Harshad Patel
The McGregor vs. Chandler rivalry is officially underway. UFC CEO Dana White revealed on Friday that McGregor and Chandler will face off at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, on June 3 for their inaugural press conference leading up to UFC 303.
Tickets for the press conference will be available free of charge, as announced by White.
“MY FIGHT! MY HOME TOWN!” McGregor exclaimed on Instagram. “This is going to be fun! See y’all there!” Chandler chimed in.
Set to headline UFC 303 on June 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the McGregor vs. Chandler bout will be a five-round, non-title welterweight clash.
McGregor and Chandler previously served as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 in early 2023.
McGregor, aged 35, has been sidelined since fracturing his leg in his July 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier.
As a former two-division champion, “The Notorious” remains one of MMA’s most prominent figures, with notable victories over Jose Aldo, Nate Diaz, Eddie Alvarez, Donald Cerrone, Max Holloway, Poirier, and Chad Mendes. McGregor has fought in MMA only four times since securing his 2016 title win against Alvarez, with a record of 1-3 during that period.
Chandler, aged 38, boasts a decorated career as a three-time former Bellator lightweight champion.
Since transitioning to the UFC, Chandler has registered wins in two out of five fights, securing knockout victories over Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson but facing defeats against Justin Gaethje, Poirier, and in a title challenge against Charles Oliveira.
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