Often described as a company man for the UFC since his switch from Bellator MMA, Michael Chandler has assured long-time foe, Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire that making good on his move to the Octagon is the best move for his career. Chandler, himself a former three-time Bellator champion — was afforded close to an immediate title shot in the UFC, after making short work of Dan Hooker in his debut.Once branded as receiving ‘Dana White privilege’ from ex-star Tony Ferguson, Chandler knows firsthand, the benefits to the almost unrivaled viewership potential of the UFC.
From top opponents to bigger PPVs, he believes the UFC offers all, especially in light of Bellator (PFL) not lining up fights for Pitbull.And tonight, Chandler urged, Ariel Helwani to pose an important financial question to Pitbull regarding his transition and said, “1 year from now, sit [Patricio Pitbull] down on your show and have him answer, honestly, what the difference is and how much bigger [UFC] is.”“How much more significant it is over here.
And if he plays his cards right and does his job, how much more lucrative it is,” Chandler asserted.“1 year from now, sit [Patricio Pitbull] down on your show and have him answer, honestly, what the difference is and how much bigger [UFC] is, how much more significant it is over here, and if he plays his cards right and does his job, how much more lucrative it is.”Michael.
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twitter.com/d3qOTkcFXt— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 24, 2025A.
