Michael Chandler Shifts Focus From Titles To Big Fights

Despite fighting for a championship this Friday night (Dec. 14), Michael Chandler values big fights more at this stage of his career. Chandler anticipates a purge at Bellator 212, but it seems like the lightweight title is an afterthought to him. If Ch…

Despite fighting for a championship this Friday night (Dec. 14), Michael Chandler values big fights more at this stage of his career. Chandler anticipates a purge at Bellator 212, but it seems like the lightweight title is an afterthought to him. If Chandler can defeat champion Brent Primus, then he will have held the Bellator […]

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Patricky Freire Will Be Prepared To Step In For Brent Primus Or Michael Chandler At Bellator 212

Patricky Freire has etched himself in Bellator MMA’s history books. The 32-year-old set a new record for most knockouts in Bellator MMA history with his second-round win over Roger Huerta at Bellator 205. He is also now tied with former Bellator …

Patricky Freire has etched himself in Bellator MMA’s history books. The 32-year-old set a new record for most knockouts in Bellator MMA history with his second-round win over Roger Huerta at Bellator 205. He is also now tied with former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler for most wins at 155 pounds (13). Now on a hot […]

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Seven MMA Fights You Never Knew You Wanted To See Until Now

On the heels of Derrick Lewis challenging Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title at UFC 230, we wanted to get a deeper look at some possible match-ups that we maybe never knew we wanted to see. As the UFC and MMA celebrate 25 years of success, one thing remains the same today as it did […]

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On the heels of Derrick Lewis challenging Daniel Cormier for the heavyweight title at UFC 230, we wanted to get a deeper look at some possible match-ups that we maybe never knew we wanted to see.

As the UFC and MMA celebrate 25 years of success, one thing remains the same today as it did on that fateful night in November 1993.

Fans love compelling characters.

Perhaps there is no more charismatic fighter competing today than “The Black Beast”. Lewis parlayed his most remarkable come-from-behind KO win over Alexander Volkov into a heavyweight title shot against “DC” at UFC 230. That’s not to say Lewis isn’t deserving this opportunity. He has gone 12-3 in his UFC career, beating nine of his last 10 opponents during that stretch.

It remains to be seen if Lewis can cash in as a sizable underdog at UFC 230. But given the recent unpredictability of matchmaking in MMA, anything seems possible as of late. That is precisely why we here at LowkickMMA have created our list of seven MMA fights you never knew you wanted to see…until now.

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Ryan Bader vs. Stipe Miocic

You probably never thought about Bader and Miocic fighting in the heavyweight division until now.

With the recent emergence of Bader in the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix, the former Arizona State wrestler could become Bellator’s first fighter to hold two titles simultaneously.

Moreover, a fight between Bader and Miocic definitely has me interested. Both guys have similar wrestling pedigrees, Bader with a slight advantage, and their hands are comparable as well, with Miocic holding the edge in that department.

At this point in their careers, a fight between these two may be wishful thinking. But if Bader does return to the Octagon to close his career out, or if Miocic takes his talents to the Bellator cage, we could see this fight play out right before our eyes.

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Michael Chandler Addresses Third Fight With Patricky Freire if he Reclaims Bellator Title

Michael Chandler has received what he wanted from Bellator MMA as he recently signed a new contract with the Viacom-owned promotion and getting the rematch that he has wanted for over a year now. The former champ is now preparing for a rematch against …

Michael Chandler has received what he wanted from Bellator MMA as he recently signed a new contract with the Viacom-owned promotion and getting the rematch that he has wanted for over a year now. The former champ is now preparing for a rematch against Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus at the upcoming Bellator 212 event […]

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[ARCHIVES] Chandler Says Dagestan Fans Believe He Can Beat Khabib

[MMA NEWS ARCHIVES] Today, Michael Chandler competes in the UFC’s lightweight division. In fact, he has even challenged for the title. His UFC debut did not come until 2021, which means he never got a chance to face the man who vacated the title he vied for: Khabib Nurmagomedov. As far back as three years […]

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Today, Michael Chandler competes in the UFC’s lightweight division. In fact, he has even challenged for the title. His UFC debut did not come until 2021, which means he never got a chance to face the man who vacated the title he vied for: Khabib Nurmagomedov.

As far back as three years ago, Chandler entertained the thought of fighting Khabib and believed even some fans from Dagestan thought he could defeat The Eagle. Here’s a look back an article in its original, unaltered form, courtesy of MMA News, a leading source in MMA News since 2002.

On This Day Three Years Ago…

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Michael Chandler says that even fans in Dagestan believe he can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov has been making waves ever since the conclusion of UFC 229. After submitting Conor McGregor and taking part in the post-fight brawl, “The Eagle” has expressed issues with the UFC. Rapper and businessman 50 Cent has attempted to capitalize by offering Nurmagomedov $2 million to jump from the UFC to Bellator.

Michael Chandler Makes A Bold Claim

Chandler turned a few heads when he expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Nurmagomedov. Many criticized Chandler for making the claim as he’s already made his decision to re-sign with Bellator. During a recent appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, Chandler explained why he made the statement:

“There was a ton of people over my social media – all channels – as well as direct messages, people from Russia and from Dagestan, that were very complimentary of me and think I am the only guy that beats Khabib. I didn’t say, ‘Hey, Khabib, let’s fight in November at Madison Square Garden.’ I made an assertion and a statement and let everyone else pick it apart, whether they like it or don’t like it.”

On Dec. 14, Chandler will challenge Bellator lightweight champion Brett Primus in a title rematch. In their first encounter, Primus captured the 155-pound gold due to a leg injury Chandler had suffered. Primus has been out of action since that time due to a knee injury, meanwhile Chandler has won two straight bouts.

If Michael Chander and Khabib Nurmagomedov were to ever fight, who do you think would take it?

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Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler 2 Official For Bellator 210

Bellator 210 officially has a lightweight title bout on deck. It has been reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler 2 will take place on the December 14th card. A location and venue for the card has yet to be announc…

Bellator 210 officially has a lightweight title bout on deck. It has been reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler 2 will take place on the December 14th card. A location and venue for the card has yet to be announced: Per multiple sources, Bellator lightweight title rematch between Brent Primus (@brentprimus155) […]

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