Michael Chandler has been sidelined since November 2022. In January of 2023, he signed a deal to teach The Final Fighter 31 reverse former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. The 2 have been anticipated to struggle on the conclusion of the season which aired final summer season.
The 2 have been booked to headline UFC 303 on June 29, however McGregor was compelled out of the struggle resulting from a damaged toe. With a timeframe for McGregor’s return unsure, Chandler has been supplied a struggle in opposition to light-weight champion Islam Makhachev in October. Earlier than that, he’d wish to face McGregor in September.
“I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Greatest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities,” Chandler tweeted on Monday.
I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Greatest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities!!!! @RiyadhSeason #ufc306 pic.twitter.com/STUUFns2Hp
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
McGregor has been out of motion since his trilogy struggle loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He suffered a damaged leg within the struggle and can try a comeback after greater than three years away from competitors when he ultimately steps foot again contained in the octagon once more.
Makhachev defeated Poirier in his final outing at UFC 302 on June 1. He has efficiently defended the title thrice and hasn’t misplaced a struggle since 2015.
