at last year's tournament Ultimate Fighter 31 The rival coaches claimed that the former lightweight title challenger was far from his level before their fight.
“There are (sic) levels and in 7 weeks and 5 days you will see the very, very highest level,” Conor McGregor wrote in his official message. X after being selected by UFC alumnus Dan Hardy to defeat Michael Chandler. “The next race is for the clan! #Was ready”
As for Chandler, the Kill Cliff FC ace said the stipulation he plans to leave McGregor at the climax of UFC 303 will likely leave the Crumlin striker with no choice but to end his illustrious mixed martial arts career. .
Who will win at UFC 303 this summer: Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler?
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