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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!
Sean O’Malley wants all the smoke Conor McGregor can dish out.
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?
This is a pretty one-sided breakdown…
Do you think Chael Sonnen was really asked to be the backup fighter for Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2?
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?
Fair game?
It’s crazy to think that at one time Frankie Edgar could have fought at the same weight as Islam Makhachev.
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.
Sean O’Malley won’t let anyone forget that he KO’d Aljamain Sterling.
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?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This was a wild KO from the world of boxing.
Here’s another MMA fan edit for the win!
Check out Robelis Despaigne’s last four fights wrapped into a 50-second clip.
Does this count as a slip, rip, or neither?
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!
Until next time, sleep well Maniacs!