Michael Chandler News

Curtis Calhoun - June 13, 2024

The UFC 303 saga involving Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon has reportedly hit an anticlimactic end. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC has booked a new headliner for the June 29 pay-per-view, and McGregor vs. Chandler is indefinitely postponed. Chandler will not remain on the card and the promotion is planning to reschedule the clash for a new date.

Curtis Calhoun - June 12, 2024

UFC star Michael Chandler broke his social media silence on Wednesday amidst the promotion’s reported scramble to save UFC 303. As of this writing, Chandler is still scheduled to face former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in the UFC 303 main event. But, as MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported on Wednesday, the UFC 303 main event is “in limbo” due to undisclosed reasons, and the promotion is attempting to book a new headliner.

Curtis Calhoun - June 7, 2024

UFC star Michael Chandler quelled some fears of his upcoming Conor McGregor fight not coming to fruition on June 29th. Chandler and McGregor are scheduled to headline the UFC’s International Fight Week event at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. The fight has been in the works and discussed for almost two full years and is now just weeks away.

Curtis Calhoun - June 4, 2024

UFC star Michael Chandler made an eerie social media post on Tuesday amidst the uncertainty of his scheduled bout against Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor, as of this writing, are scheduled to headline the UFC 303 pay-per-view card on June 29th in Las Vegas. The welterweight matchup comes after two years in the making, and after their time coaching opposite each other on The Ultimate Fighter.

Harry Kettle - June 4, 2024

MMA pundit Chael Sonnen has pitched the idea of Max Holloway vs Michael Chandler in a BMF title fight if Conor McGregor pulls out of UFC 303. Earlier this week, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor were scheduled to take part in a UFC 303 press conference in Dublin, Ireland. However, for unknown reasons, the event was canceled at the last minute. Thankfully for Chandler, he hadn’t yet gotten on the plane to make the trip over when he was told the news.

Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2024

Michael Chandler is keeping things cryptic after the UFC 303 press conference was canceled earlier today. ‘Iron’ is currently slated to meet Conor McGregor later this month in Las Vegas. The bout has been one that’s been long in the making for Michael Chandler. The former Bellator lightweight champion first called to meet ‘The Notorious’ after a knockout win over Tony Ferguson in May 2022. Over two years later, the fight is set to happen.

Harry Kettle - June 3, 2024

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that tonight’s scheduled UFC 303 press conference in Dublin has been postponed. Later this month, Conor McGregor is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. He’ll do so against Michael Chandler, in a bout that has been over a year in the making. The two will battle it out in the main event of UFC 303, with the promotion recently announcing that a press conference would take place in Dublin, Ireland on Monday, June 3 as part of the build-up.

Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024

UFC star Michael Chandler looks pretty slick in his latest training footage as the countdown to UFC 303 continues. Later this month at UFC 303, Michael Chandler will take on Conor McGregor as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas. It will serve as Conor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon after three years away. Of course, nobody really knows what to expect from the Irishman at this point in his career.

Harry Kettle - May 28, 2024

Joaquin Buckley believes Michael Chandler needs to use his wrestling in order to find success against Conor McGregor. At UFC 303, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to battle it out with Michael Chandler. Many expect him to keep it standing with Chandler, given his striking ability. Of course, we also know Chandler has what it takes to hang with some of the very best in that department.

Harry Kettle - May 28, 2024

Michael Bisping believes that Conor McGregor could be eligible for three different UFC titles by defeating Michael Chandler. We all know that Conor McGregor is an enigma in mixed martial arts. From his performances in the cage to some of the controversies he’s been involved in, he’s built quite a legacy for himself in the sport. Now, he’ll write the next chapter in his story at UFC 303 when he goes head to head with Michael Chandler.

Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier alleges Michael Chandler is already preparing for how he’ll celebrate a win over Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor will headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. The card marks the comeback for McGregor, who hasn’t fought since shattering his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Susan Cox - May 16, 2024

Renato Moicano is explaining why he’s rooting for Conor McGregor to defeat ‘fake’ Michael Chandler. UFC 303 will take place on Saturday June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harry Kettle - May 8, 2024

MMA analyst Dan Hardy believes Conor McGregor will use his broken leg from three years ago as bait at UFC 303. Next month, fans will finally see the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor to the Octagon. He’s gearing up for a comeback that has been three years in the making as he prepares to battle Michael Chandler.

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2024

Chael Sonnen thinks Charles Oliveira might’ve blown his chances at being the backup fighter to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303. McGregor and Chandler will finally clash in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. The fight comes after months of speculation over whether or not the matchup would finally come to fruition.

Fernando Quiles - April 28, 2024

Michael Chandler has something to say to Conor McGregor amid recent BKFC news. During the KnuckleMania IV broadcast, it was announced that in association with McGregor Sports and Entertainment, the “Notorious” one is a BKFC co-owner. McGregor has long shown his support for bare-knuckle boxing, and he even shared the ring for a fun faceoff with Mike Perry back in April 2023. While Conor wasn’t going to fight for BKFC given his deal with the UFC, “Mystic Mac” is in business with the company that was founded by David Feldman.

Harry Kettle - April 26, 2024

UFC commentator Michael Bisping has issued a warning to Michael Chandler ahead of his showdown with Conor McGregor. At UFC 303, it’s finally happening. Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor will lock horns in a contest we’ve been waiting to see for well over a year. For multiple reasons, it hadn’t come to fruition – but now, it appears as if we’re on the verge of seeing it happen.

Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler could make history in more than one way. McGregor will make his long-awaited UFC return at UFC 303 against Chandler on June 29th. He and Chandler will finally meet in the Octagon after they clashed as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 last year.

Susan Cox - April 19, 2024

Sources are saying that UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler could indeed break the promotion’s gate record. UFC 303 will take place on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.