Michael Chandler News
Eddie Alvarez has some advice for Michael Chandler ahead of Conor McGregor fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2023
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez has detailed what Michael Chandler needs to do to have success against Conor McGregor. While McGregor vs. Chandler doesn’t have an official date, UFC President Dana White is hoping to book the fight before the year is out. McGregor recently cleared up his issues with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). He’s expected to reenter the testing pool soon.
Michael Chandler predicts second-round knockout win over Conor McGregor ahead of planned announcement
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is expecting to demolish Conor McGregor later this year. ‘Iron’ has been out of the octagon since his lightweight showcase against Dustin Poirier last November. On the UFC 281 main card, the two contenders went back and forth. However, it was ‘The Diamond’ who wrapped up a third-round submission victory by rear-naked choke.
Michael Bisping tells Conor McGregor to “get off the good stuff” and into the testing pool: “Get back on the protein shakes and the porridge”
Harry Kettle - May 17, 2023
MMA analyst Michael Bisping has given Conor McGregor some advice ahead of his proposed return against Michael Chandler. Later this month, the new season of The Ultimate Fighter will air. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will serve as the head coaches, with the expectation being that they will square off later this year.
Conor McGregor gives update on Michael Chandler fight
Lewis Simpson - May 16, 2023
With The Ultimate Fighter 31 set to air in less than two weeks, Conor McGregor has teased fans on when to expect some news on his fight with Michael Chandler. McGregor is expected to return later this year after being sidelined with an injury suffered during his trilogy with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
WATCH | Conor McGregor shoves Michael Chandler during faceoff as TUF 31 trailer drops
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2023
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler got physical during a faceoff at the TUF 31 filming. McGregor and Chandler are coaches for the upcoming season – which will air later this month – and the trailer for the season just got dropped. In the first trailer, you can see McGregor train and coach some of his fighters, while also seeing sneak peaks of the actual fights. But the biggest moment was right at the end when McGregor shoved Chandler and sent him back.
Michael Chandler believes Conor McGregor will "stain" his legacy if he doesn't make their fight happen: "That, to me, screams insecurity and trying to stay relevant"
Cole Shelton - May 3, 2023
Michael Chandler just wants his fight against Conor McGregor to get booked. Chandler and McGregor are the coaches of TUF 31 and the hope was that they would fight later this summer. Yet, the hold-up has been McGregor re-entering the USADA testing pool, but for Chandler, he says he doesn’t care if all the Irishman needs is just two clean tests. Instead, Chandler wants the fight to happen soon, but revealed it now might be the winter.
Bryce Mitchell believes Conor McGregor will receive special treatment for Michael Chandler fight: “I don't think they are gonna test this properly”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2023
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell doesn’t think Conor McGregor will be tested properly for his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler. Later this year, fans are expecting to see the return of Conor McGregor. He’s set to square off with Michael Chandler, the man who he will coach opposite in the new season of The Ultimate Fighter. At this time, it’s not quite clear what weight the two will fight at.
Conor McGregor responds after Michael Chandler threatens to beat him “within an inch of his career”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
Conor McGregor has laughed off a recent threat from Michael Chandler ahead of their proposed fight later this year. While a date has yet to be confirmed, the expectation is that Conor McGregor will return to take on Michael Chandler in late 2023. In doing so, he’ll appear inside the Octagon for the first time in over two years.
Conor McGregor expects Michael Chandler fight will be made soon, says he’s not worried about USADA: “The six months thing, what they had said was two clean tests and off I go”
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor is not concerned about the USADA testing pool as he prepares for his return fight against Michael Chandler. Later this year, Conor McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon for the first time in two years. When he does, he’ll take on Michael Chandler, the man he’s coaching against in the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Conor McGregor talks about "issue" with Michael Chandler during TUF filming: "Tempers are flaring"
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2023
Conor McGregor says he still respects Michael Chandler despite the altercation that happened on TUF. Currently, McGregor and Chandler are coaching TUF and the two will fight later this year. With that, many were interested in seeing how the two would deal with one another on the show. And, during UFC 285 post-fight press conference we got an answer as Dana White revealed something went down between the two that shouldn’t have happened.
Conor McGregor believes Michael Chandler hasn't fought anyone like him, plans to be active once he returns: "I hope for 100 more fights"
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2023
Conor McGregor is hoping to remain active once he returns from his broken leg. Ever since McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather, the Irishman hasn’t been as active as he wanted to be for a variety of reasons. Yet, he is set to return later this year against Michael Chandler after the two coach TUF. When the two do fight, McGregor is confident he will be too skilled and slick for him, in large part because he thinks Chandler has never fought anyone like him.
Islam Makhachev claims Michael Chandler “lost on purpose” to obtain Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - March 13, 2023
Islam Makhachev believes Michael Chandler lost his last fight on purpose in order to get a fight with Conor McGregor. Later this year, Michael Chandler will fight Conor McGregor following the latest season of Th Ultimate Fighter. It’s a bout that he has been calling for and now, he’s finally got it.
New details revealed from the altercation between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler on TUF 31
Jeffrey Walter - March 8, 2023
New details have emerged regarding the altercation that occurred between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler on TUF 31. During last weekend’s UFC 285 post-fight press conference, Dana White revealed that an incident recently occurred between McGregor and Chandler, and that the two lightweights were now at odds with one another.
Michael Chandler plans to “slice through” Conor McGregor in their upcoming UFC fight: “Bludgeon him with both of these hands”
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2023
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has issued a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of their showdown later this year. Right now, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor are busy filming the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. As noted by Dana White, things have gotten pretty heated in recent days and weeks.
Eddie Alvarez shares prediction for upcoming UFC clash between his former opponents Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler: “It’s a mismatch”
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez has given his thoughts on the upcoming clash between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Eddie Alvarez’s future lately after it was announced that he’ll be debuting for BKFC next month. On that card, he’ll lock horns with Chad Mendes in what promises to be an absolute war.
Michael Bisping details what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on TUF 31
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
Michael Bisping has revealed what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter. In late May, the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter will commence. When it does, the two coaches in charge of the teams will be Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor.
Eddie Alvarez says he tried his best to make a trilogy fight with Michael Chandler happen: “That guy, he does not want to fight me”
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Eddie Alvarez claims Michael Chandler does not want to fight him again. After Alvarez was granted his release from ONE Championship, he mentioned the possibility of having a trilogy match with Chandler. It would’ve been a big fight, but Alvarez says he tried to get the fight made multiple times in different promotions but Chandler had no interest.
Aljamain Sterling says Michael Chandler has to “put together his Fight IQ” ahead of Conor McGregor fight: “You don't want people telling stories about you around the firepit”
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2023
UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has given Michael Chandler some advice ahead of his fight against Conor McGregor. A few weeks back, it was confirmed that Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will coach the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. In addition to that, they will also fight one another when the season is over.