“He and I have the same problem,” Rafael Fiziev reveals Michael Chandler’s best shot at beating Conor McGregor

Rafael Fiziev commented on the highly anticipated UFC comeback of Conor McGregor in potential showdown against Michael Chandler.

“He and I have the same problem,” Rafael Fiziev reveals Michael Chandler’s best shot at beating Conor McGregor

Rafael Fiziev speaks on Michael Chandler's chances with Conor McGregor ( Image via Imago )

All eyes are on Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler‘s potential matchup. The two recently served as coaches on the latest installment of The Ultimate Fighter, setting the stage for a much-anticipated battle. However, the showdown has yet to receive an official confirmation. Rafael Fiziev provided his insights on this potential clash.

Fiziev said that the outcome of this impending showdown will pivot on the focus of the fighter. According to his assessment, the scales seem to tip in favor of Michael Chandler. Fiziev contended that Conor McGregor has lost the determined concentration that characterized his earlier years. “Michael and I have the same problem,” Fiziev disclosed. In Fiziev’s estimation, the key to Chandler’s victory lies in intelligence and composure. He confidently asserted that Michael Chandler could secure a convincing win against McGregor due to the Irishman’s apparent loss of focus. Fiziev went on to suggest that if McGregor fails to escape the first round, Chandler’s path to triumph would become all the more inevitable.

YouTube video

McGregor’s potential return to the octagon has long remained a mystery. McGregor took leave from the fight game after his serious leg injury at UFC 264. Furthermore, McGregor’s absence from the USADA testing pool adds a layer of ambiguity. McGregor boldly announced that he would make his comeback in December before 2023 ends. However skeptical critics have assumed that Conor McGregor is not coming back before 2024.

FS Video

Meanwhile, Fiziev has been preparing for his own impending showdown against Mateusz Gamrot. They are set to face off in a highly anticipated UFC lightweight bout scheduled for the upcoming UFC Fight Night. Both fighters have had success in recent fights, making this a contest of top-level lightweight talent.

Related: Conor McGregor hilariously recalls Looney Tunes character trolling Nate Diaz getting pieced up in rematch

Conor McGregor’s name is missing from the final upcoming UFC events of 2023

Conor McGregor fans will have to wait until 2024 to witness his highly-anticipated return to the UFC. UFC CEO Dana White recently revealed the fight cards for the final two pay-per-view events of the year. ‘The Notorious’ was noticeably absent from these exciting matchups.

Dana White Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is missing from the upcoming fights in 2023 ( Image source: L/ R Twitter)

White shared a video unveiling the co-main event for UFC 295, scheduled for November. The main event will be headlined by the heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will lock horns in the octagon for the vacant light heavyweight championship in the co-main event.

In December, UFC 296 will headline the welterweight title clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Simultaneously, Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Brandon Royval in the co-main event. Conor McGregor’s name was notably missing from the aforementioned exciting lineups. Fans will have to endure a prolonged wait for the Irish superstars to return to the octagon.

In case you missed it!