Islam Makhachev believes Conor McGregor made a "smart" move by choosing Michael Chandler for his UFC comeback fight.
McGregor has yet to compete since suffering back-to-back defeats by Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg in their second meeting in July 2021. However after extensive rehabilitation, 'The Notorious' has announced he will make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Michael Chandler at the conclusion of an appearance in the UFC's coaching series The Ultimate Fighter.
It is expected the Irishman will look to pick up a return win in a bid to return to challenging at the pinnacle of the 155lb division. However Makhachev, who currently holds the crown at lightweight, believes he could have chosen a much tougher outing against the likes of Beneil Dariush or Justin Gaethje.
