Published 08:06 IST, March 6th 2023

Dana White reveals violence almost broke out when Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler met

"They do not like each other now," says White when asked what happened when Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler met during the filing of TUF.

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While it has alrey been anunced that Cor McGregor and Michael Chandler will meet inside Octagon for a Lightweight encounter at end of year, UFC president Dana White reveals violence was about to break out between fighters earlier than potential fight. fighters will coach at forthcoming season of Ultimate Fighter (TUF), and during filling event of show, two met and almost took each or out. "y do t like each or w," says White when asked what happened when Cor and Chandler met during filing of TUF.

"Chandler and Cor were very respectful to each or, and n some things started escalating that you will see on show and y do t like each or w," White said at UFC 285 press conference. "I don't look at stuff that's good for show or things like that. Whatever happens, happens. stuff that just happened shouldn't happen. I'm getting old boys, I'm getting old. I would have been in re sooner back in old days, but yeah, t good. A lot of (explicit) went down on Friday," he said of incident.

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Cor McGregor Return Date

According to assertions drawn and shared by fans on Social Media, McGregor's fight will t take place before August. What is basis of this claim? As per latest update, UFC's first champ-champ is yet to register himself back in USA pool. And it is a rule that to fight in UFC an individual must spend at least 6 months in testing pool. So, if McGregor enters pool w, n he will become eligible in August. However, this does t indicate that fight will happen in August. It may go furr, but since it will take place in 2023 n with certainty it can be stated that Cor McGregor will greet UFC ring at some point during last quarter of 2023.

Given way he h to leave Octagon last time, fans are seemingly waiting for torious one to come back and showcase his best. Moreover, having set up an im to deliver  best trash talk in official pressers before event, it would be a spectacle for UFC fans to see what Cor McGregor brings to his mic game this time. All this would happen but waiting period is long. 

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08:06 IST, March 6th 2023