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Conor McGregor’s Opponent Bids Venue & Weight Class After UFC President Dana White Confirms ‘Likely’ 2023 Return

Published 12/10/2022, 7:30 AM EST

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Dana White‘s insinuation that Michael Chandler would face Conor McGregor upon his comeback has given him a dream-come-true, moment. Chandler has been yearning for this fight for a long time now. He called out ‘The Notorious’ on several occasions and it appears he has manifested his desire fair and square. In a recent interview, the ‘Iron’ laid out his expectations for the fight and promised to give the fans the biggest spectacle when he confronts McGregor in the octagon.

Chandler just took home the ‘Knockout of the Year’ honor at the 2022 World MMA Awards, and now he’s eyeing for the biggest fight of his career.

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Michael Chandler is prepared for Conor McGregor

Upon Dana White‘s recent indication, Michael Chandler is now one step closer to his dream fight against Conor McGregor. Chandler believes that this would be ‘the biggest fight in the entire world’ to take place. During an interview with MMA Junkie, the ‘Iron’ explained why he is the ideal matchup for ‘The Notorious’ and panned out the outline for this potential matchup.

The 36-year-old said, “There’s one thing that’s undeniable. Dana knows it, the UFC knows it, Conor knows it. I’ve become the most exciting guy in the UFC.”

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“People have said think it’s going to be the fastest-paced, craziest first round of all time and I definitely think it will be,” Chandler stated.

 

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“Hopefully at T-Mobile Arena here in Vegas, in July. So, it’s going to be huge, it’s going to be awesome and I believe it’s going to happen. Things are moving in the right direction, so let’s make it happen,” said Chandler. And the way he envisions this fight, it appears to be nothing short of a spectacle.

The ‘Iron’ said he wants McGregor to be his best and most dangerous self for this bout and has his sights set on taking on ‘The Notorious’ at 170.

Chandler wishes McGregor a speedy recovery

As much as Michael Chandler wants this fight to take place, he also wants the best for Conor McGregor, too. Chandler extended McGregor his warmest wishes and expressed his desire for his well-being. “I’ve wished Conor a speedy recovery since the very beginning,” said Chandler.

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He further added, “It’s not like he sprained his ankle, t’s not like he broke his hand, t’s not like he broke his nose, you know. The guy shattered his leg.”

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Thus, Chandler understood the extent of McGregor’s injury.

Michael Chandler showed excellent sportsmanship right there. Now it’s up to time on how this matchup plays out.

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Watch this story: Michael Chandler’s MMA Journey To The Top

Who do you think will have the upper hand between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler in a potential fight?

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Mayur Soni

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Mayur Soni is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. His interest in the UFC heightened when he first saw his favorite fighter Conor McGregor knockout Jose Aldo in mere 13 seconds, in 2015. He thus got hooked on the sport.
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Rohini Kottu