UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s potential return at middleweight.
On New Year’s Eve, McGregor recently announced his official return. octagon, shares videos in classic McGregor style. With a glass of red victory in hand, McGregor confirmed he will make his long-awaited return on June 29th.
“Happy New Year everyone. I myself would like to announce the return date of the ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor’s greatest comeback of all time. βIt will be held in Las Vegas during International Fight Week on June 29th.βthβ McGregor announced.
“And my opponent is Michael Chandler. And he weighs, Mr. Chandler…185 pounds.” (H/T Bloody Elbow)
Sean O’Malley talks about Conor McGregor’s potential 185lb debut
McGregor fights always dominate all MMA conversations and inspire discussion on every MMA talk show and podcast. O’Malley shared his thoughts on McGregor’s fight on his own podcast, TimboSugarShow, and claimed that McGregor, whom “Sugar” shared the admiration for, could further cement his legacy in his next fight. .
“I feel like he’s messing around,” O’Malley said. Said. “I think he’s just trying to do that, but I don’t know…Chandler probably walks up to around 185 (pounds) and Conor is probably 190-195 pounds. “But the interesting matchup is 185. If he knocks out Chandler, it will be a knockout at 45, a knockout at 55, a knockout at 70, a knockout at 185. It will be legendary.β (H/T MMA Junkie) https: //www.lowkickmma.com/conor-mcgregor-warned-extra-weight-chandler-ufc/
If McGregor defeats Chandler by knockout at middleweight, he will become the first fighter to do so in four weight classes.
As for O’Malley, the 29-year-old is scheduled to defend the 135-pound strap against Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC 299 in March.
Do you think Conor McGregor will return at the middleweight limit?