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Bellator’s Scott Coker Believes Michael Chandler’s “Destiny Lies Elsewhere”
By FCF Staff
Following Michael Chandler’s move from Bellator to the UFC, Scott Coker has nothing but good things to say about the promotion’s former lightweight champ.
Chander wrapped up his Bellator contract in August by stopping Benson Henderson in… Read More
Michael Chandler Signs With UFC, Will Serve as Backup For Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Following reported indications that the UFC was close to signing Michael Chandler, the promotion has announced that it has added the former Bellator lightweight champ to its roster.
Recently UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN SportsCenter… Read More
Dana White “Would Love to Meet” With Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has said he plans to entertain offers from the other promotions, and Dana White is interested in talking with the former Bellator champ.
Chandler recently completed his Bellator deal, by taking out former UFC champ… Read More
Bellator 243 Highlights: Michael Chandler Takes Out Benson Henderson
.@MikeChandlerMMA gets it done in round 1️⃣.#Bellator243 pic.twitter.com/yQbBhtY2PH
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) August 8, 2020
Bellator 243: Michael Chandler Quickly Takes Out Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson and Michael Chandler battled for five rounds the first time they fought in 2016. But, at Bellator 243 on Friday, Chandler quickly made sure that wouldn’t happen again.
The former lightweight champ dropped Henderson a… Read More
Bellator 243 Weigh-ins: Michael Chandler & Benson Henderson Faceoff
Your #bellator243 main event pic.twitter.com/TYFH69ZHTN
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) August 6, 2020
Michael Chandler – Benson Henderson Rematch Kicks Off New Slate of Bellator Events
By Press Release
Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., including Bellator 243 on Friday, Aug. 7, Bellator 244 on Friday, Aug. 21 and Bellator 245 on… Read More
Michael Chandler Would “Love” to Retire With Bellator, But Notes Fighting is a “Business
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has been fighting under Bellator’s banner for nearly ten years, and has become one of the promotion’s most respected fighters. But, with free agency looming, the former lightweight champ says he needs to consider his… Read More
Bellator Announces Michael Chandler – Benson Henderson Rematch
By FCF Staff
Bellator continues to book bouts for its summer schedule, as the promotion reportedly announced today it will include a rematch between Michael Chandler and Benson Henderson.
During a press conference today, Bellator announced Chandler and Henderson are going… Read More
RIZIN 20: Tenshin Nasukawa Added to NYE Card, Michael Chandler Gets New Opponent
By FCF Staff
RIZIN has announced some additions and changes to the promotion’s New Year’s Eve card, which will take place in Saitama, Japan.
Following the news that Benson Henderson will no longer fight Michael Chandler (19-5) at the event,… Read More
Full Fight | Michael Chandler vs. Patricky “Pitbull” – Bellator 157
Michael Chandler Posts Statement, Believes “The Best is Yet to Come” Following Loss at Bellator 221
By FCF Staff
After losing the lightweight title to Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at Bellator 221 last weekend, Michael Chandler has posted an emotional and optimistic statement.
Recently Chandler, who was stopped by Friere with punches shortly into the main event,… Read More
Bellator 221 Highlights: Patricio Freire Ends Michael Chandler’s Reign, Douglas Lima Brutally KOs Michael Page
Bellator 221: Patricio “Pitbull” Stops Michael Chandler to Become Champ-Champ
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 221, which took place in Rosemont, Illinois.
In the main event, featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire stopped Michael Chandler in the opening round to add the lightweight title to his resume.… Read More
Bellator 221 Weigh-In Results: Michael Chandler – Patricio “Pitbull” Bout Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 221, which will take place tomorrow in Rosemont, Illinois.
In the main event, featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will challenge lightweight champ, Michael Chandler.
The main card will be streamed… Read More
Bellator 221 Countdown | Michael Chandler – Week 1
Bellator 221: Michael Chandler on Why Rematch With Benson Henderson Doesn’t “Excite Me”
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson is hoping to lock-up a fight with the winner of the upcoming bout between Patricio Freire and Michael Chandler. But, it seems pretty clear that the latter isn’t interested in facing Henderson again.
Since Henderson… Read More