The long-awaited showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler has been a topic of interest for fans. Speculation about McGregor’s return heightened after his participation in UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter season 31. However, excitement turned to disappointment when it was discovered that McGregor had not registered himself with USADA, raising doubts about the potential fight between him and Chandler scheduled for the end of the year. In light of these developments, UFC Fighter Kevin Lee recently shared his thoughts on the matter, shedding light on why he believes Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will still come to fruition.
UFC Fighter Predicts Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler
Following his leg injury during his bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021, Conor McGregor has been inactive in the UFC. The severity of the injury raised concerns about McGregor’s future in the sport. However, the former UFC Champion swiftly recovered, dispelling some doubts surrounding his UFC career. In light of the ongoing debate about whether a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will materialize, UFC Fighter Kevin Lee shared his thoughts on the matter, offering his insights into the potential matchup.
UFC Fighter Kevin Lee, in an interview with InsideSport, shared his excitement for the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight. He predicted a win for Chandler and acknowledged McGregor’s skill in playing mind games.
He said, “Yeah, there are doubts, but I think it’ll happen. Michael Chandler is a is a teammate of mine. Um, so obviously, I’m rooting for him. I think he’s gonna win the fight if it happens. But with Conor McGregor, you never really know. I think it’s a lot of head games being played. I think he wants to play mind games and tell him he’s not fighting, so that he doesn’t prepare. But with us in our team, we were smart enough to know these mind games. And I think Chandler is going to prepare like he’s getting ready to fight even without a contract sign.”
Conor McGregor faced his fifth consecutive loss in TUF 31, disappointing fans. Brad Katona, Chandler’s No. 2 fighter, defeated McGregor’s fighter Carlos Vera via unanimous decision after two rounds. McGregor expressed frustration and demanded a minimum of three rounds. The final outcome of TUF 31 and whether McGregor will fight Michael Chandler in the future remains uncertain.
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