Morning Report | Israel Adesanya: Conor McGregor ‘owes’ Michael Chandler final UFC fight
Israel Adesanya and other MMA figures are calling for Conor McGregor to finally face Michael Chandler in a potential UFC return.
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Israel Adesanya has stated that Conor McGregor 'owes' Michael Chandler a fight following years of waiting. The discussion centers on Chandler deserving to be McGregor's next opponent if the latter returns for another bout after UFC 329.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, MMA Sucka, The Body Lock, and Bloody Elbow emphasizes the prolonged anticipation for this matchup. Additionally, MSN reports that Max Holloway has a message for Chandler after Holloway took the McGregor fight at UFC 329.
Future developments depend on whether McGregor returns to the octagon and if the organization schedules the bout with Chandler.
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Quick answers
What is Israel Adesanya's position on the McGregor-Chandler matchup?
Adesanya believes McGregor 'owes' Michael Chandler this fight due to the years Chandler has waited.
Which event is linked to the current discussions about McGregor's next opponent?
The discussions are occurring in the context of UFC 329.
Who else is mentioned in relation to the McGregor fight at UFC 329?
Max Holloway is reported to have 'stolen' the McGregor fight at UFC 329.
Coverage (5)
- Israel Adesanya: Conor McGregor ‘Owes’ Michael Chandler This Fight After Years of Waiting The Body Lock · 7h ago
- Israel Adesanya highlights why Michael Chandler "deserves" to be Conor McGregor's next opponent after UFC 329 MMA Sucka · 7h ago
- Max Holloway has a message for Michael Chandler after stealing Conor McGregor fight at UFC 329 MSN · 7h ago
- Conor McGregor told to finally fight Michael Chandler if he returns for another fight Bloody Elbow · 7h ago
- Morning Report | Israel Adesanya: Conor McGregor ‘owes’ Michael Chandler final UFC fight MMA Fighting · 7h ago broke it first
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