Michael Chandler News
Stephen Thompson agrees with Michael Chandler's plan to wait for Conor McGregor fight: "Who else is he going to fight?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2024
UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson is in agreement with Michael Chandler’s strategy to wait for Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor were coaches on season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter” back in 2023, but a fight between the two has yet to materialize. They were supposed to collide at UFC 303 back in June, but McGregor pulled out of the fight due to an injury.
Matt Brown says Michael Chandler will regret waiting for Conor McGregor
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
Former UFC veteran Matt Brown thinks Michael Chandler will ultimately realize it was a mistake to wait for Conor McGregor. Chandler has been dead set on getting a lucrative scrap with the “Notorious” one. The two were expected to collide at UFC 303 back in late June, but McGregor was forced to pull out of the matchup due to an injury.
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler appear to agree on December timeline for UFC showdown
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2024
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have seemingly agreed on rearranging their UFC showdown to December. For the longest time now, fans have been waiting to see Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler square off. It dates all the way back to Chandler calling McGregor out on the mic, with the Irishman teasing the idea of accepting. Then, they were put against each other as coaches on a season of The Ultimate Fighter. As you can imagine, this led to some pretty viral moments.
Michael Chandler still hoping that Conor McGregor fight happens despite Dana White's statement: "Give you misinformation"
Josh Evanoff - August 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is holding out hope that he’ll get to fight Conor McGregor. ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ were expected to collide at UFC 303 on June 29th in Las Vegas. However a few weeks before fight day, Conor McGregor pulled out of the bout due to a broken toe. Afterward, Michael Chandler was also pulled, despite some talk of a short-notice fight with Max Holloway. In the months since then, the two lightweights have called for a December fight date.
Michael Chandler shares “realistic option” for his next UFC opponent should the Conor McGregor fight fall through
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has named a realistic option for his next opponent in the UFC – if it isn’t Conor McGregor. As we know, Michael Chandler has been waiting to fight Conor McGregor for a long time. For one reason or the other, it hasn’t quite come to fruition just yet. Now, we’re at the point where it’s anyone’s guess as to what happens next.
Michael Chandler seemingly moves on from long-awaited fight against Conor McGregor: "The fight is off"
Josh Evanoff - August 6, 2024
It appears that UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is moving on from Conor McGregor. ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ were set to finally meet in the main event of UFC 303 this summer. The bout was going to take place a year after the two lightweights coached opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter. Due to Conor McGregor’s leg injury, as well as ‘Road House’ obligations, he didn’t book a fight with Michael Chandler for a year.
Conor McGregor confirms plans for December return against Michael Chandler at UFC 310
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will (probably) fight Michael Chandler in December. ‘The Notorious’ was set to end his long hiatus in June, at UFC 303. Conor McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Due to that injury, as well as ‘Road House’ obligations, the Irishman has been out of action for three years. However, he finally had a fight date against Michael Chandler earlier this summer.
Michael Chandler mocks Conor McGregor after his license is suspended for driving offenses: "Jesus take the wheel"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024
Michael Chandler has mocked former UFC champion Conor McGregor after a recent report about the Irishman. ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ were set to collide at UFC 303 last month in Las Vegas. The bout was set to take place after a year of build-up, and a season coaching The Ultimate Fighter. However, just two weeks before the event, Conor McGregor withdrew due to a broken toe. As a result, Michael Chandler was pulled from the event as well.
Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's claim about Michael Chandler fight being official: "I don't have a date for it"
Josh Evanoff - July 15, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is far from official. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month in Las Vegas. The bout was going to be Conor McGregor’s first, since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Nearly three years later, the Irishman was set to meet Michael Chandler at 170 pounds in a blockbuster of a fight.
Chael Sonnen believes Michael Chandler should move on from Conor McGregor fight
Harry Kettle - July 13, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen believes Michael Chandler should consider moving on from the Conor McGregor fight. As we know, Michael Chandler did not face Conor McGregor as scheduled at UFC 303. Instead, the Irishman was forced to pull out due to injury.
Michael Chandler dismisses Dustin Poirier's recent comments: "I'm living rent free"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes that he’s in the head of Dustin Poirier. ‘Iron’ is currently waiting for his long-awaited showdown with Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler was set to meet the Irishman in the main event of UFC 303 last month, but ‘The Notorious’ was forced out due to injury. Since then, the former Bellator lightweight champion has shown interest in fights with Nate Diaz and Max Holloway.
Dustin Poirier blasts Michael Chandler over recent comments: "You're not one of us"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2024
Dustin Poirier has taken aim at former opponent Michael Chandler. Chandler recently took to social media to tell Poirier to retire, which ‘The Diamond’ wasn’t a fan of. Poirier ripped him in a tweet, but he now has taken aim at him while speaking on The MMA Hour, as Chandler told him we are good with him retiring.
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.