'That fight’s not happening': Former UFC Champion's Massive Claim About McGregor vs Chandler Fight

After an unfortunate scrap off from the UFC 303 card, the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight is looking for a date to headline at. As per speculations, the fight is targeted for a PPV later in the year. Moreover, McGregor himself has disseminated through social media that he has had a conversation with UFC CEO Dana White and the fight will witness the light of the sun in 2024 itself. In case, it does not happen, a former UFC champion feels Chandler will be rewarded for his wait.

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Michael Chandler will be rewarded for his wait

Michael Chandler faced criticism from figures such as Chael Sonnen for his prolonged wait. Nevertheless, on his podcast, 'Good Guy/Bad Guy,' Chandler himself presented a different perspective. Regarding Chandler's situation, DC suggested that perhaps the UFC intends for him to bide his time.

The former champ explained, “He is waiting because the organization wants him to wait… He’s waiting, he’s not fighting anybody else, he’s taking his time to try to keep that massive fight together so they go. ‘Okay, that fight’s not happening, we will reward you’.” DC then stated that the reward might be the Islam Makhachev title fight. 

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When Could Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Fight Take Place?

One of MMA's leading voices in the world, Ariel Helwani, has laid out when the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight could happen. During the latest episode of MMA Hour, Helwani contemplated the fight and first of all squashed assertions that the contest would take place at UFC 306. He made it clear that that event will be highlighted by Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili in September. He even put away the UFC 307 event for the fight, as it will feature the much-anticipated battle between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. He didn't see the fight happen at UFC 308     and 309 as well, since plans for the respective shows are already in progress. However, was all in for UFC 310, which will be held in December 2024. UFC is yet to render a date for the UFC 310 mega event.

Thus, December is the month when the prolonged fight affair between the former UFC Champion Conor McGregor and former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler could finally come to an end.