Michael Chandler claims he has been supplied a title shot towards Islam Makhachev after his battle towards Conor McGregor was scrapped.
Chandler was purported to headline UFC 303 towards McGregor in a highly-anticipated matchup. However, simply two weeks out from the battle, McGregor was compelled to withdraw attributable to an damage, and the hope for ‘Iron’ was the battle can be rebooked.
But, taking to X, Michael Chandler took to social media to share that he has been supplied a light-weight title shot towards Islam Makhachev in October.
I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Greatest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities!!!! @RiyadhSeason #ufc306 pic.twitter.com/STUUFns2Hp
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
“I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA (Islam Makhachev) in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA (Conor McGregor’s) little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Greatest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities!!!!,” Chandler wrote.
The information caught many abruptly, as Michael Chandler hasn’t fought since November of 2022 when he misplaced by submission to Dustin Poirier. He’s additionally 1-2 in his final three fights, so it’s stunning that he’s even being thought-about for a title shot, particularly with many viewing Arman Tsaukyan because the No. 1 contender at light-weight.
Makhachev, in the meantime, was additionally hinting at a shock opponent being his subsequent battle on social media.
I would like new 🎯
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) July 1, 2024
“I would like new (goal),” Makhachev wrote.
Whether or not or not Chandler was certainly supplied the battle as he says is unsure. Nevertheless, regardless of Chandler getting supplied an opportunity to battle Makhachev for the light-weight title, he nonetheless desires to battle Conor McGregor subsequent and is holding out hope for that bout to occur. However, Chandler turning down a title shot, which might be his ultimate crack at changing into the UFC champion to face McGregor can be an fascinating selection.
Michael Chandler is 23-8 as a professional and is coming off the submission loss to Dustin Poirier. Earlier than that, he scored a KO win over Tony Ferguson to get him again into the win column after a call loss to Justin Gaethje and a submission loss to Charles Oliveira for the light-weight title. In his UFC debut, he scored a KO win over Dan Hooker.