“Years till you fight McGregor” – Following the likes of Alex Pereira, Michael Chandler’s playfulness with numbered tweet riles up fans

Michael Chandler's obscure tweet becomes a topic of discussion on the internet.

“Years till you fight McGregor” – Following the likes of Alex Pereira, Michael Chandler’s playfulness with numbered tweet riles up fans

Michael Chandler posts cryptic message before facing Conor McGregor (Source: Twitter/bloodyelbow.com)

Michael Chandler finally gets to face Conor McGregor after much pent-up anticipation and banter-aggression. Serving as opposing judge for the TUF Season 31, Chandler engaged in a firey face-off with McGregor. Recently, a confident McGregor taunted Chandler with a troll video, comparing their lifestyles.

While nothing is official, “The Notorious” recently teased fighting Chandler at UFC’s International Fight Week in June. Accordingly, keen-eyed fans are on the lookout for any hints further from both. Ahead of UFC 300, Alex Pereira tweeted 30+300=3. Now, Chandler has engaged in his line of cryptic messaging. This is what he wrote:

 73...
Michael Chandler via X
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While Pereira’s supposed message was construed as 3-division aspirations against the 30-year-old Tom Aspinall, Chandler’s could mean anything at all. McGregor is notorious for unhinged tweets and voice notes on X. But unlike McGregor, fans do not know what to make of this message.

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“Iron” trains in Kill Cliff FC confirmed the matchup for International Fight Week. Additionally, he also stated that he was ready for a shift to 185 lbs for the fight. McGregor has hinted at the bout being at middleweight. Fans have indulged in the idea that the message could be about his weight-gain goals.

Fans react to Michael Chandler’s new cryptic tweet

The build-up to fight Chandler vs. McGregor has started. The Irishman posted pictures from his training camp. Chandler has also started his camp. In addition, he tweeted the number 73 on X.

Fight fans are expectant on news about Michael Chandler's shift to 185lbs
Fight fans are expectant on news about Michael Chandler’s shift to 185lbs (Source: Twitter/IMAGO)

Fans have wondered what the number symbolizes or indicates. A fan impatiently tweeted back at Chandler – “Years till you fight McGregor.” Check out how fans reacted to the tweet:

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The fans trolled Chandler for the cryptic tweet. They wondered if it was the number of times Chandler has begged for a matchup against the Irishman. Currently, McGregor has opened up as a betting favorite for the matchup on June 29 during International Fight Week. Only time will tell what the debuting middleweights will have in store.

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