63 days and counting. Michael Chandler’s tweet, a casual drop with @machinegunkelly, stirred the pot. #ufc303, he teased, leaving fans buzzing about what’s brewing for UFC 303 on June 29. The tweet, dated April 28, 2024, was more than just a shoutout. It was a chess move.
Michael Chandler, see, he’s no stranger to the mental warfare of fighting. He’s got his sights set on Conor McGregor, and boy, does he know how to play the game. The two are set to clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the stakes? Sky-high.
But here’s the kicker. Chandler’s not just training; he’s “plotting” with Machine Gun Kelly. Yeah, that MGK. The same dude who had a bit of a tiff with McGregor back at the MTV Video Music Awards. Remember that? It was all over the news, McGregor lunging, drinks flying. Classic McGregor, right?
The beef between McGregor and MGK? It’s like a Hollywood script. Started over a photo, or so they say. McGregor supposedly wanted a pic with MGK, or was it because of a message to Megan Fox? The details are murky, and neither camp’s spilling the beans.
McGregor, always the firecracker, couldn’t resist a jab at MGK’s skateboarding skills. “Watch out guys we got a badass over here,” he quipped in a tweet that’s now just a digital ghost.
Fast forward to now. McGregor’s stepping back into the Octagon, his first time since that leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021. Chandler? He’s also bouncing back, aiming to shake off a submission loss to, you guessed it, Poirier.
So, what’s this all about? Mind games, hype, or just two fighters spinning the narrative wheel? Whatever it is, UFC 303 is shaping up to be more than just a fight. It’s a saga, complete with allies, rivals, and a history that adds layers to every punch thrown. Stay tuned, folks. This one’s gonna be a rollercoaster.