Islam Makhachev believes Michael Chandler misplaced his final struggle on goal with the intention to get a struggle with Conor McGregor.
Later this 12 months, Michael Chandler will struggle Conor McGregor following the most recent season of Th Final Fighter. It’s a bout that he has been calling for and now, he’s lastly received it.
The final time we noticed Chandler within the Octagon was at UFC 281 in New York Metropolis. On that night time, he fell to a dramatic submission loss towards Dustin Poirier.
It was extremely aggressive as a contest till ‘The Diamond’ was in a position to take Chandler’s again and get the job finished.
For a lot of, this was a sign of simply how good Dustin is. For others, although, like Islam Makhachev, there was one thing suspicious concerning the defeat.
“Conor selected Chandler. Chandler misplaced on goal as a result of if he beat a few guys it was by no means going to occur, versus McGregor,” Makhachev mentioned. “After all [he lost on purpose]. He fights like loopy, like he comes from the streets. That’s why they make the struggle.”
Makhachev questions Chandler
“He doesn’t deserve, if he beats Chandler or a few of the guys,” Makhachev mentioned. “However, if UFC need, why not? Make some good cash. Let’s go.”
When it comes to his personal future, Makhachev was fairly clear in how he desires his championship reign to go.
“Anyone, I’m prepared,” he declared. “Dana, name me and I’ll be prepared.”
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Islam has by no means appeared overly occupied with a showdown with ‘Iron Mike’. Nonetheless, if the previous king of Bellator can put Conor away in convincing trend, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the UFC reward him with a title shot.
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