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Internal Conflict in Michael Chandler’s Team Revealed

Discover the internal conflict within Michael Chandler’s team, Chandler’s optimism about his fight against Conor McGregor, and the latest update on the UFC 292 main event featuring Marlon Vera and Henry Cejudo.

Key Points
Internal conflict within Michael Chandler’s team
Accusations against Brad Katona for being friendly with Conor McGregor’s team
Chandler’s optimism about his fight against Conor McGregor
Henry Cejudo’s withdrawal from the UFC 292 main event due to a shoulder injury
Marlon Vera calling out Petr Yan as a replacement for Cejudo

A recent revelation has shed light on the internal conflict within Michael Chandler’s team on the current season of TUF. Kurt Holobaugh, one of Chandler’s team fighters, accused his own teammate, Brad Katona, of being excessively friendly with their rivals led by Conor McGregor. This revelation has sparked tension within the team and raised questions about loyalty and team dynamics.

The Odd One Out

According to Holobaugh, Brad Katona was not on the team he wanted to be on. He accused Katona of being an SBG guy and suggested that his excessive friendliness with Conor McGregor’s team had created a divide within their own team. Holobaugh’s comments were shared by ‘MMA Junkie’, where he expressed that nobody liked Brad Katona.

Chandler’s Optimism

Despite the internal conflict, Michael Chandler remains optimistic about his upcoming fight against Conor McGregor. Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champ-champ, has advised Chandler to never give up on the fight. Chandler appeared on the ‘KFC Radio podcast and mentioned that the UFC also wanted to make this bout happen. He implied that McGregor wouldn’t want to break the tradition of TUF coaches fighting each other at the end of the season. While the timing of the fight is uncertain due to the USADA deadline failure, Chandler confirmed that the fight is still in the works.

UFC 292 Main Event Update

Fans were eagerly awaiting the UFC 292 main event featuring Marlon Vera and Henry Cejudo. However, Cejudo recently pulled out of the bout due to a shoulder injury. This news disappointed many fans, including Marlon Vera who expressed his frustration with a Twitter video saying, ‘Well F**k’. Vera has now called out Petr Yan to replace Cejudo for the bout, but Yan has not responded yet.

In conclusion, the internal conflict within Michael Chandler’s team adds an intriguing twist to the current season of TUF. Chandler’s optimism about his fight against Conor McGregor and the unexpected turn of events in the UFC 292 main event have left fans eagerly anticipating the future of MMA.

Key Points
Internal conflict within Michael Chandler’s team
Accusations against Brad Katona for being friendly with Conor McGregor’s team
Chandler’s optimism about his fight against Conor McGregor
Henry Cejudo’s withdrawal from the UFC 292 main event due to a shoulder injury
Marlon Vera calling out Petr Yan as a replacement for Cejudo