When it comes to his highly anticipated matchup with Conor McGregor, one thing is certain for Michael Chandler. “Nobody wants a fight announcement more than me,” Chandler told MMA Junkie Radio. Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) has been tabbed as McGregor’s (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) return opponent for a while now, but the fight has yet to formally materialize since they coached Season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter” against each other this year. McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, recently said on “The MMA Hour” that McGregor might not return until July, which might not ideal for Chandler considering he hasn’t fought since a November 2022 submission loss to Dustin Poirier. Chandler, however, isn’t buying that timeline.
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