Michael Chandler is completed ready for Conor McGregor to return and has accepted a battle towards former light-weight champion Charles Oliveira. The bout will function the UFC 309 co-main occasion on Nov. 16 at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
After the Chandler and Oliveira matchup was revealed, McGregor reacted to the information through social media accusing Chandler of avoiding a battle.
“Chandler noticed that takedown getting stuffed and mauled and formally dipped. Little Fats P*ssy. I’m on the onerous rock resort Florida for the naked knuckle tonight. Obtained examined earlier right this moment by DFSI. Give me my f*cking date,” McGregor wrote on X.
Chandler launched a video to his social media accounts immediately addressing McGregor and he didn’t maintain again. “I am not even going to answer Conor’s silly little tweet performing like I dipped,” Chandler mentioned to start with of the video.
“The easy reality of the matter is, you are essentially the most unreliable human being that has ever graced blended martial arts,” Chandler mentioned. “So what am I going to do? I”m going to battle Charles Oliveira. Why am I going to battle Charles Oliveira? #1, it is a badass battle. Quantity 2, it is a rematch. It is a redemption story for me.”
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Chandler has a plan and is open to dealing with McGregor after he fights Oliveira. He is simply undecided if McGregor can pull himself collectively lengthy sufficient to organize for a battle.
“Now I get the chance to battle Charles Oliveira, change into the No. 1 contender, after which I’ve acquired choices,” Chandler mentioned. “If Conor can lastly get his home so as; if he can lastly string collectively a few sober days; string collectively a few days the place he is truly coaching and really feeling good, and he can truly, lastly, make good on his promise of the best comeback in fight sports activities historical past; If he can lastly pony up, then I’ll battle Conor after I dispatch of Charles Oliveira.”
“We knew reserving a battle towards Conor was going to be eventful to say the least,” Chandler continued.
