Michael Chandler hints at fighting Max Holloway amid Conor McGregor’s uncertain UFC return

UFC star Michael Chandler could have a clash with BMF titleholder Max Holloway before or after his expected Conor McGregor fight.

Chandler and McGregor were scheduled to headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. But McGregor recently pulled out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury, and the fight has been shelved until a later date.

It’s a disappointing setback for everyone involved, especially Chandler, after waiting nearly two years for his desired McGregor fight. He hasn’t competed since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281.

UFC CEO Dana White and the rest of the matchmakers believe Chandler will likely wait for McGregor for his next fight. But there are a whole host of possibilities on the table for Chandler if he beats McGregor in the Octagon.

During Chandler’s long hiatus, Holloway has re-emerged as a superstar after winning the BMF title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. After a Twitter follower pitched a possible fight with Holloway, Chandler seemed intent on making it happen to make.