UFC CEO Dana White hints at a different path for KCFC's veteran lightweight contender Michael Chandler. Despite Conor McGregor's December return plans, the locked UFC 296 card leaves Chandler in uncertainty. McGregor's eagerness for a showdown with Chandler and his call-out to Nate Diaz create anticipation, setting the stage for intriguing developments in the UFC lightweight division.
In a recent twist of events, UFC CEO Dana White has hinted at an alternative path for Kill Cliff FC's veteran lightweight contender Michael Chandler. Chandler, currently ranked fifth in the lightweight division, has been out of action since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in November at UFC 281. Conor McGregor, recovering from his own injury, has urged Chandler to wait for their much-anticipated showdown. Despite McGregor’s insistence on a December return at UFC 296, the card already boasts significant matchups, leaving Chandler in limbo.
Conor McGregor, the former two-weight UFC champion, is eager to return to the Octagon in December, even though the UFC 296 card seems locked in with its headline and co-headline fights. His desire to face Chandler upon his return has stirred excitement among fans. Meanwhile, Chandler, itching for action, might not have to wait for McGregor. White has suggested that if Chandler grows impatient, the UFC is willing to accommodate his return to active competition.
Beyond his aspirations to face Chandler, McGregor’s ambitions extend to another long-anticipated battle: a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz. The Irish fighter, keen on settling the score, publicly called out Diaz, acknowledging his debt for a third clash. McGregor's determination and Chandler’s restlessness set the stage for an intriguing turn of events in the UFC lightweight division.
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