UFC Corridor of Famer Chael Sonnen has weighed in on what may compel Michael Chandler to retire in 2026.
Chandler goes to lock horns with Mauricio Ruffy on the South Garden of the White Home on June 14. The 39-year-old initially needed to battle Conor McGregor to finish their TUF 31 saga when the Irishman lastly returns. Nevertheless, Dana White had different plans for “Iron” and is now not fascinated with a possible McGregor vs. Chandler bout in 2026.
Chandler, who’s on a three-fight shedding skid and has misplaced 5 of his final six UFC bouts, will now tackle the surging and harmful knockout artist Ruffy, and oddsmakers already imagine “Iron” has no probability of getting previous the 29-year-old Brazilian.
Chael Sonnen explains what may pressure Michael Chandler to retire
Chael Sonnen believes that if Michael Chandler fails to get his hand raised at UFC Freedom 250, he would select to hold up his gloves. In a current YouTube video on his channel, Sonnen stated that “Iron” nonetheless desires to be a UFC champion, however with 4 back-to-back setbacks and nonetheless having crosshairs on the undisputed strap on the age of 39, it’s equal to a pipe dream. Subsequently, if Chandler loses to Mauricio Ruffy on June 14, he may retire. Sonnen stated:
“Chandler will retire if Ruffy beats him. He possible will, and I have no idea if it is going to essentially be his selection. Chandler is now 38 years previous. Chandler can also be gainfully employed by Paramount and goes to be a part of the asserting workforce. And may he lose a battle, that may in all probability simply be a degree in Chandler’s profession. Chandler’s a type of guys who nonetheless desires to be a world champion. So if he will get confronted with that’s simply not in your future… He possible would say, ‘Honest sufficient. Give my spot to anyone else.’”
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