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The UFC’s Newest Highlight Reel Phenomenon, Michael Chandler, Made His Next Move Clear With the Intention of Securing a Legacy Fight With Conor McGregor

Michael ChandlerThe UFC’s newest highlight reel phenomenon, Michael Chandler, made his next move clear with the intention of securing a legacy fight with Conor McGregor. After knocking Tony Ferguson out cold at UFC 274 with a front-kick for the ages, Chandler took the opportunity in his post-fight interview to cut an excellent promo calling out the […]

Michael Chandler

The UFC’s newest highlight reel phenomenon, Michael Chandler, made his next move clear with the intention of securing a legacy fight with Conor McGregor.

After knocking Tony Ferguson out cold at UFC 274 with a front-kick for the ages, Chandler took the opportunity in his post-fight interview to cut an excellent promo calling out the Irishman upon his return to the Octagon.

Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor Legacy Fight

The former Bellator champion followed it up on ESPN’s UFC 274 post-show giving viewers an explanation of why he wants to compete against McGregor. Despite having his eyes set on McGregor, Chandler stated his goal is still to become UFC lightweight champion and challenge Charles Oliveria for the second time.

“Conor McGregor is the biggest combat sports icon on the planet. I do think myself, and Charles have unfinished business. The champion in me wants the title fight. I want to have that UFC gold but, legacy, platform. I came over here, and I said I wanted the biggest stages and the biggest fights and the biggest stakes. I want to feel something. I want to make people feel something inside these arenas and feel something out on PPV. I want to feel what it feels like to compete against Conor McGregor.”

Michael Chandler remained respectful of McGregor’s accomplishments and his overall skills as a fellow competitor. Although the former double champion is known for his trash-talk, inside and outside the Octagon, Chandler has no intention of engaging in the talk in an attempt to gain the fight.

“We respect each other. I don’t need to talk trash about the guy to want to go out there and beat him. I think it’s in poor taste, and I think a lot of people can take some notes from that.”

In his post-fight call out of McGregor, while being interviewed by Joe Rogan, Chandler yelled he wanted to meet McGregor at 170lbs and justified why that’s the case.

“155lbs is no easy task for me. We’ve all seen the photos of Conor. He’s looking beefy. He’s looking big. Like I said, I want to up the stakes. I want him at his biggest, his best, and at his most dangerous at 170lbs. 170lbs will be nice and easy, nice and easy to make.”

Chandler’s knockout over Ferguson sees him stand at (2-2) under his short time with the promotion. The 36-year-old has certainly backed up his statement: “I’m here for a good time, not a long time”, with four extremely memorable fights.

Will Michael Chandler get the legacy fight with Conor McGregor next? Let us know your thoughts!

Dana White Wants Security To Guard Weigh-Ins Scales After UFC 274 Chaos

Dana White Security Weigh-Ins UFC 274UFC 274 was a night of electric insanity. The contagious spark of the great fights traveled throughout fans and reverberated globally, worldwide. But, for Dana White, this event could have been much better for him and the UFC. Preceding the night of fights were the weigh-ins, of course. However, things were going to be different […]

Dana White Security Weigh-Ins UFC 274

UFC 274 was a night of electric insanity. The contagious spark of the great fights traveled throughout fans and reverberated globally, worldwide. But, for Dana White, this event could have been much better for him and the UFC.

Preceding the night of fights were the weigh-ins, of course. However, things were going to be different this time around in an extremely historical way, as apparently the scales were 0.5lbs off, causing UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira to miss weight by a half-pound.

This resulted in him being stripped of his belt, which meant that at UFC 274, if he won (as he did), he would not retain his title or even gain it back. Instead, he would now just be the number one contender. As you can imagine, for Dana White and the UFC, this was the last thing they could’ve wanted.

Dana White Speaks on UFC 274 Weigh-Ins Fiasco, Wants Security Guard for Weigh-Ins Scales

Speaking at the post-fight press conference, White opened up about the situation and disclosed how hard it is to remain perfect while operating a beastly machine such as the UFC.

“It’s a nightmare,” He stated (as transcribed by SCMP). “We have this issue where guys come out and will start checking the scale the night before, and all the Europeans and guys from other parts of the world do kilos, so they all start f****** with the scale.”

“There are so many moving parts to this beast of a machine we run every week,” White continued. “We’ve got to have a security guard with the scale now.”

Dana White would later share his thoughts about the main event, stating that Charles Oliveira proved “That he’s the best (lightweight), he really is.”

Charles Oliveira improved to 33-8 last night, with his submission victory of Justin Gaethje being the 22nd UFC victory and the 16th via submission for ‘do Bronx’.

Watch Dana White’s full post-fight press conference interview:

Who do you want to see Charles Oliveira fight for the vacant lightweight title, and what are your thoughts on Dana White’s comments about security for the weigh-in scales?

Chandler & McGregor Share Interest In Future Bout, White Weighs In

Everyone who can make a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout a reality is in agreement that it would make for one exciting barnburner of a fight. At UFC 274, Michael Chandler picked up his second UFC knockout. Much like his first KO in the promotion over Dan Hooker, Iron Mike’s finish on Saturday got…

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Everyone who can make a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout a reality is in agreement that it would make for one exciting barnburner of a fight.

At UFC 274, Michael Chandler picked up his second UFC knockout. Much like his first KO in the promotion over Dan Hooker, Iron Mike’s finish on Saturday got plenty of people talking.

As for the man of the hour, one of the things on his lips fresh off of his big win was the name of Conor McGregor. Chandler re-iterated two things in his Octagon interview. Firstly, he believes he should receive another crack at the lightweight title. Additionally, his plan B is for a welterweight fire show against “The Notorious.”

While McGregor didn’t sound in much of a hurry to share the Octagon with Chandler and thus did not meet the Missourian’s enthusiasm in the middle, there was certainly some interest to be detected from the Irish lad.

“I’d have a nice knock off this guy, no doubt about it. A firework spectacle. I like the 170 shout also. Tipped him over. I’m definitely game to fight this guy at some stage in my career. I see it happening after tonight. Congrats on a solid win Michael and another barnstormer.”

Dana White Weighs In On McGregor/Chandler Possibility

During the UFC 274 post-fight press conference, White was asked about who might be next when McGregor is ready to return later this year from leg surgery.

After rhetorically asking reporters “Who wouldn’t want to see” a hypothetical matchup between Chandler and McGregor, White would then use Chandler as an example of how unpredictable matchmaking for McGregor can be at times.

“You guys, over the last however many months want to talk to me about Conor. I would’ve never said Chandler in a million years (as a potential opponent). And then tonight happened the way that it happened, and Chandler says, ‘Hey, Conor, let’s fight,’ and Conor’s like, ‘Yeah, you know what? I actually would like to fight you. I think it would be an exciting fight.’

“So by the time Conor is ready to actually compete, who knows what’s gonna happen? Who knows what the landscape’s gonna be? But I promise you: We’ll make a good one.”

It remains unclear what is next for Chandler or McGregor as well as when precisely the Irish superstar will make his return to the Octagon. But if the stars align, these two fan favorites will cross paths at some point, even if it’s not in 2022.

Would you like to see Conor McGregor face Michael Chandler upon his UFC return?

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Dana White Calls The Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Fight a ‘Good One’

Dana WhiteDana White is on board for a possible match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler had one of the most vicious knockouts we have ever seen in the history of the lightweight division when he front head kicked Tony Ferguson. No one had ever knocked out Ferguson cold before Chandler did at UFC […]

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Dana White is on board for a possible match between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler had one of the most vicious knockouts we have ever seen in the history of the lightweight division when he front head kicked Tony Ferguson. No one had ever knocked out Ferguson cold before Chandler did at UFC 274.

Michael Chandler followed up his amazing knock out with a fantastic call out of Conor McGregor.

“I got one dude on my mind. Conor McGregor! You gotta come back and fight someone!I am him! The most dangerous lightweight on the planet. I wanna up the stakes Conor. I want you at the biggest, I want you at the baddest, and I want you at your best. You and me at 170. This summer, this Fall, This Winter, holla at your boy!” Chandler said while being interviewed by Joe Rogan.

McGregor had an answer for Chandler.

“I’d have a nice knock off this guy, no doubt about it. A firework spectacle. I like the 170 shout also. Tipped him over. I’m definitely game to fight this guy at some stage in my career. I see it happening after tonight. Congrats on a solid win Michael and another barnstormer.” McGregor tweeted.

Dana White is down to for Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler at 170

“Yeah that’s a fun one, I mean who the hell wouldn’t wanna see that fight? That’s the one, but Conor’s not ready yet. Conor’s hurt. Y know, when Conor is 100% and can actually really start training for a fight, then we can start talking about Conor.” White said at the poss fight press conference.

White seemed excited and interested in the fight and even took a poll of all the media members in attendance. McGregor had been rumored to be fighting sometime in the near future, so we shall see what lies ahead of him.

Do you want to see McGregor vs Chandler at 170?