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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor set to fight Michael Chandler just before Christmas as UFC book venue

Conor McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler in Las Vegas on December 16.

McGregor will look for his first UFC win in over three years when he faces Chandler after recently coaching against his rival on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. The Irishman hasn't fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their July 2021 trilogy fight, but he is now set for a return at the end of the year.

The promotion will host UFC 296 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas nine days before Christmas after applying for an event permit to Nevada, according to MMA Junkie. McGregor's coach John Kavanagh teased fans by replying to a tweet about the date with a gif of NBA star Shaquille O'Neal 'shimmying'.

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