What a Morning: Reaction to Michael Chandler Teasing Islam Makhachev Fight Offer

Michael Chandler recently stated that he has been offered a lightweight title fight against champion Islam Makhachev, but he still left the door open for Conor McGregor to face him in September. With Arman Tsarukyan in prime position to get his shot at the lightweight title, Chandler getting his shot at him after a stoppage loss and a nearly two-year layoff would certainly be worthy of some strong reactions from the MMA community.

MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck discusses Chandler’s championship fight offer, where it would rank among the most egregious title fights, and what the UFC’s reaction would be if it moved forward. Plus, listener questions include Alex Pereira’s all-time UFC rankings after his UFC 303 knockout win, Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal this Saturday, who Dustin Poirier should face if he gets a UFC fight again, and more.

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