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Michael Chandler has claimed he has received 'reassurances behind the scenes' about a potential UFC showdown with Conor McGregor, after The Notorious hinted at a surprise Octagon return against Dan Hooker. The American has a solid fight record of 23 wins and eight losses but suffered a setback in his most recent bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022. 'Iron Mike' makes his long-awaited comeback on November 16 against Charles Oliveira , in a monumental lightweight clash on the undercard of Jon Jones's meeting with Stipe Miocic .His return was previously set to coincide with McGregor's, in a fight between the pair scheduled for June, but the event was scuppered after the Irishman broke a toe in his left foot in training.

Not having fought since July 2021, McGregor's highly-anticipated return was announced for UFC 303 to cap off International Fight Week in June. However, after suffering a toe injury in camp, McGregor pulled out and left his designated dance partner in Chandler high and dry. As the buzz surrounding the McGregor fight went flat, Chandler accepted a rematch with Charles Oliveira to co-headline November's UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Still, Chandler expressed how he remains the rightful opponent for McGregor's return while speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com.

No 6 UFC lightweight Michael Chandler accepted a rematch with former champion Charles Oliveira as the hype around his supposed fight with Conor McGregor fizzles out. In an interview with Spinnin Backfist , which came out on Friday night, UFC president Dana White revealed that McGregor will no longer fight Iron Mike when his highly-anticipated return bout happens.

Pound-for-pound world No 1 Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against all-time great veteran Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in New Jersey early Sunday morning (UK time). For Islam, he'll be looking to add yet another big name to his forever-improving resume that already includes the likes of former 155lb champion Charles Oliveira and former pound-for-pound No 1 Alexander Volkanovski. Islam's rematch against Volkanovski last time out was particularly impressive - as he put the rivalry to bed by knocking out the Australian with a vicious head kick in the opening round.

Arman Tsarukyan has lost out on £28,400 for punching a fan en route to the octagon for his fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. The Russian, who beat his Brazilian opponent to move into title contention, hit the headlines for the wrong reasons after the huge fight in Las Vegas. He was filmed on the cage walk when one of the crowd shouted something at him from close proximity. Tsarukyan reacted instantly and tried to punch the spectator, throwing a right hand over the barrier before continuing on to the cage.

Arman Tsarukyan has explained why he attempted to punch a fan during his walkout at UFC 300 on Saturday night. The landmark event was a night will go down in UFC history with Max Holloway pulling off one of the greatest knockouts in his BMF title bout with Justin Geathje and Alex Pereira finishing Jamahal Hill in the main event. Tsarukyan also picked up a huge victory, beating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via split decision and most likely earning himself a title shot against Islam Makhachev.  

Arman Tsarukyan has been filmed appearing to punch a fan in a furious altercation during his walkout at UFC 300. The UFC star was on his way to the Octagon as he greeted fans on his walk before the confrontation.

On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Both Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill are frightening knockout artists and it would be a major surprise if both men were to see out the 25 minutes.  Hill was champion before having to relinquish the belt due to his Achilles injury, a vacant title claimed by Pereira against Jiri Prochazka. The bookmakers have Pereira as a narrow favourite but it is always revealing to see how fellow top UFC fighters past and present are predicting the fight.

Charles Oliveira has accused his UFC 300 opponent Arman Tsarukyan of 'talking bulls***' about him. Tsarukyan claims he will finish the Brazilian former lightweight champion and accused him of being a one dimensional fighter. The pair will go toe-to-toe at the historic event in Las Vegas this weekend and Tsarukyan said: 'Charles is good at one thing - taking his opponent's back and choking him out from that position. 'But overall he's nothing special. Yes, he has some tricks when pulling guard, but nothing extraordinary.'

Israel Adesanya has taken to social media to deny a single hint about his involvement in UFC 300. Although a number of fights have been added to the massive tournament, UFC 300 is still without a headline fight. Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to action has been predicted, but UFC president Dana White denied it, with a June date during International Fight Week touted by the Irishman himself.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: The 'Rocky era,' as Leon Edwards put it, is in full swing now, after Colby Covington was put to the sword at UFC 296. The British actor outclassed his American opponent both inside and out of the cage to keep his dignity and welterweight crown against a man he described as a 'dirty human being.' Now that the toxicity of Covington and his vile onslaughts about Edwards' murdered late father are in the rear-view mirror, what will come next for the champion?

Conor McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, and lightweight contender Charles Oliveira were both selected in Jiri Prochazka's top five MMA 'GOAT' list. RMC Sport's list of the light-heavyweight celebrities prior to tonight's epic battle with Alex Pereira. Prochazka, who has been out for more than a year with a shoulder injury, comes into the match against Glover Teixeira. The former 205lbs champion took time to sit down and name his top ten MMA fighters of all time, with some of them left stunned.

Aussie Alex Volkanovski has broken silence after suffering humiliating defeat to Islam Makhachev in the headline event at UFC 294 by posting a snapshot of him and the Dagestani champion. In Round 1 of their much awaited re-match, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski with a devastating head kick and punch.

Following his humiliating KO loss at the hands of Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkanovski has burst into tears, revealing the intense psychological strain he has been under. In Round 1 of their lightweight highly awaited rematch, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski with a spectacular head kick and punches.

As Alexander Volkanovski takes on lightweight king Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi this weekend, he will be out for revenge. In what was close combat earlier this year, the two teams face-to-face at UFC 284. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards, despite the challenger's eager to become the champion of a two-division division. Makhachev had intended to face Charles Oliveira but the Brazilian had to cancel due to a cut he sustained in sparring.

In Abu Dhabi's delectable main event, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will go head-to-head. In what was a close match, the two teams met face-to-face at UFC 284 earlier this year. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards, with the challenger aiming to become the second-division champion. Makhachev had intended to battle Charles Oliveira, but the Brazilian was forced to pull out of the main competition due to a injury he sustained in a sparring.

Abu Dhabi's UFC 294 is just 24 hours away. The UFC's return to Abu Dhabi is also the culmination of a rollercoaster build-up. However, after Oliveira suffered a layoff in sparring less than two weeks before, he was recalled by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski on 11-day notice, according to ESPN that Volkanovski had been waiting for this match long before being the last-minute replacement. Following UFC 293 in September, Campbell met with Volkanovski for alcoholic beverages in his native Australia. Ash Belcastro, Volkanovski's representative, was also on hand.

Alexander Volkanovski has undergone an amazing physique transformation in order to safely weigh in for his televised match against Islam Makhachev. On 11 days notice, the plucky Australian agreed a rematch with Islam Makhachev after Charles Oliveira was forced to leave with a cut suffered in sparring. When he answered the call, Volkanovski weighed 181 pounds (1.85st) above the lightweight threshold.

Volkanovski's word and deter the Russian have been priced in Sky Bet from 7/2 to 9/2, boosting the odds. If you expect him to get the nod on the judges' scorecard, it would be a wide 5-1. Volkanovski is expected to be victorious by submission at 25/1, according to the least likely scenario in the betting lines. In the meantime, Makhachev is 4/1 to win by TKO/KO, 21/10 for his decision, and has been given the opportunity by ten/3 for his 12th submission of his mixed martial arts career.

Alex Volkanovski (pictured right), the current UFC featherweight champion, has revealed Islam Makhachev's attempt to compel him after the pair crossed paths in an Abu Dhabi hotel ahead of Sunday's showdown. On 11 days notice, the plucky Australian agreed a rematch with Makhachev (left) after Charles Oliveira was forced to leave due to an injury, and the pair are now just days away from their UFC 294 headliner.

Alexander Volkanovski's 'in his rematch with Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion's coach expects him to take more risks.' The Australian, who turned in on 11 days notice, has effectively a free swing at the title having lost by mistake against the same opponent in February. This time around, Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez, believes that the adversary will have more of a risky game plan this time around.

In a UFC 294 showdown, Alexander Volkanovski has advised Islam Makhachev to 'expect the most dangerous version of himself.' After Charles Oliveira was forced to leave with a cut suffered in sparring, the plucky Australian accepted a rematch with Islam Makhachev on 11 days notice. He expects to be the best lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.

Following UFC president Dana White's death, Islam Makhachev was once told he would never fight again. Now, the undisputed lightweight champion is set to defend his title against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. After Charles Oliveira was forced to leave due to a horrific scar on the eye, the Australian will face Makhachev at UFC 294.

After Conor McGregor's callout win over Dustin Poirier in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Justin Gaethje gave a sarcastic reaction to being disqualified. In round two, the American knocked out Poirier to avenge his 2018 loss and claim the BMF name - the 'poorest motherf****r.' Gaethje has now set himself up against the winner of October's lightweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.