The UFC matchmakers have been on a run since Conor McGregor pulled out of his battle towards Michael Chandler at UFC 303. After efficiently securing new major and co-main occasions, their subsequent problem is to both reschedule the unique headliner or get Chandler to return towards another person.
“Iron” final fought in November 2022, and after ready for McGregor for nearly two years, he may be taking a look at options. With that, he not too long ago teased {that a} battle with Islam Makhachev is within the works, however there’s not a variety of optimism round it because of the challenger’s inactivity and file.
Chael Sonnen, although, could be glad to see Chandler battle for the UFC light-weight championship. Nevertheless, he additionally expects different stars within the promotion to construct a case for themselves…
Sonnen Lists Thrilling Matchups For Islam Makhachev, Together with Max Holloway & Charles Oliveira
“The American Gangster” mentioned the opportunity of Makhachev vs. Chandler taking place in a video on his official YouTube channel.
He advised “Iron” to accept the fight without second thoughts but in addition urged different fighters to profit from the present lack of contenders at 155 kilos.
Arman Tsarukyan is out untlil October resulting from a suspension for punching a fan whereas strolling out at UFC 300. Because of a win over Oliveira on the identical evening, he would look like the one apparent contender within the division.
“This excellent storm, if you’ll, it has created a chance, to not be unmatched by the truth that no different 155-pounder appears to have an issue with it,” Sonnen mentioned. “Like, I learn one thing like Ilia Topuria says that Max Holloway received’t be accessible in order that they’re in search of one other opponent. Let that go and transfer down a unique street.
“That may be a nice instance. Like, Max, because the BMF champ, problem Islam or to talk up, or to get in the best way of Chandler, would simply be one of many many potential examples,” Sonnen added.
The BMF champ checked out his finest towards Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 as he scored an iconic last-second KO. “Do Bronx,” in the meantime isn’t out of the title image as effectively, in accordance with Sonnen, because of the shut nature of his break up resolution defeat to Tsarukyan.
“Charles Oliveira, coming off of a loss, identical as Chandler, who was in an elimination match with Tsarukyan, which was razor skinny,” Sonnen acknowledged. “And anyone someplace on the planet needs to see Charles Oliveira tackle Islam. Like, it’d be a extremely good time for Charles to talk up. And I don’t need to undergo each 155-pounder.”
Makhachev has additionally repeatedly proven curiosity in fighting Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship.
