Michael Chandler News
Rafael dos Anjos becomes the latest to criticize Michael Chandler for waiting for Conor McGregor: "There is no price on a belt"
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is the latest high-profile fighter to criticize Michael Chandler’s hiatus harshly. Chandler was supposed to face Conor McGregor in the UFC 303 main event last Saturday in Las Vegas. But weeks before the event, McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury suffered in camp, and the fight was indefinitely postponed.
Michael Chandler claims he’s been offered a title shot against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - July 1, 2024
Michael Chandler claims he has been offered a title shot against Islam Makhachev after his fight against Conor McGregor was scrapped. Chandler was supposed to headline UFC 303 against McGregor in a highly-anticipated matchup. But, just two weeks out from the fight, McGregor was forced to withdraw due to an injury, and the hope for ‘Iron’ was the fight would be rebooked.
Michael Chandler gives surprising update on Conor McGregor fight: "New date loading"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2024
It seems that UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is still full steam ahead on a fight with Conor McGregor. The two stars were set to finally collide at UFC 303 over the weekend in Las Vegas. For Michael Chandler, the fight is one that he’s been waiting a long, long time for. The two coached The Ultimate Fighter last summer, with the hope of fighting in late 2023. However, due to Conor McGregor’s ‘Road House’ movie obligations, the date was shifted to this summer.
Michael Chandler takes aim at Conor McGregor following UFC 303: “Put your big boy pants on“
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024
Michael Chandler has taken aim at Conor McGregor following the conclusion of last night’s UFC 303 event. As we know, Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka last night in the main event of UFC 303. It served as the conclusion to International Fight Week, which featured some fun attractions for mixed martial arts fans across the globe. Of course, that wasn’t the original main event. The main event was set to see Conor McGregor return after three years to battle it out with Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler throws a shot at Conor McGregor as rivalry intensifies
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has thrown a shot at Conor McGregor as their rivalry continues to intensify. As we know, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will not be facing off in the main event of UFC 303. This is due to an injury sustained by McGregor, with there being no word on when he’ll be able to return.
Michael Chandler hints at fighting Max Holloway amidst Conor McGregor's uncertain UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - June 20, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler might entertain a clash with BMF titleholder Max Holloway before or after his expected Conor McGregor fight. Chandler and McGregor were scheduled to headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. But, McGregor recently withdrew from the matchup due to an undisclosed injury, and the fight is on the shelf until a later date.
Israel Adesanya believes Michael Chandler should “take another fight” following UFC 303 cancellation
Susan Cox - June 19, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes Michael Chandler should ‘take another fight’ following the UFC 303 cancellation. UFC 303 is taking place on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael Chandler plans to attend UFC 303 despite Conor McGregor fight cancelation: "I made a commitment"
Josh Evanoff - June 18, 2024
Michael Chandler is going to be at UFC 303 whether Conor McGregor is there or not. It’s only been a few days since the long-awaited fight between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ was canceled. Due to an injury to Conor McGregor, his June 29th bout against Michael Chandler will need to wait. As a result, a light-heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will headline UFC 303 instead.
Dana White claims Michael Chandler "Wants to wait" for Conor McGregor fight despite "No Guarantees" remark
Josh Evanoff - June 17, 2024
According to Dana White, Michael Chandler isn’t ending his pursuit of former UFC champion Conor McGregor. ‘Iron’ has spent the better part of two years trying to get a fight with ‘The Notorious’. Following a knockout victory over Tony Ferguson in May 2022, Michael Chandler took to the live mic with a passionate callout of Conor McGregor. After a loss to Dustin Poirier later in the year, the Bellator champion got the news he was waiting for.
Michael Chandler says there are "no guarantees" on his next fight after Conor McGregor scrap gets canceled
Cole Shelton - June 17, 2024
Michael Chandler has opened up on his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor being canceled. Chandler was set to headline the pay-per-view card from Las Vegas on June 29 against McGregor. However, just two weeks out from the fight, it was revealed the bout was off as the Irishman had suffered an injury.
Colby Covington viciously mocks Michael Chandler after UFC 303 cancelation
Curtis Calhoun - June 14, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington didn’t hesitate to tease Michael Chandler after the UFC 303 fight cancelation. Chandler and Conor McGregor were supposed to square off in one of the biggest fights of 2024 at UFC 303. But, after 10 days of speculation and worry following the Dublin press conference cancelation, the fight fell through after McGregor suffered an injury in camp.
REPORT | Max Holloway vs. Michael Chandler was discussed before settling on new UFC 303 main event
Josh Evanoff - June 14, 2024
The UFC 303 main event could’ve been a welterweight bout between Max Holloway and Michael Chandler. As most fans around the globe are already aware, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler won’t be happening later this month. First reported by Ariel Helwani, ‘The Notorious’ was forced out due to injury. As a result, a new headliner has been announced in the form of Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka.
Michael Chandler issues statement after Conor McGregor is forced to withdraw from UFC 303: “He was always the highest risk”
Susan Cox - June 14, 2024
Michael Chandler has issued a statement following the announcement that Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw from UFC 303. It was just last night, Thursday, June 13th that UFC CEO Dana White announced the much-anticipated welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was off for UFC 303.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler removed from UFC 303, UFC plans to reschedule
Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024
The UFC 303 saga involving Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon has reportedly hit an anticlimactic end. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC has booked a new headliner for the June 29 pay-per-view, and McGregor vs. Chandler is indefinitely postponed. Chandler will not remain on the card and the promotion is planning to reschedule the clash for a new date.
Michael Chandler posts another cryptic message amidst new uncertainty surrounding UFC 303, Conor McGregor
Curtis Calhoun - June 12, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler broke his social media silence on Wednesday amidst the promotion’s reported scramble to save UFC 303. As of this writing, Chandler is still scheduled to face former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in the UFC 303 main event. But, as MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported on Wednesday, the UFC 303 main event is “in limbo” due to undisclosed reasons, and the promotion is attempting to book a new headliner.
Michael Chandler assures Conor McGregor main event is "on" despite recent UFC 303 uncertainty
Curtis Calhoun - June 7, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler quelled some fears of his upcoming Conor McGregor fight not coming to fruition on June 29th. Chandler and McGregor are scheduled to headline the UFC’s International Fight Week event at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. The fight has been in the works and discussed for almost two full years and is now just weeks away.
UFC reportedly has "sent out feelers" for potential UFC 303 replacements for McGregor-Chandler
Cole Shelton - June 4, 2024
The UFC has reportedly sent out feelers to find a potential replacement for the UFC 303 main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. McGregor and Chandler were set to headline the card on June 29 at welterweight, but on Monday, it was revealed that the Dublin press conference was postponed with no reason given. Some fans wondered if the fight was off, and the rumors only continued to swirl after ESPN removed UFC 303 promos and the UFC took down McGregor’s “free fights” from their YouTube channel.
Chael Sonnen pitches Max Holloway vs. Michael Chandler BMF title fight if Conor McGregor is unable to compete at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 4, 2024
MMA pundit Chael Sonnen has pitched the idea of Max Holloway vs Michael Chandler in a BMF title fight if Conor McGregor pulls out of UFC 303. Earlier this week, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor were scheduled to take part in a UFC 303 press conference in Dublin, Ireland. However, for unknown reasons, the event was canceled at the last minute. Thankfully for Chandler, he hadn’t yet gotten on the plane to make the trip over when he was told the news.