Michael Chandler desires in on the “baddest motherf*cker” dialog.
Win or lose, Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) has thrilled followers along with his performances since becoming a member of the UFC roster in 2020. He has reiterated he wants Conor McGregor next, however who else pursuits the previous Bellator champion?
One possibility that many, together with Chandler, haven’t actually thought of is “BMF” champion Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC), who Chandler is bound would make for a really thrilling struggle. He says his teammate Gilbert Burns lastly will get the Masvidal struggle subsequent, however Chandler is open to the matchup, too.
“You inform me who the BMF is,” Chandler instructed ESPN. “You inform me who the followers, if we did a ballot proper now, who’s the baddest mom fudger within the UFC? I’ve obtained a pair awards on my mantel proper now. I feel I’ll add a pair extra – presumably Knockout of the Yr, presumably Combat of the Yr of 2023. However that BMF belt positive would look good subsequent them.
“Is it a struggle that I’ve actually considered a ton previously? Not likely. However inform me that wouldn’t get the juices flowing of your entire blended martial arts world: Michael Chandler vs. Jorge Masvidal for the BMF belt, ‘The Rock’ strolling in with it over his shoulder after which handing it to me quarter-hour later.”
Chandler is coming off a Combat of the Evening submission loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 at Madison Sq. Backyard. Previous to that, he scored a Knockout of the Year contender in opposition to Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 when he blasted him with an ideal entrance kick to the face.