Michael Chandler is a patient man. But the former contender is growing restless waiting for fight news involving himself and Conor McGregor.
Upon hearing that the UFC 300 main event is now official – and does not include Chandler – the ex-Bellator champion opted to take in some other TKO action.
“See yall at (WWE Raw),” Chandler posted on social media.
See yall at #WWERaw tomorrow night! @WWE @TKOGrp pic.twitter.com/KDVCskH2Qv
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 18, 2024
Raw took place from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California just days after also hosting UFC 298.
Chandler and McGregor have been locked in on one another since being cast as head coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 31. The two were scheduled to meet near the ending of the reality series, but that was scrapped.
Many rumors have floated around in the past months about UFC officials working to put the two together for the April marquee event. McGregor, though, will not be ready.
#ufc30 – What could have been…
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 18, 2024
So, instead of Chandler, McGregor or the two, fight fans will get light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defending his title against former champion Jahamal Hill on April 13. That bout, along with two other title fights, are scheduled for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Zhang Weili defends her strawweight belt vs. Yan Xiaonan in the first-ever meeting of Chinese fighters for UFC gold. Also, Justin Gaethje puts his “BMF” title on the line opposite Max Holloway.
As for Chandler, he remains without a fight as the soon-to-be 38-year-old last competed in 2022. He lost to Dustin Poirier that night at UFC 281 and is just 1-3 over his last four.
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