NEW YORK – Dana White doesn’t care about Michael Chandler’s report contained in the octagon, as a result of the leisure issue is all the time there.
Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) returned from a two-year layoff on Saturday and suffered a unanimous determination loss in his rematch with Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) at UFC 309, which happened at Madison Sq. Backyard. The light-weight contest was awarded Struggle of the Night time honors, however consequently the previous Bellator champ noticed his promotional report drop additional under .500.
For Chandler, 38, the outcome 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 instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters post-fight at UFC 309. “He’s a type of – win, lose or draw, you’re by no means bummed out on the finish of a Michael Chandler struggle. … He’s all the time thrilling, he’s all the time enjoyable. The final spherical of that struggle, he saved 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 all the time tries to win. He all the time involves struggle and Michael Chandler’s all the time going to have a house right here. Till he decides to retire, Michael Chandler isn’t going wherever.”
Chandler’s layoff from competitors was the product of ready for a struggle towards Conor McGregor that by no means materialized. White mentioned McGregor is anticipated to make his personal return to the cage in 2025, nevertheless it’s too quickly to think about placing that struggle again collectively.
“Will he struggle Conor? I don’t know,” White mentioned.
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