Michael Chandler is firing on all cylinders heading into

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Michael Chandler chats with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto at UFC 262 Media Day about how he’s feeling ahead of his lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira.
0:00 How he’s embracing everything that goes into preparing for and promoting a title bout.
3:32 Why he’s looking forward to seeing Oliveira at the press conference.
6:09 The family and friends that will be in Houston for the fight.
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[@Kegotback]

The way he speaks, composure, charisma, and tone of voice this man can do audio books on the side if he wanted too.

[@luyolomify]

to* why is it so difficult, yank?

[@brownjatt21]

@@luyolomify tooo

[@chikon1409]

Audiobooks? No..

[@bertkarlsson80]

This dude is made of plastic. No charisma

[@Tanner8585]

The dude saved a snickers bar for 2 months. He has no quit

[@hungry6479]

and just like that, nobody in the ufc has more restraint and discipline

[@Tanner8585]

@@hungry6479 for real!! I can’t wait to see this fight!!

[@nolove6962]

He is a quitter tho

[@scogentaz9824]

He has so much faith in himself its unreal. Love it!

[@lewisj3186]

@@nolove6962 explain?

[@JosephACostello]

he def can become a great commentator, speaks great

[@mercharris5266]

Speaks well*

[@chinor6416]

Dat boy tawlk good

[@Sebasr151]

Dis duude cn spitt 🔥 on da mik 🎤

[@lukejo7994]

Nooo he sucks

[@julianmarquez514]

@@lukejo7994 you must be fun at parties

[@lallu316]

I love how good of a communicator Chandler is. He can share thoughts and feelings to where you get a true sense of where he's coming from. I like both these guys so this will be an exciting fight to watch.

[@DIDGCARNAGE]

The UFC basically need Chandler to win, and English speaking superstar is what they need now.

[@Gdesign959]

Well spoken also. He's an easy interview because you can ask him one question and he gives a nice in-depth answer without acting like a meathead.

[@dibrenn3432]

Except he won’t win.

[@teknoguy1156]

I like Chandler overall, but man Oliveira seems really complete MMA fighter at this point. Anyway in MMA anything can happen

[@ibrahimmurad1360]

i doubt they care that much otherwise they woulda never given charles the shot at all

[@mohammedamer5212]

@@teknoguy1156 olivera is skinny asf chandler gonna destroy him

[@Squidrito]

Chandler needs to become a commentator. He is so well spoken! Him and DC would be an unbelievable duo!

[@bastard342]

Nah him and cruz or jon or michael bisping

[@fhumble1132]

Chandler is just a nice positive dude, good person and absolute warrior in the cage. But somehow people still find a way to hate, that’s insane to me.

[@Macadelic_2]

Never understood why people hate on fighters being confident, doesn’t make sense tbh.

[@ctc1996]

I saw people hating on and making crazy comments about his adopted son on Instagram one time. Like it’s one thing to be a fight fan and troll fighters about fighting but bringing up someone’s children especially when it’s amazing that any child was lucky enough to wind up with parents like him and his wife. People hate on anything because they’re miserable themselves.

[@khuraym2511]

@@ctc1996 yeah hes a good guy adopting a kid from a different race that's hard to do...

[@ctc1996]

@@khuraym2511 especially in today’s climate man. Like why’s it matter to people so much if the kid being loved and treated like a prince smh. I bet if you asked the kid he’d say he’s extremely happy

[@khuraym2511]

@@ctc1996 yeah the kid probably came from some broke family where he wudnt even have loving parents maybe druggies e.t.c At least now he's got a mother and a father who support him as their own...

[@MollyWhopMMA]

Can't wait for this one, good luck Mike!

[@idletears]

hey u make great videos

[@MollyWhopMMA]

@@idletears Thanks a lot.

[@badfootbjj6844]

I love mixedmollywhoppery

[@94462]

Greatest channel on MMA from a philosophical perspective. Keep doing what you do brother

[@theguyfromthewater]

@@MollyWhopMMA Yeah brother, your videos are not only educational but have been really helpful in providing some escapism during these peculiar of times. Thank you for what you do 🙏

[@OmarKingBolt17]

i hope he pulls this off and finishes his amazing career in the UFC truly crazy that we were able to say “chandler is fighting for the ufc title”

[@dmoney3491]

How can you not like this guy? Confident yet humble, solid dude.

[@TJ-zu4fp]

I don't like him.

[@Teddyisoffline]

@@TJ-zu4fp u don't like yourself what u really mean

[@TJ-zu4fp]

@@Teddyisoffline ooo good one.. taking disses out of Jeremy Stephens playbook I see.

[@dmoney3491]

@@TJ-zu4fp sounds like a personal problem. Most people do get envious when they see others achieving greatness.

[@randallparaday4102]

I'm just worried he's a lil over confident.

[@csosev]

SEE YOU AT THE TOP 💯

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

SEE YOU AT THE TOP X2

[@AM-gj5hg]

That's what she said..

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

@@WeRemainNeutral Lmaooo good job

[@deleqtronica8733]

When I first saw Michael Chandler, I got Colby vibes from him but he’s literally the complete opposite. Dude has brought a ton of eyes to Bellator too since everyone is looking for his highlights right now. Really rooting for him.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

Chandler could probably beat Colby. I'm not even fronting.

[@tibiaots24]

@999 clairo Chandler walks around 190, I doubt Colby is in 200s.

[@edsabec8883]

Lmao , when dana said he didnt know who pitbull was , comical! 1 minute

[@deleqtronica8733]

@@edsabec8883 bet Dana said that before signing Chandler too. Dana just doesn’t want to let any other promotion even be perceived to be on the same level as the UFC so the “B” word will never be used when talking about Chandlers career on forward in the UFC.

[@tech1238]

Michael Chandler is getting all the airtime. He better get the W

[@jeffhardyextremematt]

Oliveira's Language barrier doesn't help either

[@zenithskull]

He’s got a good personality and a nice guy.

[@dritern]

if charles would learn to speak english he would get some too

[@dibrenn3432]

Nahhhhhh

[@bmanrichy]

@@dritern You say if he would learn as if it’s as easy as clapping your hands

[@brucewayne-bv4ok]

*"To beat this guy I don't even need my wrestling"* *Legend once spoke*

[@shaheersabir6245]

Khabib goat 💔💔💓

[@1712NineNine]

He'd get Knocked out cold by everyone in the top 10 without his Wrestling 😂😂

[@ironsheik8047]

@@1712NineNine good thing this ain’t kickboxing kid

[@brucewayne-bv4ok]

@@1712NineNine *never even grazzed or cut or scratched let alone getting knocked out ! Gtfo of here*

[@JA-mn1en]

@@brucewayne-bv4ok That's bcos he used his wrestling. Are you following this.

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

All the homies love Michael Chandler

[@CalebWelser13]

Yup

[@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899]

I want olive boy to split his wig

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

@Sean Conley Good thing your not the homies

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

@Sean Conley Being independent is a good thing

[@radtmpw]

@@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899 he’s gonna smoke Olivera

[@andrewespinoza926]

Brett’s questions are so cookie cutter man. Makes you appreciate that guy Ariel.

[@Irv350]

they're both pretty lame

[@ryanandrew6764]

Ariel doesn't even like ufc he just like drama. Hes most lame person in the media

[@serracar1]

What do you mean cookie cutter.. what does that even mean ?

[@jeremiahbrisso3680]

@@ryanandrew6764 Don't forget he is a victim and wants a OWO. People like that get slapped where I come from

[@jeremiahbrisso3680]

@@ryanandrew6764 Also don't forget he is ducking the schmo. I've also been taking a shot every time arial goes into advanced mma technique and I've been sober 10 years

[@TheeChaad]

I never thought I'd say it, especially when he was in Bellator, but I think I like Michael Chandler. He carries himself like a G, and a great ambassador of the sport.

[@Ethan2Tone]

Brett Okamoto looks like he just came out of the Amazon after discovering a cure.

[@mmachampion89]

A cure from what tho

[@shadow0946]

Why is your profile pic moving 👀🤔🤔😟

[@iclark2400]

Your profile pic is moving, what is this sorcery 👀

[@jessmaynard7751]

@@mmachampion89 that one stuff

[@dynamicprince2054]

You have cool profile pic

[@tiernangorduin7975]

He talks so well. It’s like he practiced all the interviews beforehand.

[@SheldonEvans08]

He already knew the questions like Dieden and Killary.

[@galileoshift8330]

natural authentic low cognitive dissonance if any

[@Joeyestrada1]

It’s called being real

[@Opticillusion160]

It's called paying attention in school

[@dougheffernan449]

It’s called just being yourself

[@raybrozzo7850]

Can't believe this dude gonna be CHAMP already

[@jhuntley575]

He won't get through Oliveira

[@mailman6155]

He is definitely a role model ! Kids will get into mma for all the right reasons for this guy !

[@therealwewin]

Without the brain damage of course!

[@mailman6155]

@@therealwewin lmao. This is true

[@zafaramiri]

I respect the promotional interviews Chandler has been involved in. We haven't seen Charles in too many interviews, understandable, though, because of the language barrier.

[@jorgeledesma2418]

Didn't know he was fighting haven't seen him in embedded.

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

Was this sarcasm? Lol it's kinda hard to pick up nowadays

[@zachthomsen3715]

Right?

[@jorgeledesma2418]

Can't fix stupid, need to study your races there's a difference between Brazilian, Mexican and Spanish should've stayed in school.

[@philjackson8566]

Brett is the only person who can make talking to a title challenger seem boring.

[@vinayak1485]

I fkn swear

[@brucesterz]

Ariel helwani is that you?

[@xsHoExx]

@@brucesterz no its phil jackson man

[@dub16100]

He’s awful

[@davidkerr6377]

Dude is mega likeable, hope he does well this weekend. Works hard, great attitude, great with media. Could be the full package if he wins the title.

[@heresthethingyouguys]

Remember when everbody used to hate him when he joined the UFC?

[@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899]

@@heresthethingyouguys yeah you get hate when you’re talking about fights and you’ve never fought once in the ufc. After hooker he proved himself. Thus earning respect

[@vhyles]

Too bad he's 35 already, but he can still compete at the highest level for 2-3 more years. Amazing fighter

[@duramaxdad]

I’m not here for a long time. But a good time. Congrats on upping your game. Hespect.

[@aidenblackburn4699]

By far the most respectful person in the sport

[@alipatepareti2301]

Great guy and a great dad to his son as well! All the best from Fiji

[@michaelrendler3703]

Not sure why people are hating on Brett, the guy always gives great interviews and is respectful to the fighters. I like Chandler, but he is really overlooking Oliveira, who has more weapons than he does.

[@Sammy_MX]

Wie recht du hast 👍🏾

[@colemcintosh8216]

No way is he overlooking him, you haven’t watched his interview with Ariel have you?

[@michaelrendler3703]

@@colemcintosh8216 I saw it, and I think he says the right things when he needs to, but he is already looking ahead to guys like Conor and Dustin as well. And he keeps mentioning Charles having a quitters mentality. He may have struggled with that long ago, but the guy has grown past that. The fact is, he got to bypass a pool of killers, and I know there were complications, but if anyone is coming into the fight motivated, it’s Charles.

[@thatdude4542]

This guy is the reason I started watching Bellator. So glad seeing him in the UFC fighting for the belt. Can't wait

[@absoluttchamp]

Finally a fighter who has something of value to say in interviews. Good guy.

[@Ismail-Yahya]

MC man such a nice humble guy. All the best on Saturday night champ. Excited for this next part of your career in the UFC

[@robertacevedo5726]

This guys so Genuine. it’s a breath of fresh air. Good luck Champ ! 💪🏽

[@raxcks4150]

Charlie Olives 🫒 gonna take that belt. It’s so obvious, he is a complete fighter right now.

[@agoogleuser8583]

I see it too.

[@georgedavidla]

Love this man! Excited for the fight!

[@WanderAshton]

its been surreal watching this guy get into the UFC and making it to this point Saturdays gonna be fun

[@danielmizrahi9629]

its so wild how many people are there that love a person who can get knocked out. what a ride it must be

[@xanjo772]

You can just tell when someone really puts in the work. I like Chandler, best if luck to you sir!

[@joe45.]

Chandler has a future being a reader for audio books.

[@tibiaots24]

Keep in mind he is cutting weight and still can speak so good.

[@dsmethurst41]

Chill out I've not eat for 3 days and non stop talked ya never been on a proper seesh lad

[@clivotvh9503]

@@dsmethurst41 Crackhead vibes

[@skins6007]

It is nice to see super humble, well spoken, spectacular fighter like this. I’ll be pullin for you bro, get that gold. 👍⚙️👌

[@brandonhudson89]

He so happy that mane bout to cry in tears of joy lol

[@LifeOfBD]

I was one of those who didnt care for Mike but since being in the UFC and watching his interviews, I like the way he carries himself. Lets get it Chandler

[@raultv760]

This guy seems very smart, wish him the best

[@tkepz3549]

I can see olivera catching Chandler with a front kick coming in i think Chandlers pressure could work against him Charles has a good team he looks better every fight good luck to both men .

[@sarojaband4664]

Such grace and humility. Potentially the American Khabib!! Go get it Michael!! America loves you!!

[@DmDaPDm]

Not gonna lie, Hes almost too perfect and thats what makes me feel like hes gonna lose

[@bobsmith962]

He's still and underdog. I wish him luck!

[@everydaycarry_smartphone]

yeah I clearly see a kick to the nerv from oliveira and chandler can't walk 🦵🏼

[@bastard342]

@@everydaycarry_smartphone nah

[@CarlosLopez-ll2wd]

@@everydaycarry_smartphone I’m team Chandler, but despite Hookers fast loss his kicks on Chandler made him very uncomfortable.

[@HassanKhan-ms5kg]

I like Chandler. Good fighter, great human. Respectful yet lethal. Really good addition to the 155 division. Him, Dustin, Connor, Olivera, hopefully Makhachaev too, soon. I don't think 155 was ever this stacked with fighters so close to each other's level.

[@khuraym2511]

Yeah and Justin

[@scogentaz9824]

Chandler seems like a good honest person. Get that belt man. I'm rooting for ya.

[@216baja]

I really like Chandler as he is an exciting figher and an articulate person. This is the type of interview that I truly like and appreciate as a fan.

[@dannymiller7187]

I’ve come to like chandler a lot. He seems like a good dude. I do wish they would be giving Oliveira more coverage tho. I think it could hype the fight up even more than it is now. I just hate when everyone acts like it’s only one dude fighting in there.

[@scottbirmingham7367]

Chandler is a beast!i see him taking this one and holding the title.for awhile!

[@jooyichen]

Michael chandler the type of dude to tell snickers to have a break.

[@SpulkitD9]

Brett jumps so much in it the intro at 0:01 Once you see it you won't miss.

[@rawrss]

Great speaker, great Fighter, will be a wonderful ambassador for MMA for a long time to come.

[@teddj514]

See you at the top. Love his mentality

[@Nuevomexicano]

Brett "ethnically ambiguous" okamoto

[@XZagatoX]

Clearly German-Irish

[@daebak7370]

I thought he was half Japanese half german

[@armand531]

Definitely Philipino/English decent

[@DougSalyers]

Supreme confidence and phenomenal skill and power. Oliveria has the same, this gonna be a great fight! I'm hoping Chandler wins!

[@tricallyourmama]

Wow, he is such a great speaker. Even after his run at fighting he should get into commentary work. Would love to see him and dc do a segment. But as great as he speaks Olivera is an animal and I see Olivera winning that strap

[@dantemarotta356]

I've watched Michael since he was 3 an 0 iirc and have always thought he'd do great in the UFC, He matches up well with anyone at 55. Hope he wins

[@IMDR3W]

This man speaks like a champion.

[@andrewroberts4071]

Do not understand all the hate Chandler gets! Super positive vibes and dudes a MONSTER. This fight should deliver 🤞

[@hkloob07]

So well spoken and likeable. Impossible not to root for him.

[@mebepeeblee]

This might be my new favorite fighter! As long as he stops with the Rick Flare 😂

[@deleqtronica8733]

Nahhhh the Ric Flair was the best part of the fight 😂

[@brownjatt21]

WOOOOOOOOOOO

[@markanthony1972]

I like this kid. He deserves this. He is also a new father like myself and I can relate to that for sure. Good luck tonight Michael chandler. Blessings to you your wife and your boy, Hap.

[@doozerchuck8625]

His great in and out of the octagon...wow!....I like him

[@kalyxhighgrade5176]

i love both these fighters seriously torn

[@occupy1390]

How can u not like this guy? Cmon chandler 🇺🇸

[@giehlemanns]

i can see chandler becoming a commentator in a couple of years

[@eltaierrible3459]

Breath of fresh air 👍👍

[@aryebell3466]

Rooting for Chandler! GL bro

[@jacobjohnson6766]

I like this dude and rooting for him to win

[@Pablo-sr2zx]

Chandler is such a marketable person super nice person who speaks very well great champion for the UFC and Dana white knows this

[@zaheerdawood3814]

Can definitely see who he UFC wants to become the face of the LW division with all this focus on Mike Chandler.

[@cyclonus01]

what does his jacket say? i couldnt see all the letters?

[@zakclooney4469]

Humble guy

[@kerron68]

I can't say I am routing for either one. But if Michael wins it will open a lot of doors for fighters outside the UFC and do well for the MMA in general

[@jakeklawitter9185]

Did Anyone else not like this guy back in October now hoping he wins Saturday?

[@dmc6416]

This bloke is so well spoken

[@moneyman536]

That Amiri lettermen coat tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jovannyramos1385]

Okay okay Chandler in the Amiri👌🏼👌🏼

[@vumsang9746]

Brother you will make it God bless America

[@thedriver8534]

Michael will be a great UFC CHAMP! Simply a good American man

[@fabiooliveira2721]

ComeBack after the fight guys!xD it was only 1 round.Bout 30sec. OLIVEIRAAAA

[@johnnybacon8675]

Chandler vs eddie alvarez was some of the best fights ive ever seen, this man is a monster, exciting af! Cant wait til he beats charlie olives Saturday night!

[@sh0ckwave425]

Either way, we all win. Its gonna he a skillful fight to watch

[@nyteowl8069]

Chandler is very well spoken. He pretty much has a job waiting for him at the desk when he retires.

[@PIPA1302]

GOTTA LOVE MICHAEL CHANDLER....

[@hitthegroundrunning7649]

Can't wait! But I love both fighters?!?! This ones hard to side.

[@tylerjeffries7166]

If he wins, especially in highlight reel fashion, a star is born. An articulate and charismatic American good guy champion. Not to look past Oliveira OR Dustin...but can you imagine how massive a Chandler vs Conor LW Championship fight New Year's weekend in Vegas would be?

[@Memento__mori.]

Difference between Chandler and Charles is that Oliver’s is not a clout chaser and that’s why I believe he gon win.

[@pistolpattahpatr.9845]

That Amiri jacket is cold. Would be better with some different colors. Ready to see Mike take over

[@willztal9108]

Good luck this weekend 👊🏽🇳🇿

[@tiptopchocolatevanilla6421]

This fight gonna be 💣💥

[@trinity3422]

As much as I’d like to see Oliveira become the lightweight champion, I just don’t see Chandler losing this fight with the wave of confidence he’s riding right now

[@aliibrar9213]

This guy has always been destined for greatness, it is only now the people are realizing it

[@dibrenn3432]

Why have I not seen one oliviera interview but chandler is like the new poster boy after one fight. Put some respect on that mans name!

[@goldendovah7613]

He's been I the ufc for a long time now. He should've learned English if he wants promotion.

[@thomasorilley5478]

I like this dude! god luck man!

[@tuibarrett7748]

Brett okamoto pound for pound best looking journalist in mma

[@profightsinfo]

What do you think? Does Chandler get it done or does Oliveira finally reach the mountain top?

[@lakerschargers1]

I predict draw by double submission

[@tech1238]

Who you got? This is a very tricky pick

[@williaml6727]

Charles sleeps mike

[@dibrenn3432]

Oliviera obviously. Chandler is a *very* smart striker and counterpuncher but Charles? Extremely well rounded at everything, long limbs,

[@CT-mw7fn]

@@kintarooe8688 that dosent mean anything masvidal never been ko’d in the ufc before usman anything can happen especially a submission when ur facing the man with most submissions in the company’s history

[@kingsleycostain644]

Chandler is super fresh with that FIRE!! 🔥 Amiri jacket 🧥 Crazy Drip 💧 💧