Once a name synonymous with explosive performances and title aspirations, Michael Chandler now finds himself fading from the spotlight. The veteran, who once seemed destined for a ‘red panty night’ clash with Conor McGregor, saw that dream slip away — leaving his career in a prolonged standstill. After putting his prime years on hold for a fight that never came, the 39-year-old is now enduring a tough stretch, having gone 1-5 in his last six outings.

In recent months, however, Michael Chandler ’s long-awaited matchup with the Irishman has once again found a glimmer of hope. Since July, anticipation has been building after Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC White House event at the presidential residence, scheduled for June 14. Though the event remains tangled in logistics, Conor

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