Michael Chandler Provides Details About Rescheduling His Match with Conor McGregor After UFC 303 Withdrawal

Former Bellator lightweight champion and current number sixth-ranked UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler provides details about his fight with Conor McGregor getting rescheduled.

By Nayan Kumawat

Published on Jun 29, 2024 | 08:50 PM IST | 278.6K

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UFC's sixth-ranked lightweight contender Michael Chandler was set to lock horns with former UFC two-divisional champion Conor "Notorious" McGregor at UFC 303 pay-per-view in a five-round mixed martial arts match-up.

Unfortunately, UFC had to cancel the much-awaited bout between Conor McGregor and Michael "Iron" Chandler after McGregor sustained a toe injury during a spring session he was having without any safety gear while in training camp for his return bout.

According to previous reports, Conor McGregor’s toe injury is not that serious, and he and his team are aiming to return to the UFC octagon this year. The team is targeting September or October for McGregor's anticipated return.

Recently, Michael Chandler had a fun talk session with MMA journalist John Morgan. During the session, Chandler claimed his match with Conor McGregor is getting rescheduled sooner than fans might predict.

Michael Chandler expressed, “I’ll tell you what, I do love to fight, but I’m a very patient man. Luckily, my life is such that I’ve done so many things outside of just fighting that I was able to sit out and be patient. I still got work outside of just fighting and stayed busy the last year and a half.”

He continued, “We’re going to stay patient; we’re not going to let him off the hook. Talks are happening between me and the UFC. I know Conor McGregor is going to be ready to come back soon; it’s just a pinky toe, so we’ll see.”

UFC 303 Match Card

Conor McGregor's withdrawal from the anticipated return bout at UFC 303 was a massive setback for the company and fight fans. UFC worked hard to rework the awaited match card.

Ultimately, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira agreed to defend his championship crown on short notice against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka.

The rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka will be a memorable battle. By the end of the UFC 303 pay-per-view, there will be only one light heavyweight king standing tall with his hand raised, and Dana White will wrap the UFC light heavyweight strap around his waist.

UFC 303: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 will take place on June 29, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States of America.

Here is a compilation of all the matches announced for UFC 303 pay-per-view:

Main Card