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Source close to Conor McGregor drops huge update on new date for Michael Chandler fight

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Published 16:08 20 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Source close to Conor McGregor drops huge update on new date for Michael Chandler fight

Conor McGregor's fight against Michael Chandler could be rescheduled sooner than you think.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

A source close to Conor McGregor has dropped a huge update on the new date for the UFC star's fight against Michael Chandler.

McGregor was due to return to action against Chandler on June 29 at UFC 303.

However, an injury forced him to pull out of their welterweight contest, with a rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka for the UFC light-heavyweight title now headlining the Las Vegas card.

But McGregor vs. Chandler could be rescheduled for September.

That's according to the Irishman's friend and sparring partner Peter Queally, who revealed the ideal timeframe for the UFC bout.

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"It seems like they will endeavour to make that fight in September time," he told talkSPORT.

"Something like that maybe. That’s what I’m hearing. That’s what you can look forward to if they can make it happen."

The 'Notorious' hasn't fought since his crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.

And Queally was 'so disappointed' for McGregor that he had to withdraw from UFC 303.

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"I’m so disappointed. Obviously, I’m his friend," he added.

"You didn’t want to see a guy experiencing anything bad who you are friends or close with.

"Just as a fan, I was looking forward to going out, enjoying the week in Vegas, going to the fight and taking in everything that is a Conor fight."

Conor McGregor hasn't fought in the UFC since July 2021. Image: Getty
Conor McGregor hasn't fought in the UFC since July 2021. Image: Getty

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Bellator fighter Queally continued: "There’s nothing like it on Earth. Anyone who hasn’t been to one, I’d save your pennies, go, and try to experience that.

"It’s pretty crazy. I’ve been lucky to have been at all of them. That’s what I was looking forward to and that’s what I’m most disappointed about.

"I just wanted to be involved again and experience that another time."

The injury McGregor, 35, suffered hasn't been disclosed as there is hope that he will return to the famed Octagon before the year's end.

Featured Image Credit: Conor McGregor/Instagram/UFC

Topics: Conor McGregor, UFC, Michael Chandler

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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