“I always wanted you at your biggest” – Michael Chandler confidently accepts Conor McGregor’s WILD middleweight fight

Conor McGregor vows to fight Michael Chandler in 2024.

“I always wanted you at your biggest” – Michael Chandler confidently accepts Conor McGregor’s WILD middleweight fight

Michael Chandler reacts confidently to Conor McGregor's affirmation of a bout against him at middleweight (via MMA Fighting)

Conor McGregor has sent shockwaves across the MMA community with his announcement of the fight against Michael Chandler on June 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. McGregor has been sidelined since suffering a leg injury in his July 2021 fight against Dustin Poirier. The Irish fighter known for his bold predictions claimed that he would make the “greatest comeback of all time.”

Michael Chandler, McGregor’s opponent, reacted enthusiastically to McGregor’s announcement. Chandler is a skilled lightweight fighter who has also competed in the welterweight class. His acceptance of the middleweight challenge indicates his confidence and hunger to confront McGregor under all circumstances. The two fighters’ past adds an intriguing aspect, since they both served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter, earlier this year. This is what he said:

I always said I wanted you at your biggest, your baddest and your best. 185 would look good on me.
Michael Chandler via X
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Coaches on The Ultimate Fighter often square off in a fight. However, the McGregor-Chandler match was postponed owing to McGregor’s absence from the US Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool. McGregor returned to the pool in October, signaling his commitment to the fight. The UFC’s decision to break away from USADA and create a new anti-doping program underscores the significance of this matchup.

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McGregor and Chandler are both coming off defeats to Dustin Poirier in their previous fights. McGregor’s defeat to Poirier and subsequent injury layoff fueled concerns about his future in the sport. This makes this comeback even more important for the Irish superstar. Chandler, too, hopes to rebound from his loss to Poirier in November 2022 and re-establish himself as a lightweight powerhouse.

MMA enthusiasts react to Michael Chandler’s reply to his middleweight bout with Conor McGregor

The news of Conor McGregor’s comeback to the UFC versus Michael Chandler at middleweight has sparked a whirlwind of responses from fight fans. Conor McGregor, known for his larger-than-life character and ability to attract fans, has once again sparked debate. Michael Chandler reacted confidently to the news, proclaiming his desire to meet McGregor at his “biggest, baddest, and best.”

Fight fans react to Michael Chadler's reaction to Conor McGregor's fight announcement
Fight fans react to Michael Chandler’s reaction to Conor McGregor’s fight announcement (via Sports Illustrated)

Some fight fans felt that middleweight would not suit Chandler, as well as Conor. Others felt that Conor McGregor was unable to lose that much weight and therefore was sticking to middleweight. Some other fight fans believed that there was a chance that this matchup may never happen. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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The social media reaction to Michael Chandler’s take on his upcoming fight demonstrated the fanbase’s strong and various perspectives. The online response ranged from skepticism to pure excitement, highlighting the passion of the MMA fanbase.

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