WATCH: Michael Chandler shares wrestling throwback weeks after Conor McGregor earns black belt in Jiu-Jitsu teasing their upcoming clash

Michael Chandler brings up wrestling past in an attempt to undermine Conor McGregor.

WATCH: Michael Chandler shares wrestling throwback weeks after Conor McGregor earns black belt in Jiu-Jitsu teasing their upcoming clash

Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor (Source: IMAGO)

In the past few months, Michael Chandler has been engaged in an improbable squabble of what-ifs with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. As such, the two were progressively set to face each other. Unfortunately, the bout is clouded in uncertainty due to McGregor’s postponed comeback to the UFC.

Recently, McGregor confirmed sending samples to the USADA testing pool in anticipation of his return. The Notorious had also posted training videos displaying his submission ability. As an apt retort, Chandler made a callback to his heightened wrestling career, with a video of his own. The video has Chandler crunching over an opponent, before tossing him with a massive wrestling throw.

Chandler, having a wrestling background, had had immense ground control over his fighters. He is a good grappler, with adequate ground game. He also infuses numerous wrestling holds and throws into his style. Statistically, his latest streak is a mixture of 4 wins and 3 losses. His last win was against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. Now, he earnestly waits to fight McGregor.

Both McGregor and Chandler served as head coaches for The Ultimate Fighter season 31. But in-ring, their bout is yet to come to fruition.

A comprehensive history of Michael Chandler’s achievements and wrestling skills

Michael Chandler is one of the best in the history of the Bellator lightweight division. He wants to achieve the same in his latest venture at the UFC. As of late, he is locked on to a possible matchup with the Irishman, Conor McGregor. Born in  High Ridge, Missouri, the fighter started his career as a wrestler. He has always been very athletic.

Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler (Source: Instagram)

At the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), Chandler has fought many wrestlers. He was also the two-time Big 12 Conference Championship Runner-up in 2008 and 2009. Iron Michael Chandler also became the 2009 NCAA Championships fifth place holder in the 157lbs division.

His pro-MMA debut was against Kyle Swadley on August 8, 2009. He won the bout in 3:30 minutes, with a TKO. After that, he won two fights at the MMA promotion ‘Strikeforce’. One with a TKO, and one with a submission. Being 3-0 as a pro-MMA, he then won 18 out of his 23 fights in Bellator.

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