After more than a year of speculation linking the pair to a fight, Michelle Chandler is now officially set to face arch-rival Conor McGregor and is already eyeing a potential future BMF title fight with Max Holloway. , an upcoming Hawaiian who claims to “love” the opportunity to fight.
Chandler, a former lightweight title challenger, received official approval over the weekend to return to the Octagon after being sidelined since 2022. Chandler, who is scheduled to return in June, is scheduled to take on McGregor in the headliner at UFC 303 during International Fight Week. Welterweight limit.
As for Holloway, the former undisputed featherweight champion was crowned the iconic BMF champion on the main card of UFC 300 over the weekend, capturing the title with a stunning buzzer-beating KO victory over Justin Gaethje. , putting the Arizona striker in position. I'll be in the center of the Octagon with him.
And while Holloway may have a choice in who he wants to fight next, a fight with featherweight champion Ilya Topria and a bout with lightweight contender Islam Makhachev are involved. Fan favorites have revealed their most appealing matches. He will have a rematch with the aforementioned McGregor.
Michael Chandler looks forward to his upcoming match against Max Holloway
Chandler, a former three-time Bellator MMA pacesetter, insisted he would fight against Dublin first and foremost and would take on Holloway in a BMF title fight if given the chance.
“Would I fight Max (Holloway) for the BMF belt? Absolutely,” Michael Chandler said in a Q&A session on his Instagram account. “Now I don't think it's a coincidence that he and I are ranked close to the top 155.” [pound] Split. I think Max is the real deal. ”
“Max embodies BMF,” Michael Chandler explained. “Max created a 'how awful' moment that is the most BMF moment we've ever seen. We'd love to have the opportunity in the future. Of course we have to clean up within 74 days. I have something to do.” (H/T MMA Junkie)
Who will win in a future BMF title fight, Max Holloway or Michael Chandler?