Dana White says he ‘actually likes’ the battle between Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler

Right here’s a glance into the thoughts Dana White … we requested the UFC president Conor McGregor might battle Jorge Masvidal when he returns to the Octagon, and though DW didn’t look like in that match, there may be one opponent he likes for The Infamous.

“I actually like Chandler vs. Conor after Chandler’s final match. There are many fights to make. I have no idea whether it is. We’ll see what the panorama appears like when Conor returns. “

In fact, Chandler’s final battle was at UFC 274 final month … when Iron Mike knocked out Tony Ferguson with a entrance kick 17 seconds contained in the 2nd spherical. It was some of the brutal KOs ever.

Conor has not fought since UFC 264 in July 2021 … when he was merciless broke the leg whereas preventing Dustin Poirier.

“I’m simply saying after his final [Octagon] interview, his final match, Conors ranked quantity 8. [Michael’s] positioned as quantity 5. It makes actually good sense proper now, “Dana stated.

As for a timeline for McGregor’s return, Dana says he’s getting nearer, day-to-day.

“I feel he’s getting higher. He’s beginning to screw up his coaching and I hope by the tip of this yr, early subsequent yr.”

We additionally talked to the UFC boss (and the long run UFC Corridor of Famer, Valentina Shevchenko) about UFC 275 … the place Valentina fights 19-1 Taila Santos in co-main occasions.

Shevchenko has not misplaced in 5.5 years … and Dana says she’s undoubtedly the best feminine fighter ever.

If Valentina wins (she’s an enormous favourite), White says he’s open to getting ShevchenkoNunes 3 (that loss in 2017 was to Amanda).

As for the primary occasion … 42-year-old mild heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira preventing towards the 29-year-old rising star Jiri Prochazka.

The cardboard additionally includes a rematch of a battle that many individuals imagine is the largest MMA scrap for girls ever … Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Weili Zhang.

Their first match was March 2020 … a knockdown, pull out, 5-round warfare that Weili finally received by cut up resolution.

However many followers felt that Joanna ought to have been the winner.

That was the final time Jedrzejczyk stepped on the Octagon.