“Looking for 135er at obscure events” – Michael Chandler mocks Conor McGregor for facing off against Petr Yan in search for ‘relevancy’

Michael Chandler takes a dig at Conor McGregor's recent face off with former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.

“Looking for 135er at obscure events” – Michael Chandler mocks Conor McGregor for facing off against Petr Yan in search for ‘relevancy’

Michael Chandler's takes a swipe at Conor McGregor for facing off against Petr Yan (via X/ Instagram)

Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler has thrown a swipe at Conor McGregor. It came after his recent face-off with Petr Yan in an IBA boxing tournament in Dubai. The face-off created outrage in the MMA world, and Chandler took advantage of the occasion to insult McGregor’s choice of opponent.

Michael Chandler was originally scheduled to face Conor McGregor when he returned to the UFC. He expressed his disdain on social media, questioning the Irishman’s decision to face off with a fighter two to three weight classes below him. Chandler wrote this on X:

Looking for a 135er or preferably a 125er to face off with, on camera, at an obscure event…any takers? I need relevancy…
Michael Chandler via X
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Conor McGregor and Petr Yan, two former UFC champions from separate weight classes, faced off at the IBA Night of Champions event in Dubai. IBA President Umar Kremlev presided over the face-off, holding the IBA world championship belt between them. It provided a touch of spectacle, with the fighters locked in an intense staredown.

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Despite the criticism, Chandler has admired McGregor’s professionalism and dedication to his comeback. Issues with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had caused delays in McGregor’s comeback. Nevertheless, he could surprise fans with his return at UFC 300. Who knows!!!

Fight fans react to Michael Chandler’s dig at Conor McGregor

Fan reactions are frequently important in creating stories about fighters and their relationships. Michael Chandler’s latest snarky dig at Conor McGregor in response to McGregor’s face-off with Petr Yan has stirred heated debate among MMA fans.

Fight fans react to Michael Chandler's comments about Conor McGregor
Fight fans react to Michael Chandler’s comments about Conor McGregor (via Sports Illustrated)

The tweet has become a focus point for fan engagement, with many perspectives expressed. Some fans questioned the significance of Chandler’s stated faceoff. Others took a more humorous approach towards the dig. Some other ardent supporters of McGregor reacted in support of the Irish fighter. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

https://twitter.com/Facelessart305/status/1733649617001013357
https://twitter.com/MMAFayce/status/1733654626891678046
https://twitter.com/ClydeYouTube/status/1733646894214349126

Fans anxiously await any developments in the current controversy between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. This adds an added element of intrigue to the storyline of their likely UFC fight.

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