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Michael Chandler Reacts to Dana White’s Monster Announcement Before Conor McGregor Fight

Published 02/09/2023, 4:23 AM EST

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After months and months of speculations and waiting, Dana White has finally ended the suspense by announcing the return of ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor. This comeback will kick off with the Irishman coaching against Michael Chandler in the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. Chandler has had his sights set on McGregor for a while and the two will finally settle their differences in the octagon later this year.

White is pulling out all the stops to create a top-notch setting for this highly anticipated showdown, opting for the best venue to host this massive fight that’s sure to be a game-changer. The news of the search for the biggest and best possible venue has struck a chord with Chandler, who has reacted with great excitement, ready to step up to the plate and show his mettle.

Michael Chandler is all in with Dana White’s pursuit

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Dana White recently brought up the possibility of hosting the McGregor vs. Chandler showdown at AT&T Stadium in Texas, with its mammoth 80,000 seating capacity. With the return of the UFC’s biggest superstar, this venue hits the sweet spot for White, who sees it as a potential goldmine. Michael Chandler is equally upbeat about the possibility, with the news ringing his bell and striking all the right notes.

Dana White stated, “To go to [the AT&T] Stadium, you have to have the right fight. Conor and Chandler are doing the Ultimate fighter this year, they’re coaching it and it’s the first time it’s going to be on ESPN the network, which will make the fight bigger than it’ll already be, and Dallas, Texas stadium is a possibility.”

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To which the ‘Iron’ responded by saying, “Sign me up! @themaclifeofficial”

Moreover, Chandler is not just banking on a packed stadium but is also confident that his fight against Conor McGregor will bring home the bacon, raking in the biggest PPV numbers to date.

Chandler foresees big numbers with Conor McGregor fight

He is ready to roll up his sleeves and put his money where his mouth is, knowing that this fight has all the makings of a real barnburner. When talking to Ariel Helwani about his expectations with this fight, he said, “I think five million is a possibility. No, no. I mean traditionally, if you look at the numbers, I think two million is not just a possibility. I think it’s very, very achievable and very attainable…” 

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It wouldn’t be a surprise if this happens to be the case. This fight indeed has all the reasons to become crash the PPV records.

With McGregor’s return as the biggest superstar in the UFC and Chandler’s eagerness to get his hands on the Irishman, this fight has the potential to break the bank. It’s a recipe for success, with fans eagerly anticipating the fireworks that are bound to fly in the octagon.

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Who do you think will come out victorious between the two? Let us know in the comments below.

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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