Chael Sonnen claims he has an ‘inside scoop’ on the date Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler

Chael Sonnen has claimed he has an ‘Inside scoop’ on when Conor McGregor will return to the cage, naming the month fans can hope to see the icon doing what he does best.

The Irishman was initially scheduled to make his eagerly-anticipated comeback on June 29 at UFC 303. Alas, a little toe injury forced him to pull out of the contest.

Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty ImagesChael Sonnen gives ‘Inside scoop’ on when Conor McGregor will returnHaving not competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier back in 2021, MMA enthusiasts were positively salivating at the prospect of Conor McGregor coming back to go head-to-head with Michael Chandler.

The pair of sporting titans were ready to settle their rivalry at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, in front of a raucous crowd who’d loved every second of the storyline they’d marinated while filming The Ultimate Fighter.

However, fans were rendered devastated when an injury left ‘The Notorious’ with no choice but to withdraw from the bout.

But with his fire to fight still burning bright, McGregor has publically pleaded with Dana White to rearrange the match-up for December.

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And while the 2x UFC champion is unlikely to receive his wish, by the sounds of it, he might just get the next best thing.

Chael Sonnen claims he has an ‘Inside scoop’ that McGregor will face his rival in January at UFC 311.

In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, ‘The American Gangster’ claimed: “An inside scoop that I’m getting is that the UFC wants all of those same things [McGregor vs. Chandler] they just wanted it in January in California.”

In addition, Sonnen can’t believe that the legendary athlete is still so popular, with almost a decade having passed since he first picked up the UFC crown.

He explained: “I was blown away with the evidence that Conor McGregor- top draw, red panty night- is still in full effect.”

What happened when Connor McGregor and Chael Sonnen clashed on stage?With McGregor having spent so long away from the sport, the fans are beginning to miss the trash-talking skills he brought to the table.

Renowned for dismantling his opponents with witty one-liners, the esteemed striker has made a reputation for beating his adversaries before the fights even take place.

However, if there’s anyone who can match him in the talking department, it’s Sonnen.

The pair once went head-to-head on stage and exchanged some pretty vicious insults.

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