Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set to meet inside the Octagon at UFC 303, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the matchup. The closest the two fighters came to facing off was when they served as opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter.” Despite some doubt, the fight is now scheduled to take place on June 29. In an interview with ESPN MMA, Chandler expressed confidence that he will be McGregor’s last opponent before retirement, predicting a dominant victory that will deter McGregor from returning to the octagon. McGregor has been sidelined for nearly three years due to an injury sustained in his last bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, while Chandler also suffered a loss to Poirier in November 2022.
Despite the long wait for the fight to be confirmed, Chandler remained unwavering in his desire to face McGregor and never received an alternative opponent from the UFC. Both fighters will be entering the cage following the longest gaps between fights in their careers, with Chandler seeing the extended time off as an opportunity to spend time with his family, engage in business activities outside of fighting, and raise money for charity. As the current Bellator lightweight champion, Chandler is confident that he will defeat McGregor decisively and believes that the Irishman will have no interest in returning to the octagon after their bout on June 29.
McGregor has called for a lifetime ban of boxer Ryan Garcia after reports of a positive drug test following a victory. Despite McGregor’s absence from competition in recent years, Chandler is focused on his upcoming fight with McGregor and is preparing to showcase his skills and dominance in the Octagon. Chandler’s determination to face McGregor never faltered, and he believes that his performance on June 29 will be enough to dissuade McGregor from attempting a comeback. Chandler is optimistic about his chances against McGregor and is eager to demonstrate his abilities in the upcoming bout.
As the date of the fight approaches, both McGregor and Chandler are gearing up for what promises to be an intense and highly anticipated matchup. Fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between these two formidable fighters, with Chandler expressing confidence in his ability to defeat McGregor and leave a lasting impact on the Irishman’s career. With both fighters coming off losses in their previous bouts, the upcoming fight at UFC 303 will be a crucial opportunity for both McGregor and Chandler to prove their skills and make a statement in the Octagon. Stay tuned for more updates on the McGregor vs. Chandler fight and follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage for the latest news and analysis.
