Michael Chandler News
Michael Chandler is still focused on fighting Conor McGregor his next time out: “That Poirier fight is going to be there forever”
Susan Cox - July 21, 2022
Michael Chandler is still focused on fighting Conor McGregor his next time out. Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) is just coming off a knockout victory over Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA) at UFC 274 in May of this year. Prior to the win, ‘Iron’ had 2 losses in a row, to Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) and Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) respectively.
Michael Chandler says he’s “been trying” to get a fight with Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2022
UFC star Michael Chandler has claimed he’s been trying to get a fight with Nate Diaz as he continues to push for a return to the cage. Ever since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Chandler has done a pretty good job of keeping us entertained. From knocking out Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson to having close wars with Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, the former Bellator champion knows how to put on a show.
Michael Chandler performs “Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears on The Masked Singer (Video)
Susan Cox - July 8, 2022
Michael Chandler has performed ‘Baby One More Time’ by Britney Spears on ‘The Masked Singer’. Chandler is in the top five of the UFC lightweight rankings and is looking forward to another title shot.
Islam Makhachev responds to Michael Chandler callout: "Easy money"
Josh Evanoff - July 7, 2022
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev seems interested in a showdown with Michael Chandler. Earlier this week, ‘Iron’ called out the Russian earlier this week. With the UFC lightweight title being vacant, Chandler called for the fight to be a championship bout. The main reasoning is that former champion Charles Oliveira wants to fight Conor McGregor.
Jiri Prochazka says Dustin Poirier started Michael Chandler scuffle, jokes he "saved them" by separating them
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has given some detail about the verbal altercation between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. At UFC 276, a video emerged of Poirier and Chandler yelling at each other and needing to be separated. Given the full conversation can not be heard, it was uncertain how it came together or what they were arguing over. Now, however, Prochazka who was right by the two of them did an interview and talked about how the scuffle came together.
Chael Sonnen reacts to Dustin Poirier - Michael Chandler altercation at UFC 276: “That is not the Poirier that we know”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the altercation between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler over the weekend. Last Saturday night at UFC 276 in Las Vegas, fans got a bit more than they bargained for in the crowd as Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler got into an altercation during the broadcast. Gilbert Burns, of all people, was on hand to record the interaction, with many being surprised as to how frustrated Poirier seemed to be.
Michael Chandler taunts Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276: “Your insecurities are showing”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2022
Michael Chandler has taunted Dustin Poirier following their heated confrontation at UFC 276. Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) last fought in May of this year at UFC 274 where he proved victorious via a second round knockout of his lightweight opponent, Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA).
Video | Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier have altercation at UFC 276
Christopher Taylor - July 2, 2022
Lightweight standouts Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier had a heated confrontation at tonight’s UFC 276 event in Las Vegas. As seen in the video footage below courtesy of UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns, Chandler and Poirier crossed paths earlier this evening at T-Mobile Arena.
Michael Chandler accuses Dustin Poirier of trying to steal everybody else’s shine with backdoor MMA math
Susan Cox - June 2, 2022
Michael Chandler has accused Dustin Poirier of trying to steal everybody else’s shine. Chandler (23-7 MMA) is coming off a win against Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) on May 7th at UFC 274. Since scoring that sensational knockout (see that here), ‘Iron’ is already looking for his next fight.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Michael Chandler’s comments on fighter pay: “Clearly, he doesn’t understand this”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has given his reaction to Michael Chandler sticking up for the UFC over fighter pay. Chandler recently appeared on the How U Livin J Piven podcast and urged UFC fighters complaining about fighter pay to take advantage of the freedom to make money outside of the promotion.
Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor will return against Michael Chandler: "He's taken the UFC by storm"
Josh Evanoff - May 26, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler next. The Irishman has been out of action since his fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor broke his leg in the first round of the contest, handing him the loss. Due to the injury, he’s been forced out of action for nearly a year.
Michael Chandler defends UFC President Dana White over fighter pay criticism: "Dana has had 10,000 sleepless nights"
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2022
UFC lightweight title contender Michael Chandler seems to think that fighter pay criticism is unfair. Over the last few months, the UFC and Dana White have been blasted over what they pay fighters. Names such as Jake Paul have seemingly declared war on the company to raise pay. Others, such as Anderson Silva, have blasted the UFC for a similar reason.
Tony Ferguson says he would've retired if he "didn't do good" in the first round against Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022
Tony Ferguson was closer to retiring than some may think. On the main card of UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak when he took on Michael Chandler. ‘El Cucuy’ said he was looking to prove he is still a top contender and in order to do that, he needed to beat ‘Iron’. Unfortnately for Ferguson, the result did not go his way as he was knocked out in the second round, but in the first round, he had some success and says that is what is keeping him going.
Michael Chandler explains why he saved his promo-cutting skills for the UFC: “Bellator doesn’t have the best fighters in the world”
Susan Cox - May 16, 2022
Michael Chandler has explained why he saved his promo-cutting skills for the UFC. Chandler explained that while he always had the ability to cut incredible promos on the microphone, he opted to wait until he got into the UFC before he unleashed them.
Michael Chandler fires back at Dustin Poirier over ‘Chindler’ comment after Michael Johnson KO’s Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2022
Michael Chandler wasn’t about to let Dustin Poirier off the hook. At UFC Vegas 54, Michael Johnson went one-on-one with Alan Patrick. This was a crucial fight for Johnson as he was on a four-fight skid and another defeat could’ve very well led to walking papers.
Tony Ferguson opens up on KO loss to Michael Chandler, says it "was a scary feeling not remembering anything"
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2022
Tony Ferguson has opened up on his knockout loss to Michael Chandler. At UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak in a very fan-friendly matchup against Chandler. Although ‘El Cucuy’ was coming off three losses in a row, he did much better than many expected in the first round. However, just seconds into the round Chandler landed a massive front kick that knocked Ferguson out cold.
Michael Chandler declines to fight Dustin Poirier due to past comments: "He completely disregarded me"
Josh Evanoff - May 11, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler doesn’t have an interest in fighting Dustin Poirier. The 36-year-old was seen in the Octagon last Saturday against Tony Ferguson. After a tough first round, Chandler brutally knocked out ‘El Cucuy’ in the second frame to claim victory. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak and got him back into the title conversation.
Michael Chandler discusses his move from Bellator to the UFC: “I don’t necessarily make more money on paper or in my fights”
Susan Cox - May 11, 2022
Michael Chandler has discussed his move from Bellator to the UFC. It was late 2020 that Michael Chandler, three time Bellator champion made the decision to sign with the UFC. Since switching sides, after almost 10 years with Bellator, Chandler has made 4 appearances in the Octagon with 2 wins and 2 losses to his resume.