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The anticipation for a clash between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor is growing, but frustrations are mounting as McGregor has yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool. As the coaches for Season 31 of "The Ultimate Fighter," their face-off is eagerly awaited by fans, but recent developments have left Chandler feeling uncertain about the situation.
With just 179 days remaining until December 16, the proposed date for the last pay-per-view event of the year, it appears that McGregor's absence from the USADA testing pool is causing concern for his potential opponent. In a video posted on Twitter, Chandler expressed his exasperation, saying:
"Alright guys, you guys have all seen the news: Conor's not in USADA. One hundred and seventy-nine days left until December 16, which is supposed to be the last pay-per-view of the year. And comically, USADA shows up at my door today to add insult to injury. Where you at, boy?"
Chandler's frustration is shared by his peers, as evidenced by the remarks of fellow fighter Arman Tsarukyan. Following his victory at UFC on ESPN 46, Tsarukyan boldly declared, "It looks like his fight with McGregor is over," during the post-fight news conference. The absence of any samples submitted by McGregor in 2023, according to the USADA online testing database, only adds fuel to the growing uncertainty surrounding the much-anticipated bout.
While UFC president Dana White previously stated his expectation that McGregor would compete before the year's end, recent accusations of sexual assault and rape have further complicated matters. These serious allegations, which emerged following Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami, cast a shadow over McGregor's potential return to the Octagon.
Fans and fighters alike are eagerly awaiting the resolution of this USADA situation, as it holds the key to determining whether Chandler and McGregor will finally meet in the cage. The clock is ticking, and time is running out for McGregor to fulfill the requirements necessary to make the fight a reality.
As the tension mounts and uncertainty lingers, fans can only hope that McGregor will take the necessary steps to re-enter the USADA testing pool. The sport eagerly awaits the clash between two formidable competitors, and the resolution of this situation will determine whether we witness the long-awaited showdown between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor.
In the meantime, Michael Chandler's frustration is palpable, with the fighter openly questioning McGregor's absence from USADA. The clock is ticking, and the ball is now in McGregor's court. The MMA world waits with bated breath to see if McGregor will rise to the occasion and prove that he is ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.