UFC: Mixed martial arts fans were buzzing with excitement when former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez announced his willingness to make a return and fight Michael Chandler, in case Conor McGregor opts out of their scheduled fight. Fans have been reacting to the news, with many calling Alvarez vs Chandler a “The real BMF title bout” for stepping up to the challenge.
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Willing to Make a Return and Fight Michael Chandler if Conor McGregor Opts Out, MMA Fans React-” Real BMF..”
Eddie Alvarez vs Michael Chandler
The potential fight between McGregor and Chandler has been in jeopardy due to the recent sexual assault allegations against McGregor and his failure to re-enter the USADA testing program. Alvarez wasted no time in calling out Chandler on Twitter, announcing that he would be a forever opponent to the current UFC star.
Alvarez tagged UFC president Dana White in his tweet, hoping to garner more attention to a possible trilogy fight – this time under the UFC banner. Alvarez, who last competed at BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold, winning against Chad Mendes, is now a free agent.
There has been no response from Chandler yet on whether he would take the fight or if there is even an interest in a third fight with Alvarez. However, fans have been eagerly reminiscing the two fighters’ previous encounters in Bellator.
Their first fight took place at Bellator 58 in 2011, where Chandler won by fourth-round submission. Alvarez evened the score at Bellator 106 in 2013 with a split decision victory.
With the potential for a trilogy fight between Alvarez and Chandler, many fans are eager to see the two fighters face off once again.
Both fighters have a proven track record of putting on exciting fights, and a third encounter would undoubtedly be no different. As MMA fans await further developments, they can only hope that this highly anticipated matchup comes to fruition in the near future. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
