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Conor McGregor is currently busy filming ‘Road House’ and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ as he prepares to come back to the octagon against Michael Chandler. He recently appeared in an interview where he shed his thoughts on his next opponent and claims that he’s “too slick” for ‘Iron’ Chandler.

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Conor McGregor may not have returned to the octagon, but he came back to the promotion at UFC 285 to shoot a few scenes for his upcoming movie. He was seen along with Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal, who recorded the fight scene with former UFC fighter, Jay Hieron.

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UFC pay-per-view king, McGregor, has added a considerable amount of weight to cater to his role in the movie. Besides that, UFC president Dana White also booked him to fight Michael Chandler, down the line. Although the fight is still in the development phase, Conor McGregor shared what he thinks of ‘Iron’ as an opponent.

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Conor McGregor is ‘too slick’ for Michael Chandler

‘The Notorious’ recently appeared on the ‘Mom’s Basement’ podcast with Robbie Fox. He was asked how he thought the fight with Michael Chandler would go down. McGregor said, “For [Michael] Chandler, I’m just too slick, too skilled and he’s never fought someone like me. I have fought someone like him, though.” He added, “It’s the mixed martial arts style, the short wrestler, it’s just (that) kind of MMA.”

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“There is nothing peculiar (or that I’m) unsure of. I have fought against that self for many, many years.” However, McGregor believes that Michael Chandler has earned his position and status in the MMA world. “Michael obviously was with a smaller promotion and then he walked his way up his fights. He’s had some excellent fights, and he’s earned his right to be in this position,” said McGregor.

But the Irishman claims that he will show Michael Chandler the level he is in, on fight night. He said, “It will be my job on fight night to show the levels and show that there is a much higher difference in skill level here and that’s it.”

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It will be interesting to see Conor McGregor’s take on Michael Chandler. It is safe to say that both fighters need a win to get their UFC career in order. The weight class for the fight was rumored to be around 170 pounds. However, Dana White recently revealed that the fight is still in the development phase. At what weight do you think the bout should take place? And what are your thoughts on McGregor vs Chandler? Tell us in the comments below.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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