"For nearly three years, Chandler (23-10) has been linked to a bout with former two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-6). The promotion first announced in February 2023 that the two would serve as coaches on the 31st season of "The Ultimate Fighter," after which the two would collide in a welterweight clash. The UFC set up their bout for UFC 303 in June 2024, but a foot injury sustained by the Irishman scuttled the pairing."
""I will say, it's gonna be a big year," Chandler said with a grin after being called Kreischer's wife's "favorite human being." "Number one, like you said, the UFC is now on Paramount+, the entire year...for the multitude of [years]...and also, there's a rumor going around. We can't confirm nor deny, but it does sound like I might be handing Conor McGregor a good ol' passionate, 'red, white and blue' butt whooping in the South Lawn of the White House sometime this summer. And that's the plan, let's go.""
"McGregor stepped away from the sport following his second stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021. Multiple injuries to "Notorious" kept him on the shelf for a prolonged time, allowing him to focus on other ventures like selling his Proper 12 whiskey company for around $600 million, and buying a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship-for the latter, McGregor declared he would also fight under its banner before retiring."
Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have been linked to a potential bout for nearly three years, originally tied to coaching roles on The Ultimate Fighter season 31 and a scheduled UFC 303 fight that was canceled after McGregor suffered a foot injury. Chandler appeared on CBS's New Year's Eve Life: Nashville's Big Bash and referenced renewed rumors of a summer fight, including speculative talk of a White House South Lawn event. McGregor stepped away after a 2021 stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier, endured multiple injuries, pursued business ventures including selling Proper 12 and buying a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and has faced various legal allegations.
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