MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor Says Michael Chandler Is Next; Jon Jones Warned of Heavyweight Move by Stipe Miocic; ONE Champ Angela Lee Retires

In this MMA news round-up, we bring to you some of the most tantalizing headlines in the fight game. So, what’s buzzing in the MMA world over the last 24 hours?

We’ll kick things off with UFC’s ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor’s yet another proclamation about his war with TUF rival Michael Chandler. Then we’ll move on to heavyweight veteran Stipe Miocic’s grim reminder to UFC 295 rival Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. We’ll conclude the round-up with the surprising retirement of Angela Lee, the former ONE Championship atomweight champ.

Conor McGregor asserts TUF rival Michael Chandler will be his next fight

Conor McGregor is no stranger to making headlines, and this time, it’s all about his next potential opponent. So what’s he saying? Well, despite recent speculations that his TUF rival Michael Chandler might opt for a different matchup, the Irishman remains adamant that he’ll be facing the former Bellator champ in the Octagon for his return bout. Ironically enough, this follows UFC CEO Dana White‘s recent announcement on the UFC 296 PPV card – which was once rumored to be the card on which ‘Notorious’ would make a comeback!

During a public appearance captured by ‘All Out Fighting,’ McGregor was asked about his potential fight against “Iron” Mike. To the surprise of fight fans, the Irishman retorted: “Yes, (the fight against Chandler) has to be.”

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Taking to his smack-talking style, he issued a stern warning to Chandler: “Chandler, sit there and wait and shut your mouth.” Likewise, the former double champ’s unwavering enthusiasm for a fight against Chandler has reignited hope among fans that this showdown might just become a reality.

Stipe Miocic sends a grim reminder to UFC 295 rival Jon Jones

In the world of MMA, power is a crucial factor. Stipe Miocic, the heavyweight veteran, wants Jon ‘Bones’ Jones to understand that firsthand. Miocic is gearing up for his war with Jones for the heavyweight title in the UFC 295 headliner. The bout is on November 11 – at Madison Square Garden.

Recently, Miocic sat down for an intriguing discussion with MMA Junkie Radio. During his feature on the podcast, he pointed out the difference in power between the light heavyweight division and the heavyweight division. With an indirect yet grim reminder to ‘Bones,’ Miocic asserted, “Power – there’s no question. You’ve got a big man in there throwing bombs. It doesn’t matter if you throw hard or not. All that weight behind a punch with small gloves, anything can happen.”

Miocic, who is a two-time UFC champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, holding the record for consecutive UFC heavyweight title defenses. However, he has an uphill battle to UFC gold – taking on a fighter who’s been a UFC champ since his first UFC title, way back in 2011. What’s more – during ‘Bones’s tenure as a champ, 72 different fighters have become UFC champions throughout all the UFC divisions. So, will Miocic be able to deliver on his words? Only time will tell.

Angela Lee Announces Retirement from ONE Championship

It was already well-known that Angela Lee would make a big revelation about her future plans in the sport on ONE Fight Night 14. In a heartfelt moment at the event in Singapore, the women’s atomweight champ made a significant announcement. As it turns out, she’s retiring from professional fighting. Lee, who returned to the promotion just for this announcement, laid down her belt in the cage and revealed that her fighting career has come to an end.

Lee’s decision to retire follows her disclosure of ongoing mental health struggles. Recently, she made waves across the MMA community after disclosing her heart-wrenching story via an article in The Players Tribune. In this confession, she shed light on her suicide attempt in 2017, and her mental hurdles exacerbated by the tragic death of her 18-year-old sister Victoria in December 2022. In her emotional announcement, Lee expressed gratitude to her fans, ONE Championship, her teams, and everyone who has been part of her journey, both inside and outside the cage.

These stories from the MMA world highlight the ever-evolving landscape of the sport, where fighters make bold decisions, pursue new challenges, and sometimes, like Angela Lee, embark on a new chapter in their lives. So, what do you make of these developments in our beloved fight game? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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