Michael Chandler involves Mauricio Ruffy in a plan to face Conor McGregor in the UFC.

Conor McGregor e Michael chandler facing each other on TUF (Photo: Twitter/TheNotoriusMMA)

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Michael chandler says he left Conor McGregor In the background, at least for now. The American is scheduled to face Mauricio Ruffy in the card history UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, while following from afar the Irish preparation, his former target. Faced with this scenario, the former Bellator champion adopts a pragmatic stance and focuses exclusively on his next fight, leaving the future open.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Chandler indicated that, despite believing a potential fight with McGregor is still likely to happen, he no longer harbors any emotional attachment to the rivalry at this point. The American highlighted that the entire trajectory surrounding the possible duel has become a long and exhausting saga over the past few years.

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“It’s funny, man: me against Conor, whether it was on 'The Ultimate Fighter' in the preparation, then the training camp, then the fight itself and the possible rescheduling, it was all a saga of ups and downs for a good part of several years… Whether Conor and I fight in the UFC or not, at some point we’re going to compete against each other, somewhere, somehow,” he said. Michael chandler.

Now, removed from that scenario, he emphasizes that his priority is confrontation against Mauricio Ruffy, for which he projects a resounding victory before evaluating the next steps in his career, including the long-awaited fight against McGregor.

"I don't really have any emotions about it, and maybe that's because I'm focused on..." Mauricio Ruffy at the White House. I'm going to knock him out. Mauricio Ruffy "On the White House lawn, and then we'll see what happens. As big as this was, as involved as I was, I feel like I'm a million miles away from it now," concluded the former Bellator champion.

Conor McGregor faces Max Holloway at UFC 329

After years of hinting at a possible return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon, Conor McGregor Finally, the date and opponent have been set. Although Michael chandler Having persistently sought this confrontation, the chosen one to face the Irishman will be Max HollowayThe duel is scheduled for... UFC 329, on July 11th, during the traditional International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

McGregor's last appearance in the octagon was in July 2021, when he was defeated by Dustin poirier in the fight that concluded the trilogy between the two. Since then, the former champion has not competed again. His most recent victory occurred in January 2020, when he defeated Donald Cerrone.

Conor McGregor did not appear at UFC 303.

Conor McGregor e Michael chandler under discussion at TUF 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

O UFC 329 This will not be the organization's first attempt to promote McGregor's return. The Irishman was scheduled to face Michael chandler in the main fight of UFC 303, but he was eventually removed from the card due to a toe injury.

At the time, McGregor was replaced by Alex Poatán, who knocked out Jiri Prochazka with a high kick and defended the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg).