LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- McGregor vs. Chandler could be happening soon.
Last night (Sat., June 29, 2024), UFC 303 was supposed to be headlined by the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler; however, because of a toe injury, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka with a nasty head kick from inside the T-Moble Arena in Las Vegas (watch highlights).
During UFC 303, Chandler made a ‘guest fighter’ appearance in the media room and was, of course, asked about his situation.
“[I did meet with the UFC last night] I was with the UFC, and we’re working on some things,” Chandler told the media. “It’s always related to Conor. People can talk about my motivation for waiting. What my motivation is for sitting out for as long as I have. Quite frankly, I needed a little bit of time off. I came into the UFC hot, had some fight of the year candidates. So, it’s always revolving around Conor; I’ve enjoyed this time doing things outside of the octagon…Sources close to Conor know that he’s going to be ready in September, August, so we can make some things happen.”
Michael Chandler says he met with the UFC last night regarding the Conor McGregor fight
“Sources close to Conor know that he’s gonna be ready in September, August. So we can make some things happen.”
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Chandler has been ridiculously positive throughout this entire situation and continues to be so.
UFC CEO Dana White has refused to discuss the fight until McGregor is completely healthy and even ruled out August, September or October.
Check out the entire crazy timeline of the McGregor vs. Chandler drama here.
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