What Weight Class Will Conor McGregor And Michael Chandler Will Compete In?
According to a recent statement by Dana White, Conor McGregor will coach "The Ultimate Fighter" for its upcoming season before taking on Michael Chandler in the Octagon.
In a recent statement, Dana White said that Conor McGregor's return to the UFC would start with him serving as a coach for the upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter," where he would face Michael Chandler both on-screen and in the ring.
One of those particulars, though, seems to have been confirmed at this point. Ariel Helwani, a renowned MMA analyst, provided additional context for a McGregor vs. Chandler matchup.
The fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will take place at welterweight, according to the most recent rumours. The information is not shocking because both McGregor and Chandler have already stated a desire to compete at welterweight.
McGregor has bulked and put on a ton of muscle while being away from Octagon so a welterweight bout definately seems possible.
As for Michael Chandler, he had stated that he wanted McGregor “at his biggest and his baddest”. Chandler is also a big lightweight who could do away with a drastic weight cut by fighting at welterweight.