McGregor vs Chandler: UFC News: Conor McGregor has witnessed several of his doubters since losing consecutively against Dustin Poirier in 2021. He will make his return this year and take on Michael Chandler in what shall be an epic slugfest between two violent strikers. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Michael Chandler, a former Bellator lightweight champion, has been more active than Conor McGregor in the past few years. Many people may tout Chandler to be the superior fighter. However, Henry Cejudo believes that Chandler is a perfect opponent for Conor McGregor, in whom ‘Notorious’ can make certain adjustments.
Cejudo posted a clip on social media where he explained how Conor McGregor has an advantage over Michael Chandler. Henry Cejudo also advised his fellow’ double champion on how to win his returning UFC fight.
Triple C said, “Conor McGregor is a very smart man because he picked the right opponent. Michael ‘Iron’ Chandler, Chandler is an entertainer number one. Chandler likes to throw power and I think it suits Conor McGregor very very well. Why do I say that? It’s because Conor McGregor does have better striking. He is a lot more precise. Conor McGregor’s greatest gift is his anticipation. If you are in that boxing range, Conor is gonna piece you up. Conor’s gonna anticipate you and stick you.”
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Conor McGregor hasn’t won a fight since January 2020. He knocked out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 at 170 lbs. Upon returning to the lightweight category against Dustin Poirier, McGregor suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career. He then lost the rematch via doctor stoppage at UFC 264 after accidentally snapping his ankle.
With zero wins in the past few years, Conor McGregor desperately needs to beat Michael Chandler or it can be the end of his glorious combat career.
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: When will the fight happen?
Conor McGregor and Chandler will primarily clash as coaches in the upcoming season of TUF 31. Their team will battle each other before the combat stars lock horns after the end of TUF. The exact date and location of the fight are yet not revealed.
Henry Cejudo details how Conor McGregor can beat Michael Chandler: Former UFC double champion names Conor McGregor’s greatest gift- ‘He picked the right opponent’
Meanwhile, McGregor vs Chandler can possibly happen at 170 lbs (welterweight). Although it is still not official, the fight has already sent the entire combat universe into a frenzy.
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