Joe Rogan Urges UFC to Rebook Michael Chandler for Conor McGregor After 1-Minute Holloway Loss
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 2
Joe Rogan Urges UFC to Rebook Michael Chandler for Conor McGregor After 1-Minute Holloway Loss
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 2
Summary
Just over 1 minute into his July return at UFC 329, Conor McGregor blew out his knee against Max Holloway, prompting Joe Rogan to argue the UFC picked the wrong comeback opponent.
Rogan said Michael Chandler was the better matchup because their long-delayed fight already had history from The Ultimate Fighter and stylistically offered McGregor a more favorable, action-heavy test.
He contrasted that with Holloway’s five-round pace and durability, saying McGregor’s explosive style has faded in longer fights and made Holloway a dangerous choice even before the injury.
McGregor is targeting another return next summer, potentially during International Fight Week, though that plan depends on ACL surgery and a year-long recovery.