News about Michael Chandler

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.

Dana White announced over the weekend that Muhammad, 36, would defend his title against Shavkat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas on December 7. McGregor, meanwhile, saw his much-anticipated comeback fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 cancelled in June after he suffered a broken toe. He had been scheduled to step into the octagon for the first time since breaking his leg during his defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Taking to social media, McGregor vented his fury over his delayed return - describing it as 'harrowing' - and had some strong words for Muhammad.

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.

Conor McGregor has slammed a current UFC champion and urged Dana White to set up a title showdown despite his long absence from the octagon.  McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg. His much-anticipated comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training. 

Conor McGregor has revealed that he previously held talks over a two-fight deal to face undefeated boxer Terence Crawford.  The UFC superstar last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg. His much-anticipated octagon comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training, but it is hoped he will make a return in 2025.

Conor McGregor has insisted that his return to the UFC will come in 2025 and made one huge demand to go with it. The Notorious' much-anticipated octagon comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training. A former two-weight UFC champion, McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg.

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.

The Notorious' much-anticipated octagon comeback against Michael Chandler in June was scuppered after he broke a toe in his left foot in training. A former two-weight UFC champion, McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier in his trilogy bout at UFC 264 and suffering a broken leg. McGregor, 36, originally targeted a date in December for his first showdown back but UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the Irishman will not fight until early 2025.

McGregor's last UFC fight was his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The Irishman lost that fight and also suffered a broken leg. McGregor had been booked to make his comeback against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June before breaking a toe in training.

Conor McGregor has revealed that he had to go up a shoe size following the toe injury that forced him out of his UFC return in the summer. The Irishman was set to make his highly-anticipated comeback against Michael Chandler in June before breaking his small toe in a sparring session. The 36-year-old tried to keep the bout alive but ultimately had to pull out with the return now pushed back to later this year. 

McGregor was due to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, only for the fight to fall apart when the Irishman suffered an injury while preparing for the bout. There has been no confirmation as to when the proposed fight could take place, and McGregor has not fought inside the Octagon since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier back at UFC 264 in July 2021.

UFC title hopeful Shavkat Rakhmonov (left) has called on the organisation to do the right and 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor (inset) ever makes his long-awaited return to the octagon. McGregor has earned legendary status as one of UFC's most high-profile stars but hasn't fought since being beaten by Dustin Poirier three-years ago. The former multi-belt champion was set to fight again in June but was forced to pull out of his bout with Michael Chandler citing an injury that has required treatment.

The 'wheels are in motion' for Michael Chandler's return to action, which in all likelihood will be against Conor McGregor in their highly anticipated rescheduled fight.  The pair were due to clash at UFC 303 back in June but McGregor pulled out due to a broken little toe.  Fans desperate to see the biggest star in MMA history back in action were bitterly disappointed but all signs point to an announcement soon. 

Conor McGregor has hinted that he is not pleased with the UFC and how long it is taking them to schedule a new date for his fight with Michael Chandler. The duo were set to step into the Octagon to take on one another for UFC 303 on June 29. However the fight was postponed after the Irishman suffered a toe injury days before the bout which ruled him out. 

Dan Hooker made a great impression with fight fans as he recorded an upset win at UFC 305 in Perth on Sunday - but their reaction to his new inkwork was a very different story.

Conor McGregor has hit back at Dana White after the UFC president revealed the Irishman won't be allowed to fight before the end of the year as he prepares to undergo altitude training. The UFC's former poster boy hasn't fought in three-years when he was beaten by Dustin Poirier and was set to fight again in June only to pull out of his bout with Michael Chandler citing an injury.

Conor McGregor dropped a possible new date for his highly anticipated UFC return against Michael Chandler weeks after it was postponed. McGregor and Chandler were scheduled to headline UFC 303 to culminate International Fight Week on June 29. However, the Irishman was forced to pull out with an injured toe. Luckily, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka answered the call to be on top of the bill on short notice as the UFC scrambled to keep the card intact. On Thursday morning, McGregor appeared in a Bare Knuckle FC presser in Marbella, Spain to talk about his involvement with the brand.

Pereira dropped his opponent to the canvas with a left head kick just seconds into round two before pouncing on him and battering him with follow-up strikes. The referee then jumped in to stop the fight in Las Vegas. Pereira and Prochazka stepped in as the main event at the T-Mobile Arena after Conor McGregor was forced to delay his long-awaited UFC return, a broken toe pushing back his showdown against Michael Chandler to September 17. But despite being given just two weeks' notice, the two fighters delivered a brutal showing, trading strikes in the opening round in front of a captivated crowd.

Conor McGregor has admitted he is 'in deep pain' watching UFC 303 fight week go ahead without him. It was supposed to be the big comeback after three years out of the octagon for the most famous name in MMA but he withdrew due to a broken toe suffered in sparring. His contest with Michael Chandler was then replaced on short notice for a rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. A McGregor fight week is usually filled with incident and entertainment and it seems the man himself is desperately missing being part of the show. 

Israel Adesanya has made his prediction for UFC 303's headliner between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. The former middleweight champion, who has a long-standing rivalry with Pereira having fought him twice in the UFC, losing the first and winning the second, is well placed to offer his view. 'Alex knows he can get taken down and controlled, and Jiri knows he can get knocked out,' he explained on his YouTube channel. 

Conor McGregor has spoken out on his delayed UFC return after making a surprise appearance at a Bellator show in Dublin on Saturday night. McGregor was scheduled to make his long-awaited comeback at UFC 303 on June 29, only to pull out of his bout against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas due to injury. It has nearly been three years since the Irishman last stepped foot in the Octagon, with his trilogy defeat to Dustin Poirier - which saw him suffer a gruesome broken leg - throwing his career into question.

Conor McGregor has responded to those doubting the injury that forced him to pull out of his fight with Michael Chandler by posting pictures of his broken toe.  McGregor and  Chandler were finally meant to meet in the octagon at UFC 303 on June 30, culminating a feud that has lasted nearly two years. However, rumours of a McGregor injury began to circle after the Dublin press conference was cancelled without explanation earlier this month.

The long-term rivals (left) were supposed to finally do battle on June 30 to culminate a feud that has lasted nearly two years, but they will again have to wait after it was revealed the bout wouldn't be happening. After the Dublin press conference was cancelled without explanation, it was revealed that McGregor, who has since promised to return, had to pull out of the fight due to another injury. He will now pass three years without stepping inside a UFC octagon, with president Dana White admitting he's unsure if the Irishman will ever compete for the company again.

McGregor was scheduled to finally take on Chandler at UFC 303 in Las Vegas on June 29. UFC president Dana White announced on Thursday that McGregor had been forced to pull out after suffering an injury, raising fears that the 35-year-old could retire. An MMA legend never believed McGregor would return to the ring, with the Irishman's injury only adding to their belief.