Nate Diaz exuded confidence, asserting that Conor McGregor would effortlessly beat Michael Chandler.
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The eagerly awaited comeback of Conor McGregor to the UFC octagon hangs in the balance as the Irishman failed to meet the USADA deadline, leaving his potential showdown with Michael Chandler in doubt. In the midst of this uncertainty, iconic former UFC sensation Nate Diaz has chimed in, sharing his thoughts on McGregor’s prospective opponents and raising questions about the possibility of the Chandler bout.
In a recent candid conversation with All Out Fighting, Nate Diaz exuded confidence, asserting that Conor McGregor would effortlessly conquer Michael Chandler if they were to cross paths in the octagon. Nonetheless, Diaz also voiced doubts about the fight coming to fruition, leaving us pondering about potential alternatives for McGregor’s next opponent.
“I don’t think Chandler stands a chance against Conor. He’s a nice guy, but he’s not gonna win. I’m not sure they’ll even end up fighting,” Diaz said.
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In a twist of matchup ideas, Nate Diaz offered an exhilarating alternative for Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon. Diaz pitched the idea of a thrilling showdown between McGregor and Justin Gaethje, emphasizing that it would be a captivating clash of contrasting fighting styles.
“I think Conor and Gaethje should fight. That would be a great matchup, but Gaethje might act like he’s too cool or something. Shows what a nerd he is,” Diaz cheekily added.
In a captivating turn of events, Justin Gaethje secured the BMF title in a jaw-dropping fashion by knocking out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. In the aftermath of the fight, Conor McGregor made his presence felt on Twitter, issuing a series of now-deleted tweets in which he called out Gaethje.
“Justin, I’ll slap you around,” McGregor tweeted.
In a subsequent tweet, the ex-two-division UFC champion boldly proclaimed himself as the “real BMF,” signaling his readiness to set aside any considerations of a potential matchup with Michael Chandler.
“I’m the real BMF. He can fight for pennies if he wants, but I want spirits. I call the shots, and I’m in it to launch shots. F**k Chandler, if you want it, call for it,” McGregor’s tweeted.
The ongoing saga of Conor McGregor’s comeback keeps fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating an official UFC announcement about his next adversary. While the likelihood of a showdown with Michael Chandler remains uncertain, the prospect of a thrilling face-off between McGregor and Justin Gaethje has already ignited a surge of excitement among fight enthusiasts across the globe.
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