Michael Chandler thinks his electronic performance against Dan Hooker at UFC 257 will definitely earn him a bullet at the 155lbs title against Dustin Poirier next. He said UFC president Dana White is desperate for the matchup to happen.
In a recent interaction with TMZ Sports, Michael Chandler said that since White has mentioned that he wants to see him fight for a title in the UFC, nothing can be done about it. He asked Poirier to stop playing hard to get the contract and sign it if he is offered a fight against Chandler. Chandler said he believes the belt will be around his waist by the end of this year, one way or another.
“Say something you want about me but my history speaks for itself. Now I’m one of the boys. I got a number next to my name just like you [referring to Poirier]. I got support from the guy who runs the UFC and he said he wants to see me in a title fight. If that is what he wants then that is probably what is going to happen. So don’t try to play really hard or get hard or say ‘show me a little respect’. If you want the respect, keep trying to earn the respect. “
“He’s well paid, he has a ton of respect among his peers, the promotion. He won a fight against Conor McGregor. That’s the biggest show he’ll get in his entire life and as that ‘s stop playing the lack of respect card and let’ s talk about fighting, fight whoever is put in front of you, maybe a guy named Michael Chandler and there are chances , we throw down and there are chances, I get that belt around my waist by the end of the year. “
Dustin Poirier thinks Michael Chandler doesn’t deserve a title picture yet
Chandler’s comments come after Dustin Poirier said he is unwilling to fight the first for the next title. Poirier said he is more interested in a trilogy fight against Conor McGregor or a matchup against Nate Diaz. According to The Diamond, just one win in the UFC should not guarantee anyone a title picture, but Chandler wants to be different.
Michael Chandler believes his Bellator history speaks volumes about his image as an elite fighter. Moreover, his fertile win against a major competitor like Hooker warrants his title.
Will Michael Chandler get the title against Poirier next, or will he have to go through another major contender before he fights for the title? Only time will tell.
Published January 26, 2021, 19:48 IST