Conor McGregor 's next UFC opponent has backed the Irishman to fill the 70,000 seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for their fight.
Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor, 34, will look for his first win in over three years when he fights Michael Chandler later this year. The rivals will first coach against each other on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, as no date or location has yet been announced for their upcoming fight. The Ultimate Fighter will air on TV from May until August and it's expected that McGregor and Chandler will fight shortly after that.
Chandler is keen on fighting against McGregor in Las Vegas having never competed in Nevada during his professional career. UFC pay-per-view events in Las Vegas have taken place at the T-Mobile Arena since 2016, with the venue hosting a maximum of 20,000 fans. Chandler has proposed the Allegiant Stadium as an alternative for their fight, as the venue can hold almost 72,000 spectators at maximum capacity.
