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The UFC White House card, slated to take place on the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day next year, is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated spectacles in the promotion’s history.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 13

Company Man Michael Chandler ‘Surprised’ at UFC’s $7.7 Billion Deal Placement and Scrapped PPV Model

The UFC’s agreement with ESPN to air its fights will end at the close of this year. A fresh chapter commences in 2026 as Paramount wrestles away exclusive rights from ESPN+ and the costly pay-per-view system that has been in effect for ages.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 12

Michael Chandler points to former rival as having the best chance to dethrone Ilia Topuria over top lightweights

UFC lightweight star Michael Chandler picked who he believes has the best chance to hand Ilia Topuria his first career defeat. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is now at the top of the heap of the promotion’s pound-for-pound rankings after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4

Dustin Poirier takes aim at former UFC rival Michael Chandler with familiar three-word nickname

Even in retirement, former UFC star Dustin Poirier does not plan on letting Michael Chandler off the hook. Poirier concluded his 18-year career in mixed martial arts in July, when he challenged Max Holloway for the symbolic BMF title in the main event of UFC 318.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2

Fans call Michael Chandler ‘desperate’ for offering to join Adin Ross stream after wild Khamzat Chimaev demand

Michael Chandler won’t be needing a significant sum to appear on stream with the controversial Adin Ross. As he gears up for his maiden UFC title challenge against Dricus du Plessis on August 16, Khamzat Chimaev received an offer from Ross.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 31

Dan Hooker Predicts Arman Tsarukyan Snub in Ilia Topuria Super Fight: 'It’s a Win-Win'

The ongoing drama in the UFC lightweight division is currently unfolding with massive intensity, keeping every fan on their toes. Everything started after Ilia Topuria captured the championship by defeating Charles Oliveira via a brutal KO at UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 30

Tom Aspinall, Michael Chandler exchange barbs over questionable UFC 'fight IQ'

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall recognizes flaws when he sees them. The same goes for Michael Chandler, who has struggled immensely throughout his UFC career with a 2-5 mark.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 21

Michael Chandler sends cryptic callout to Conor McGregor for UFC White House Fight

Michael Chandler is back on his Conor McGregor soapbox again, and this time, it appears to be the same old story. With the UFC teasing a mega event at the White House in Washington, D.C., next year, McGregor has expressed interest in being one of the promotion's featured attractions on that card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 13

Michael Chandler called out by kill-or-be-killed fighter after third-straight UFC loss

UFC star Michael Chandler desperately needs a win in 2025. The former three-time Bellator champion has lost three fights in a row to some of the world’s best lightweights, including Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira (twice), and Paddy Pimblett—the worst losing skid of his MMA career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

UFC White House dream card features Donald Trump's biggest fan

UFC White House dream card features Conor McGregor, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and Donald Trump’s biggest fan

Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the world by announcing that an upcoming UFC event will take place at the White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

What’s Next For Charles Oliveira?

Charles Oliveira suffered a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, raising question marks over his future. Oliveira missed out on becoming the UFC Lightweight Champion, taking his record to 35-11, 1 NC.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 27

UFC 317 Features Excitement in Main Card Saturday Night in Las Vegas

UFC 317 fight week continues. Saturday night, before the promotion goes dark for the Fourth of July weekend next week, the promotion heads back home to Las Vegas for the final event of the first half of 2025.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

Michael Chandler gets real regarding failed Conor McGregor UFC booking

Michael Chandler still hasn’t given up hope that Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to finish their TUF story. The two served as coaches on TUF 31 in the summer of 2023 and were set to fight last June before a pinky toe injury blew up the UFC’s initial International Fight Week plans for UFC 303.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

UFC star Michael Chandler weighs-in on Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Olivera title fight

Michael Chandler has a deep history with Charles Oliveira, so much so he has lost to him on two separate occasions but feels he knows him better than most of Oliveira’s former opponents.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 15

Former UFC Champion: 'Michael Chandler got manhandled'

Heading into UFC 314, many believed lightweight star Paddy Pimblett was facing his toughest test. "The Baddy" took former title challenger Michael Chandler in the fight card's co-main event and largely dominated the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / April 7

Michael Chandler clears air on cheating controversies ahead of UFC 314

Michael Chandler is keen to address allegations after being blasted for cheating in his last few UFC performances. All-action 'Iron Mike' has blessed the Octagon with some of the best fights in UFC history, but they aren't without controversy.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 7

Michael Chandler Vs. Paddy Pimblett Predictions – ‘He Gets A Knockout’

Michael Chandler faces Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Chandler has plenty to prove following his last performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

'Possibly...' Michael Chandler names old rival as UFC title threat

Michael Chandler has commented on Patricio Pitbull's potential now that he's in the UFC. After years of fighting the best in Bellator MMA, former two-division champion Pitbull joins his former rival Chandler on the pay-per-view portion of UFC 314 next month from Miami.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 19

Charles Oliveira: Fans ‘should forget about Conor McGregor coming back

Conor McGregor may still be on a few UFC fans radar but he’s not on Charles Oliveira’s radar anymore. Oliveira had dreamed up of a possible matchup against McGregor but it’s no longer the case.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 25

Michael Chandler makes big Christmas announcement, plus see how other UFC fights celebrated the holidays

On Christmas and the days surrounding, professional fighters shared photos, well wishes, and videos to their fans for the holiday season. There were photos of trees, family outings, and even some big announcements were made.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Fighter shares freaky aftermath of his UFC 309 bout

MMA fighter Michael Chandler is still feeling the effects of his UFC 309 bout against Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (35-10-0) beat Chandler (23-9-0) in the co-main event of UFC 309 held two weeks ago at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

MMA News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / September 27

Michael Chandler smashes TV with Jake Stump’s head in viral prank video

Michael Chandler has defeated UFC beasts like Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson with his bare hands, but his most recent opponent, a flatscreen TV, was beaten down with an assist from influencer Jake Stump’s head.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 19

Michael Chandler Fires Back at Fighters Criticizing Him

Michael Chandler does not blame ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor for the withdrawal from the fight scheduled for UFC 303 in June. But now he has confirmed that he will face Charles Oliveira in a five-round battle in a co-main event fight of the UFC 309 in November.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 2

Michael Chandler Teases His Next Fight – ‘See You At The Top’

Michael Chandler has hinted that his next fight will be announced soon as fans wait for his next steps. Chandler has been linked with the Conor McGregor fight for a prolonged period.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / July 2, 2024

Michael Chandler Tweet Storm Follows Supposed Title Fight Offer

For now, Michael Chandler has missed out on his chance to fight Conor McGregor. But there might be a nice consolation prize waiting on him. According to the former Bellator lightweight kingpin, he has been presented with another opportunity to duplicate that accomplishment in the Octagon.