In a surprising turn of events, Michael Chandler ignited the WWE Universe with a fiery callout on RAW, demanding a long-awaited clash with the UFC’s “Notorious” Conor McGregor. This unexpected challenge has sent shockwaves through both the MMA and wrestling fans.
Michael Chandler, who has risen as one of MMA’s most thrilling fighters since his UFC debut in 2021, found himself in anticipation of a bout with Conor McGregor. However, their scheduled matchup failed to materialize, and it seems unlikely to occur at UFC 300, set for April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC President Dana White announced the main event for the card, pitting Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill.
However, on the latest edition of RAW, WWE announcer Samantha Irvin introduced Michael Chandler, who was at ringside. Chandler seized the moment, taking the microphone and wasting no time in calling out Conor McGregor, urging him to finally accept the fight.
With WWE and UFC both operating under the TKO umbrella, Chandler’s crossover onto Raw signals a new era of collaboration between the two sports. This unprecedented move opens the door for exciting possibilities and potential matchups between fighters from different disciplines. As fans eagerly await McGregor’s response, it is clear that Michael Chandler’s challenge has added a thrilling new dimension to the world of MMA and professional wrestling.
Why did Michael Chandler challenge Conor McGregor on WWE RAW?
UFC fighter Michael Chandler surprised fans by calling out Conor McGregor on WWE RAW. Meanwhile, MMA fans may recognize Chandler, who fights in the lightweight division in the UFC. Last year, it was announced that Michael Chandler was scheduled to fight Conor McGregor, who last competed in the UFC in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier. McGregor lost the fight due to breaking his ankle during the fight.
Since then, many fans have eagerly awaited McGregor’s return to the Octagon and are thrilled at the prospect of him facing Chandler. Fans even caught a glimpse of the potential showdown when Chandler and McGregor coached against each other in Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality television series produced by the UFC. Following the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter, Chandler has been calling out McGregor for the fight for months. It will be interesting to see if the MMA fans finally get to see the fight.
