Michael Chandler’s latest social media activity has stirred up a storm in the UFC community. Known for his “see you at the top” signature phrase, Chandler recently caused a storm with his cryptic post about his fighting future Originally Chandler was set to face Conor McGregor at UFC 303. However, fighting conditions has changed dramatically leaving mainstream action now, leading to stereotypes and cruelty
Ironically, Chandler went on X to announce that the highly anticipated December fight schedule with McGregor was not on the table. He didn’t just stop at declaring the war cut off; He pointed at McGregor, labeling him as struggling to come to terms with his current situation. This unexpected criticism caused Chandler to pull McGregor into a drastic change, causing McGregor to turn his attention to another potential challenger, Max Holloway
McGregor vs. Holloway: Ridiculous or factual?
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Conor McGregor vs. McGregor is going to be the best fight in the world. Max Holloway could turn up for the final pay-per-view of the year. As the dust settles, it looks like McGregor vs. Pope may be on the horizon. Holloway is not a plausible option for UFC 310. Chandler’s inflammatory comments and subsequent change of opinion created a volatile situation. But McGregor’s recent social media update suggests a twist may still be ahead.
Chandler’s social media accounts included cryptic photos inside the Octagon, seemingly celebrating his post-fight success. She captioned the photos, “Can’t wait to feel that way again. You guys are going to keep doing that. Walk On is the name. See you in heaven!” This message hints at bigger issues but also contrasts sharply with his previous announcement that he will not fight McGregor this year. Chandler’s cryptic comments add to the ongoing speculation about his future attack and McGregor’s next move.
Adding another twist, McGregor and Chandler were first seen jointly supporting Donald Trump in the wake of the assassination attempt despite their differences when Trump praised the Dagestan fighter and McGregor after previously challenging Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chandler’s comments about McGregor’s fight schedule seemed to contradict McGregor’s statement on social media that he discussed another date with UFC president Dana White. This discrepancy suggests that external factors, including political factors, can influence war strategy.
Possible December fight: Chandler vs. McGregor or Holloway?
Despite Chandler’s mixed signals, he posted a fan-made poster of him and McGregor with an obvious “UFC 310”. “Do you remember December?” It inspires hope that war can still happen. But the update after Chandler, which showed McGregor still grappling with his career future, casts doubt on this possibility. Chandler said, “Never mind guys… I think it’s time I finally admit the fight is over. He is still on stage 2 of 7 mourning the end of his career. Thought by 5 he would be close to 5. God Speed @TheNotoriousMMA.”
In response, McGregor has focused on his training and hinted at a potential comeback. He shared a video of his sparring session on social media, showing off his signature left hook. When Sean O’Malley criticized McGregor’s approach as “slow and slow”, McGregor defended his performance, pointing out that his punches packed powerful punches. McGregor’s new training indicates a December return, although his opponent remains uncertain.
