UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered [Video]

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Michael Chandler claims he has been offered a shot at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, while his fight with Conor McGregor is delayed indefinitely.

McGregor vs Chandler was announced in February 2023, but no official date was confirmed until this April, when it was revealed that the pair would headline UFC 303 on 29 June.

However, McGregor was ruled out with a broken toe two weeks before the event, and no new date has been revealed.

Now, Chandler seemingly has a decision to make. The American, 38, tweeted on Tuesday (2 July): “I’ve been offered @MAKHACHEVMMA in October.

“But if @TheNotoriousMMA[’s] little pinky toe is ready by Sept, let’s do sphere. Biggest sporting event in history of sports!!!!”

Chandler was referencing September’s UFC pay-per-view at the Sphere in Las Vegas, …