NEW YORK – Dana White doesn’t care about Michael Chandler’s file contained in the octagon, as a result of the leisure issue is at all times there.
Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) returned from a two-year layoff on Saturday and suffered a unanimous decision loss in his rematch with Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) at UFC 309, which befell at Madison Sq. Backyard. The light-weight contest was awarded Fight of the Night honors, however because of this the previous Bellator champ noticed his promotional file drop additional under .500.
For Chandler, 38, the consequence hurts his push to problem for the 155-pound title. However for White, the efficiency solely additional solidified what he already knew – that Chandler is a UFC lifer.
“He’s like an Arturo Gatti,” White informed MMA Junkie and different reporters post-fight at UFC 309. “He’s a kind of – win, lose or draw, you’re by no means bummed out on the finish of a Michael Chandler combat. … He’s at all times thrilling, he’s at all times enjoyable. The final spherical of that combat, he stored getting taken down. He acquired on his again. So when he acquired on his again on the finish, he simply stood up and began slamming him.
“The child at all times tries to win. He at all times involves combat and Michael Chandler’s at all times going to have a house right here. Till he decides to retire, Michael Chandler isn’t going anyplace.”
Chandler’s layoff from competitors was the product of ready for a combat towards Conor McGregor that by no means materialized. White stated McGregor is predicted to make his personal return to the cage in 2025, however it’s too quickly to contemplate placing that combat again collectively.
“Will he combat Conor? I don’t know,” White stated.
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