The UFC announced the much-anticipated return of its biggest superstar, Conor McGregor. McGregor is set to return after three years outside the octagon. Three years ago, he suffered a brutal leg break against Dustin Poirier in the company.
Conor underwent a massive recovery process and is set to return in June against former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at the UFC 303. In an interview, Michael Chandler was spotted giving his take on Conor’s current fighting style.
Michael Chandler is the relatively active fighter among the two.
Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor’s fighting style ahead of UFC 303
Lightweight superstar Michael Chandler is set to get involved in the biggest fight of his career so far in the main event of UFC 303. In the octagon, he is set to face the biggest superstar in the MMA world, Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler last fought Justin Gaethje and lost a close decision against the former BMF champion. In an interview, Chandler was spotted giving his take on the present Conor, who is returning after a long layoff. Chandler said,
McGregor’s timing, movement and reflexes aren’t what it used to be.
Chandler clarified that Conor had lost his superior precision and reflexes inside the octagon and was lethargic In the UFC 303. He emphasized that Conor’s inactivity has cost him his speed and striking prowess. Michael Chandler owns explosive power in the UFC. He will look to shut the lights off Conor McGregor in the first round in the octagon. He knocked out Dan Hooker in the first round in his debut fight in the UFC.
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Conor McGregor has previously finished his champion opponents in the first round of the title fight. His most significant victory came against Jose Aldo when he knocked him out with a clean left hook after driving to hit him with a straight right. Conor reached his objective of winning the UFC gold when he finished the Hall of Famer in the first round of his fight.
It’ll be interesting to see if Conor can do the same in his fight against Michael Chandler at the UFC 303. UFC 303 will be a spectacular affair, and it might just be one of the highest-selling PPVs this year.
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