Conor McGregor provides replace on Michael Chandler battle
In a current interview with TMZ, McGregor teased that an announcement can be coming quickly whereas celebrating his son’s birthday in Los Angeles.
“Quickly, very Quickly,” McGregor stated concerning his battle with Chandler. “An announcement quickly”
Regardless of being sidelined since 2021 and shedding back-to-back fights to Poirier, McGregor is assured he can attain the heights he as soon as did within the sport. Motivations appear to be at an all-time excessive for the 34-year-old, who just lately expressed his want to surpass Derrick Lewis and Matt Brown’s document for many knockouts in UFC historical past. Brown and Lewis are tied at 13-knockouts, whereas McGregor at the moment has eight.
CONOR MCGREGOR VOWS TO SURPASS MATT BROWN’S KO RECORD, ‘THE IMMORTAL’ RESPONDS
Matt Brown, at 42 years of age, now holds the joint highest KO’s contained in the UFC with 13KO’s. Him and “The Beast” Lewis are tied. I maintain 8 KO’s contained in the UFC at the moment, at 34 years of age.
I’m getting this document.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 14, 2023
“Simply get again to it,” McGregor stated when requested how he’d break the UFC knockout document. “I’ve solely bought 5 KOs to go, so I’m virtually there already. … I’ll see you quickly.”
Though consistency being Chandler’s downfall these days, he nonetheless stays a harmful menace in all areas, as marketed throughout his quick time within the UFC. The previous Bellator champion has pulled off spotlight reel finishes over Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson. Whereas falling quick in opposition to Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier.
Can Conor McGregor return to profitable methods when he meets Michael Chandler later within the 12 months?