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Michael Chandler doubtful on UFC return for rival Conor McGregor: ‘I ain’t betting on it’

Ahead of his return at UFC 314, Michael Chandler claims he’s now unsure if arch-rival, Conor McGregor ever makes good on his return to the Octagon to land a fight against him — revealing he is not willing to “bet” on an eventual comeback for the Dubliner.

Chandler, who has moved on a failed pairing with former duel-weight champion, McGregor back in June at UFC 303 during International Fight Week, has since returned in a rematch against Charles Oliveira last November.

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And co-headlining the card, Missouri veteran Chandler suffered his second career loss to the former champion, over the course of five rounds in a unanimous decision defeat against the Sao Paulo fan-favorite.