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Michael Chandler has hit the jackpot in the world of MMA by securing a highly anticipated bout against Conor McGregor. After a two-year break, McGregor will be making his return to the octagon later this year, creating a wave of excitement within the MMA community. This matchup has the potential to set new financial records for the UFC, further amplifying the buzz surrounding the fight. Adding to the anticipation, the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter, which features McGregor and Chandler, has begun airing. Fans and experts alike are eagerly discussing the upcoming clash between these two renowned fighters.

‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ are already doing a great job building up the excitement of the fights. Many MMA fighters have already talked about their take on the fight. At the moment, former UFC interim champion Dustin Poirier did a detailed breakdown of the bout. Additionally, he also predicted the winner between ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’.

Dustin Poirier gives stunning details of Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler matchup

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 ‘The Diamond’ was talking in an interview with MMA Junkie. During the conversation, he detailed his thoughts on the McGregor-Chandler matchup. He said, “It’s going to be tough to do being a you know open stance him. Him being Orthodox and Conor being southpaw to calf kick or get around that ankle is going to be tough. He’s gonna have switch kick or switch stance and that might get him in trouble as well and I’m sure this long of a layoff and the team kind of has around him. He’s going to go in there recovered.

In the later part of the conversation, ‘The Diamond’ predicted the winner of the bout. He added, “Just if the timing and the want to be in there is still there like he’s [Conor McGregor] saying it is but we got to see it. We got to see it in action and I think if he is like I said before, similar to the guy he was, I think he stops Chandler.

McGregor suffered a severe injury during the bout between him and Poirier at UFC 264. Now, many believe that McGregor won’t fight well because of his broken leg. However, Poirier believes that he will be able to win again if he still has the thirst inside him. Moreover, ‘The Diamond’ has also fought against Chandler at UFC 281. Hence, he is indeed the right person to break down their bout.

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‘Notorious’ considers ‘Iron’ as a great opponent

 According to recent reports, the bout between the Irishman and ‘Iron’ is expected to take place in December, following the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter. Chandler, renowned for his thrilling fights, presents an intriguing challenge for McGregor. When questioned about the former three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion, McGregor recognized his dynamic fighting style and referred to him as a fearless competitor, always ready to step up and engage.

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While McGregor was talking to the UFC’s Megan Olivi, he acknowledged Chandler’s competence as a fighter, indicating his respect for his abilities in the octagon. Overall, McGregor expressed his satisfaction with the matchup, emphasizing that he had no issues facing Chandler and was content with the prospect.

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