‘Michael Chandler’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Charles Oliveira, Master of Submission

May 10, 2021 by William Tesh

We’re fast approaching UFC 262, which kicks off at 22:00 in the Toyota Center, Houston, on 14 May, and headlines with Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira going up against “Iron” Michael Chandler for the lightweight title, which was vacated by “The Eagle” Khabib Nurmagomedov when he retired following his win against Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje. Whereas … Read more

Chandler talks Oliveira and isn’t ruling out fight with ‘GOAT’ Khabib

April 1, 2021 by Sean McClure

Even though former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has made it clear he has retired he is still being called out. Tony Ferguson’s Street Fighter themed call out may be the best in recent memory. Press start to continue ducking. One of the most intriguing match-ups that never happened is one between the Russian great … Read more

UFC fighter believes he’s next for Dustin Poirier

January 25, 2021 by Sean McClure

Dustin Poirier cemented his name as one of the best in the UFC’s lightweight division by knocking out Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Despite being a picky fighter in terms of opponents he may not have much of a choice now that he’s the last man who beat the company’s big money draw. This means … Read more

Michael Chandler breaks down and ranks top 10 UFC lightweights

November 5, 2020 by Sean McClure

Newly signed Michael Chandler is a breath of fresh air for the UFC. His signing may not have come with the chaos that Ben Askren’s brought but it comes with all of the intrigue. Chandler is one of the best examples of a valuable free agent in the sport of MMA. There aren’t a lot … Read more

Michael Chandler tells the UFC to let him fight Justin Gaethje

October 26, 2020 by Sean McClure

There are a lot of us that feel like the UFC doesn’t really know what to do with newly signed lightweight Michael Chandler. Michael was extremely successful in the Bellator organization and there are high hopes for him from fans now that he is in the biggest organization in the world. The problem is, and … Read more

Michael Chandler shares workout and Octagon photos from Fight Island

October 21, 2020 by Sean McClure

One of the most exciting free agent signings in recent years was Bellator lightweight Michael Chandler to the UFC. He is a former three time champion in the Bellator organization and at 34 years of age he definitely still has time for a solid title run and the UFC. Chandler is on standby for Saturday’s … Read more

Khabib tells Chael Sonnen how the lightweight title picture looks to him

October 14, 2020 by Sean McClure

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is beloved by many of his fellow fighters and legions of fans. He has friends everywhere including our favorite adopted uncle, Chael P Sonnen. The point we are trying to make is that when Khabib says something people listen. Sonnen said the number one contender picture according to Khabib is … Read more

The MMA gods may finally guide Bellator’s Michael Chandler to the UFC

August 7, 2020 by Sean McClure

We have been big Michael Chandler fans for a long time. He was and still is one of Bellator’s go to guys and one of the best lightweights in the world not in the UFC. Reportedly, and we don’t want to jinx it, Michael may actually sign a contract to make the jump from Bellator … Read more

VIDEO: Patricio Freire ices Michael Chandler to capture lightweight belt

May 12, 2019 by Sean McClure

In round 1 of their bout at Bellator 221 we had a winner. Patricio Freire knocked out Michael Chandler in just one minute and one second of the first round to capture the lightweight championship. It was a shocking end to what many thought would be a war. Check it out…

Bellator free fight: Michael Chandler vs Patricky Pitbull

January 1, 2018 by Sean McClure

Bellator has made the clash between Michael Chandler and Patricky Pitbull free and we’re grateful. Check out the brawl between these two rising stars.