Media Michael Chandler thinks the "I see red when I get hit bro" approach is Islam's kryptonite

[KAZSoliloquy]

what else is he supposed to say? “i actually think i lose to everyone in the top 5, i should retire” ?

 

[Limeade]

Nothing else worked so far so let him try it.

I wish he was more active. Even if he is not likely a future champ, he can be entertaining in so many match ups. Chandler versus Dober or Benny or the French guy Benoit or any of the fringe top ten. Oh I got one, Chandler and returning Paul Felder. Win a couple of these and be back on line for a title shot.

Chandler and Bobby Green, either versus or a joint show about helping adopted kids. Actually I would watch that in a heartbeat.

End his career fighting Paddy in a few years. He either helps build up Paddy or goes out on a high note.

Not everyone has to keep fighting forever.

 

[Ace70 V2]

Didn't Chandler used to fight?

 

[TheGreatA]

Chandler is a glass cannon who has a chance against anybody, but I wouldn't favour him against any of the top guys. It's just that his style forces exchanges where anything can happen, he's a powerful, ultra-aggressive brawler who can put your lights out if you aren't careful.

In that sense, yeah, I'd say he has about as good of a chance against Islam as anybody in the LW division. But it's just a puncher's chance, nothing more.

 

[oscerthegrouch]

Islams streak is awesome, but I want to see him go through the gauntlet of Dustin, Justin, and Michael. Khabib slept Dustin and Justin. Olivera finished Dustin, Justin, and Michael. You’re a certified bad ass going through that hell hole.

this ^^^

 

[BabyBlue_Bomber]

Remember when Chandler got hit and just forgot that he was in the middle of a fight?

 

[sandokan83]

The thing is, he should be a little bit more original.

 

[jsbx45]

He only beat guys on severe downskids

Yeah. Hard to argue he deserves a title shot. I've been a Chandler fan since the Eddie fights so I still root for him pretty hard. He HAS only lost to the best of the best...

 

[ryun253]

Islam destroys Chandler with a LHK

 

[nostradumbass]

The guy's got a losing record and his only wins are Hooker and Tony Ferguson. Why on earth would he even speculate out loud on how he thinks he'd do against the champ?

what else is he supposed to say? “i actually think i lose to everyone in the top 5, i should retire” ?

He wasn't asked a question, he just said this for no reason. Maybe recognize that you have a losing record and should probably get a couple wins before pretending you're in the title picture based on the being a sloppy brawler.

 

[Benoitthegr8]

Chandler is asking to get bodied, gutted, worked… just sayin, Mikey isn’t that guy anymore, Islam would make it look quite easy.

 

[Peli]

He also thinks he beats Charles in a rematch. Do you agree?

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lol I will never stop hating on this dude. Complete clown man lol. His time was like 8 years ago, Credit to him for trying. He does have Dana White privilege, so anything could happen. He could be the one to fill in on late notice and take it because Dana loves this guy

 

[LoveSherdogThisTime]

Pretty sure even in a stand up fight Islam beats chandler to the punch with that piston straight right he counters so well with. Chandler would be charging with big hooks and Islam likely just sparks him right down the middle.

I doubt it. It's easier said than done. The only person who has been able to really avoid those blitzes was Tony Ferguson and Pitbull (caught him early). That's because Tony doesn't need to evade. He can really utilize his reach advantage and counter strike. As technically sound Islam is, I don't think he is capable of that. If Chandler blitzes and gets in his face, he's in real trouble.

 

[Chayanne]

This guy have no soul or selfrespect…

 

[KramerFtw]

all the mountain goat lovers in here

the strange thing about chandler is hes always getting the better of his opponents in their fights but his fight iq goes to shit and he does dumb things and throws the fight