Chandler also claimed that he weighed more than Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman just 72 hours after his breathtaking encounter with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268.
If Chandler does move up a weight class, it will be his first welterweight fight inside the octagon. Conor McGregor, on the other hand, has three fights under his belt at 170lbs. Interestingly, McGregor’s record as a welterweight is considerably better than his record as a lightweight. The Irishman is 1-3 as a lightweight and 2-1 as a welterweight in the UFC.
Conor McGregor has been recovering from a leg injury he suffered earlier in the year during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. While he could not train for fights due to the injury, ‘The Notorious’ Irishman was seen doing a lot of strength training recently.
It looks like he’s gained more muscle and could himself be pondering a move to 170lbs in his imminent octagon return. McGregor is likely to return next year.
If it comes to fruition, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler promises to be a barnburner
Both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are entertainers in their own right. They like to knock people out and enter fights with a ‘kill or be killed’ attitude. A potential clash between the pair will make for great viewing for the fans. UFC analyst Michael Bisping recently claimed McGregor vs. Chanler makes for ‘must-see TV’.
Watch Michael Bisping’s video below:
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