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Michael Chandler accomplished a rare feat against Benson Henderson. Chandler and Henderson shared the cage a second time at Bellator 243. Back in 2016, Chandler defeated “Bendo” via split decision. The judges weren’t needed this go-ar…
Michael Chandler accomplished a rare feat against Benson Henderson. Chandler and Henderson shared the cage a second time at Bellator 243. Back in 2016, Chandler defeated “Bendo” via split decision. The judges weren’t needed this go-around. That’s because Chandler knocked out Henderson with punches in the rematch within the opening frame. Chandler had been saying […]
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Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler has spoken with excitement about the prospect of fighting the best lightweights in the world as he reaches the end of his current contract with his long time employers. Chandler rematches Benson Henderson on Friday night in the main event of Bellator 243. It’s the last fight on the 34-year-olds […]
Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler has spoken with excitement about the prospect of fighting the best lightweights in the world as he reaches the end of his current contract with his long time employers.
Chandler rematches Benson Henderson on Friday night in the main event of Bellator 243. It’s the last fight on the 34-year-olds deal and he has been open about to test free agency. Chandler has long been one of the best 155lbs fighters on the planet and is expected to attract interest from the likes of the UFC, ONE Championship, and PFL.
Speaking to MMA Fighting ahead of Bellator 243 Chandler admitted he is excited by the prospect of free agency and the fights that may be in his future.
“I’m excited about the possibilities,” Chandler said. “We know all my different possibilities. Fighting in the UFC and fighting [Justin] Gaethje and I know I could be the guy that could go out there and beat Khabib [Nurmagomedov]. Fighting a Conor [McGregor], fighting these guys.
“Then there’s the possibility of finishing the trilogy with Eddie [Alvarez]. ONE FC is doing some amazing stuff. They’re coming back and growing and putting on great shows. Then you’ve got the PFL tournament where you win a million dollars fighting in a tournament. There’s a lot of awesome possibilities but it doesn’t change the fact that the main focus of my life right now is staying healthy to get to Aug. 7 and then putting on a great performance just like I always do.”
Despite being excited by the prospect of fighting in the UFC and ONE Championship Chandler isn’t fully convinced his Bellator career is over and says he would love to re-sign with the promotion,
“I would love nothing more than to be the guy who started with Bellator and finishes with Bellator and retires with Bellator and ends up getting a job with Bellator after my career is over,” Chandler said. “All of that sounds like an awesome possibility because I love what the Bellator brand has done.
“I love what Bellator has done for me. I love Scott Coker and Rich Chou and now Mike Kogan coming on and taking on a leadership role. He’s been awesome to work with. It’s been awesome over the last few years.”
Who do you think Michael Chandler would do in the UFC?
Michael Chandler has been viewed as a Bellator mainstay but free agency looms. This isn’t a new situation for Chandler. The former three-time Bellator lightweight champion tested the market back in 2018. Ultimately, he decided to stick with Bella…
Michael Chandler has been viewed as a Bellator mainstay but free agency looms. This isn’t a new situation for Chandler. The former three-time Bellator lightweight champion tested the market back in 2018. Ultimately, he decided to stick with Bellator. Fast forward to 2020 and Chandler finds himself with just one fight left on his contract. […]
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The lightweight division in MMA has probably featured more back-and-forth wars in the sport than any other division. While the UFC always seems to set the bar, there are fighters in other promotions that have put in the work and won titles all over the…
The lightweight division in MMA has probably featured more back-and-forth wars in the sport than any other division. While the UFC always seems to set the bar, there are fighters in other promotions that have put in the work and won titles all over the landscape of the sport. Some still fight, even when they […]
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Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler says he will become a free agent after his next fight. Chandler has also revealed he is interested in exploring opportunities outside of Bellator MMA with ONE Championship and UFC, both being of interest to him. The three-time 155lb champion with Bellator will face former UFC champion Benson Henderson […]
Chandler has also revealed he is interested in exploring opportunities outside of Bellator MMA with ONE Championship and UFC, both being of interest to him.
The three-time 155lb champion with Bellator will face former UFC champion Benson Henderson in his next fight. It will take place at an upcoming Bellator event on June 6 from Chicago and will be the last fight of his current contract with the promotion.
Speaking to ESPN, Chandler revealed his plan to test free-agency and revealed he is open to moving to either One Championship or the UFC, he said.
“We have had some talks, but it looks like I’m going to be a free agent after this fight. I would love nothing more than to finish my career and retire as a Bellator fighter, and I’ve told that to [Bellator President] Scott Coker. Still, the simple fact is they have a business to run with checks and balances, and I know my wife and son deserve to be taken care of, and I have a calling in life that might require me to go elsewhere.”
“I think I’m a guy who could go to [One Championship] and finish my trilogy with Eddie Alvarez or imagine me fighting guys like [UFC lightweights] Justin Gaethje or Dustin Poirier and putting on Fights of the Year. And I do think I’m the best guy to solve the puzzle of [UFC lightweight champion] Khabib Nurmagomedov.”
The 33-year-old Chandler has long been one of the most highly touted lightweights in MMA. Fans have been desperate to see him mix it with the best fighters more often. That is now a serious possibility as you’d expect the UFC to try to snap him up and add another world-class talent to their already stacked 155lb roster.
Could Michael Chandler become a title contender in the UFC?
Michael Chandler believes he’s in his prime, while Benson Henderson is past his heyday. Chandler and Henderson are set to collide in a rematch on June 6. The lightweight clash will headline Bellator 244 inside the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illin…
Michael Chandler believes he’s in his prime, while Benson Henderson is past his heyday. Chandler and Henderson are set to collide in a rematch on June 6. The lightweight clash will headline Bellator 244 inside the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. In their first encounter back in Nov. 2016, Chandler scored the split decision victory. […]
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