Michael Chandler has fueled the rumors of his potential battle towards Paddy Pimblett.
Since switching to the octagon, the previous Bellator light-weight champion has emphasised his motto: Right here for a very good time, not a very long time. The 38-year-old is within the remaining stretch of his profession however is not slowing down in competitors; as his purpose of sooner or later holding UFC gold stays firmly in place.
After developing quick in every of his final two outings, Michael Chandler is able to power his method again into the winners’ column. Talking of what might have been if he had received his final battle, Chandler revealed the record of alternatives that will have introduced themselves.
“As of November 15, the trail was beat Charles Oliveira, change into primary contender,” Chandler stated. “If Islam [Makhachev] is prepared, I will battle him. If he is not, possibly Conor [McGregor’s] nonetheless round.”
“If he is not, [then I’d fight] Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Clearly, I squandered all of that by shedding the final battle.”
Trying forward, Michael Chandler listed a number of names with whom he’d be concerned about colliding with subsequent—a kind of males being Paddy Pimblett.
“What’s an enormous battle? What’s a enjoyable battle? What’s a battle that is going to get the juices flowing?”
Chandler continued.
“Arman [Tsarukyan’s] a risk… Folks have thrown out Paddy Pimblett.”
“Paddy Pimblett a enjoyable battle. You already know, I feel comparatively, the fellows I’ve fought, the assassin’s row I’ve fought since coming into the UFC, I welcome that battle.”
“It is a massive battle, it is a enjoyable battle. I am a fan of Paddy, I like the way in which he does issues. I like his model. He is one of many good ones within the sport.”
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“I need not hate someone to need to separate them from consciousness, as a result of that’s my purpose if I used to be to battle him.”
“I might additionally choose him up off the canvas and say, ‘Hey, mud your self off, you have nonetheless bought a vivid future.'”
Win or lose, Michael Chandler at all times manages to placed on a present for the followers, which has rapidly made him a fan favourite since his arrival within the UFC.
With all eyes pointing towards his return to the cage, Chandler has named a handful of names that pique his curiosity.
Verify the video out beneath.
