Michael Chandler says it has nothing to do together with his long-awaited struggle with Conor McGregor not occurring in 2026.
Chandler and McGregor have been rumored to fulfill on June 14th on the South Garden of the White Home, with each fighters verbally confirming the struggle. Nonetheless, Dana White later revealed that he was not occupied with making this match occur.
“Iron” and “The Infamous” coached opponents at TUF 31 in 2023 and have been booked to headline UFC 303 in 2024. Nonetheless, the Irishman was compelled to withdraw because of a toe harm.
In late 2025, Conor McGregor returned to the pool, residing within the gymnasium and vowing to do no matter it took to get again, and followers anticipated him to finally lock horns with Chandler.
Nonetheless, Dana White canceled his plans as talked about above, however revealed that McGregor is in rivalry for a spot on the UFC White Home card.
Chandler nonetheless hopes to struggle “The Infamous,” but when not, he’ll struggle any opponent on June 14th. In a current interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Vaughn, Chandler opined that he had nothing to do with Conor McGregor’s struggle being stalled.
“That has nothing to do with me, dude. I am essentially the most dependable, {most professional} man in blended martial arts, in all probability within the historical past of blended martial arts. So after I signal my title on the dotted line, it is as a result of I present up daily and do my job. There’s nonetheless hope that possibly that match will occur. We’ll see. However we have had some discussions and I will be on the White Home garden on June 14th.”
See Michael Chandler’s feedback under (8:06):
In the identical roundtable, Michael Chandler added that he has his sights set on the BMF title and is raring to face champion Max Holloway if “Blessed” efficiently defends the BMF strap towards Charles Oliveira in a rematch of UFC 326.
UFC light-weight Conor McGregor says he does not need to struggle somebody he is shedding to
Mauricio Ruffy not too long ago mentioned he’s in talks to face Conor McGregor on June 14th. Luffy claims that McGregor is occupied with combating him as a result of McGregor is seeking to return to the UFC towards an thrilling opponent reasonably than one he has misplaced to. he mentioned:
“Sure, he[Conor McGregor]made a remark about me combating him. He mentioned it might promote higher in case you had two strikers of that very excessive caliber. That may be extra like what he is attempting to convey to his comeback. It isn’t about combating guys who’ve had just a few losses and wins. He desires to struggle guys who get the gang excited. And I mentioned, ‘Wow.'” I instantly agreed. I mentioned, “Please take part 100%.” Let’s go.” ”
Try Mauricio Ruffy’s feedback under.
Michael Chandler has a 2-5 file contained in the Octagon, however has misplaced his final three fights. That being mentioned, Luffy’s feedback point out that Chandler’s return to the UFC is the actual motive “The Infamous” does not need to struggle “Iron” in 2026.
