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Mike Bohn

Conor McGregor lays out three-fight UFC return plan: Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz

Conor McGregor claims he’s absolutely returning to the octagon at UFC 296 in December, and Michael Chandler will be the opponent.

Although all signs point to McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) having to first re-enter the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing program, which requires two clean tests over six months, before stepping in the cage, he continues to label Dec. 16 as the timeline for his next fight.

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