Formally set to combat arch-rival, Conor McGregor after over a yr of hypothesis tying the duo to a combat, Michel Chandler already has sights fastened on a possible future BMF title combat with Max Holloway – claiming he would “love the chance” to combat the Hawaiian sooner or later.
Chandler, a former light-weight title challenger, acquired official affirmation over the weekend of his return to the Octagon – having remained sidelined since 2022. Reserving a June comeback, Chandler is slated to headline UFC 303 throughout Worldwide Battle Week in a showdown in opposition to McGregor on the welterweight restrict.
As for Holloway, the previous undisputed featherweight champion minted himself because the symbolic BMF champion over the weekend on the primary card of UFC 300, touchdown a spectacular buzzer-beating KO win over Justin Gaethje to win the crown, summoning the Arizona striker to face sq. with him within the middle of the Octagon.
And whereas Holloway himself could have the decide of the bunch as to who he desires to combat subsequent – amid hyperlinks to a combat with featherweight king, Ilia Topuria, and a light-weight keep in opposition to Islam Makhachev, the fan-favorite revealed probably the most interesting bout to him is a rematch with the above-mentioned, McGregor.
Michael Chandler eyes Max Holloway combat sooner or later
Himself set to satisfy the Dubliner at first, former three-time Bellator MMA pacesetter, Chandler claimed if afforded the prospect himself, he would stand reverse Holloway in a BMF title combat.
“Would I combat Max (Holloway) for the BMF belt? Completely,” Michael Chandler stated throughout a Q&A session on his Instagram account. “I believe it’s no coincidence now, that he and I are ranked intently collectively within the 155 [pound] division. I believe Max is an actual one.”
“Max embodies the BMF,” Michael Chandler defined. “Max created the ‘Holy sh*t’ second, probably the most BMF second that we’ve got ever seen. I’d love the chance down the road. Clearly, I’ve obtained enterprise to handle in 74 days.” (H/T MMA Junkie)
Who wins in a future BMF title combat: Max Holloway or Michael Chandler?
