UFC fighter Michael Chandler has shared an update on his hopes of facing Conor McGregor.
The pair have been pitted against each other for the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter, which sees MMA prospects and UFC veterans fight to earn a contract in the promotion. The reality show is also centred around the idea of a fight between McGregor and Chandler, though an official date has yet to be confirmed.
‘Notorious’ McGregor has been out of the octagon since July 2021, breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier, which has led to him leaving the testing pool for anti-doping agency USADA due to the demands of his recovery. USADA requires athletes to submit to testing for six months before being eligible to fight in the UFC. McGregor has seemingly missed the deadline to return in 2023 but Chandler remains hopeful of the fight being made.
