Fans of the UFC were quick to point out that Michael Chandler was conspicuously absent from the promotion's first official trailer for his upcoming showdown with Conor McGregor.
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Chandler Missing from Teaser Trailer
The former Bellator lightweight champion is set to face off against the MMA superstar on June 29 in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas. However, fans were surprised to see that Chandler did not make an appearance in the initial teaser trailer for the highly anticipated fight.
Focus on McGregor
The trailer focused solely on McGregor, with a silhouette of the Irish fighter dominating the 30-second clip. Chandler's absence did not go unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to express their thoughts on the matter.
McGregor's Octagon Return
McGregor will be making his long-awaited return to the octagon after a nearly three-year absence due to a leg injury suffered in his fight against Dustin Poirier. The Irish fighter is looking to secure his first win in over four years when he takes on Chandler in June.
Chandler's Response
In response to the trailer and McGregor's comeback, Chandler remains confident in his abilities to defeat the former two-division champion. He expressed his belief that he will have McGregor second-guessing himself in the first round and ultimately finish the fight in the second round.
