Michael Chandler opens up about the cancellation of his fight against Conor McGregor: “What to do…” – Mixed Martial Arts

Michael Chandler has spoken out about the cancellation of his planned fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 303.

If there's one thing Michael Chandler doesn't lack, it's patience. The American was supposed to face Conor McGregor at welterweight during the main event of UFC 303. Ultimately, the fight was canceled. The 'Notorious' was injured and was forced to withdraw. According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the former two-time UFC champion is not suffering from a major injury, and could be back in two months.

Michael Chandler has not fought since November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. During this event, the American suffered a submission defeat against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has participated in The Ultimate Fighter 31 with Conor McGregor, and awaits to face the UFC's golden goose in the cage. But how long will he have to wait? UFC president Dana White said he has no plans to have McGregor fight until he is healed. Michael Chandler spoke in a long video posted on Instagram.

Michael Chandler remains confident

“The rug was pulled out from under me at the last moment. I had just finished my last workout Thursday morning. What to do now ? A little uncertainty in my life. When will this fight take place? When will it be postponed? In what place? How serious is the injury? Reports have come out that it's not that bad, you just have to wait a bit. But still, there are no guarantees. But I thrive when there are no guarantees. Just a kid from Missouri, who kept marching forward, no matter the opposition, no matter the circumstances, no matter the situation.”

He continued: “It’s not up to me to impose results. It's up to me to do the work. We let the work do the talking. And we do the work until we become undeniable. Don't you dare disrespect me by feeling sorry for me. Be emboldened by my situation. Be emboldened by my steadfastness and steadfastness in hanging my dreams on a shooting star and continuing to move forward. If you've been following this journey with me for a long time, you know how I operate. You know where my state of mind is, where my mind is. I'm far from at my lowest point. This ordeal gives me confidence, and it is not over yet.”

Just like fans, Michael Chandler doesn't know when he will face Conor McGregor. However, the 38-year-old athlete keeps his spirits up.

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