Paddy Pimblett loves the idea of beating Michael Chandler at UFC 314 and stealing his fight with Conor McGregor.

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is becoming less convinced that Conor McGregor will ever return to the Octagon.

Michael Chandler predicts an early KO in his fight against Paddy Pimblett 👀 “It’s a bad matchup stylistically for [Paddy]… I’m gonna land a right hand or a left hook and put his lights out within the first couple rounds.” 🎥 @espnmma #UFC314 pic.twitter.com/XoQZoHXEUx

Chandler put his career on hold for years waiting for McGregor - but does he believe the Irishman ever return to the Octagon? 🤔

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler wouldn't bet on his rival Conor McGregor fighting in the cage again.

Usually-optimistic UFC lightweight star Michael Chandler is starting to doubt whether Conor McGregor will ever return to the Octagon.

‘The Baddy’ debuted to immediate popularity in the UFC in 2021, dispatching Luigi Vendramini by knockout in the first round. After a long six-fight UFC winning streak, including dominant wins over veterans Tony Ferguson and King Green, Pimblett finally gets his big break against Chandler in the co-main spot of UFC 314.

Michael Chandler is looking to put Paddy Pimblett to the test at UFC 314 as he says he will test the Brit's chin in April in Miami.

The uncertainty surrounding Conor McGregor return to the UFChas intensified, with fellow lightweight contender Michael Chandler expressing doubts about the Irishman's comeback. McGregor, 36, has been absent from the octagon since his leg injury in July 2021 during a bout against Dustin Poirier.