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Conor McGregor’s massive return to the Octagon has been building up for nearly three years, but you wouldn’t have known it by the lackluster fight poster Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) released for the Irishman’s upcoming clash with Michael Chandler.
McGregor, who has been sidelined since suffering a broken leg at the hands of Dustin Poirier all the way back in July 2021, is scheduled to fight Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is expected to be one of the highest grossing gates in UFC history as the biggest MMA superstar of all time returns from a three-year layoff.
All things considered, you would think that the UFC marketing and design team would come up with a better poster for UFC 303 than the garbage that spilled onto social media on Wednesday night. McGregor’s comeback fight will be one of the biggest moments in UFC history, let alone in 2024. It deserves a more memorable fight poster than something you’d see for an Alex Perez vs. Matheus Nicolau UFC Apex card.
The shocking results can be seen above. Let us know what you think of the official McGregor vs. Chandler fight poster.
Insomnia
Ryan Garcia is halfway there!
Ryan Garcia has been cleared for one of his positive tests.
https://t.co/x4jVVmqv7E pic.twitter.com/YpaJPn4Gs8
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) May 8, 2024
Sean O’Malley wants all the smoke Conor McGregor can dish out.
O’Malley is up for a “legendary” lightweight fight against McGregor
https://t.co/tf2OYFFRVa pic.twitter.com/cxi3avHk8Z
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) May 8, 2024
This has to be one of the most ridiculous fight posters of all time. Check the bottom right section for Adrien “If I Show Up” Broner.
Actual official Don King fight poster for June 7 card at Seminole Hard Rock. Not only is Adrien Broner-Blair Cobbs no longer the main event, it says the fight will happen “if Broner shows up.” Only in boxing. pic.twitter.com/3uAO8pMNME
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) May 8, 2024
A huge flyweight clash has been booked for UFC 304. Thoughts?
BIG FLYWEIGHT FIGHT SET FOR JULY
Muhammad Mokaev vs Manel Kape
July 27 | Manchester | #UFC304 | 125 lbsvia // @Home_of_Fight pic.twitter.com/obQnMQat1B
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) May 8, 2024
This is a pretty one-sided breakdown…
When Conor McGregor was 29+ years old: pic.twitter.com/n6Lc84XrsT
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) May 8, 2024
Do you think Chael Sonnen was really asked to be the backup fighter for Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2?
Chael Sonnen says he was offered to be the backup fighter for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal
“I will be juiced up and I will beat Jorge Masvidal any time. But I won’t take the fight from Nate.”
▶️ https://t.co/Ouh3mdE7m0 #TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/eExc4SoYqN
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) May 8, 2024
Anthony Smith continues to callout Alex Pereira to a $ 50K grappling match.
Anthony Smith says he would “choke the sh*t out of Alex Pereira”, and doesn’t think that Alex will follow through with his $ 50K challenge:
“I would spend every penny on the most ridiculous thing… like a 18-foot tall dildo I’d put in my backyard with [Alex’s] name on it.”
YT… pic.twitter.com/aikQqZAeC9
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 8, 2024
Is this the next matchup to make in the UFC’s flyweight division?
Kai Kara-France wants to fight Steve Erceg in Perth at #UFC305
“I feel like Steve would be a great dance partner…
If he wants to get it, Steve Erceg let’s settle it in Perth.”
(via. @skysportnz) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/cICIZoBVuc
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 8, 2024
Fair game?
Footage appears showing O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch pretending to be Aljo’s coach:
“Aljo, you gotta go!” pic.twitter.com/tzRrD23YgN
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) May 8, 2024
It’s crazy to think that at one time Frankie Edgar could have fought at the same weight as Islam Makhachev.
| Islam Makhachev will spend the last few weeks of #UFC302 training camp at Nick Catone MMA in New Jersey with Frankie Edgar, per Edgar’s Instagram. pic.twitter.com/7q8sn1tasi
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) May 8, 2024
Do you think Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will ever compete in MMA?
| 2020 Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson has been training at Kill Cliff FC with Henri Hooft and Robbie Lawler, according to his agent Dave Martin.
Steveson was released by the WWE last week and has since been contacted by multiple NFL teams.
The 23-year-old has… pic.twitter.com/C5IC9BBvfw
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) May 8, 2024
Dustin Poirier wasn’t impressed with Islam Makhachev’s punching machine power.
Dustin Poirier reacts to the video of Islam Makhachev hitting the punching machine
(via. IG / @DustinPoirier) #UFC302 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/3fAA0EDZhQ
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 8, 2024
Sean O’Malley won’t let anyone forget that he KO’d Aljamain Sterling.
Ima smash your best friend after I beat you. Oh wait nvm already did. https://t.co/pzPMACbW1S
— Sean O’Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) May 8, 2024
And Sterling quickly fired back…
You’re a sorry ass champion. Keep bragging about a handicapped fight to give you the best odds to win. You’re not a real man my guy. Don’t try to duck the number 1 contender again to fight number 15 this time or some other pointless lame fight. https://t.co/LysxABxlFj
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 8, 2024
Did Mike Perry miss out on a prime opportunity?
Mike Perry says he was offered a fight against Julio César Chávez Jr. on the Paul-Tyson undercard, but the pay was too low
▶️ https://t.co/Ouh3mdE7m0 #TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/LmezudHbJo
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) May 8, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This was a wild KO from the world of boxing.
THAT WAS AN INSANE KO ON PROBOX‼️‼️‼️
#Boxing
pic.twitter.com/VYa1aWxQOY— Danny (@dantheboxingman) May 9, 2024
Here’s another MMA fan edit for the win!
Na these edits are getting out of hand pic.twitter.com/0WVxzUtN4r
— Dylan♿️ (@EdwardsSZN_) May 8, 2024
Check out Robelis Despaigne’s last four fights wrapped into a 50-second clip.
Robelis Despaigne’s last 4 fights have lasted a combined 37 seconds pic.twitter.com/fwYcGVLjGA
— Elon Rakhmonov (@ElonRakhmonov) May 8, 2024
Does this count as a slip, rip, or neither?
This ref took this like a G pic.twitter.com/VKxDaowAjF
— Covalent TV (@TheCovalentTV) May 8, 2024
Random Land
No way this is as good as the original, right?
The new trailer for ‘TWISTERS’, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos & Brandon Perea.
The movie was shot entirely on film.
In theatres on July 19. pic.twitter.com/MIvCRRPYb6
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 8, 2024
Take your base!
Putting the POP in pop time @StoolBaseball pic.twitter.com/esd6qtxzrI
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 8, 2024
Until next time, sleep well Maniacs!
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