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Amazon MGM's 'Road House 2' has added six professional fighters, including Rico Verhoeven and Michael Chandler, with Jay Hieron returning, as it prepares for a larger-scale production starring Jake Gyllenhaal, set across the UK, Malta, and Georgia, with plot details under wraps.
Conor McGregor plans to return to the UFC in 2026 at a White House event, where he will fight Michael Chandler, marking a highly anticipated comeback and rivalry resolution.
Conor McGregor has announced he plans to fight Michael Chandler at the UFC White House event in 2026, marking his return to the octagon after over four years, with both fighters expressing strong interest in the matchup.
A legendary UFC figure suggests Daniel Rodriguez as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor's 2026 comeback, possibly at a White House event, with Michael Chandler also hopeful to fight McGregor, who is planning a return after recovering from a leg injury.
Michael Chandler, a UFC fighter, claims he is 'delusional' for believing he will fight Conor McGregor at the White House, citing McGregor's long absence from competition and their shared history on The Ultimate Fighter. Chandler emphasizes his reliability and readiness to fight, despite UFC's reluctance to book the bout, which is part of UFC's planned lineup for the White House event.
Tom Aspinall criticized Michael Chandler's fight IQ, suggesting his aggressive style is inefficient, which Chandler responded to by referencing Aspinall's own delayed fight with Jon Jones. Aspinall is set to defend his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
Michael Chandler described his UFC 309 loss to Charles Oliveira as the most painful experience of his career, suffering multiple injuries including a leg issue and severe body inflammation. Despite a strong training camp, Chandler struggled with a leg injury early in the fight, which affected his performance. He plans to undergo scans to assess the damage. The fight, primarily fought on the ground, ended in a unanimous decision for Oliveira.
Michael Chandler described his rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 as the most painful fight of his career, suffering multiple injuries including a knee issue that hampered his performance. Despite the physical toll, Chandler remains optimistic and is eyeing a potential fight with Conor McGregor next summer. He emphasized McGregor's commitment to the UFC and expressed confidence in his own drawing power as a fighter.
Michael Chandler has described his UFC 309 loss to Charles Oliveira as the most painful experience of his career, suffering severe injuries and urinating blood. Despite a strong final round, Chandler lost by unanimous decision. Post-fight, he expressed interest in a future bout with Conor McGregor, potentially during International Fight Week. Meanwhile, UFC CEO Dana White suggested McGregor might not return until late next year.
Conor McGregor reacted to Michael Chandler's loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, praising Chandler's performance in a since-deleted post. Chandler, who returned after a two-year hiatus, called out McGregor for a fight during his post-fight interview. McGregor, who hasn't fought since a leg injury in 2021, was previously scheduled to fight Chandler but withdrew due to a toe injury. UFC CEO Dana White was noncommittal about rescheduling the fight, suggesting McGregor might not return until late 2025.
Conor McGregor reacted supportively to Michael Chandler's loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, despite their long-standing rivalry. Chandler, who lost by decision, reignited the rivalry by challenging McGregor to settle their unfinished business. McGregor, who hasn't fought since 2021 due to injuries, was originally set to fight Chandler but had to withdraw. UFC CEO Dana White has indicated McGregor's return is now expected in late 2025.
Conor McGregor has responded to Michael Chandler's callout after Chandler's loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, expressing interest in potentially rebooking their fight for 2025. Chandler, who has been trying to secure a fight with McGregor for over three years, used his post-fight interview to challenge McGregor once again. Despite his recent setbacks, Chandler remains a prominent figure in the UFC lightweight division, while McGregor is anticipated to return to the Octagon in late 2025 after recovering from a leg injury.
Israel Adesanya reacted with excitement to Michael Chandler's dramatic slams on Charles Oliveira during the UFC 309 co-main event. Despite Chandler's late efforts, Oliveira secured a victory and a title shot in the lightweight division. Chandler, now with a 2-4 record in the UFC, expressed interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor.
Michael Chandler suffered his second consecutive loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, despite a strong performance in a five-round battle. Following the defeat, Chandler renewed his callout to Conor McGregor, expressing interest in a future fight with the Irishman. Chandler had initially been set to face McGregor after their involvement in The Ultimate Fighter, but delays led him to take the Oliveira fight instead. Despite the setback, Chandler remains focused on high-profile matchups, including a potential bout with McGregor.
Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler by unanimous decision at UFC 309, showcasing grappling dominance and surviving a late rally from Chandler in the fifth round. The victory positions Oliveira for another shot at the UFC lightweight title, as he ties for second-most wins in UFC history. Chandler, despite a two-year layoff, demonstrated resilience and nearly turned the fight around in the final round.