Michael Chandler claims UFC offered him title fight against Islam Makhachev; champ responds

Michael Chandler is still looking to fight.

Chandler, who was scheduled to face Conor McGregor at UFC 303 before McGregor pulled out of the fight due to a broken toe, is stuck in limbo.

Many MMA veterans and analysts have told Chandler to move on, but he still hopes the fight will happen.

Chandler took to social media to say he would love to fight Conor McGregor at The Sphere in Las Vegas in September, but if not, he claims he has been offered a title fight.

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“I was offered (Islam Makhachev) in October – but if (Conor McGregor’s) pinky toe is ready by September, let’s do (The Sphere),” Chandler wrote on X.

“The greatest sporting event in the history of sport!!!”

I was offered @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but if @TheNotoriousMMA The little toe is ready by September, let’s make the sphere. The biggest sporting event in the history of sport!!!! @RiyadhSeason #ufc306 pic.twitter.com/STUUFns2Hp

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024

Chandler mocked Makhachev after he requested a title fight.

Good old fashioned American passion @MizzouWrestling beats sambo all day long. @MAKHACHEVMMA

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024

Makhachev eventually responded to Chandler, calling McGregor his “master” and claiming the former Bellator champion was unreliable.

“You are not a reliable guy, one tweet from your master and you will run away,” Makhachev wrote. “The champion needs a real opponent.”