Michael Chandler News
Michael Chandler hints at future BMF title fight against Max Holloway: "I would love to fight for that belt"
Cole Shelton - April 16, 2024
Michael Chandler is interested in fighting for the BMF belt and facing Max Holloway in the future. On the main card of UFC 300, Holloway became the BMF champion with a highlight-reel fifth-round knockout win over Justin Gaethje. It was one of the best knockouts of all time, which impressed Chandler and has him interested in that fight in the future.
Michael Chandler “would not be surprised” if his bout with Conor McGregor is for the 165lbs title: “It should be for a belt”
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
Michael Chandler has suggested that there’s a chance his UFC 303 fight against Conor McGregor could be for a new 165-pound title. At the UFC 300 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White revealed that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at UFC 303. It comes after over a year of speculation and waiting to see them collide. At the time, it was noted that the contest will take place at welterweight, aka 170 pounds.
Michael Chandler speaks after Conor McGregor fight is made official for UFC 303: "I never really doubted it"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler never doubted that he was going to fight Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, Dana White made the welterweight bout official for UFC 303 on June 29th. For Michael Chandler, the fight announcement is a long time coming. The lightweight contender hasn’t fought since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. After that defeat, he booked a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2024
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will headline UFC 303 this summer. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering whether or not Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will actually happen. Now, we know for a fact that it’s happening.
Conor McGregor announces Michael Chandler fight is finally set for UFC 303 in June: "See you on the date I said"
Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2024
Conor McGregor has confirmed that he will be facing Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29th. The comeback of ‘The Notorious’ has been long in the making. In the summer of 2021, the Irishman broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round against Dustin Poirier. As a result, Conor McGregor was forced to the sideline for well over two years. In the meantime, he appeared in the remake of the recently-released movie, Road House.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler to be officially announced at UFC 300 press conference
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2024
According to a recent report, Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Michael Chandler will be announced later this week. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor shattered his leg in that bout. As a result, he’s been kept on the sidelines for years. However, he’s kept himself busy by filming the remake of ‘Road House’. That film was released earlier this month to mixed reviews.
Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier rekindle beef in social media spat: 'Remember when I whipped your a**?'
Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2024
UFC lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier may never be on good terms almost three full years after their Octagon battle. Chandler and Poirier are both awaiting their next UFC assignments for later in 2024. Poirier got back in the win column by defeating Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 299.
Michael Chandler shares his five favorite MMA fighters
Susan Cox - April 5, 2024
Michael Chandler has shared who his five favorite fighters were as he was coming up in the MMA scene. Chandler (23-8 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) in November of 2022 at UFC 281.
Michael Chandler shares high praise for Dustin Poirier following his KO win at UFC 299: “It’s the best hook in the MMA world”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has praised Dustin Poirier following the latter’s knockout win at UFC 299. Last Saturday night, Dustin Poirier was able to knock Benoit Saint-Denis out in vicious fashion at UFC 299. He did so in the second round, cementing himself as a man who is still a top contender at lightweight. Of course, many of us already believed that to be true, but turning back such a hungry young lion proves just how savvy the veteran really is.
Michael Chandler urges Alexander Volkanovski to slow down following back-to-back KO losses: "Your brain can shut off"
Fernando Quiles - February 25, 2024
Michael Chandler thinks Alexander Volkanovski needs to slow down. Volkanovski has suffered back-to-back knockout losses after looking like an absolute world beater. The once-dominant UFC featherweight titleholder suffered a head kick knockout loss to current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev back in October 2023, and was recently put to sleep by Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. Volkanovski lost the 145-pound gold to “El Matador,” and now he is being advised to take some time off.
Michael Chandler responds to critics suggesting he should walk away from Conor McGregor fight: “I have way too many assurances”
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has explained why he doesn’t want to walk away from the Conor McGregor fight. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been pushing for a fight against Conor McGregor. After their season of coaching The Ultimate Fighter, it seemed like just a matter of time before an official announcement was made. Alas, up to this point, nothing has been confirmed by the promotion.
Michael Chandler shares photo with WWE executive Triple H: “Contract signed”
Harry Kettle - February 20, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has shared a photo of him with WWE executive Triple H, teasing a signed contract. Last night on Monday Night RAW, Michael Chandler decided to take the Conor McGregor negotiations into his own hands. He appeared on WWE television and cut quite the promo, calling out the Irishman for a showdown later this year.
Patricio Freire thinks Michael Chandler turned into a "b*tch" after signing UFC deal, feels Conor McGregor could KO him
Fernando Quiles - February 8, 2024
Bellator featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire believes Michael Chandler has gone soft since joining the UFC roster. It’s no secret that former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has been biding his time for a lucrative matchup against Conor McGregor. The “Notorious” one has expressed frustration with the UFC over what he believes to be stalling on the promotion’s end. UFC CEO Dana White is hoping to have the fight booked for the fall of 2024.
Dana White hopeful Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will take place in "the fall"
Cole Shelton - February 7, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has provided an update on when the rumored Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight may take place. Ever since McGregor and Chandler coached TUF against one another, many wondered when the two would fight. It’s one of the most anticipated fights in quite some time, and on New Year’s, McGregor announced he would return on June 29 against Chandler.
Frankie Edgar on Michael Chandler fighting Conor McGregor at middleweight: "I’m saying Chandler all the way"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Frankie Edgar has weighed in on the rumored middleweight fight between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. It was on New Year’s Eve that ‘Notorious’ took to ‘X‘ with a video announcement stating that he would be returning to action on June 29 at International Fight Week for a middleweight bout with Michael Chandler.
Conor McGregor teases his return at UFC 300, Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler react
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Conor McGregor teased a return at UFC 300 on Friday night, spawning reactions from Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz. McGregor (22-6 MMA) spent most of yesterday promoting his new movie ‘Road House‘ with a series of messages and video trailers on ‘X‘. However, the Irishman concluded his evening by sharing the following cryptic tweet, hinting at a return at April’s historic UFC 300 event.
Michael Chandler explains why he views Conor McGregor as a "quitter"
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White remains noncommittal to Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler: "We'll see"
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White remains noncommittal to Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler in his Octagon return. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Chandler (23-8 MMA) served as opposing coaches on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter in the Spring of 2023. The original plan was to have the pair fight at December’s UFC 296 event, but the bout was ultimately pushed back due to various reasons.
Conor McGregor scoffs at Michael Chandler’s claim about being the stronger man: “Lifting belts > Lifting weights”
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has laughed off Michael Chandler’s claim that he is the stronger man between them. At some point this year, we’re expected to see Conor McGregor finally square off with Michael Chandler. The expectation is that it’ll happen during International Fight Week this summer, but there’s been no official confirmation of that one way or the other.