Michael Chandler - News & Rumors - UFC

Ex-UFC champ outlines why Conor McGregor should've returned against Michael Chandler and not Max Holloway Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC 329 return against Max Holloway came to an anticlimactic end after 'The Notorious' suffered a knee injury early in the fight.

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I want to know what he's fighting for?" - Dustin Poirier wants Michael Chandler to retire, raises concerns about next move Dustin Poirier fears for Michael Chandler and isn’t sure that a possible change in weight class could get him back under the win column.

JULY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday

Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Falls to 1-6 in past seven fights Chandler lost to Mauricio Ruffy via TKO (strikes) at 4:29 of Round 1 at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday in Washington DC.

Impact It was nice that Chandler got the opportunity to compete on such a big stage after his long-rumored fight with Conor McGregor never came to fruition, but this was a near-impossible spot as upwards of a +400 underdog, largest on the entire card. Mike's only chance of winning was to commit to wrestling for 15 minutes, but at age 40 and having never shown the desire to do so throughout his time with the company, that was never happening. Chandler is one of the greatest fighters in Bellator history, but he simply hasn't been able to find any sort of rhythm since joining the UFC roster back in January 2021. Now 1-6 in his past six seven with four of the defeats coming via stoppage, there's no guarantee we'll see him again inside the octagon.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Freedom 250 Best Bets: White House Fight Night Picks | Deadspin.com Get the best UFC Freedom 250 predictions, including Topuria vs. Gaethje, Pereira vs. Gane and Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler.

JUNE 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

The rise of UFC: Dana White's path from 'human cockfighting' to the White House starts with Trump

Dana White and the UFC's journey to the White House began 25 years ago with a modest event in Atlantic City called “Battle on the Boardwalk.”

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

How to watch UFC Freedom 250 and what to watch for during the card on the White House South Lawn

UFC is set to hold its first event on the White House South Lawn, celebrating President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Michael Chandler keeps hopes alive and claims blockbuster Conor McGregor clash could happen "in the UFC or not" Michael Chandler may no longer be Conor McGregor’s next opponent, but he is far from convinced that their rivalry is over.

JUNE 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor is returning the octagon

MAY 17 • Associated Press

"She basically bought herself a car" - Fans joke about Michael Chandler receiving a Bentley gift from his wife Michael Chandler marked his 40th birthday with a luxury gift that quickly drew attention across social media.

APRIL 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje and other UFC stars to lead training exercise at the FBI Academy

Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will be among several UFC fighters who will demonstrate their training techniques to academy students and FBI staff at the FBI Special A...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal and Michael Chandler to train FBI agents after new UFC partnership The UFC announced a new partnership with the FBI, where several stars from its roster will train academy students and staff.

MARCH 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Booked for White House card Chandler will take on Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight matchup at the UFC White House card scheduled for June 14.

Impact Chandler had openly been hoping to fight Conor McGregor on this historic card, but the UFC was unable to get that done (though Chandler losing five of six might have something to do with that). Instead, he'll still get a spot on the card, but it will be against a far, far tougher opponent in Ruffy. The Brazilian is a decade younger with notable height and reach advantages over Chandler, and he sports an 85 percent takedown defense, likely negating one of Chandler's biggest strengths. Chandler, as a former Bellator champion, is still a marketable name, but oddsmakers are giving him little credit here at this stage of his career, with Ruffy opening as one of the biggest betting favorites on the card, in the ballpark of (-650).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

"I'm TASTY SHOTS"- Conor McGregor opens the door to fight anybody at the White House after Dana White's recent comments Conor McGregor recently reacted to Dana White seemingly shutting the door on a long-discussed fight with Michael Chandler for the upcoming U...

JANUARY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Arman Tsarukyan responds with a cold warning to Michael Chandler's wrestling challenge Arman Tsarukyan has seemingly decided that inactivity is not an option while he waits for clarity in the lightweight title picture.

JANUARY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Michael Chandler shares key Conor McGregor training detail ahead of UFC White House event Michael Chandler returned to winning ways at RAF 03 as he defeated Chad Mendes in a wrestling competition.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He is a nobody" - Arman Tsarukyan buries Michael Chandler and shuts down Paddy Pimblett hype Michael Chandler became the unexpected target of Arman Tsarukyan as the Armenian was asked about Paddy Pimblett.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Michael Chandler gives 'monster' Jack Della Maddalena slight edge over Islam Makhachev Michael Chandler thinks Islam Makhachev will feel a different kind of power at welterweight.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league

Real American Freestyle has announced a new partnership with ALT Sports Data, bringing sports betting to the Olympic-style wrestling league for the first time

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Conor McGregor says he will fight Michael Chandler as part of UFC White House card in 2026 Conor McGregor says he is on the White House fight card for the 2026 UFC event in Washington, D.C. He also says that he will fight Michael C...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

"Expect the unexpected" - Michael Chandler previews UFC White House event, campaigns for Conor McGregor fight Michael Chandler recently voiced his desire to face Conor McGregor in the main event of the UFC White House card, describing it as an incred...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"You're a bum, you are a gimmick" - Former UFC title challenger rips into Paddy Pimblett, wants to fight at White House event With a high-profile rivalry with pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria and marquee wins against the likes of Michael Chandler, Paddy Pimblett's...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC icon predicts Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, Michael Chandler defends fighter pay, Joe Rogan reacts to Paramount deal: MMA News Roundup Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda MMA News Roundup! Chris Weidman weighs in on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Michael Chandl...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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