Michael Chandler is a thrilling lightweight who has captivated the hearts of avid supporters of mixed martial arts. The former Bellator lightweight champion has had a number of brawls since his arrival in the fighting promotion. Chandler’s encounters with Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, and Tony Ferguson have eclipsed some of the greatest fights fans have ever seen. The 36-year-old has had several obstacles on his path to greatness.
The American recently suffered a substantial loss to Dustin Poirier. In a surprising turn of events, Michael Chandler had his back taken by boxing virtuoso Dustin Poirer, before the latter forced the tap from the former via a rear naked choke.
‘Iron’ Mike Chandler, since his second fight in the UFC, has been campaigning for a bout against the face of the fight game, Conor McGregor. And while there have been some uncertainties regarding the outcome, courtesy of Dana White, Chandler seems optimistic.
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Michael Chandler shares information on a potential Conor McGregor fight!
The lightweight gatekeeper has been vying for a contest against former two-weight world champion Conor McGregor. The number five ranked 155lbs contender recently revealed to MMA Junkie that he believes his clash with the ‘Notorious’ one is headed down the right path.
Michael Chandler stated:
“People think it’s going to be the fastest-paced, craziest first round of all-time. I definitely think it will be [Conor McGregor]. The way that Conor McGregor starts fights, the way I start fights – it’s a car crash in the middle of the Octagon. Hopefully at T-Mobile Arena here in Vegas in July. It’s going to be huge, it’s going to be awesome and I believe it’s going to happen. Things are moving in the right direction.”
A prospective battle between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor could be beneficial to both men, given that the pair are each coming off losses against Dustin Poirier.
Hopefully, the UFC views this as an exhilarating contest and brings the fight to fruition. A title shot could be on the deck for the victor.
Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler: A match made in heaven?!
The Notorious one and Iron Mike are two of the most electrifying martial artists in mixed martial arts folklore. The first round would be a visual representation of what would happen when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force.
Given that the pair are high-volume and energy first-round fighters, a quick knockout could very well be on the cards. The fight is a barn burner waiting to take place.
Not to mention, it would be the ideal comeback bout for the ‘Notorious’ one!
