Following his loss to Dustin Poirier in the UFC 281 featured main card bout on Saturday, lightweight Michael Chandler took questions from the media at the official post-fight press conference.
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I’ve never seen a fighter like Michael Chandler who can lose, multiple times at that, and still have his stock elevated. He’s consistently inches away from winning against every single opponent.
never? wow
Nate diaz
Connor
Bro this is painful to see every time he fights. Even disgusting at the same time. Zero IQ fight.
I think his issue is he doesn't preserve his energy and gets done at the end. He's too explosive
Chandler is a warrior. Chandler has never been in a boring fight. All wars from Bellator days. Wars with Benson and Pitbull. Damn! Nothing but respect for him.
Forgot to mention Eddie Alvarez 1 & 2. Damn!!!
@@joshuanwogu4069 he said "all wars from Bellator"
Same. Total Savage.
@@DedicatedSpartan eddie alvarez and chandler fought in bellator
He was on peds during bellator
This man is so well spoken, it's hard to believe he's such an animal in the cage. Real fighter, win or lose. And a real wise man it seems. My respect to him
well spoken and I think deceptive. Will not accept Islam calls out before and now Islam got the belt.. he is begging for a shot. Dude doesn't put his rank on the line like a true warrior.
@@sebastianwar7936 and he's a dirt bag cheater as we saw yesterday
Absolutely!
@@sebastianwar7936 wtf you talking about he's fighting the best already and now Islam proved himself.
I was really happy to see this bootlicker get choked out.
i will never get tired of watching Michael Chandler. no one is more game than this man.
I concur.
You'll tho when he loses to lower rank guys who are killers, you'll go against his style
Me too. I will never stop watching him lose to another fighter again. The guy is such a dirtbug..😆
@@ramohnalez3725 fr 😂😂😂
So true man
This man is truly an inspiration, he does not stop once that bell rings. Savage. Lives up to the hype each time, win or lose
Hooking mouth is disgraceful
@@masrr3678 what ya talking bout homie
For you fans that weren’t aware of the sport at the time, this was Jon jones before he started messing up
Yep 1 round wonder
@@eltaierrible3459 Dude got a 10-8 round on poirer. Chandler was winning. Had he secured the takedown in the 3rd round. Well.
Man I love Chandler. Puts it all on the line. Fights anyone. Doesn’t care about protecting his record, just likes to fight. Such a decent guy.
True, but not good enough to be champ, he’ll never be ufc champ
Anyone but Islam 😉 he mumbled when Islam called him out on live interview .
Puts his fingers in his opponents mouth to gain an advantage to choke him out. Such a decent guy.
Dirty cheater.
Fight anyone? Nahh.. he doesnt want to fight anyone with elite Jiu jitsu and ground game (except Charles for the belt) and keep on choosing his opponent. Hooker, Gaethje, Poirier all have good or no Jiu Jitsu at all. Now he has to face top 10 ranked in Gamrot, Tsarukyan, Fiziev, all upcoming and young killers. Lets see how he handles them. No more Gaethje-Chandler rematch
big respect to chandler for always coming to the post fight presser win or loss.
🐠🪝
Shoutout to Listerine, up 145% in 30 minutes thanks to this dirty motherf---er.
Feel like whenever Chandler goes into a fight his mind says "f*ck my training I'm Michael Chandler". This man always puts on a show, hopefully his next fight comes very soon 🙏
"F--k a nut cup, Poirier will need Listerine in his corner." - Michael "Dirty Motherf---er" Chandler
1000% he does
Any card you put this man on... he ends up giving the fans the most excitement. Win or lose, it's always just mayhem. Respect to this dude.
Chandler is a great example of Champion he never Quits Never Gives up he should work on his Finish for winning fights
I was really happy to see this bootlicker get choked out.
Yeah but why is he saying he’s gonna be in line for another title shop if he gets one more win inside the top five or three and who else is there to fight in the top three that he hasn’t already lost to……
But he isn't a Champion.
Legend, gentleman, warrior.
And a cheater.
@@A.A. how did he cheat?
He's a good guy but he needs to quit asking for title shots he's two and three in the UFC washed up Tony Ferguson and Dan hooker every time he asked for a title fight
Cheater also 😀😀😀😀😀😀
If you ain’t trying every cheat in the book including fish hooks then you ain’t trying, true gentleman
Kudos to Michael Chandler for an incredible performance despite coming up short in the end.
Kudos? Dudes a cheater and disgusting guy
If he polished up on a couple of skills, then he could be top of the food chain. He's too reckless and leaves himself open too often. He thinks he's indestructible. If he just showed better fight IQ defensively he would be unstoppable
@@AL-ht6rs nah he quit against dustin dudes a fraud calling out conor knew dustin would in Chandler uses steroids I'm telling you micheal chandler is a fraud cheater disgusting freak
@@AL-ht6rs so true. but his biggest downfall to me is hes a bit too much game. if he chills down a bit and like u said concentrates more on his defensive abilities he would be top 3 in lightweight
@@serkomaani4346 he's a cheater what point you don't understand
Chandler is awesome, crazy how many fans werent stoked about him joining the UFC and "skipping the line." I was one of them and tbh i thought he was kinda annoying at first. Boy was I wrong... In the short amount of time he's been with the UFC he has already given us numerous classic fights and highlights
Chandler needs to rethink his fighting style. He takes so much damage in every fight, If he incorporates good defensive strategy into his fighting style he will have so much more success.
His bellator style is suited to bring him to the top. Since coming to the ufc he has wanted to entertain like he said he is not here for a long time but a good time
I think he will fight differently when he rematch with Justin or Dustin
"I'm here for a great time, not a long time" - Michael Chandler
@@louyht7 what is he going to try differently? Wrestle? He did that, he even tried to wrestler against Justin but Justin is a wrestler unlike Dustin and was able to reverse him attempts. Dustin just survived which gassed Chandler out, it's got nothing to do with him "not trying". Do you want him to fight more calm and not explosive? His explosivneness is the reason fighters like Justin or Dustin are cautious, you take his explosivneness away and fighters won't fear him.
True Peoples Champ. Never puts up a boring show.
I am a die hard Poirier fan so i was cheering for the diamond but my God Chandler!!! You are a bad man! You are just epic bro you lost but you still won a shitload of respect. Hope to see much more of Chandler in the future.
I lost respect mfkr was playing the fight dirty
Chandler showed his dirty side. He knew after the first he was fucked. He spit a mouthful of blood into Dustin’s eyes, he fish hooked his mouth and eyes and he landed a dozen back of the head blows while the ref was telling him to stop and then argued with the ref saying they were not back of the head.
Dude is such a beast. If he would just learn to calm down a bit after he hurts his opponent he would get more finishes. Instead of winging haymakers a couple uppercuts would have done it tonight.
exactly, he had it tonight
Yea he kinda reminds me of a young Jon jones the way he Carrie’s himself. Except Jon consistently beat top level competition
I just had to respond because you're another Justin Green out there. Sup my dude. ✅
You are clones YOU ARE not real
@@DrRuhe Take your meds schizo
He got punched in the face n his lovin it . He doesn’t cry after lost . He takes with humor . How u can’t like this guy…
Because the ref gave him a verbal warning and denied committing a foul, then throws poirier under the bus saying he would have carried himself more gracefully while spamming backflips after knocking tony ferguson out. This narcissist has you young fans wrapped around you’re finger. You know who else used to be a really classy guy? Jon jones. Both of them made everything sound great for tv, and then be all over the place with their actions.
@@Gg-wh3vi exactly what im thinkin. This dude gives me the fake good guy vibes just like jon jones back in the day. He's a dirty ass fighter
@@JCVV22 Him throwing back flips isn't him disrespecting Ferguson. Dude had his son in the arena and was full of adrenaline.
@@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071 you're replying to the wrong person. But chandlers a dirty ass fighter for fishhooking poirier to try and get a choke, karma paid off tho and he got choked out
@@JCVV22 o malley cheated 12 times but everybody iS talking about 1 thing that didn’t affect anything
Still my Favourite Fighter🍿God bless!
@Mohamed the guy you couldn’t punch your way out of a wet paper bag, with scissors in your hand
@Mohamed the guy send me location
@Mohamed the guy 😂
@Mohamed the guy he’s achieved more than you ever will you bum
I'm not a fan of Chandler's fighting style, but I have the deepest respect for this dude. This is how a champion handles themselves in defeat. Contrast this with Connor McGregor when he was in a similar situation. Your stock just rose a million % in my eyes. Great dude.
Okay just want to ask why not a fan of his fighting style? He puts it all on the line and gives us absolutely entertaining fights His fighting style is the most entertaining
Every single time I hear this dude speak I become a bigger fan. He lost and still gained more and more respect/fans. Hope he heals up well and can't wait to see him in his next fight.
Michael Chandler is great man, always puts a show. Well spoken too.
you are a great fighter Michael, no one can deny that. You give everything every time and fight with all your heart.
Mike Chandler always has the most exciting fights on the card, what a war with Dustin, respect to Mike for being humble and defeat and willing to do interviews with the media, class act 👏👏👏👏
Dude deserves every dollar he gets , he’s never been outta shape throughout his whole mma career and never in a boring fight.
You couldn’t hear your coaches cause the fans love the way you fight - you bring it every time Mr Entertainer!! ❤👊
Love this fighter, so much respect for the way he handles himself no matter the outcome. True class is on display when Michael Chandler is holding court, hope he gets some much earned W’s soon.
I always proud to be his fan. An excellent ambassador for the sport.
ya except when he cheats lol
This man fights like a mad man. Dustin was durable and technical. Both have the tendency of going through wars, hopefully it all ends great for them.
He needs BJJ training HARD. His takedowns are amazing he's so explosive but his top control is SERIOUSLY lacking. Chandler had 2 instances where the back was completely open and he couldn't secure the back mount, and one time when he did take the back he was much too high on the back and wasn't able to do anything with it. Chandler had multiple times to finish the fight on the ground and couldn’t control or execute. Poirier got Chandlers back 1 time and got the submission instantly. That made all the difference.
When he wins I just celebrate, when He loses I hate it! But It is in these post-fight interviews that I learn and get encouragement in life. I just feel so identified with this man's journey. The look on his face blending with his shining spirit is an unbelievable masterclass to me. Love you Chandler, you are the proof that Being a champ doesn't necessarily mean winning...
"I pick myself up from the bootstraps and I pick up my opponents chin for a guillotine by shoving my hand in their mouth like a fish hook.........you know it's how I live my life man" - Iron hook Michel Chandler
I honestly like that about Chandler. He fights evil, it was nasty. Such a parallel from what he portrays to the world and how he carries himself. When he steps in the cage he's blasting strikes, trying to hurt people, doing anything to try and win, even cheat. It's not admirable, but I like it
Not a guillotine, a rear naked choke.
I’ll have to rewatch. Looked like he just put his hands in his face and Dustin moved his head.
timestamp? 😂
Chandler showed his dirty side. He knew after the first he was fucked. He spit a mouthful of blood into Dustin’s eyes, he fish hooked his mouth and eyes and he landed a dozen back of the head blows while the ref was telling him to stop and then argued with the ref saying they were not back of the head.
Im worried about how many time this guy can keep putting on these spectacular performances.
One of the coolest and best things about any sport results is when a competitor loses "graciously" and is humble about the loss. Respect to Chandler's humility and remarks, they show a distinct champion's heart.
Chandler is a guy that seems like if he was 5% better or had good cardio and fight IQ he'd crush everybody. He's so athletically gifted and he puts everybody through hell for at least five mins but he just can't quite beat the true elites
Crazy to think that if he had any fight IQ Dustin would’ve been finished ✅
On another note this guy is begging Connor for like the 20th time he’s got a hang that up for a while man you just got finished it felt like a last ditch effort for him to call Connors name out one last time because he knows that it’s slipping away and Connor has never so much is responded a tweet to him lol
Not the smartest fighter, not quite the best fighter. But by far the most electric and most exciting fighter on the roster. Will always root for this dude, pure class and heart of a lion.
What an incredible human being.
Legend 🔥🔥 cheers chandler for an old school mayhem fight. You always deliver win or lose.
Chandler always shows up & he always gives 110% … I love his ability to compete at this level & I do believe he’ll be back doing even better. God Bless… See you at the top
This is why Chandler is one of my fav fighters of all time !! Way to go!!💐❤️
This man had made so many Unforgettable Moments since he’s been with the UFC. What planet is Iron Mike from? He’s cut from a different cloth💪🏻
Big respect to this guy a true warrior 👊
Very respectful very humble and very likeable guy I became a fan of this dude and an awesome fighter too Good job man
Michael Chandler is my Favorit fighter.... Very explosive guy
Absolute respect to mister Chandler!
Victory or defeat, always a class act! Mad respect to mr. Chandler!
I love Chandler's personality and style
With the way Chandler fights he's gonna have dementia by 45
Yes he and Gaejthe.
@@jeffreynapisa122 Gaethje at 38
@@jeffreynapisa122 Chandler has kids now too. He really needs to think about his longevity.
I wouldn't mind seeing him working for the UFC but at the same time not getting punched in the face
He truly makes a priority to entertain regardless of the damage he sustains. Him and Connor would be a great fight.
This dude is a monster. Say it like it is. 5 fights, not one boring second. This dude is delivering af. And that he was able to fight such a round 2 after sinking to the ground after round 1 is insane to me.
Win or Lose.. This guy always delivers in the octagon & gives it everything he’s got. Iron Mike nothing short of Spectacular! ⚡️💥
I love this man. Imagine having him as your trainer. And how can Connor refuse that invite 😂
how can you not like this guy?
Already looking forward to his next fight, pure fireworks every single time he steps in the octagon. Fight of the night easily.
Love both Justin and Michael ... no losers here ... two class acts. It shows on how graceful Michael is in defeat. He always leaves it all in the octagon ... so I can understand he has no regrets in how things turned out.
Great interview
Man, I hope he gets that Conor fight. The fight makes sense in every way. And I think he might be right in that it’s the biggest fight for Conor right now too. Either way, Chandler is making history with some of the most exciting fights!
I swear Michael Chandler is like the Venom/Eddie Brock of UFC. Total monster. Win or lose,I love to see him fight.
Kinda looks like Tom Hardy too 😅
If there's a Micheal Chandler story, Tom takes the role
Another edge of the seat fight. How can you not like this guy. What a peoples champ.
Favorite Fighter right there! Michael Chandler = Only Classics🔥💪🏻
He's just too good to keep fighting this way. I feel bad for him, his bad habits are the only thing keeping him from the belt.
Man I fkn love this dude. Truly an amazing fighter. This guy has balls of forged steel.
legend
“…l will continue to move forward with complete disregard to my previous failures and future opposition…” helluva statement. 👏🏽
This man makes such a great example as an an athlete and a champion. He may or may win the belt......but he's a champion in and out of the octagon. It's an honor to be his fan.
I hope I can thank him in person one day.
That fish hook was a dirty move Michael
Get over it , you’re watching two men smash each other to peace’s and you draw a line when a finger goes in a mouth. Snowflake social media generation.
Chandler showed his dirty side. He knew after the first he was fucked. He spit a mouthful of blood into Dustin’s eyes, he fish hooked his mouth and eyes and he landed a dozen back of the head blows while the ref was telling him to stop and then argued with the ref saying they were not back of the head.
Don't be silly! It's Dustin's fault for biting his fingers, Chandler's only choice was to take advantage of it to try and get the RNC.
He is good entainer and good fighter👍👍👍from india♥️♥️♥️
Such a class act, great fighter, great entertainer and great human being.
Chandler's a gamer, always an entertaining fighter. Seemed there was a few unusual dirty moves by him but in a real fight there's bound to be some discipline errors. I hope the Connor fight becomes a reality as it'd be a banger for sure.
Chandler wins even thou he loses on paper and always comes to fight 👊🏽
True definition of a Fighter ✌
This card was amazing form beginning to end. Best fight of the night.
At first I didn’t really like Chandler. Now he’s probably my favourite fighter on the entire roster. Such a class act and every fight he’s in is a hall of fame worthy fight. He’s Hall of Fame for sure and only 4 fights into his ufc career. Legend
Agreed, was thinking that too. You’ll be hard pressed to find a guy go 2-3 in the promotion and be HoF worthy, but he truly is. Excited to see more of him!
Chandler showed his dirty side. He knew after the first he was fucked. He spit a mouthful of blood into Dustin’s eyes, he fish hooked his mouth and eyes and he landed a dozen back of the head blows while the ref was telling him to stop and then argued with the ref saying they were not back of the head. Also I’m a big Dustin fan. So this is just my opinion.
@@NeonNovaFilms I had my opinion while watching the fight and before.
Same me too 100%
Chandler is a warrior
Mad respect for this warrior ! I really want to see him win the belt before his retirement !
Michael is a warrior so much respect for him.
Can we please stop saying that Chandler is the guy to beat Islam and khabib lol
He’s exactly what the UFC needs right now but you also have to realize how much damage he’s taken. It’ll only slow him down.
Mike, we love you man, always bringing it and win or lose, always dignified
Keep going
Iron hooooookkkkkk Michael Chandlerrrrr 🎣
True warrior love every fights
Great guy, so many guys wouldn’t show up for the post interview. Rest up, you’ll be back!
I feel bad for Chandler, he did really well but messed up big time at the end and Dustin got a hold of his back and choked him out.
Thanks man I didn’t actually see that when I watched it
He couldn't put on his own choke it was kinda sad he didn't have it in the bag
@@kbrank1962 based and what the fck is this comment-pilled
Hoping he gets to the too soon. Unbelievable fighter
Love Mike! He have a special energy to him
That was an insane fight.
This boi gonna forget his own adopted kids one day if he keeps taking all those head shots
I did lose some respect for Michael seeing him fish hook and punch Dustin in the back of the head. Specially considering Dustin is a good dude.
Mike is such a savage. Not only does he fight all killers he’s capable of winning every fight. Can’t wait to see him in the octagon again and go for title run
insane fight -- i am eternally impressed w/ Dustin ability
Bro was 🤏🏼 close to winning but his recklessness costs him every time
Exactly bro his defense isn't great at all but still a warrior at heart
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Michael Chandler.
u got heart of a champion mike, Keep comin man don't stop
Keep throwing him in there. UFC is a class above and the fighters are there for a reason.
“Everything I possibly could” including cheating. And I’m a Chandler fan 😢
Yup that was messed up. Ill always root against chandler from now on, guy gives me young jon jones vibes with the whole fake nice guy act
@@JCVV22 I watched it he was putting his hand on the face much like fighters try to cover the opponents nose and he was right poirer mouth was open. It was an accident
@@JCVV22 fodase você! E quem se importa com sua opinião?
@@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071 thats bs your biased man. He wasnt able to get a choke so he tried fish hooking his head up so he could get his arm under the neck. When fighters put their hand on the opponents nose its when they're in the opponents guard or something like that they never do that when theyre trying to get a choke. Chandler is dirty
@@JCVV22 Ok, whatever. Say what you say. I don't need to convince you. I have never seen him cheat all his career, so agree to disagree. Peace out
*We're All Looking At The 2030 UFC's Future Champ... (In His Own Mind)*
cant knock him for that attitude
@@jfleming6870 *Yes I Can... Because I Live In Reality While Chandler Doesn't.*
@@kuollut so you are fighter like him?
@@nuwansampath7348 *So You Have Brain Damage Like CTE Chandler?*
@@nuwansampath7348 Are only fighters allowed to comment in these videos? Show me your UFC fight then 😂
Dude is a class act!!
Michael Chandler is so damn tough man. So much respect for this guy. It doesn't matter how much skill you have if you don't have heart then you just flat out aren't going to beat him.
This guy is pure class ...
🎣🎣🎣
@@rapisor you’re a coward
Dude what haha he is pure trash
You know who else used to be pure class? Jon jones