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Michael Chandler might have data the remainder of us don’t.
It’s been a troublesome 48 hours for “Iron” Mike, who could also be watching his dream match up versus Conor McGregor go up in flames. Scheduled for the primary occasion of UFC 303, McGregor instantly canceled on pre-fight press obligations resulting from “obstacles exterior of our management” — no matter which means! Now, there’s rumors swirling about harm and experiences that UFC is wanting into alternate essential occasion choices.
That’s BAD NEWS for Chandler, who has spent a ton of time ready and constructing in direction of the McGregor match up. It’s an comprehensible objective for Chandler, seeing as McGregor is a significantly extra huge star than anybody else on the UFC roster, as victory might dramatically change his life. Because of chasing the McGregor struggle, nevertheless, Chandler hasn’t fought in 19 months.
At 38 years of age, that’s a significant danger. McGregor reacted to all of the chaos within the Instagram submit above, remaining cryptic together with his caption. Tagging the placement as Nashville, Tennessee, Chandler posted some coaching photographs and accompanied them with the caption, “When you’re in search of me, I’ll be out in Tennessee. No means out of the life we selected…” There’s nothing definitive there, however it could be a little bit bizarre if Chandler had been to depart his struggle camp in Florida if all was properly.
The comply with up “Stroll On” and “See you on the prime!” are normal Chandler phrases, however that is downright unenthusiastic posting contemplating the supply. Chandler’s love for and reliance on inspirational quotes is well-known to the purpose of annoyance, however that is his most quiet submit in current reminiscence.
Maybe that’s indicative of dangerous information? Fairly a number of responses on-line are arguing that Chandler has reached the “acceptance” stage within the 5 phases of grief. We’ll discover out earlier than later if that’s true, or if Chandler is merely protecting his playing cards near his chest.
Insomnia
I fee this motion extra extremely than a lot of the official UFC 302 fights.
Foolish edit of the week:
I can not resolve if “Canadian dude with a Sean Strickland tattoo” is the punchline or setup to a joke.
Alexander Volkanovksi, Kevin Holland, Kayla Harrison — numerous fighters are considering stepping as much as save UFC 303.
Simply probably the most Middleweight of Middleweight match ups.
Merab Dvalishvili has actually outdone himself with this one.
Luke Rockhold is actually coaching arduous for the Craig Jones Invitational.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This is without doubt one of the all-time nice knockout wins, and it’s just like the fourth certainly one of such a excessive calibre on Dan Henderson’s resume.
Preventing Alexander Schlemenko in his personal promotion is a daring transfer.
Confirmed the knee a pair occasions earlier than snapping the kick upstairs!
Random Land
Some people can’t let go of winter.
Midnight Music: Rock, 2017
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