Conor McGregor e Michael chandler under discussion at TUF 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Michael chandler believes that, finally, he will face it. Conor McGregor in the Ultimate octagon. The American, who participated in a wrestling duel at the RAF event, held last Saturday (29), used social media to reveal evidence that the fight against the Irishman will take place at 'UFC Casa Branca'.
In a video published on Instagram stories, Michael chandler He stated that the fight is already underway and that McGregor has started a specific training camp, bringing in coaches and sparring partners to replicate his fighting style. The American also reinforced that the bout is scheduled for June, on the South Lawn of the White House, at a special event promoted by the organization.
“The fight is already going to happen. He brought guys to his camp to imitate my style. I'm going to fight Conor in June on the South Lawn of the White House. God bless,” he said. Michael chandler.
Michael chandler e Conor McGregor They've come close to facing each other in the UFC before. The veterans were coaches on the 32nd season of TUF and were scheduled to share the octagon in the main event of... UFC 303However, on that occasion, the Irishman was forced to withdraw from the match due to a injury to the little finger, and the duel ended up being replaced by a rematch between Alex Poatán e Jiri Prochazka.
Michael Chandler returns to action and breaks his losing streak.
Chandler focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/mikechandlermma
If in the UFC Michael chandler He has accumulated three consecutive losses, but in wrestling the reality is quite different. In the main event of RAF 3, in Chicago (USA), the athlete dominated. Chad Mendes, a former fighter from the world's largest MMA organization, and secured a victory by points.
Despite having less experience than his rival in the sport, Chandler knew how to use his strength and speed to quickly open up a three-point lead. The duel was interrupted several times by the referee due to an illegal eye poke and headbutts, which left Mendes with swelling near the area. In the end, each still scored one more point, but the American's solid performance maintained the final result.
Arman Tsarukyan wants to face Conor McGregor
Tsarukyan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
While Michael chandler be the most likely opponent to receive the return of Conor McGregorThe American has recently gained a strong competitor.
In a statement on the YouTube channel of Daniel Cormier, Arman Tsarukyan He surprised fans by talking about the possibility of facing the Irishman, but he doubted Notorious's courage in facing him.
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