UFC ranked lightweightMichael Chandler has spoken out about his upcoming fight with Conor McGregor, the promotion's former two weight class champion.
"The most likely scenario is I'm going to go out there and completely dismantle him, and that's probably the last time we'll see Conor fight. I can't lose to a guy who's been out for three years. I can't lose to a guy who's been written off. I can't lose to a guy who gave up and is sleeping on silk sheets on his Lamborghini yacht. I can't lose to that guy," Chandler said on The MMA Hour program.
Recall, the fight Chandler - McGregor will take place on June 29 in the framework of the tournament UFC 303 in Las Vegas (USA).
Arman Tsarukyan, a top UFC lightweight, gave his prediction for the upcoming fight between Michael Chandler and the organization's former champion in two weight categories Conor McGregor. Arman considers the Irishman as the favorite for this fight.
"Chandler never turns his brain on. He always fights for the fans. Michael will try to knock out McGregor because he is very dangerous in the first round. If the fight gets to the second or third round, Chandler will lose. In my opinion, Conor is more resilient and more intelligent," Tsarukyan said on the air of the podcast Believe You Me.
Let's remind that the showdown between Chandler and McGregor will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas and will headline UFC 303.
The verbal altercation between Michael Chandler and Arman Tsarukian has been continued
"Anyone in mixed martial arts, whether they're lying to you or not, would do the same thing I did. Trust me - they're all overwhelmed with envy because of the position I'm in. They can all act like tough guys and say they would have had four fights in the time I sat idle. Maybe I missed one or two fights, but none of them will compare to what's going to happen on June 29," Chandler said.
Recall, earlier Chandler criticized Tsarukyan for refusing to go out for a title fight against Islam Makhachev seven weeks after winning a challenger fight against Charles Oliveira.
Josh Thomson, former UFC fighter, reacted to the verbal altercation between Arman Tsarukian and Michael Chandler.
"Arman gave one of the most brilliant responses I've ever heard from an MMA fighter. And the way he teed up Chandler at the end impressed me in general. The UFC is always doing stuff like that. You're hyped up after a big win, and they tell you, "Hey, you want to have a great fight in five to eight weeks?" - Thomson stated on the YouTube channel Weighin' In.
Recall, Chandler previously rebuked Tsarukyan for refusing to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in early June. In response, Arman said that he fights for the championship belt, not for money, like Michael.
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo said that in the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler his sympathies will be on the side of the star Irishman.
The meeting between these fighters will be the main event of UFC 303, which will take place on June 29 in Las Vegas, USA.
"I always root for the guys I've fought and the guys who beat me because it proves that I lost to the best. I hope he can be the same old Conor, be aggressive and finish the fight .... I expect a lot from this fight," - quotes Aldo Championship Rounds.
Recall that in December 2015, Aldo lost to McGregor by knockout in 13 seconds.
Michael Chandler's record currently stands at 22 wins, 7 loses and 0 draw.
Michael Chandler's last fight took place against Dustin Poirier on Nov. 12, 2022, in New York, USA. He lost by SUB in the 3 round. That fight was 5 months and 17 days ago.
Chandler's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 6 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 8 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.
Chandler was born in USA.
The Michael Chandler is currently 38 years old. He was born on April 24, 1986, so he will turn 39 in 11 months and 26 days.
Michael Chandler made his professional debut in August 2009, so he has been a pro for 14 years.
Chandler is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 173 cm (1 meter and 73 centimeters).
His reach is 69 inches (69") which is 174 cm (1 meter and 74 centimeters).