LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- McGregor vs. Chandler could possibly be occurring quickly.
Final night time (Sat., June 29, 2024), UFC 303 was purported to be headlined by the extremely anticipated return of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler; nonetheless, due to a toe harm, UFC Gentle Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka with a nasty head kick from contained in the T-Moble Area in Las Vegas (watch highlights).
Throughout UFC 303, Chandler made a ‘visitor fighter’ look within the media room and was, in fact, requested about his state of affairs.
“[I did meet with the UFC last night] I used to be with the UFC, and we’re engaged on some issues,” Chandler instructed the media. “It’s all the time associated to Conor. Folks can speak about my motivation for ready. What my motivation is for sitting out for so long as I’ve. Fairly frankly, I wanted just a little little bit of day off. I got here into the UFC sizzling, had some combat of the 12 months candidates. So, it’s all the time revolving round Conor; I’ve loved this time doing issues outdoors of the octagon…Sources near Conor know that he’s going to be prepared in September, August, so we will make some issues occur.”
Chandler has been ridiculously optimistic all through this whole state of affairs and continues to be so.
UFC CEO Dana White has refused to debate the combat till McGregor is totally wholesome and even dominated out August, September or October.
Try the whole loopy timeline of the McGregor vs. Chandler drama right here.
For full UFC 303 outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
