Chandler Pushes for December McGregor Fight Despite Uncertainty from UFC

Michael Chandler is eager to fight Conor McGregor in December and hopes UFC President Dana White will book the fight as the main event for UFC 310. While Chandler is determined to make this matchup happen, Dana White recently stated that McGregor would not fight in 2024, leaving the possibility of the fight in doubt. Despite White’s comments, Chandler remains optimistic and is keeping himself ready in case an opportunity arises.

Chandler has been preparing for a fight since his last scheduled match against McGregor, which was supposed to take place in June 2024 but was canceled due to McGregor suffering a toe injury. Although the cancellation was disappointing, Chandler is still holding out hope that they can fight before the year ends. He emphasized that he is willing to fight anyone, but his focus remains on McGregor.

Despite Dana White seemingly closing the door on McGregor fighting this year, Chandler believes there is still a strong possibility that the fight will happen. He expressed confidence that both he and McGregor are prepared and just need to finalize the contract. Chandler hasn’t fought since his loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022, and he’s eager to step back into the octagon.

Chandler also addressed critics who claim he has wasted time waiting for McGregor, stating that he has no regrets about the situation. He feels that the attention and promotion he’s received from the potential fight with McGregor have been beneficial to his career. Chandler remains positive and sees the potential fight as a significant opportunity for both athletes and the UFC.

McGregor, on the other hand, seems just as determined to fight in December, despite White’s statement. In a now-deleted social media post, McGregor insisted that December is the target date and urged the UFC to make it happen. Chandler believes the UFC would be making a mistake if they didn’t arrange this fight, as it would be an exciting event for fans. The situation remains uncertain, but both fighters are pushing for a December showdown.