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The contract isn’t yet signed, but Michael Chandler says he’s fighting Conor McGregor on June 29 in Las Vegas. He’s comfortable with the fight taking place at 185 lbs.
37-year-old Chandler voiced his thoughts on the much-anticipated fight on the “TMZ Sports” TV show, following Conor McGregor’s announcement on social media.
“The last year has been a nice little hiatus and it looks like we’re finally gonna be getting this fight moving forward,” Chandler revealed.
“Now it looks like we got ourselves a date, we got ourselves an opponent, and seemingly a weight class a little bit above what we thought it was gonna be!” Chandler added with a big smile.
Chandler mentioned the fight taking place at 185 pounds, which is 30 pounds over the lightweight limit, where both fighters have excelled.
It’s worth noting that the last three MW champs, including Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya, and Alex Pereira, are substantial in size.
Chandler was asked about fighting at a significantly heavier weight.
“I’m fine with any weight. Conor and I are within a couple of pounds of each other. So whether we cut weight down to 155, fight at 170, or go up to 185, it doesn’t matter,” Chandler expressed.
“We’re similar in size. I don’t need to bulk up to 200-plus pounds to make it down to 185. That’s not my approach for this training camp. So if it’s at 185, I’m excited about it,” he stated.
Fans share the excitement for the fight.
The showdown has been long-awaited, stemming from Mike and Conor’s time as coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Chandler also touched on the possibility of returning to the lightweight division after the Conor fight.
Additionally, the concerns about Conor’s physique were addressed, with many speculating about the 35-year-old’s potential use of supplements to gain mass, despite never failing a drug test.
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FAQ
The contract is yet to be signed, but Michael Chandler has indicated that he will be fighting Conor McGregor on June 29 in Las Vegas.
What weight class will the fight take place in?
Michael Chandler has expressed his comfort with the fight occurring at 185 lbs, despite it being 30 pounds over the lightweight limit.
Is Michael Chandler considering a return to the lightweight division after the Conor McGregor fight?
Chandler has hinted at the possibility of returning to the lightweight division following the Conor McGregor showdown.
What are the opinions on Conor McGregor’s physique leading up to the fight?
There have been speculations about Conor McGregor’s physical condition, with concerns raised about potential use of supplements to gain mass, despite never failing a drug test.
Conclusion
Michael Chandler has shared insights into the potential fight with Conor McGregor and his willingness to compete at 185 lbs, addressing concerns about weight and his opponent’s physique. Fans eagerly anticipate the long-awaited showdown, and Chandler has hinted at a potential return to the lightweight division post the McGregor fight.