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Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor will return against Michael Chandler: “He’s taken the UFC by storm”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler defends UFC President Dana White over fighter pay criticism: “Dana has had 10,000 sleepless nights”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler believes he’s the “frontrunner” to fight Conor McGregor next, open to doing the bout in Ireland
Michael Chandler believes it is likely he will face Conor McGregor next. After Chandler scored a highlight-reel KO win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 274, he called for the title fight or a bout with McGregor. After some time to think about what the UFC might do, he believes he makes the most sense for […]
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Tony Ferguson says he would’ve retired if he “didn’t do good” in the first round against Michael Chandler
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 […]
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Michael Chandler explains why he saved his promo-cutting skills for the UFC: “Bellator doesn’t have the best fighters in the world”
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. It was in late 2020 that Michael Chandler, three time Bellator champion […]
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Michael Chandler fires back at Dustin Poirier over ‘Chindler’ comment after Michael Johnson KO’s Alan Patrick at UFC Vegas 54
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. “The Menace” was able to turn back the clock […]
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Tony Ferguson opens up on KO loss to Michael Chandler, says it “was a scary feeling not remembering anything”
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 […]
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reacts to Michael Chandler’s knockout of Tony Ferguson (Video)
Dwayne Johnson was just as shocked as everyone else when Michael Chandler knocked out Tony Ferguson. Last Saturday night, the two lightweights met at UFC 274 in Arizona. The bout was a competitive one early, as Ferguson knocked down Chandler in the first round. That first frame was El Cucuy’s first round won in nearly […]
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Michael Chandler declines to fight Dustin Poirier due to past comments: “He completely disregarded me”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler discusses his move from Bellator to the UFC: “I don’t necessarily make more money on paper or in my fights”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler reveals he dislocated his finger just minutes before Tony Ferguson fight at UFC 274
Michael Chandler had to overcome adversity before he even stepped into the Octagon at UFC 274. Chandler was on a two-fight losing streak and was set to face Tony Ferguson in a crucial fight for both men. It was an intriguing matchup and early on, ‘El Cucuy’ had more success than many thought. However, in […]
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Nate Diaz sends a message to the UFC: “Chandler’s obviously ready to fight, send a contract it’s time!”
Nate Diaz is doubling down, sending a message to the UFC, indicating he wants a fight with Michael Chandler now. It was Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) who defeated Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) in a lightweight match-up last Saturday at UFC 274. Chandler stunned the crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix by blasting Ferguson with […]
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Michael Chandler reveals he didn’t believe he’d knockout Tony Ferguson with headkick: “It’s the opposite of the way I planned it”
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has discussed his viral knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. The two fan favorites squared off last Saturday night in a bout that had high expectations. Against all odds, Chandler and Ferguson somehow lived up to the hype. Round one was a hectic one, as ‘El Cucuy’ scored a […]
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Michael Chandler plans quick turnaround against Nate Diaz on July 30: “Spin your head on its axis”
Michael Chandler is planning a quick turnaround so that he can face Nate Diaz in a welterweight matchup on July 30th. It was Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) vs Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) last Saturday at UFC 274 in a lightweight match-up. The 36-year-old Chandler scored the KO victory with a second-round front kick that floored […]
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Dana White reacts to Michael Chandler knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
UFC President Dana White has given his take on Michael Chandler’s scintillating knockout win over Tony Ferguson. When Chandler vs. Ferguson was first announced, fans expected violence. The two have been known for biting down on their mouthpieces and going to war. Their clash at UFC 274 was no exception and it ended in brutal […]
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UFC 274 Bonus Report: Michael Chandler pockets $50k for his KO of Tony Ferguson
The Octagon returned to Phoenix for tonight’s UFC 274 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight proved to be a thrilling contest as many expected. Justin Gaethje was able to drop Charles Oliveira on multiple occasions but the former champion was able to respond […]
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Pros react after Michael Chandler KO’s Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
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 […]
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UFC 274 Results: Michael Chandler KO’s Tony Ferguson (Video)
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’, […]
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Photos | Michael Chandler is insanely shredded for his UFC 274 fight with Tony Ferguson
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 […]
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UFC 274 | Pro fighters make their picks for Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson
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 […]
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Michael Chandler claims he’s “Dana’s favorite fighter” ahead of UFC 274
Michael Chandler says Dana White privilege is real and that is because he is Dana’s favorite fighter. Chandler was a top free agent signing back in 2020 and was the backup fighter for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje before even fighting once in the UFC. After knocking out Dan Hooker in his promotional debut, he […]
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Tony Ferguson says he’s gone back to his “wrestling roots” ahead of Michael Chandler fight: “I don’t want to lose again”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler says Tony Ferguson “still extremely dangerous” despite recent losing streak: “He’s a tougher puzzle than Justin Gaethje”
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 […]
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“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
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 […]
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Michael Chandler reveals goal to face Conor McGregor in July after Tony Ferguson bout at UFC 274: “The timing works perfect”
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 […]
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Michael Chandler says Islam Makhachev still has work to do before staking claim to a title shot: “Beating Bobby Green doesn’t get you a title shot”
In speaking on the YouTube podcast ‘The Schmo and The Pro’, Michael Chandler weighed in on Islam Makhachev getting a title shot in the UFC. Michael Chandler (22-7 MMA) last fought back in November 2021 at UFC 268 where he suffered defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA). ‘Iron’ is now scheduled to […]
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Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson set for UFC 274
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 […]
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Michael Chandler explains why Tony Ferguson is a tougher puzzle to solve than Conor McGregor: “He’s less predictable”
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. Chandler (22-7 MMA) is currently in line to fight […]