Even after cancellation, Michael Chandler challenges Conor McGregor to fight in 2025

Conor McGregor e Michael chandler under discussion at TUF 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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A few days before the start of a new year, Michael chandler does not seem to have given up on the idea of ​​facing Conor McGregor. In response to a post by the Irishman last Saturday (21), the former Bellator lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg.) maintained the speech adopted after the fight against Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 309, and in this way, issued yet another challenge to his rival.

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Ring, cage, mat, canvas whatever you want to call it. All you have to do is step up @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/ScYOSPpLKU

Michael chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 22, 2024

The fight between the two was announced in early 2023, when both were cast as coaches for the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter. The fight was later scheduled for UFC 303. However, the fight was called off after the Irishman fractured a toe.

In all, Michael chandler remained for more than two years waiting for Conor McGregor. After a period of negotiations, the American ended up facing Charles of the Bronx for the second time, being defeated by unanimous decision.

Conor McGregor hasn't fought in years

As much as he is the most famous name in MMA history, McGregor has been away from the octagon since July 2021, when he was defeated by Dustin poirier. At the time, he fractured his left leg in a similar way to Anderson Silva e Chris Weidman. More recently, he was convicted in a civil case of rape, which allegedly took place in 2018, in a hotel in Dublin.

Conor McGregor on the way to the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Reuters

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