Conor McGregor has broken his silence on his upcoming clash with Michael Chandler, saying he is ‘ready’ for the UFC blockbuster return.
The Irishman will make his long-awaited return to the octagon on January 23, when he takes on the former Bellator lightweight champion in the main event of UFC 257.
McGregor has been out of action since January 2020, when he defeated Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds at UFC 246.
The 32-year-old has been training hard for his return, and he took to social media to express his excitement for the fight.
“I am ready,” he wrote on Twitter. “The game is on.”
McGregor has been vocal about his desire to reclaim the UFC lightweight title, which he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.
Chandler, meanwhile, is a former Bellator lightweight champion who made his UFC debut in August 2020.
The 34-year-old American has won all three of his UFC fights, and he is looking to make a statement against McGregor.
The fight is expected to be one of the biggest of 2021, and McGregor is confident he can get the job done.
“I am in prime physical condition,” he said. “I am ready to fight. I am ready to have my hand raised.”
McGregor is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC, and his return is sure to draw a huge audience.
The fight will be broadcast live on pay-per-view, and fans around the world will be tuning in to see if McGregor can reclaim his place at the top of the lightweight division.
McGregor is one of the most talented fighters in the sport, and he is sure to put on a show against Chandler.
The fight is sure to be an exciting one, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the result.
McGregor is one of the most recognizable figures in the sport, and his return is sure to be a huge draw.
The fight is sure to be an exciting one, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the result.
McGregor is one of the most talented fighters in the sport, and he is sure to put on a show against Chandler.
The fight is sure to be an exciting one, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the result.
No matter the outcome, McGregor’s return to the octagon is sure to be one of the biggest events of 2021.