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DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 2017: UFC and MMA fighter, Conor "The Notorious" McGregor at the Irish premiere of the documentary about his rise within the ranks of MMA fighting. (Image: G. Holland/Shutterstock.com)
In a video posted to all of his social channels, he confirmed that his next opponent will indeed be Michael Chandler, but instead of the long-rumored fight taking place at UFC 300 on April 13th, it will instead take place on June 29th during International Fight Week in Las Vegas Also of note, he said[...]
UFC 262
An all-around excellent fighter, he brings a multi-pronged attack into the Octagon to take on Michael Chandler Chandler comes to UFC 262 as a decorated former Bellator lightweight champ, who made his UFC debut in January where he scored a TKO victory over Dan Hooker Most thought this would be Dustin Poirier in this spot,[...]
Khabib Indeed Retired, Oliveira/Chandler For Vacant Title At UFC 261
Also being confirmed last night from multiple sources, the now-vacant title will be decided at UFC 261 on May 15th when Michael Chandler faces off with Charles Oliveira Some were unhappy with this match-up, as most feel Dustin Poirier should be fighting for the belt next after defeating Conor McGregor in January Alas, those two are now[...]
UFC Releases Trailer For McGregor Vs Poirier 2 On January 23rd
Michael Chandler dazzled with a quick TKO victory over Dan Hooker in his debut, cementing him as a serious player at 155 pounds after just one fight in the promotion Had it not been for the main event, it would be the talk of the MMA world this afternoon Instead, Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor[...]
UFC Releases Trailer For McGregor Vs Poirier 2 On January 23rd
Either will captivate the audience. UFC 257 Poster In the co-main event, Michael Chandler makes his UFC debut against Dan Hooker is what should be a barnburner to get us ready for the main event Two fights were pulled from the card today, as Ottman Azaitar and Nasrat Haqparast, were taken off of the UFC 257 card[...]
UFC 257: Countdown & Awesome Poirier/McGregor Poster Released
The UFC has posted the full Countdown show for the card, focusing on the main event and the co-main event between Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler, the latter of which is making his debut for the promotion at the event Airing in theaters and drive-ins and more, this is for sure going to be an[...]