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After a first-round knockout by Mauricio Ruffy, Michael Chandler falls to 2-6 in the UFC and has a four-fight skid, highlighting a career dip that veteran Matt Brown says proves he’s no longer UFC-level and should consider retirement or a move to other promotions, despite Chandler’s vow to bounce back.
Michael Chandler posted a lengthy video after a first‑round knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC White House, praising his opponent, sharing a health update (he’s banged up, notably with an ear injury) and insisting he’s healthy and “hard to kill.” With a 2‑6 UFC record and a four‑fight skid that includes losses to Pimblett, Oliveira, and Poirier, he says retirement isn’t on the table and pledges to recalibrate, bounce back with more wisdom, and keep chasing greatness while thanking his fans.
Audie Attar says Conor McGregor pushed for a Michael Chandler rematch after his TUF 33 coaching stint and an injury delay, but the UFC felt the matchup wasn’t viable at the time. McGregor returns from a five-year layoff on July 11 at UFC 329 to face Max Holloway, while Chandler is set to fight Mauricio Ruffy on the UFC White House card on June 14, leaving open the possibility of a future McGregor-Chandler bout.
Conor McGregor says the UFC’s cancellation of his intended White House bout with Michael Chandler and relocation to International Fight Week is heart-breaking, with a potential big July fight still on the table as Dana White prepares to announce the card.
Conor McGregor plans a 2026 return to the UFC after a hiatus since July 2021. While Michael Chandler was once viewed as a likely comeback opponent, Dana White has indicated he’s no longer pursuing that matchup. Jorge Masvidal has teased a big upcoming fight that could involve McGregor, while a Nate Diaz trilogy remains a plausible option alongside other potential opponents.
McGregor says he’ll fight whoever the UFC schedules after Dana White suggested the Chandler bout is unlikely, posting “Pick who ya want!” and implying readiness for Chandler or any opponent as talks of a White House event continue and a potential 2026 return remains on the table following their near‑match at UFC 303 (which was scrapped due to McGregor’s toe injury).
Conor McGregor plans a June return at the UFC White House event and had hoped to settle his score with Michael Chandler, but UFC chief Dana White shut down the Chandler rematch for the card. McGregor replied that he’s unfazed by opponents, while sources say Chandler remains a potential option on UFC’s radar with no official matchup finalized.
Dana White shut down Michael Chandler as Conor McGregor’s comeback opponent for the White House card, saying the matchup is old news and won’t be revisited in 2026, with McGregor still slated to return on June 14.
Amazon MGM's 'Road House 2' has added six professional fighters, including Rico Verhoeven and Michael Chandler, with Jay Hieron returning, as it prepares for a larger-scale production starring Jake Gyllenhaal, set across the UK, Malta, and Georgia, with plot details under wraps.
Conor McGregor plans to return to the UFC in 2026 at a White House event, where he will fight Michael Chandler, marking a highly anticipated comeback and rivalry resolution.
Conor McGregor has announced he plans to fight Michael Chandler at the UFC White House event in 2026, marking his return to the octagon after over four years, with both fighters expressing strong interest in the matchup.
A legendary UFC figure suggests Daniel Rodriguez as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor's 2026 comeback, possibly at a White House event, with Michael Chandler also hopeful to fight McGregor, who is planning a return after recovering from a leg injury.
Michael Chandler, a UFC fighter, claims he is 'delusional' for believing he will fight Conor McGregor at the White House, citing McGregor's long absence from competition and their shared history on The Ultimate Fighter. Chandler emphasizes his reliability and readiness to fight, despite UFC's reluctance to book the bout, which is part of UFC's planned lineup for the White House event.
Tom Aspinall criticized Michael Chandler's fight IQ, suggesting his aggressive style is inefficient, which Chandler responded to by referencing Aspinall's own delayed fight with Jon Jones. Aspinall is set to defend his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
Michael Chandler described his UFC 309 loss to Charles Oliveira as the most painful experience of his career, suffering multiple injuries including a leg issue and severe body inflammation. Despite a strong training camp, Chandler struggled with a leg injury early in the fight, which affected his performance. He plans to undergo scans to assess the damage. The fight, primarily fought on the ground, ended in a unanimous decision for Oliveira.