Conor McGregor is sharing his prediction for the upcoming bout with ‘good fighter’ Michael Chandler.
TUF 31 is presently underway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It will likely be former UFC two-division champion McGregor (22-6 MMA) and former Bellator light-weight champion Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) who be be opposing coaches for the upcoming collection ‘The Final Fighter’.
Following the truth present, which runs from Tuesday, Could thirtieth by means of to Tuesday, August fifteenth, the esteemed coaches will battle out within the Octagon. A time, date, and place has but to be confirmed by the promotion.
Talking to ‘The Mac Life’, McGregor had this to say about his upcoming bout with Chandler (h/t MMAJunkie):
“I like Michael … I’ve no points with him in any respect. I believe he’s a very good fighter. Teaching towards him, I’m to see his teaching type. He’s extra of an athlete sort of a man than a technical martial artist. I do know he’s bought some expertise within the wrestling division, and he’s bought some expertise total. However so far as the small, finer particulars, I’m unsure. I’m to see. It’ll be an fascinating one to go towards him (in teaching) earlier than I am going towards him (within the struggle).”
So far as who he believes would be the victor, the Irishman continued:
“I believe I’m simply going to slice by means of him. I believe I’m somewhat too slicy, (extra) than anybody he’s fought – somewhat too snappy and whippy. I believe I’ll slice by means of him.”
McGregor, 34, final fought within the Octagon in July of 2021 at UFC 264 the place he was defeated by Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA). The struggle was stopped when the Irishman broke his leg. McGregor has since been recovering and coaching with a purpose to get again within the Octagon.
Chandler, 36, final fought in November of final 12 months at UFC 281 the place he too was defeated by Dustin Poirier.
Are you wanting ahead to seeing McGregor vs Chandler within the Octagon? Are you in settlement with the Irishman that he’ll be the victor?
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