Michael Chandler Training With Shavkat Rakhmonov Before Potential UFC Clash Against Conor McGregor Leaves MMA Fans Amazed

The entire MMA community is waiting for Conor Mcgregor’s comeback. The Notorious one is rumored to face Michael Chandler in his comeback match. Although there is no official announcement of the match, Chandler remains focused on his training. In a recent Twitter post, the 37-year-old was seen training with Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Rakhmonov was the undefeated rising contender in the welterweight division. Chandler’s training with him highlights the fact that he is dialed in for his fight against McGregor. MMA Orbit shared a picture of both the fighters on their account, and Chandler looks in prime shape. What do the fans have to say about the 37-year-old.

Michael Chandler trains with Shavkat Rakhmonov

Conor Mcgregor and Michael Chandler featured on ‘ The Ultimate Fighter’ show as opponent coaches. Both fighters had a lot of arguments during the show which resulted in them wanting a fight against each other. According to the reports, both fighters agreed to fight each other at the end of 2023. The fight did not materialize because McGregor was not enrolled under the USADA. According to the rules of USADA, the fighter needs to be tested for at least six months before his competition. MMA Orbit shared this picture on their Twitter account.

McGregor was last seen in the ring at UFC 264, where he fought against Dustin Poirier. During his fight, he suffered a massive leg injury and broke his ankle. Now the ‘ Notorious One’ is all set for a comeback and is eyeing the UFC 300 for his comeback. McGregor’s willingness to fight against Chandler highlights the fact that we might see a comeback match between the two. Chandler has also not fought for more than a year and is still waiting for the fight to materialize. Will the UFC make an official announcement soon?

Fan reactions on seeing both fighters train together

Let us take a look at some reactions from the fans.

One user commented about Shavkat deserving a title shot

Another fan commented:

One user mentioned about the fighters and referred to them as brawlers:

One user mentioned how Chandler was a better fighter and commented:

One user highlighted the fact how both fighters do not look like they’re just one weight class apart:

Another user appreciated both the fighters and commented:

With the official announcement of the match yet to be made, fans are eagerly waiting for the contest to happen. Both Chandler and Mcgregor are eager to face each other inside the ring.

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Will the UFC announce the match for UFC 300? Let us know about it in the comments below.

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