UFC President Dana White commented on the fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, which will take place on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter show.
This is a fight that people want to see right now. There's respect between the two of them. But when you see each other every day, competing ... Things happen.
Dana White
McGregor, 34, lost to Dustin Poirier by TKO in the first round at UFC 264 in July 2021. Conor has 22 wins and six losses.
Chandler, 36, last competed at UFC 281 in November 2022, when he lost to Dustin Poirier by TKO in 3-rd round. Michael has 23 wins and eight losses under his belt.