Chandler, 34, is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion who signed with the UFC in September last year. He also served as a back-up fighter for the UFC 254 main event clash between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.
In a recent interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Chandler stated that he could be a nightmare for McGregor’s former UFC lightweight champion.
Chandler noted that his view of McGregor has changed over the years and that the Irish fighter will be at his best against Poirier in his upcoming fight.
“I respect what Conor McGregor is doing” - Michael Chandler
After claiming that he can outpoint Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler also stated that he respects what “The Notorious” is doing and added that he is looking forward to stepping into the octagon against him.
Michael Chandler’s much-awaited will come to fruition at UFC 257, on the same card as McGregor’s fight, against the No.6 ranked lightweight Dan Hooker.
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Hooker, who Michael Chandler referred to as “one of the scariest lightweights in UFC,” is coming off a loss to Dustin Poirier ahead of his UFC 257 bout. However, the 30-year-old has been very impressive in his last few fights, suggesting that Chandler may have a tough time against “The Hangman”.
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