Conor McGregor challenge for UFC 300 fight accepted by Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler has accepted a challenge from Conor McGregor to fight at UFC 300. The two MMA stars have been eager to face each other in the Octagon for over a year, and with whispers of a

June battle, the duo are keen to grapple sooner at UFC's milestone event.

Previously, former Bellator champion Chandler was linked to a match-up with fan favourite Irishman, who's making a comeback from an injury. McGregor's last win at UFC was when he beat Donald

Cerrone in January 2020.

Since then, he's suffered two losses to Dustin Poirier and hasn't fought since his leg-breaking defeat in their July 2021 match at UFC 264. This match saw him lose in a first-round technical

knockout, when a ringside doctor called off the fight because McGregor broke his tibia and couldn't go on.

McGregor and Chandler, who boasts a 23-8 MMA statistic, played opposing coaches in last year's The Ultimate Fighter series. An epic final showdown between them was expected to crown the

season. However, due to McGregor's recovery, the highly anticipated fight didn't happen though it could potentially be on for UFC 300.

UFC chief Dana White initially dismissed the idea of a clash between McGregor and Chandler at UFC 300. But, just recently, McGregor hinted the bout is possible. Last week on X, the fighter

wrote: "McGregor on 300 seals the deal."

UFC 300 is set for April 13, but there's no main event yet. Chandler quickly accepted a challenge from McGregor, writing: "I accept. See you soon @TheNotoriousMMA #UFC300."

White has reportedly struggled to put together an exciting card for the big show in April. McGregor could use the event as his comeback after years of injury recovery. 

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But while McGregor is keen, White may not sanction the fight. When asked about McGregor fighting at International Fight Week in June, he said: “No. When Conor is ready to fight, you know

we'll announce it. That's what we'll do.”

There's been lots of talk about when McGregor might return because he's so popular with fans. But while the social media posts are interesting, it would be a huge surprise if he was added to

the UFC 300 card.

McGregor and Chandler last fought at 155 pounds, but they've reportedly talked about fighting at middleweight. It's not clear what weight the fight will be at if it happens.

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