Michael Bisping thinks Michael Chandler can be making a grave mistake by underestimating Conor McGregor.
Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) welcomes McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) again in a welterweight bout, which headlines UFC 303 June 29 at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
McGregor hasn’t competed since struggling a grotesque damaged leg in July 2021, which makes Chandler suppose he doubtless gained’t be the identical fighter. Whereas Bisping thinks Chandler could possibly be proper, he urges him to not suppose like that.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa, he simply mentioned ‘I don’t have to get right into a struggle with a man that’s obtained a much bigger rifle than me,’ after which he goes on to say, ‘I feel I hit more durable,’” Bisping mentioned on his YouTube channel. “So which is it? You can’t be drunk by yourself ego. Michael Chandler is an entertainer, whether or not it’s within the ring, whether or not it’s within the post-fight interviews, the fights themselves, the person is a born entertainer.
“This man must be on the market within the WWE, the UFC, whichever promotion he chooses. The person is explosive each single time he fights. He’s phenomenal. Win or lose, he exhibits up. In opposition to Justin Gaethje, in opposition to Dustin Poirier – two of the most effective fights the UFC has ever placed on. So, I can’t watch for this struggle, however he has to respect what McGregor goes to do and the risk that’s coming again at him.”
McGregor will look to rebound from back-to-back stoppage losses to Dustin Poirier. He hasn’t gained a struggle since knocking out Donald Cerrone in January 2020. In the meantime, Chandler may also goal to return to the win column after getting submitted by Poirier in November 2022.
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