Chael Sonnen doesn’t assume Michael Chandler will find yourself preventing Conor McGregor.

Chandler’s (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) lengthy wait to face McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) obtained even longer when “The Infamous” was compelled out of their UFC 303 battle final month as a result of a damaged pinky toe.

Sonnen initially stated Chandler would possibly as properly proceed to attend after exercising a lot endurance, however he has now modified his tune.

“By the top of the yr, Michael Chandler will lastly assume his new function as a weatherman,” Sonnen stated on “Good Man/Unhealthy Man” alongside Daniel Cormier. “I really feel that’s what he’s prepping for. Image what he’s asking for. He’s asking for a battle with Conor McGregor. That merely can’t occur, however he’s staying on, proper? He’s staying noble. He’s staying dependent.

“Image Michael Chandler carrying rain gear, OK? I’m speaking concerning the yellow jacket. The hood is up, he’s obtained a microphone, he’s broadcasting a possible storm coming whereas he’s standing in the midst of the Sahara desert, as a result of that’s as a lot alternative as he’s going to should battle Conor McGregor. He’s obtained to maneuver on.”

Chandler just lately revealed that he was provided a title battle in opposition to light-weight champion Islam Makhachev, however then turned his consideration to a battle vs. Nate Diaz at UFC 306 from the Sphere.

“He allegedly, all within the final week, has been provided a world title battle in opposition to Islam then he obtained in the way in which of his personal headline and stepped in entrance of it and has referred to as out Nathan Diaz for the Sphere,” Sonnen stated. “Now, I’ve obtained all types of issues with that.

“One, totally different weight class. Two, he referred to as out a man that’s not even signed to the group. … None of these issues are going to occur, however he is aware of that. He was working a distinct angle. He’s attempting to point out Conor: ‘I’ve energy and I wish to transfer on.’ He has not given up on the thought of nonetheless getting in there with McGregor.”