They might be rivals in the same division, but Michael Chandler had no problem heaping praise on former opponent Justin Gaethje following "The Highlight's" knockout win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 last weekend.
Arman Tsarukyan has been an under-the-radar contender in the UFC lightweight division for some time now. But he said now is the time to break cover and face the champion for a second time, this time on even terms.
Charles Oliveira wanted to prove that he's ready for a title rematch with Islam Makhachev, and his performance at UFC 289 certainly convinced one of his rivals in the 155-pound division.
Conor McGregor predicts he’ll “slice through” Michael Chandler when they eventually meet inside the Octagon later this year.
Conor McGregor is on his way back to the Octagon, but before he pulls on the four-ounce gloves and makes his walk to the cage, he'll play a starring role in the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Michael Chandler may have been battered and bruised following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281, but the always-positive lightweight contender still has high hopes for a huge fight with Conor McGregor down the line.
The stars of UFC 281 – two champions, challengers, and fan favourites – cut their final pounds ahead of Friday morning's weigh-in. Then it's one more pre-fight showdown at the ceremonials held at Radio City Music Hall.
Champs Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza join their opponents at the UFC 281 presser; Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier face off. Zhang Weili and Frankie Edgar train for their next chapters. Izzy and Alex Pereira pose at a landmark.
Champ Carla Esparza and Michael Chandler take in their billboard. Dustin Poirier loosens up in the ring. Molly McCann meets a legend. Zhang Weili crosses paths with Esparza. At media day, champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira talk up their main event.
It's fight week in New York City and today marks the "fight before the fight," as the stars of UFC 281 take to the scale for the official early-morning weigh-ins ahead of fight night at Madison Square Garden.