The highly anticipated matchup between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor has stirred excitement among fans. Despite both fighters expressing their eagerness to compete against each other several times, the bout has yet to be officially confirmed. Recently, Chandler and McGregor provided an update, revealing that they have agreed on a date for their fight. However, fans are still awaiting an official announcement. Dana White’s rationale for the delay in announcing the UFC fight between Conor and Chandler has been revealed.
Dana White’s Explanation for Delay in Announcing Conor vs. Chandler UFC Fight Revealed
Chandler and McGregor recently shared an update, confirming that they have settled on a fight date. Nonetheless, fans are eagerly anticipating an official announcement. A YouTube channel called ‘Extra Thiccc‘ has analyzed the situation and explained why the announcement is being delayed.
“its gonna be international fight week like conor just pulled out of his a** you know i think UFC is mad he announced something before they were they going to so there’s this weird kind of battle back and forth and conor of such a marketing machine that the UFC didn’t like that” they said
Following a leg injury sustained at UFC 264 in July 2021, Conor McGregor has been absent from competition in the octagon. Although he hinted at a potential comeback against Michael Chandler in June during International Fight Week, there hasn’t been any official confirmation.
As fans, all we can do is await the eventual realization of the fight. Initially slated for last year, the bout faced postponements due to various factors. It remains intriguing to see if Conor McGregor can silence his critics in this upcoming opportunity. Do you believe McGregor will finally secure a fight this year? Only time will reveal the outcome.
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