Michael Chandler News
Pros react after Michael Chandler KO's Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 main card featured a highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA), a former interim lightweight champion, was returning for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event. That loss had served as the third in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira respectively.
UFC 274 Results: Michael Chandler KO's Tony Ferguson (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 main card features a highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. Tony Ferguson (25-6 MMA), a former interim lightweight champion, has not competed since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event. That loss served as the third in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira respectively.
Photos | Michael Chandler is insanely shredded for his UFC 274 fight with Tony Ferguson
Harry Kettle - May 6, 2022
UFC star Michael Chandler is in the shape of his life heading into his UFC 274 fight against Tony Ferguson tomorrow night. While there may be a great deal of focus on the two title bouts in Phoenix, the featured grudge match also has the potential to be something special as Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson prepare to go to war in the lightweight division.
UFC 274 | Pro fighters make their picks for Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2022
On the main card of UFC 274, an intriguing lightweight bout takes place as Michael Chandler takes on Tony Ferguson. Heading into the fight, Chandler is a massive -385 favorite on FanDuel while ‘El Cucuy’ is a +290 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. As the odds suggest, the pros believe Chandler gets the job done as many think Ferguson is no longer the same fighter.
Tony Ferguson says he's gone back to his "wrestling roots" ahead of Michael Chandler fight: "I don't want to lose again"
Cole Shelton - May 3, 2022
Tony Ferguson has made some big changes ahead of his UFC 274 fight against Michael Chandler. Ferguson enters the bout on a three-fight losing streak and has decided to let his old university wrestling coach be a part of this camp. He says a big focus on the camp has been his wrestling as he’s going back to his roots to secure the win.
Michael Chandler says Tony Ferguson "still extremely dangerous" despite recent losing streak: "He's a tougher puzzle than Justin Gaethje"
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler isn’t taking his matchup with Tony Ferguson lightly. The former Bellator lightweight champion is back for the first time since his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. Their bout was one of the best of 2021, but it did send Chandler to his second loss in a row. He had previously lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC 262 in May 2021 in a battle for the vacant lightweight title.
"I don't subscribe to the idea he looked bad in his last fights" - Chael Sonnen believes Tony Ferguson not declining ahead of Michael Chandler bout
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2022
Chael Sonnen doesn’t seem to believe that Tony Ferguson has lost a step ahead of his fight with Michael Chandler. The former UFC interim lightweight champion is currently on a three-fight losing streak. ‘El Cucuy’ has suffered recent defeats at the hands of Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveria, and Beneil Dariush. It’s worth noting that all three of those bouts were very lopsided as well.
Michael Chandler reveals goal to face Conor McGregor in July after Tony Ferguson bout at UFC 274: "The timing works perfect"
Josh Evanoff - April 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has revealed his ideal summer plans. The former UFC title challenger aims to face Conor McGregor in July. The 35-year-old was last seen in action at UFC 268 in November 2021. While he came up short in his war against Justin Gaethje, the pair got ‘Fight of the Night’ honors. The bout was also labeled as one of the best of the entire year by many fans and pundits.
Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson set for UFC 274
Josh Evanoff - March 9, 2022
It seems that the long-awaited Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson fight has a date. For months, ‘Iron’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have teased a fight against one another. However, a date hasn’t been known for the bout, as the UFC tried to set the fight for early summer but Ferguson wanted it sooner. It seems that the promotion has finally nailed down the fight and made it official.
Michael Chandler explains why Tony Ferguson is a tougher puzzle to solve than Conor McGregor: “He’s less predictable”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2022
Michael Chandler believes he would have a more difficult time fighting Tony Ferguson than getting in the Octagon with Conor McGregor. Chandler last fought at UFC 245 in November 2021, where he succumbed to defeat against Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA) by decision in the third round.
Michael Chandler shares grim forecast for Tony Ferguson in potential UFC 274 fight: "My power is going to be a lot for him"
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2022
Michael Chandler believes he is a terrible matchup for Tony Ferguson. Chandler and Ferguson are linked to fighting one another on May 7 at UFC 274 in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. Both men are all-action fighters as they are always in entertaining fights, and for “Iron” he says he’s eager to test himself against someone like Ferguson.
Michael Chandler believes he's in title mix: "Everyone wants to see a rematch of me and Charles Oliveira"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2022
Michael Chandler is coming off of back-to-back losses. However, he doesn’t believe that he’s far away from receiving a title shot. ‘Iron’ is currently expected to fight Tony Ferguson later this year. A win over ‘El Cucuy’ would be a big one to stop a losing streak. However, many wouldn’t expect Chandler to earn a title shot with a win given his losing streak, and also that Ferguson is also on a losing streak.
Justin Gaethje shares surprising assessment of Michael Chandler fight: “I felt like that was kind of boring”
Harry Kettle - January 25, 2022
Justin Gaethje has revealed that in the midst of his fight against Michael Chandler, he felt like it was “boring”. Back at UFC 268, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler put on a Fight of the Year contender that fans are unlikely to forget anytime soon. The two lightweights left everything they had out there in the Octagon and when it was all said and done, Gaethje was the one who had his hand raised in victory.
UFC NFTs sell out, Michael Chandler and Francis Ngannou cash out as biggest earners
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2022
UFC announced last week that it was going to be launching its first round of NFTs, and it went about as well as it possibly could’ve. The promotion had the NFT drop set for the day following UFC 270. While fans were excited to see Francis Ngannou retain his heavyweight championship with a win over Ciryl Gane at the event, many fans were more excited about the promotion finally jumping into the world of Non-fungible tokens.
Michael Chandler shares his predictions for UFC 270, tells fans to “put your money” on Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2022
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has given his official predictions ahead of this weekend’s huge UFC 270 pay-per-view. On Saturday night, both the UFC heavyweight title and UFC flyweight title will be on the line when the Ultimate Fighting Championship emanates from Anaheim. Francis Ngannou will defend his title against Ciryl Gane whereas Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to wrestle back control of the 125-pound division from Brandon Moreno.
Michael Chandler responds to callout from Tony Ferguson: "I’ll beat you from bell to bell. Pray for a merciful ref"
Christopher Taylor - January 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has responded to Tony Ferguson after ‘El Cucuy’ accused him of delaying a upcoming ass whooping. Ferguson (25-6 MMA), the promotions former interim lightweight title holder, has not competed since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event.
Michael Chandler apologizes for being “a little too critical” of Dustin Poirier’s loss to Charles Oliviera
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Former UFC title challenger Michael Chandler has apologized for being a bit too critical of Dustin Poirier’s submission loss to Charles Oliveira. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of UFC 269 with the promotions lightweight world title up for grabs.
Michael Chandler suggests Dustin Poirier "quit" against Charles Oliveira at UFC 269
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2021
Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier “quit” in his fight with UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on Saturday night at UFC 269. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.