Michael Chandler was naturally elegant in action to Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) lastly provided a declaration Saturday in the consequences of his elimination from the preparation June 29 headliner with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at T-Mobile Arena. “The Notorious” validated he’s been dealing with an injury and required more time to recuperate, which was satisfied with a swarm of criticism from the MMA neighborhood.
Multiple notables, consistingof UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, has cast doubt over McGregor ever contending onceagain as the timeline goes past 3 years because he suffered a broken leg versus Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
McGregor stated he’s “confident” he will make it back to the octagon, and he has Chandler’s complete assistance. Chandler provided an boosting message to McGregor and stated he will see him “soon” inside the cage (via X):
No tough sensations. Heal up. My heart is complete. See you quickly.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) June 15, 2024
No difficult sensations. Heal up. My heart is complete. See you quickly.
In addition to his reaction to McGregor, 35, the previous three-time Bellator champ Chandler, 38, who hasn’t battled consideringthat a submission loss to Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022, offered an “official declaration” on the