Michael Chandler is brimming with motivation and anticipation as he prepares to take on one of his most formidable opponents yet in the UFC, none other than Conor McGregor.
However, ‘Iron Mike’ is unfazed by this, as the MMA veteran has plenty of experience facing top opponents in the past. The UFC lightweight would certainly need a piece of advice, as he doesn’t have much luck recently in getting the job done against top-ranked opponents.
What better fighter to ask for advice than the one that has beaten McGregor already? Nate Diaz comes to Chandler’s rescue as he comes up with his trademark surprise remark on McGregor’s fight.
Michael Chandler is honest about the upcoming Conor McGregor fight
The UFC lightweight was present, along with Nate Diaz for UFC 285. ‘Iron Mike’ was spotted talking to Nate Diaz near the backstage of the arena as one of the reporters noticed it. The reporter then asked Chandler whether his conversation with Diaz was about any tips to beat ‘The Notorious’. The UFC lightweight replied, “Maybe… Hahaha Maybe… He said don’t you go winning bc we gotta do somethin.”
Furthermore, the reporter also questioned the 36-year-old over his beef with ‘Mystic Mac’. Chandler honestly gave his reply, “We’re about half and half. We are mutually beneficial opportunists who love competing against each other. That’s where we are at the moment.”
Seems like the UFC lightweight is not having the best of relations with the Irishman. Chandler had stated countless times that he was looking forward to working with McGregor.
Moreover, Chandler also answered the question regarding the predictions for the fight against the Irishman. ‘Iron Mike’ continued, “I finish him in the second round. Mystic Mike projects it”. Although the fight hasn’t been finalized, the tension between the fighters is growing.
Chandler wants to fight Conor McGregor in September
The UFC lightweight was all geared up while speaking to the press. The former Bellator MMA champion said that he expected to face McGregor in September and wants to expedite the process by getting him in the USADA testing pool.
‘Iron Mike’ also revealed he is turning the heat up on his management to try to get McGregor into the testing pool. What do you think will happen between McGregor and Chandler ahead of their fight? Let us know in the comments.