Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler during TUF
Michael Chandler Dares Conor McGregor to Unmask Truth Amidst UFC Bout Uproar
Michael Chandler has thrown down the gauntlet to Conor McGregor, challenging him to “just tell the truth” amidst swirling speculations about their impending UFC clash. McGregor’s recent statements regarding the potential fight have raised eyebrows, and Chandler isn’t holding back.
McGregor, on the heels of recovering from a leg injury sustained in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021, had been set to face off against Chandler. The anticipation further heightened as the duo even participated in a joint season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ However, McGregor’s recent pivot towards a BMF title bout with Justin Gaethje has cast doubt over his commitment to the Chandler showdown.
The Irish fighter, eyeing a trilogy with Nate Diaz following the Gaethje fight, has openly expressed reluctance towards facing Chandler, claiming that the UFC is steering clear of this match-up. Responding to a fan on Twitter, McGregor stated, “I’ll do it if they want it, no prob… There’s loads of juicy fights around and my return date is my return date.”
Chandler, unimpressed by McGregor’s comments, took to social media to assert, “I remember when his words held an immense amount of weight. Just tell the truth.”
While McGregor’s comeback fight has been delayed, he must re-enter the UFC’s drug testing pool for six months of random testing before resuming competition. McGregor has earmarked UFC 296 on December 16 for his return, although uncertainty surrounding his next opponent and other complications may cast a shadow over this ambitious plan.
Michael Chandler refuses to back down, staunchly dismissing recent whispers of a potential breakdown in his long-anticipated clash with Conor McGregor. Despite McGregor’s recent focus on Justin Gaethje, Chandler remains resolute, asserting that the blockbuster showdown with the Irish powerhouse is simply too tantalizing to be cast aside.
The former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, known for his explosive fighting style, is unswayed by the uncertainty surrounding the fight’s status. In a recent interview with ESPN MMA, Chandler confidently declared:
“I’m not really that worried about it. I believe the fight is happening. The fight makes too much sense for it not to happen. I’m still the most entertaining guy on the doggone roster. Everyone wants to see the greatest comeback in combat sports history, so I think it’s going to be me and Conor. That’s it.”
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