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Conor McGregor isn’t losing sleep over Dana White closing the door on a long-delayed matchup with Michael Chandler. After the UFC president publicly dismissed the idea of McGregor facing Chandler at the proposed UFC White House event, the former two-division champion responded with trademark bravado and indifference.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 15

Conor McGregor responds to Dana White saying he’s no longer interested in Michael Chandler fight

‘The Notorious’ isn’t going to let the UFC president’s comments prevent his return. Conor McGregor has consistently named Michael Chandler as the opponent that he wants to face as he targets his first fight since 2021.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Michael Chandler Bout

Arman Tsarukyan secured a win on his RAF 05 debut, beating four-time NCAA All-American Lance Palmer, as he eyed a fight with Michael Chandler. Tsarukyan secured a 10-0 technical fall victory, as he secured a dominant win.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Michael Chandler Predicts Justin Gaethje’s Fate as Ilia Topuria’s Personal Battle Continues

Amid tensions in Ilia Topuria’s personal life, Justin Gaethje is all set to headline UFC’s first PPV of 2026 against Paddy Pimblett with the Interim Lightweight Title on the line.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1

Michael Chandler’s 'Desperate' Conor McGregor White House Pitch on CBS Live Draws Fan Backlash

Michael Chandler didn’t wait for a press conference or a well-timed social media post. He chose live television. During the CBS New Year’s Eve program, ‘Iron’ leaned into the rumors and presented a vivid picture of himself and Conor McGregor fighting on the White House’s South Lawn, complete with red, white, and blue energy.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

UFC Cuts Ties With Six Fighters Heading Into CBS-Paramount Era

“Rising tide raises all ships… eventually,” – Michael Chandler said on social media about the UFC-Paramount deal improving fighter pay. But it seems the fleet will be a lot thinner by the time the tide comes in.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 2

Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor fight is happening

Conor McGregor's return is filled with intrigue, having spent four years on the sidelines. As his comeback talks begin to grow stronger, McGregor's next opponent has been all but confirmed in the form of Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler calls out Jordan Burroughs after victory at RAF03

MMA superstar and former Missouri wrestling All-American Michael Chandler had one guy on his mind: Jordan Burroughs. You thought that was going to be Conor McGregor didn’t you?

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 21

Chad Mendes sends words of wisdom to Michael Chandler for Conor McGregor UFC fight

Former UFC title challenger Chad Mendes returns to action next Saturday in Chicago, headlining RAF 03 opposite Michael Chandler at Wintrust Arena. Mendes sat down with MMAKO's

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18

Coach Assigns Blame a Year After Conor McGregor’s Injury That Forced Michael Chandler Fight Cancellation

For more than a year, fans speculated, theorized, and argued online about the real reason Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303. A broken toe was the official diagnosis, but for many, the injury felt like another twist in a saga that had dragged on since he and Michael Chandler coached The Ultimate Fighter 31 back in 2023.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 14

Exclusive: Michael Chandler gives optimistic update on Conor McGregor UFC fight

Former Bellator champion and UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler is taking matters into his own hands. Following his third-straight UFC loss, this time to Paddy Pimblett in April, Chandler went back to his roots.

MMA News / HITC / November 14

Dustin Poirier softens view on Michael Chandler after 13 hours filming together

It seems like Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler have put their past differences behind them. They once faced off as rivals in the UFC’s lightweight division, but these days, Poirier and Chandler are working together on the set of the sequel to Road House remake.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Dustin Poirier changes tune on heated UFC rival Michael Chandler after 13-hour days on movie set

It looks like UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler have buried the hatchet. Once rivals in the UFC lightweight division, Poirier and Chandler are now co-stars in the upcoming sequel to the ‘Road House’ remake.

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MMA News / HITC / October 27

Michael Chandler agrees to face former UFC contender while waiting for Conor McGregor

For the first time since his third straight loss in April, Michael Chandler has an opponent, but not for an MMA fight. Paddy Pimblett defeated the three-time Bellator lightweight champion by TKO in the third round at UFC 314.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 15

Former UFC Champion: 'Michael Chandler got manhandled'

Heading into UFC 314, many believed lightweight star Paddy Pimblett was facing his toughest test. "The Baddy" took former title challenger Michael Chandler in the fight card's co-main event and largely dominated the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Paddy Pimblett sends 2-word message after dominant win at UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett’s critics are officially running out of ammo. Pimblett dominated on Saturday night in the co-main event at UFC 314. The 30-year-old defeated Michael Chandler in their lightweight bout by third-round stoppage after a relentless barrage of punches and elbows.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 7

Michael Chandler clears air on cheating controversies ahead of UFC 314

Michael Chandler is keen to address allegations after being blasted for cheating in his last few UFC performances. All-action 'Iron Mike' has blessed the Octagon with some of the best fights in UFC history, but they aren't without controversy.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

'Possibly...' Michael Chandler names old rival as UFC title threat

Michael Chandler has commented on Patricio Pitbull's potential now that he's in the UFC. After years of fighting the best in Bellator MMA, former two-division champion Pitbull joins his former rival Chandler on the pay-per-view portion of UFC 314 next month from Miami.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 23

'My wife said...' UFC's Michael Chandler names only instance he'd fight in BKFC

Michael Chandler can only see one world where he takes off the UFC gloves to fight in BKFC. What can the former Bellator champion say, he loves being a UFC star, fighting all the best guys the lightweight division has to offer.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 19

Charles Oliveira: Fans ‘should forget about Conor McGregor coming back

Conor McGregor may still be on a few UFC fans radar but he’s not on Charles Oliveira’s radar anymore. Oliveira had dreamed up of a possible matchup against McGregor but it’s no longer the case.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 25, 2024

Michael Chandler makes big Christmas announcement, plus see how other UFC fights celebrated the holidays

On Christmas and the days surrounding, professional fighters shared photos, well wishes, and videos to their fans for the holiday season. There were photos of trees, family outings, and even some big announcements were made.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26, 2024

Fighter shares freaky aftermath of his UFC 309 bout

MMA fighter Michael Chandler is still feeling the effects of his UFC 309 bout against Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (35-10-0) beat Chandler (23-9-0) in the co-main event of UFC 309 held two weeks ago at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

MMA News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / September 27, 2024

Michael Chandler smashes TV with Jake Stump’s head in viral prank video

Michael Chandler has defeated UFC beasts like Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson with his bare hands, but his most recent opponent, a flatscreen TV, was beaten down with an assist from influencer Jake Stump’s head.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 19, 2024

Michael Chandler Fires Back at Fighters Criticizing Him

Michael Chandler does not blame ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor for the withdrawal from the fight scheduled for UFC 303 in June. But now he has confirmed that he will face Charles Oliveira in a five-round battle in a co-main event fight of the UFC 309 in November.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 2, 2024

Michael Chandler Teases His Next Fight – ‘See You At The Top’

Michael Chandler has hinted that his next fight will be announced soon as fans wait for his next steps. Chandler has been linked with the Conor McGregor fight for a prolonged period.