There is still hope for Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor’s much awaited bout. While the former Bellator champion waited impatiently, a new opponent entered the fight and threatened to ruin Chandler’s chances. at the UFC 305. Chandler may benefit greatly from Dan Hooker’s audacious decision to put his name forward for a chance to face McGregor.
UFC 305: Dan Hooker’s Audacious Move
Famous for his unorthodox and witty style, Dan Hooker had winning three fights in a row and was clearly enjoying himself. Hooker is more confident than ever after his victory at UFC 305. In a recent interview with TheMacLife, Hooker revealed Conor McGregor as his next target. Beer in hand, Hooker remarked nonchalantly about how happy he was to meet the Irish celebrity.
Hooker made it apparent, though, that he intended his comments more as a jab than a challenge. “I didn’t even give him a call.” Since I am an actual troll, I just said, “The greatest troll move you can do is to be a snake,” Connor immediately starts arguing with me after all that waiting. That’d be fantastic. In a sense, I had the biggest snake troll ever. Hooker remarked, “Yeah, that’s what you get for beating me,” alluding to his previous fight with Chandler.
Hooker’s comments may have been playful, but fans are getting excited about the possibility of facing McGregor. In contrast, though, Chandler might be under pressure because of the unpredictability surrounding his highly anticipated fight with McGregor.
Michael Chandler’s Battle of Limbo
To convince him to take on McGregor, Michael Chandler is exerting all of his efforts. He laid the foundation for a potential blockbuster battle with McGregor with his stunning UFC debut, knocking out Dan Hooker in the first round at UFC 257. Additionally, Chandler called out McGregor in one of the most iconic calls in UFC history. However, the late war has persisted in spite of his attempts.
At UFC 303, the fight was supposed to happen, however McGregor withdrew because of a wrist injury. Chandler’s prospects of defeating McGregor are now dwindling due to the potential involvement of Hooker or another competitor. McGregor’s estimated return date is still unknown, which increases the ambiguity.
McGregor’s Run: More contenders Come
Other than Dan Hooker, there are other boxers that are keen to take on McGregor. Max Holloway, the BMF champion, and Dustin Poirier, the former interim champion, have both expressed interest in competing against the Irishman. Given their illustrious histories, championships, and high rankings, McGregor finds Holloway and Poirier to be intriguing opponents.
It’s not funny to compete against McGregor, even though Hooker’s call was meant to be comical. For everyone connected in McGregor’s last two UFC fights, the stakes could not be higher.
Dana White’s dilemma in light of McGregor’s 2024 return?
Buzz abounded about Conor McGregor’s expected return to the Octagon after suffering a catastrophic injury in 2021. UFC CEO Dana White had already predicted that McGregor would return at UFC 303, despite the disappointment fans felt upon learning of his finger injury withdrawal.
