Michael Chandler tells Conor McGregor ‘no hard feelings’ over injury

Michael Chandler was predictably stylish in response to Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303.

McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) lastly issued a statement Saturday within the aftermath of his elimination from the planning June 29 headliner with Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) at T-Cell Area. “The Infamous” confirmed he’s been coping with an harm and wanted extra time to recuperate, which was met with a swarm of criticism from the MMA neighborhood.

A number of notables, together with UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier, has forged doubt over McGregor ever competing again because the timeline goes previous three years since he suffered a broken leg in opposition to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

McGregor stated he’s “assured” he’ll make it again to the octagon, and he has Chandler’s full help. Chandler supplied an uplifting message to McGregor and stated he’ll see him “quickly” contained in the cage (by way of X):

No onerous emotions. Heal up. My coronary heart is full. See you quickly.

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) June 15, 2024

No onerous emotions. Heal up. My coronary heart is full. See you quickly.

Along with his response to McGregor, 35, the previous three-time Bellator champion Chandler, 38, who hasn’t fought since a submission loss to Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022, supplied an “official assertion” on the scenario (by way of X):

Official assertion: “I’m right here, simply as in 2009 after I began. Essentially the most dependable man in MMA. See you after I see you.”

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) June 15, 2024

Official assertion: “I’m right here, simply as in 2009 after I began. Essentially the most dependable man in MMA. See you after I see you.”

A brand new timeline for McGregor vs. Chandler has not been revealed at the moment. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has reported the promotion and fighters are longing for August or September.

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