Michael Chandler News

Cole Shelton - June 4, 2026

Michael Chandler is still hopeful he will get a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Chandler had been holding out to fight McGregor in his return after the two coached TUF against one another. Yet, the bout didn’t happen, and now McGregor will be making his return against Holloway.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2026

Michael Chandler may be on his way to retirement soon if Chael Sonnen’s hunch proves to be correct. Chandler is scheduled to compete on the UFC Freedom 250 card on June 14. He will be facing Mauricio Ruffy in a bout that many believe was made to enhance the Brazilian bruiser’s stock. Some believe that Chandler might hang up his gloves depending on the outcome of the fight.

Curtis Calhoun - March 11, 2026

Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler will team up to train Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in hand-to-hand combat. UFC lightweight stars Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler will reunite to help train Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on hand-to-hand combat techniques to use while out in the field.

Harry Kettle - March 2, 2026

UFC veteran King Green has called for a major fight at the UFC White House event in the wake of his win over Daniel Zellhuber. When you talk about entertaining veterans in mixed martial arts, King Green is up there with the best of them. Regardless of who they put him in the cage with, he goes out there and fights his own style, and more often than not, he’s able to win over a fair few of his critics by turning back the clock and proving that he belongs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Harry Kettle - February 5, 2026

MMA veteran Michael Chandler has explained why Ilia Topuria is a tall task for Justin Gaethje to overcome. As we know, Ilia Topuria is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, and Justin Gaethje is the interim champion after defeating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. So, it makes sense that the two will probably square off at some point later this year.

Harry Kettle - February 4, 2026

UFC veteran Michael Chandler continues to make his push for a place on the White House card this summer. When you think about action fighters in the UFC’s lightweight division, there are a couple of big names that come to mind. One man who tends to fly under the radar in that field, though, is none other than Michael Chandler, the man who made his switch over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship from Bellator a few years back.

Cole Shelton - January 27, 2026

Michael Chandler believes he will end up fighting at the White House. Chandler had been calling to fight at the White House against Conor McGregor, yet Dana White recently shot that down. He didn’t think that fight made sense, nor did he think McGregor would fight at that event.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White doubled down on his disinterest in granting Michael Chandler his long-awaited fight with Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler has waited almost four full years since he initially called out Conor McGregor after a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281.

Curtis Calhoun - January 15, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has weighed in on Dana White’s viral remarks dismissing Michael Chandler as his comeback opponent. Almost five years removed from his most recent UFC Octagon appearance, Conor McGregor is targeting a return to the cage at the UFC’s upcoming event at the White House in June. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, announced his comeback plans last year, not long after the news broke about the White House card.

Curtis Calhoun - January 1, 2026

UFC star Michael Chandler sounds as confident as ever in potentially facing off with Conor McGregor after years of waiting. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler were supposed to settle their longstanding rivalry at UFC 303 last year, before McGregor withdrew on short notice due to injury. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, has repeatedly teased a return to the Octagon at the White House later this year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2025

A well-known UFC lightweight believes he knows who should challenge Ilia Topuria for the 155-pound gold. Topuria hasn’t competed since capturing the title back in June. “El Matador” knocked out Charles Oliveira in the opening frame of the UFC 317 headliner. After the fight, Topuria and Paddy Pimblett traded barbs before being separated by security.

Curtis Calhoun - November 5, 2025

Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier put their past bad blood aside on the set of Road House 2. Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier are undoubtedly two of the most exciting fighters in UFC lightweight history. Poirier announced his retirement from MMA in July, while Chandler is plotting a UFC comeback next year, potentially against Poirier’s three-time foe Conor McGregor.

Curtis Calhoun - November 4, 2025

UFC legends Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will reunite on the set of Road House 2 in the sequel to the Conor McGregor-headlined film. Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler shared one of the UFC’s most underrated heated pairings at UFC 281. Poirier and Chandler, a clash between two of the top fan favorites in UFC lightweight history, put on a show on the UFC 281 main card at Madison Square Garden.

Harry Kettle - October 31, 2025

UFC veteran Michael Chandler has admitted that he needs a win in his next outing as he continues to tease a Conor McGregor fight. One thing we know to be true is that Michael Chandler is a warrior. He has endured some real punishment in his career and yet, at the age of 39, he’s still as motivated as he’s ever been. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly feels like he could finally be on the verge of getting the Conor McGregor fight that he’s been longing for.

Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025

UFC veteran Michael Chandler has given his thoughts on a possible showdown with Conor McGregor at UFC White House. As we know, Michael Chandler has been involved in some incredible fights throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career. Whether he wins or loses, he always goes out there and puts it all on the line – and as a reward for that, many have suggested that he should be given the Conor McGregor fight that he’s been rumored to get for a few years now.

Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2025

Conor McGregor recently declared his planned UFC return against Michael Chandler next year, and one legendary former fighter isn’t having it. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor made headlines just days ago when he confirmed his intentions to fight Michael Chandler on the UFC’s White House card next year. McGregor and Chandler were supposed to square off at UFC 303 last year, before McGregor withdrew from the bout due to a toe injury.

Harry Kettle - August 13, 2025

UFC fighter Michael Chandler has given his thoughts on how the promotion’s new TV deal could impact fighter pay. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been a good soldier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’ll take any fight, and he’ll go out there and try to put on an absolute masterclass. Even in defeat, he’s been responsible for some fascinating encounters that often end in him receiving some kind of bonus.

Harry Kettle - July 8, 2025

UFC veteran Renato Moicano has called for a showdown with Michael Chandler after his UFC 317 defeat. As we know, Renato Moicano is one of the more outspoken – and entertaining – lightweights on the UFC roster. A lot of that comes from what he does outside of the cage, but he’s also a pretty enjoyable guy to watch in action. Unfortunately for him and his fans, the Brazilian fell short in his most recent ouitng as he was defeated by fellow veteran Beneil Dariush.