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Dana White ‘Would Love To Meet’ Free Agent Michael Chandler

UFC president Dana White is seemingly open to the possibility of signing lightweight Michael Chandler. Chandler is now a free agent after completing the last fight of his Bellator deal when he knocked out Benson Henderson earlier this month. While he could easily re-sign with Bellator as he has done in the past, it seems […]

UFC president Dana White is seemingly open to the possibility of signing lightweight Michael Chandler.

Chandler is now a free agent after completing the last fight of his Bellator deal when he knocked out Benson Henderson earlier this month.

While he could easily re-sign with Bellator as he has done in the past, it seems like Chandler is targeting a move to the UFC with many observers believing it is now or never for the 34-year-old to join the Las Vegas-based promotion.

White certainly believes he has earned the opportunity as he revealed he would love to meet up with Chandler.

“I would love to meet with him,” White said at the UFC 252 post-fight press conference. “That guy’s earned it, I would love to meet with him.”

Chandler To Finally Join UFC?

Chandler is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion and regarded by many in the mixed martial arts world to be one of the best fighters to have never competed for the UFC.

He boasts a 21-5 professional record and holds notable wins over the likes of Eddie Alvarez, Henderson, Brent Primus, Patricky Freire and Goiti Yamauchi among others.

Perhaps now he may finally get his chance to prove he is one of the best in the world and can match up well with the elite of the UFC’s lightweight division.

Do you think we will see Chandler in the UFC? How do you think he’ll fare?

Dana White ‘Would Love’ To Meet With Michael Chandler

Dana White is interested in meeting with Michael Chandler. Chandler has been the face of Bellator for years. He’s also someone many consider to be the greatest Bellator fighter of all-time. He is a three-time lightweight champion but for years ma…

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Michael Chandler Excited At Thought Of Fighting Justin Gaethje

Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler likes the idea of a showdown with Justin Gaethje. Chandler fought out of his Bellator contract with his rematch against Benson Henderson. Chandler scored a first-round knockout victory. He hasn’t decided on his next move, but all willing promotions are on the clock. Chandler Likes Idea Of Fighting Gaethje […]

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Michael Chandler Thinks He’d Finish Conor McGregor In Two Rounds

On Friday evening Michael Chandler scored his most impressive victory to date knocking out former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson in the first round announcing his venture into free agency with a bang. For Henderson, it was a tough pill to swallow being his first knockout loss since August 2014 when he lost his title to Raphael Dos Anjos. Chandler and Henderson previously fought at Bellator 165 in November 2016, where they fought to a razor-thin split decision. In the rematch, Chandler was able to close out the rivalry in emphatic fashion.

Michael Chandler Thoughts On Free Agency

Michael Chandler (21-5 MMA, 18-5 BMMA) exploded his way into free agency with a first-round finish of Benson Henderson at Bellator 243 and, in between questions about his fighting future, he was asked about the possibility of a future matchup with UFC superstar McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC). His reply revealed his respect for the Irishman’s accomplishments in the sport.

“The thing about Conor McGregor is I’ve always loved what he has done with the sport,” he told reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage after his victory. “I’ve never once hated on him. In the very beginning, I did say he’s not as good as he thinks he is, but he’s better than we think he is, and he continued to prove that. I still don’t think he’s as good as he thinks he is, but that’s a testament to his self-belief. If all of us had a little bit more self-belief, like Conor McGregor, life would be a little bit different and we’d look at life through a different lens.”

At the age of 34, Chandler thinks he’s entering his fighting prime, and said that he would have a very straightforward gameplan if he ever faced McGregor. “Iron” also predicted that if that day came, he’d finish “The Notorious” in short order.

“As far as that fight goes, I finish Conor in under two, in my opinion,” he stated. “It’d be similar to, shades of (Nate) Diaz I. Wear him down, hit him with hard shots – hard, hard shots. Take every single one of his shots. He’s got that sneaky and strong and thick and hard left hand that he throws, and it’s straight. You avoid that, wear him down a little bit, make him see Jesus. Just put him out.” (R/T MMAJunkie)

Watch the full interview below:

Michael Chandler Sizes up Conor McGregor as He Talks Free Agency

Michael Chandler fought the last fight on his contract at Bellator 243 when he picked up a first round victory against Benson Henderson. With the talk of entering free agency, the former lightweight champion had to entertain questions about potential l…

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VIDEO | Michael Chandler Sleeps Benson Henderson Inside One Round

Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler squared off against Benson Henderson last night in an eagerly anticipated rematch. The pair previously met at Bellator 165 in November 2016 – Chandler picked up a split decision victory in that fight. Three years on and the former UFC champion Henderson was riding an impressive four-fight win streak […]

Three years on and the former UFC champion Henderson was riding an impressive four-fight win streak into his Bellator 243 main event against Chandler who is on the verge of becoming a free agent. The 34-year-old has spoken with excitement about the prospect of competing in the UFC or ONE Championship now that his Bellator contract is done.

Chandler clearly wanted to make a statement to any potential employers watching last night and did so by picking up a huge first-round knockout victory against the usually tough Henderson – check it out below.

Do you think Michael Chandler can become a champion outside of Bellator?