Michael Chandler Names Fighter Who Inspired His MMA Career

Michael Chandler is one of the most exciting fighters on the UFC roster, and he owes his start in MMA to a former UFC champion. After spending much of his career fighting under the Bellator title, winning the promotion’s lightweight title on nume…

Michael Chandler is one of the most exciting fighters on the UFC roster, and he owes his start in MMA to a former UFC champion. After spending much of his career fighting under the Bellator title, winning the promotion’s lightweight title on numerous occasions and being considered one of the best fighters not in the…

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Michael Chandler Names The Toughest Fighter He’s Ever Faced 

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has named the hardest opponent he’s faced to date in professional mixed martial arts. Despite only joining the promotion at the end of 2020, Chandler has already been in a host of memorable affairs insid…

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has named the hardest opponent he’s faced to date in professional mixed martial arts. Despite only joining the promotion at the end of 2020, Chandler has already been in a host of memorable affairs inside the Octagon. While two first-round finishes against Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson marked standout wins…

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Chandler Makes His Prediction For Sterling/Dillashaw

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has given his prediction for bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s defense against TJ Dillashaw. In the first of two title fights set for UFC 280 this weekend in Abu Dhabi, Sterling will look to succ…

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has given his prediction for bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s defense against TJ Dillashaw. In the first of two title fights set for UFC 280 this weekend in Abu Dhabi, Sterling will look to successfully retain his 135-pound gold for the second time, having previously outpointed Petr Yan in the opening…

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Chandler: Jones Took Himself Out Of GOAT Talk With Drug Tests

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes that former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones pulled himself out of the greatest of all time debate owing to his failed drug tests. Before relinquishing the title in 2020 ahead of a planned move to…

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes that former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones pulled himself out of the greatest of all time debate owing to his failed drug tests. Before relinquishing the title in 2020 ahead of a planned move to heavyweight, Jones built a record-breaking tenure at 205 pounds. After becoming the youngest UFC…

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Chandler: ‘I’d Love To Stop The Makhachev Hype Train’

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler wants to be the man to stop fellow top-five contender Islam Makhachev’s “hype train” in its tracks. Later this month, Charles Oliveira will have the opportunity to do exactly that. The Brazilian, who h…

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler wants to be the man to stop fellow top-five contender Islam Makhachev’s “hype train” in its tracks. Later this month, Charles Oliveira will have the opportunity to do exactly that. The Brazilian, who held the 155-pound gold before a weight miss prior to UFC 274 saw him stripped, is looking to…

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Michael Chandler thinks Bo Nickal is ‘Championship material’ but isn’t entirely sure: ‘You never quite know’

Michael Chandler, Bo NickalMichael Chandler gave his take on Bo Nickal‘s potential after an impressive start in MMA. Nickal made his way into the UFC through Dana White‘s Contender Series, where he made a quick turnaround in a month and defeated both his opponents in about a minute to earn the promotional contract. He has his eyes set […]

Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal

Michael Chandler gave his take on Bo Nickal‘s potential after an impressive start in MMA.

Nickal made his way into the UFC through Dana White‘s Contender Series, where he made a quick turnaround in a month and defeated both his opponents in about a minute to earn the promotional contract. He has his eyes set on the title and joins the roster as one of the most hyped prospects ever.

Michael Chandler is impressed with what he has seen from Bo Nickal

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Chandler shared his thoughts on the arrival of Nickal to the UFC.

“I mean, he has been very impressive thus far,” Chandler said (transcribed by MMA News). “I think he’s got the right mentality. Bo, I think he’s got a good head on his shoulders. He was always that guy. He had that reputation inside college wrestling; a good guy who worked hard, was part of a good team, had a good morale compass, knew how to keep it clean off the mat but freaking crazy on the mat.”

Chandler thinks Nickal is ‘championship material’ but isn’t entirely sure

Having spent more than a decade as a professional MMA fighter, Chandler has experienced seeing many rising stars either make it or crumble on their way to the top. While he does believe Nickal could be champion one day, he left the room open for error in his judgment.

“I think he’s got a very bright future. Do I think he’s gonna be the champion? I’ve been around this sport long enough to know there have been so many guys I thought were going to be so great but ended up fizzling out, and there’s been some I thought would be average and ended up being world beaters and champions. You never quite know. If I had to put money on it, I think Bo Nickal is gonna be championship material one day.”