Islam MakhachevThe best wrestler in the UFC lightweight division? Michael Chandler begs for differentiation. The American UFC superstar believes Dagestan has the tools for its massive floor play.
Islam Makhachev silenced many skeptics by beating Charles Oliveira with ease at UFC 280. Michael Chandler, once the UFC lightweight champion, was one of the many pros who chose Oliveira to beat Dagestan. Even though Chandler improved when Makhachev was declared the new lightweight champion, the American lightweight believes he could be the right match for Makhachev.
On a recent episode of ESPN’s DC & RC, Michael Chandler claimed to have the best wrestling in the episode. “I think I have the best wrestling on this list you’re looking at. I’m the best wrestling. I believe I can turn off old-fashioned, passionate American, DI All-American wrestling and Islam and beat it.” boldly asserted Chandler.
Chandler is not very hopeful of another title chance if he beats Dustin Poirier away. UFC 281 this weekend. That said, Michael “Iron” Chandler won’t rule out possibilities given his stardom and ability to generate electric fights within the octagon. “I will be ready” Chandler said he had a potential headline against Islam Makhachev.
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When Islam Makhachev calls Michael Chandler live
Before Islam Makhachev managed to get his best rival in his career, he called former Bellator champion Michael Chandler from Dagestan on live television. Makhachev after a dominant win over Thiago Moises UFC Vegas 31 In ESPN’s post-fight interview, he took the opportunity to call in Chandler, who was sitting in the ESPN studio as an analyst.
“Hey Chandler, let’s do this. Let’s go. Are you from Bellator? I want to check your skills.” said Chandler as he stared at the camera, speaking live to Chandler in the studio. At the time of this call, Chandler was inflicting a loss to Charles Oliveira in a light title match.
In the studio, Chandler made a stylish transition to Islam Makhachev’s call and ignored the challenge. But since Mahachev’s belt is with him, there will be no warriors in the division to turn down a fight against him. Want to see Islam Makhachev fight Michael Chandler?
