Fans eagerly anticipate the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight scheduled for UFC 303 on June 29, 2024. The event, dubbed UFC 303, will occur at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. The McGregor vs. Chandler match will debut the proposed “165 lbs division,” following Former Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier’s call for a ‘super lightweight’ category in the UFC.
Will UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Feature No Title Fights?
Daniel Cormier supports establishing a ‘Super-Lightweight’ division with a 165-pound weight limit, suggesting that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler should compete for the title at UFC 303.
Cormier believes the new division should have a captivating name, stating, “I believe that if they’re going to do a 165 lb division, it should have a name attached to the weight class that is so big that it draws people’s attention,” he also added “Let’s call it super lightweight division,”
Michael Chandler has recently expressed his desire for a UFC championship opportunity in his upcoming summer showdown with Conor McGregor. Chandler acknowledges potential changes before the fight.
He supports creating a new weight division and insists their bout “should be for a belt.” He is open to competing for the 165-pound title. Daniel Cormier’s proposal for this weight class adds significance to the discussion.
Despite McGregor’s recent inactivity, he remains UFC’s most iconic and accomplished figure. Whether the UFC will introduce a new belt or establish a new division. However, the excitement for McGregor’s highly anticipated comeback as “Mystic Mac” continues to build. Don’t miss UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler during International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2024.
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