Michael Chandler to the UFC soon could be close to a reality.
Chandler (21-5 MMA, 18-5 BMMA), the former three-time Bellator champ, finished his contract with the organization he’s spent nearly a decade with by knocking out former UFC and WEC champ Benson Henderson earlier this month at Bellator 243. Afterward, he stated his intention to test the open market, including a potential move to the UFC.
UFC president Dana White was asked about his interest in adding Chandler to the loaded 155-pound division during Saturday’s UFC 252 post-fight news conference in Las Vegas. He said a meeting with Chandler is of interest.
“I would love to meet with him,” White told reporters, including MMA Junkie. “Yeah. The guy’s earned it, man. I would love to meet with him.”
Chandler, 34, holds a litany of Bellator records and has several notable wins on his resume. He’s been a free agent multiple times before but has remained on the Bellator roster.
Dana White interested in meeting former Bellator champ Michael Chandler: 'The guy's earned it'