Plainly UFC light-weight contender Michael Chandler continues to be full steam forward on a battle with Conor McGregor.
The 2 stars had been set to lastly collide at UFC 303 over the weekend in Las Vegas. For Michael Chandler, the battle is one which he’s been ready a protracted, very long time for. The 2 coached The Final Fighter final summer season, with the hope of combating in late 2023. Nonetheless, because of Conor McGregor’s ‘Street Home’ film obligations, the date was shifted to this summer season.
Nonetheless, UFC 303 didn’t go in accordance with plan. Two weeks earlier than battle day, Conor McGregor withdrew because of a damaged toe. Whereas Michael Chandler was linked to a short-notice bout with Max Holloway, that failed to return to fruition. As a substitute, Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 was shifted to be the principle occasion of that pay-per-view card.
Michael Chandler nonetheless attended UFC 303 anyway however as a fan. Whereas Conor McGregor introduced plans to return in August or September, these plans obtained pushback from Dana White. Moreover, Chandler himself seemingly had a change of coronary heart. In the previous few weeks, the light-weight has as an alternative proven curiosity in reserving a ‘BMF’ title bout with Max Holloway.
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Massive, massive weekend of talks and readability. New date loading…
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 1, 2024
Michael Chandler provides replace on Conor McGregor battle after UFC 303
Properly, evidently plans have once more modified. Earlier right this moment, Michael Chandler took to X, the place he seemingly gave an replace on his deliberate battle with Conor McGregor. There, the previous Bellator light-weight champion acknowledged that talks in Vegas went effectively and {that a} new battle date is on the best way.
As of now, it’s unclear when Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler might truly occur. Whereas the 2 stars may wish to battle later this 12 months, it’s unclear the place they may match within the UFC’s schedule. Additionally, as beforehand acknowledged, Dana White shot down the opportunity of the Irishman combating in August, September, or October earlier this week.
Nonetheless, within the ever-changing world of the UFC, nothing is finite. Check out this previous weekend’s UFC 303 occasion for instance. That card had its co-main occasion modified on only a few hours discover, with Dan Ige coming in off the road to battle Diego Lopes after Brian Ortega turned in poor health.
What do you make of this UFC information? Do you consider Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will truly occur?