[ Add UFC commentator Jon Anik to the list of people who are not intrigued by the idea of Conor McGregor fighting at middleweight. McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion, is expected to make his octagon return June 29 against Michael Chandler. Although not officially confirmed by the UFC, “The Notorious” announced his comeback date … Read more
[ When Conor McGregor teased his big New Year’s Day fight announcement, Michael Chandler wasn’t sure what to think. “I had an idea, but you never quite know,” Chandler told ESPN in an interview released Friday. “Is it gonna be another troll job? Is it gonna be another Conor center-of-attention deal? Is it gonna be … Read more
[ Michael Bisping believes fighting at 185 pounds would have a negative impact on Conor McGregor. Although nothing has been made official, McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) announced that his comeback fight vs. Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will take place June 29 at middleweight – a division in which neither man has ever … Read more
[ Islam Makhachev This might be my least bold prediction of the bunch, but some may disagree. We talked about the murderer’s row 170-pound champ Edwards has ahead of him in 2024, but reigning lightweight champ Islam Makhachev also has some tough tasks ahead. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) has said he wants to defend … Read more
[ Sean O’Malley thinks Conor McGregor can reach incomparable heights if he stops Michael Chandler. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) announced that his fight with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will take place in June at International Fight Week at middleweight. Neither man has ever competed at that weight class. While UFC bantamweight champion O’Malley has … Read more
[ Oddsmakers are favoring Conor McGregor to return to the win column in his comeback. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) announced that his fight with Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will take place at 185 pounds June at International Fight Week. According to DraftKings, McGregor is -120 favorite, meaning a $120 bet would be needed on “The … Read more
[ One of the most anticipated matchups on the UFC’s radar appears to finally be coming together with Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor acknowledging a fight date. On New Year’s Eve, McGregor posted a video to social media in which he stated his return to the octagon will take place against Chandler in a middleweight … Read more
[ Henry Cejudo thinks Conor McGregor returning at middleweight would be quite the astonishing feat. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) announced that his fight with Michael Chandler June at International Fight Week will take place at 185 pounds, a weight class that neither man has ever fought in. McGregor, a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, has notched … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/01/spinning-back-clique-live-conor-mcgregor-announces-return-michael-chandler-middleweight-ufc-300-bookings January 2, 2024 8:00 am ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts, with a special Tuesday … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier is adamant Conor McGregor will actually return at middleweight. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) announced that his fight with Michael Chandler will take place in June at International Fight Week at 185 pounds, a weight class that neither man has ever fought in. Although Cormier thinks welterweight makes more sense – a weight … Read more
