Michael Chandler: Conor McGregor Announced Fight at 185 Pounds to 'Establish Dominance'

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

When Conor McGregor revealed that his long-awaited bout against Michael Chandler would be contested at middleweight, it raised eyebrows throught the mixed martial arts community.


After all, neither McGregor nor Chandler has competed at 185 pounds during their respective careers. Chandler has a theory on why the Irish superstar chose that weight class.

"In his mind, he can't fight at 170 [pounds], because I called him out at 170," Chandler told ESPN. "He had to say 185. ... He always wants to establish dominance, to make people think that I am less than him, and that's fine. I'll take that all day long, because I'm confident in myself, and I don't have an ego.

"I have no problem with what people say. I have no problem with people's opinions. Everybody's got an opinion, and who cares? ... I'll take that 'back seat' to him the entire time, and if he thinks he's taking a fight against a lesser man, then so be it. He'll find out on June 29.”

Chandler and McGregor served as opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter 31,” and it was initially expected that the two would square off at some point late in 2023. When that didn’t come to fruition, the next targeted date was UFC 300 in April. While the fight has been delayed on multiple occasions, Chandler is confident that the International Fight Week date will happen as planned.

Michael Chandler: Conor McGregor Announced Fight at 185 Pounds to 'Establish Dominance'

When Conor McGregor revealed that his long-awaited bout against Michael Chandler would be contested at middleweight, it raised eyebrows throught the mixed martial arts community.

www.sherdog.com

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[Guy LeDouche]

God who fucking cares anymore?
Just kiss already

 

[Fox by the Sea]

fat.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

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[blaseblase]

This whole thing is pretty stupid, I doubt Chandler cares about any matchup stipulations unless Conor demands they lower his salary. That's probably the only thing that would upset him.

 

[Prince Nephilim]

Cowardly decision from McGregor to fight two weight classes above for an opponent who was already an overstuffed LW.

That decision, while it may be smart, does reek of a lack of confidence.

 

[Brigfa2]

Chandler sounds so desperate

 

[The XL]

McGregor is going to gas walking to the Octagon at 185

 

[Kryptt]

 

[CroCopsLHK]

I'll believe it when I see it tbh. The whole middleweight announcement is a smoking gun for all the BS Conors been generating the last two years

 

[IIIIIIII]

i really don't understand the reason why it's at 185. i'm guessing because conor doesn't want to cut weight. if conor wins, what's next? he's not going to fight a legitimate 185 fighter, so what's the point? strickland would smash him within three minutes lol. i dunno, they must have some plan in place i guess.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Two Manlets bloating up multiple weight classes.

Midget fights clown show

 

[-Sideways-]

Conor McDonald's

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

When Conor McGregor revealed that his long-awaited bout against Michael Chandler would be contested at middleweight, it raised eyebrows throught the mixed martial arts community.


After all, neither McGregor nor Chandler has competed at 185 pounds during their respective careers. Chandler has a theory on why the Irish superstar chose that weight class.

"In his mind, he can't fight at 170 [pounds], because I called him out at 170," Chandler told ESPN. "He had to say 185. ... He always wants to establish dominance, to make people think that I am less than him, and that's fine. I'll take that all day long, because I'm confident in myself, and I don't have an ego.

"I have no problem with what people say. I have no problem with people's opinions. Everybody's got an opinion, and who cares? ... I'll take that 'back seat' to him the entire time, and if he thinks he's taking a fight against a lesser man, then so be it. He'll find out on June 29.”

Chandler and McGregor served as opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter 31,” and it was initially expected that the two would square off at some point late in 2023. When that didn’t come to fruition, the next targeted date was UFC 300 in April. While the fight has been delayed on multiple occasions, Chandler is confident that the International Fight Week date will happen as planned.

Michael Chandler: Conor McGregor Announced Fight at 185 Pounds to 'Establish Dominance'

When Conor McGregor revealed that his long-awaited bout against Michael Chandler would be contested at middleweight, it raised eyebrows throught the mixed martial arts community.

www.sherdog.com

​

Are they fighting or is it a hot dog eating contest? 185???? Sheesh Looeesh!

 

[dc007]

It's a fun fight. I don't really care what weight it is.

 

[don't ask]

Two Manlets bloating up multiple weight classes.

Midget fights clown show

lol it'll be the new trend, fighters bloating up so they can lumber around the cage like HWs chasing promiscuous teens at a campground

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

Michael on that copium

 

[Wizzlebiz]

lol it'll be the new trend, fighters bloating up so they can lumber around the cage like HWs chasing promiscuous teens at a campground

If this is a catalyst for some guys to stop weight cutting it will end up being a win.

I'm also willing to bet 90% of the people making fun of this fight due to the weight class have also called many guys weight bullies in other threads yesterday.

Sherdog gonna sherdog regardless

 

[Young Calf Kick]

“I don’t have an ego”



I guess that’s why Chandler was an insufferable motivational quote soundboard all these years.

 

[KoChang]

The heavier Conor is the further away he gets from what made him great-fluidity of movement and speed. He's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.