"Still begging for red panty night" - Fans react as Michael Chandler says "wheels in motion" for next UFC fight

Michael Chandler is finally seeing some progress in his pursuit of a fight with Conor McGregor. The former Bellator lightweight champion has teased on social media that the fight is in the works, potentially ending his nearly two-year wait for a matchup with the Irish superstar.

Chandler and McGregor were initially scheduled to face off at UFC 303 in June, but the bout was canceled due to McGregor's toe injury. Since then, there has been much speculation about whether the fight would ever materialize. However, Chandler's recent Instagram post suggests things are finally moving forward.

While Chandler didn't explicitly name McGregor in his post, it's widely assumed that the fight he's referring to is against the former two-division champion. Both UFC CEO Dana White and McGregor have hinted at upcoming fight news for the Irishman, and Chandler has shown no signs of wanting to pursue other opponents.

However, fans have expressed frustration with Chandler's persistent pursuit of McGregor. Many believe the fighter should focus on securing other fights rather than waiting indefinitely for a matchup with the controversial star.

One fan wrote:

“Still begging for red panty night 🤣🤣🤣”

Another chimed in and added:

“Just stop wasting your career waiting for the Conor fight and get booked already ni**a”

Another user added:

“Jesus Christ mike give it up Conor is not fighting u”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

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Michael Chandler opens up on emotional strain waiting for Conor McGregor fight

Michael Chandler's journey toward a highly anticipated clash with Conor McGregor has been a frustrating one, filled with delays and setbacks. The former Bellator lightweight champion has opened up about the emotional toll of the long wait, admitting that the uncertainty has taken a toll on his mental state.

Chandler has been vocal about his desire to fight McGregor since joining the UFC in 2021. However, various factors, including McGregor's injuries and other commitments, have prevented the matchup from happening. The constant delays have left Chandler feeling frustrated and uncertain about his future in the sport.

Despite the challenges, Chandler remains determined to face McGregor. He has expressed willingness to fight anyone else if the McGregor fight doesn't materialize but sees the McGregor matchup as a defining moment in his career.

“I’m not gonna ever play the victim. I’m not gonna sit here and say, ‘Hey man, I’ve been out of the game for this long.' I got a wife and two kids. I got businesses. I got all this stuff."

He continued:

“It’s more just with all due respect, I’m ready to put you behind me... I’m ready to put you flat on your back in the middle of an Octagon, wherever it is, hopefully, Las Vegas, Nevada, and I can walk out of that Octagon and never have to think about you again"[H/t: MMA Mania]

Check out Michael Chandler's comments below: