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Dana White ready to book Michael Chandler summer fight after Conor McGregor cancellation – ‘We’ll do what he wants’

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Dana White ready to book Michael Chandler summer fight after Conor McGregor cancellation – ‘We’ll do what he wants’

Dana White has revealed that the UFC is prepared to book a different fight for Michael Chandler this summer, as the wait for Conor McGregor’s return continues.

Dana White: “We’ll do what he wants”

Following the cancellation and replacement of the UFC 303 main event, MMA fans were disappointed that the return of “The Notorious” was delayed – again.

UFC CEO White was featured on The Jim Rome Show where he visibly felt sorry for Chandler while giving his take on the Irishman’s current situation.

“I think poor Chandler wants to wait for Conor McGregor,” White said. “But it doesn’t matter what he wants to do. If he wants to fight this summer, we will do what he wants. He’s one of the greatest athletes I’ve ever worked with. He’s a good human being. I love her so much. Whatever he wants to do, we’ll find it for him.

Chandler is on a year-and-a-half hiatus from the octagon, including his involvement in filming The Ultimate Fighter 31 with McGregor which airs in May 2023. This has led the three-time Bellator lightweight champion to maintain the conviction that I will finally have this red panties evening.

Will McGregor vs. Chandler Ever Happen?

“Mystic Mac” suffered a broken ankle in his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, and White confirmed that the injury he suffered ahead of the upcoming International Fight Week is “absolutely real.”

During his appearance on The Jim Rome Show, White said: “Conor McGregor – maybe he’ll fight again, maybe he won’t. You never know with some guys who reach that level. You never know when you’ll see them again.

With nearly three years out due to injuries, the ball is in McGregor’s court if this fight ever comes to fruition.

Most fans may not believe that McGregor vs. Chandler will materialize until they are both in the octagon. However, the question remains: will “Iron” Mike continue to wait on the sidelines, or has he lost his patience?

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