Leaving Conor McGregor behind, Dana White is ready with other ‘great options’ for Michael Chandler as UFC star dazzles after UFC 303

Everyone knows that Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor were supposed to fight at UFC 303. However, “Mystic Mac” pulled out of the fight AGAIN. This time, due to a toe injury, leaving Chandler in a ditch. Now, the pressure is on Chandler, who last fought Dustin Poirier in 2022. The MMA community now believes that Chandler is wasting his time waiting for “The Notorious.”

Chandler, who has only fought five times under the promotion, appears to be losing most of his prime. So if not McGregor, then who? Did the promotion offer the former Bellator champion more fights? Let’s find out.

Michael Chandler has more options than Conor McGregor

The return of Conor McGregor has caused quite a stir in the MMA community. “Mystic Mac” was finally returning to the octagon after a three-year hiatus, but a toe injury derailed his plans. In addition to McGregor, it was because of the Irishman that Chandler wasted his time.

During the UFC press conference, “Iron” even said that discussions were underway with the promotion to reschedule the fight. “Discussions are ongoing between me and the UFC.” However, is there another match in sight for Chandler if McGregor doesn’t show up again? According to “Iron,” he has plenty of options other than McGregor. “I mean, we’ve always been focused on Conor. There, obviously, the UFC has a duty to examine other options. » Chandler said.

He further added, “There are great options, a lot of options that you’ve all heard. And I love fighting. I love fighting big names, big fights, big venues, big opportunities. And I have a lot of options, but we’re still focused on Conor.

McGregor’s withdrawal from his fight came as a huge shock to Chandler’s career. Regardless, the best thing for Chandler to do right now would be to fight another opponent until McGregor returns. Interestingly, even Dana White is of the opinion that the American should drop McGregor.

Dana White wants Chandler to make better decisions

Michael Chandler’s career seems to be stagnating at the moment. Why do you ask ? Because he is determined to face Conor McGregor and no one else. Even after the UFC 303 fiasco, Chandler is waiting for McGregor, who appears to be returning towards the end of the year if he wants to fight. UFC supreme leader Dana White advised against such a disaster.

While speaking with the media at the UFC 303 press conference, White said: “I would never recommend waiting. Time is not your friend in this business. You know Michael has been around a long time. He’s accomplished a lot. He’s at a point in his career where this is what he wants to do. He’s not a dumb kid. He’s a smart kid. So whatever he wants to do, he’s going to do it.”

Waiting for McGregor could prove tough for Michael Chandler. However, the “intelligent child” decided to wait. What do you think of Chandler’s situation in the fiasco? Express your thoughts in the comments below.