This past weekend at UFC 309, Michael Chandler stepped into the octagon against Charles Oliveira in what turned out to be a grueling five-round battle. However, Chandler couldn’t overcome Oliveira’s dominant performance. The judges unanimously sided with the Brazilian fighter. Recently, Conor McGregor has weighed in on Chandler’s loss in a now-deleted social media post.
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Chandler didn’t miss the chance to call out McGregor. It was a bold move from someone who’d just lost, but that’s Chandler’s style – always ready for the next big fight. McGregor’s response came in classic McGregor fashion, unexpected and with a twist of humor.
”Cut Michael Chandler! Just Kidding, good fight. Mad little fellow is Michael. I like em’!” wrote McGregor in a now-deleted tweet.
Conor McGregor reacts to Michael Chandler's performance at #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/KCZEi95R1w
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) November 18, 2024
The timing of all this is interesting, considering UFC CEO Dana White recently announced McGregor won’t return until late 2025. That’s quite a wait for fans who’ve been hoping to see these two warriors clash.
McGregor sits on the sidelines, dropping occasional social media bombs, while Chandler keeps the storyline alive with his callouts. In the unpredictable world of UFC, this rivalry remains one of the most interesting what-ifs, even if we have to wait another year to see it play out.
Michael Chandler Takes Full Blame For Wasting 2 Years Waiting For Conor McGregor
The former Bellator champion spent nearly two years waiting for McGregor. Now, in a refreshingly honest chat with Ariel Helwani, Chandler has done something rare in the fight game – he’s pointed the finger at himself. No blame game, no excuses about the UFC or McGregor’s schedule.
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Michael Chandler admitted to his decision to sit on the sidelines. He holds no animosity towards Conor McGregor for not getting in the Octagon with him. Now, as he recently fought Charles Oliveira, he hopes to continue his active streak.
Michael Chandler has no animosity towards Conor McGregor and takes accountability for waiting on the failed matchup.#HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/JferzHMgJZ
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 11, 2024
Instead of letting this setback define him, Chandler’s now charging ahead with some ambitious plans that would make even a superhero raise an eyebrow. He’s talking about fighting McGregor if he ever returns, challenging Islam Makhachev for the title, and even throwing down with Max Holloway!
Also Read: Charles Oliveira Doesn’t Expect Conor McGregor Fight To Ever Happen
