Michael Chandler thinks there may lastly be gentle on the finish of the tunnel.
For almost two years, Chandler has chased a combat with former two-division champion Conor McGregor, with nothing but to point out for it. The 2 had been scheduled to combat at UFC 303 again in June, however McGregor in the end withdrew because of a toe damage and the bout has but to be rebooked.
However that may very well be altering quickly as on Sunday, Chandler teased by way of his Instagram {that a} combat is within the works.
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“Wheels in movement to chew down on that mouthpiece once more… Guess on your self, all the time.
“Stroll On.
“See you on the high!”
Although Chandler doesn’t title McGregor outright, it’s doubtless any combat reserving for the previous Bellator light-weight champion can be towards “Infamous.” Chandler has not proven any current indication that he’s prepared to maneuver on to a different opponent and each UFC CEO Dana White and Conor McGregor just lately teased upcoming combat information for the the Irish celebrity. That being stated, it’s unclear if the combat will happen this 12 months as White beforehand shot down the thought of McGregor competing in 2024.
McGregor has not competed in over three years. He final set foot within the octagon at UFC 264, the place he suffered a catastrophic leg damage in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. Chandler’s most up-to-date opponent was additionally Poirier, shedding by way of submission at UFC 281.
