Conor McGregor was paying shut consideration to Michael Chandler’s look at UFC 309 this previous weekend.
The Irishman has been away from competitors for a number of years following his stunning damage final trip. His scheduled return took a success and it might now be at whereas earlier than we get to see ‘The Infamous’ compete once more.
In latest occasions, a rivalry has been constructing between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
After watching Chandler battle to a defeat in his five-round struggle with Charles Oliveira, McGregor was fast to air his ideas on-line.
“Lower Michael Chandler,” McGregor joked within the aftermath of UFC 309. “Simply kidding, good struggle.”
“[He’s a] mad little fellow is Michael. I like [him].”
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Conor McGregor’s feedback got here after Michael Chandler reignited their feud.
Regardless of comfortably shedding on the judges scorecards, Chandler placed on a present for the viewers—as he usually does.
The previous Bellator star rallied again within the ultimate spherical and virtually completed Charles Oliveira after a tricky opening 4 rounds.
Associated: Charles Oliveira holds on to choice Michael Chandler
After the loss, Chandler spoke to Joe Rogan and took his probability to as soon as once more name for a gathering with Conor McGregor.
“I used to be supposed to indicate up tonight, do my job, and win the struggle,” Chandler stated. “Overlook calling out Islam [Makhachev], Charles is doing that subsequent.”
“Possibly Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Or, Conor McGregor, for those who can ever get your own home again so as, effectively us actual professionals have been retaining the octagon heat.”
“We’re questioning the place you’ve got been, Conor. Come again and beat me, for those who can.”
Whereas Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor would nonetheless be an enormous struggle, Chandler will likely be 39 years outdated by the point the Dublin native returns.
In accordance with Dana White, regardless of many believing it might be sooner, McGregor will not return to the octagon till a minimum of late 2025.
