{"id":18099,"date":"2024-11-12T12:32:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=18099"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:32:32","slug":"ufc-michael-chandler-conor-mcgregor-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/ufc-michael-chandler-conor-mcgregor-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Chandler Has Not Given Up On A Future Fight With Conor McGregor But Is Focused On Charles Oliveira UFC 309 Bout"},"content":{"rendered":"

After two years of anticipation, Michael Chandler is returning to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 309.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite a lengthy wait to fight Conor McGregor<\/a>, Chandler now finds himself set for a bout against former UFC<\/a> lightweight champion Charles Oliveira<\/a> at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

Chandler Not Giving Up On Uncertain McGregor Fight<\/h2>\n

Chandler\u2019s career hit a standstill due to an extended wait for a fight with Conor McGregor. We were expecting to finally see the showdown at UFC 303 in July, but McGregor\u2019s withdrawal due to a broken toe prolonged Chandler\u2019s time away from the cage.<\/p>\n

Chandler then shifted his focus, accepting a rematch against Oliveira for UFC 309\u2019s co-main event in New York City.<\/p>\n

Despite this, he has not completely given up hope for a future fight with McGregor, noting that his opponent\u2019s return to the UFC would \u201cgo through one man\u201d \u2013 himself.<\/p>\n

However, Chandler now sees the time he spent away as an opportunity to grow and focus on his own path.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show<\/em><\/a>, Chandler noted, “Conor’s doing his thing, I’m doing my thing… It was a great process for me. It was beneficial.”<\/p>\n

Chandler Accepting “Extreme Accountability” And Controlling His Career<\/h2>\n

Chandler\u2019s two-year hiatus sparked criticism from within the MMA community, with many questioning his decision to wait for McGregor.<\/p>\n

In response, Chandler is clear about one thing: he made the choice to wait, and he owns it completely.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, it’s about extreme accountability as well,” he explained. \u201cI could have, at any given time… said, \u2018Hey, Hunter [Campbell], I\u2019m done, man. I\u2019m not waiting any longer.\u2019 It\u2019s on me. I\u2019m in control of my own career.”<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cHappiness, joy, peace, and contentment are on the other side of the feelings of power that you have over yourself when you take extreme accountability.”<\/p>\n

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Michael Chandler clears the air regarding the rumors that the Charles Oliveira fight was in jeopardy.#HelwaniShow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DH8VJjLgCD<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n