On Monday, Michael Chandler posted on social media that he was supplied a struggle towards light-weight champion Islam Makhachev for October. Former interim light-weight titleholder Dustin Poirier additionally supplied to confronted Makhachev in a rematch if Makhachev would not face high contender Arman Tsarukyan subsequent.
“I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Largest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities,” Chandler posted on X.
“If arman cannot struggle let’s go once more @MAKHACHEVMMA,” Poirier wrote.
I’ve been supplied @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but when @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is prepared by Sept, let’s do sphere. Largest sporting occasion in historical past of sports activities!!!! @RiyadhSeason #ufc306 pic.twitter.com/STUUFns2Hp
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024
If arman can't struggle let's go once more @MAKHACHEVMMA https://t.co/RibEH9MFXr
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 1, 2024
Makhachev responded to each Chandler and Poirier and confirmed no real interest in combating both of them. In any case, they’re each coming off of losses.
“No thanks,” Makhachev responded to Poirier. His response to Chandler wasn’t as cordial. “You’re unreliable dude, one tweet out of your grasp, and also you’ll run away. Champ wants actual opponent,” Makhachev wrote in response to Chandler.
No thanks https://t.co/FBrjmGmTV3
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) July 1, 2024
You’re unreliable dude, one tweet out of your grasp, and also you’ll run away. Champ wants actual opponent. https://t.co/WcmHLvcsjI
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) July 2, 2024
Chandler hasn’t fought since November 2022, dropping to Poirier by way of submission. After teaching The Final Fighter 31 reverse Conor McGregor, Chandler has waited for the “Infamous” to return. The 2 had been scheduled to headlined UFC 303 on July 29, however an injured toe compelled McGregor out of the struggle.
Makhachev defeated Poirier in his final outing at UFC 302 on June 1. Poirier could have given Makhachev the hardest struggle of his title reign, however Makhachev completed Poirier within the closing spherical by way of brabo choke.
