Michael Chandler Predicts A Masterpiece At UFC 281 Against Dustin Poirier

Daniel Cormier checks in with UFC Lightweight contender Michael Chandler ahead of UFC 281. Chandler predicts that he will "create a masterpiece" in his fight Saturday against Dustin Poirier; and steal the show from the Middleweight championship main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. Plus, Chandler explains why he’s a better striker and wrestler than undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev!
Follow me on all social media platforms!
Website: www.danielcormierwrestling.com/
Instagram: / @dc_mma
Twitter: / dc_mma
SPONSORS:
Oakgrove Technologies:
Website: www.oakgrovetech.com/
Instagram: / oakgrovetechnologies
Nearfall Clothing:
Website: www.nearfallclothing.com/
Instagram: / nearfallclothing
Monster Energy:
Website: www.monsterenergy.com/
Instagram: / monsterenergy
#DanielCormier #MichaelChandler #UFC281

[@dalimrabet3087]

DC is the only guy in the UFC who can make every fighter comfortable. He gets the best out of them.

[@uptheirish3696]

Except from el cucuy😂

[@boblob3509]

Haha legit Tony was going off for no reason in their interview

[@christophermhudson09]

Him with Tony and Justin both were a bit awkward 🤣 DC is great for this tho I certainly agree 💯

[@JM-bx2vg]

@@boblob3509 Tony probably hates DC because khabib his friend lool

[@kevinschwart1028]

DC has always a stuffy nose. He doesn't seem to beat the cold

[@pablokhuzwayo2515]

If Chandler wins, you can bet he'll deliver a WWE style callout 😂

[@JM-bx2vg]

Probably going to call out conor again loool

[@JM-bx2vg]

Dana needs to start paying them properly so this shit can stop

[@brandonrothsman2665]

@@JM-bx2vg your bugging this is the best part of the UFC. Hero villain arcs and the drama

[@jalrox123]

His promos are way better than majority of wwe roster

[@billyblanco89]

@@brandonrothsman2665 Nah it's not the best part. But it plays a huge role in the overall scheme of things. The best part is obviously the fight. But sure, if they didn't have all this other shit, the amount of ppl that actually care to see the fights would go down tremendously. Best marketing and promotion in the history of combat sports.

[@sahnimus3455]

Love that DC is always real, even though people accuse him of being too friendly with people but I love that he‘s real even if he seems a little biased he‘s being himself 100%

[@brandongriffin79]

If only this were true when he commentated fights

[@tamie341]

DC snuck that ad read in at the beginning with that long ass sponsor talk then they left the product in the view as if it wasn't part of the ad lol

[@arlysion]

I think that specific criticism of his was with regards to commentary. Hes biased af when commentating and its annoying. Dont think anyone will lose respect for DC over that. I mean what hes done with his career is unreal.

[@jasoncorey]

Michael Chandler quickly became my favorite fighter once he got to UFC. He is a breath of fresh air in this fake trash talk era. Love some REAL animosity but often times in fights it's so forced it doesn't translate well.

[@noddy2slurps742]

MC been talking fake trash talk with this fight wtf you smoking? 😂😂 you need to do some research n watch what he's said bout DP then till now... MC is fake asf even the fighters would tell you he's fake asf

[@willemniehorster9836]

I don't like his all american boy attitude

[@rayal4395]

👎

[@renbenimsong7573]

Chandler is one of those fighters......even if he loses nothing changes how I feel about him

[@andyman3309]

agreed

[@_Legendary__]

Idk man, these mma fans seem to know everything about him by watching only 4 FIGHTS and they already calling him a journey man like he wasn’t a dominant former champ and possibly a top 10 lightweight on the planet.

[@metalassassin8841]

@@_Legendary__ I know the "fans" throw casual around quite often. But hose imbeciles that you're talking about, are actually casuals. Which is a big ass chunk of the MMA(not UFC) fandom.

[@patrickrose9849]

Actual if you watched ufc for the past 10 years like I have. You'd know, Dustin is a much better fighter than Chandler. His resume Connor x2 Max Holloway X2, Justin Gaethje and more. He's also faced far stiffer competition than Chandler.

[@MeinhardSRohr]

Man DC, don’t come for an interview when you’re sick. Don’t give my man chandler a virus 🦠

[@Gwizz-1000]

I was thinking the exact same thing before i saw this comment. I cringed with every single sniff. He even leaned in a few times and talked and breathed in his face.

[@Redery001]

I love how DC can be such good friends with people fighting each other and still maintain his relationships. Like both Dustin and Chandlers are friends with him even if they don't like each other. DC interviews with fighters are the best

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Dude DC your channel is blowing up, almost 200k subs congrats! You really produce great content, quality over quantity. You're the man champ you seem to have quite a blast in your retired life.

[@TheLiveCartoons]

@Alex LMFOAO on god, bro sucked the soul out of dc

[@AlexM-mz7rx]

Give him a ❤dc. He’s hella 💧 💧 💧

[@kd3283]

DC has been in the UFC way longer then paddy the baddy and had way better fights and has a way better legacy 200k subscribers to paddy the baddy’s 700k who hasn’t been in the UFC for even 4 years, DCs channel isn’t growing, it’s dying. He’s a relic Legend but a relic

[@Jmp153]

Paddy is just the hype rn. He ain’t never gonna be champ in ufc

[@latifnaoum8532]

And chael sonnen

[@tdsstef]

This has to be one of the nicest interviews I watched! Great questions, great answers and amazing characters. I really wish Chandler wins this one, I'm counting the hours until the event. Much love from Romania, DC!

[@patrickrose9849]

He wont

[@personwomanmancameratv4558]

michael chandler is physical machine with above average (for the top 10) fighting skills but the thing that hurts him the most is his fight iq , he doesn't analyse his opponents or create plans to counter them as well or as fast as other fighters . and because of that he got knocked down multiple times . he has tp adjust that for the dustin fight because if he goes straight forward at dustin and doesn't use traps , it's gonna be a bad night for him .

[@netero6751]

He needs to use his wrestling to catch dustin with something

[@Faithfulfarmer]

Well said. He doesn’t have ufc championship level IQ. Everything else is there

[@AlwaysDiamonds]

Nada he’s got the IQ. he gets way too emotional and throws tactics out the window

[@comishifilms]

Rewatch the hooker fight

[@Faithfulfarmer]

@@AlwaysDiamonds I was under the impression that tactics are part of IQ. A smart fight is having a game plan and sticking to it

[@lathamrowe]

D.C got that thing. Smooth delivery, relatable but always on point. Pacing the talk while walking the walk. Second calling.

[@zahab210]

I had to check the my IG to make sure I'm still following this dude Chandler. Well mannered and intellegent. Regardless of what commentators or analysts will say about you, your children are blessed to have you to follow as an example. Pure Class!

[@waelharp4060]

Chandler is a legend. You can never count him out against anybody because of his speed, power and wrestling ability. To beat Chandler you have to KO him. He's never been submitted. But this is his last chance if he doesn't beat Poirier his run is over and the same goes for Poirier. Gaethje, Poirier and Chandler better start winning or else they will have to start fighting the young hungry up and coming fighters like Tsarukyon, Gamrot and Fiziev.

[@zoheir1162]

He's a 36yo, no cardio no chin.

[@patrickrose9849]

Dustin is a future Ufc hall of famer for a reason. He's beaten Holloway twice, Gaethje, Connor. He lost one out of his last 9. You literally have no idea what you're talking about.

[@vohongquan98]

"Michael Chandler got 50 sponsors" cracked me, love that DC!

[@tamie341]

That was a sneaky ad read bro, that whole piece was meant to lead to the pbj product ad read by DC before leaving it in shot the rest of the video

[@JLandaA]

I hope chandler doesnt end up getting sick, mr cormier sounding kinda sick.

[@TheShowCase1]

I was thinking the same thing

[@oddadder5530]

Its crazy chandler sounds now sick too in his newest Interview....DC should wear a mask if he is sick

[@juniesrevenge]

SEE YOU AT THE TOP!!!! chandler is easily one of my favorite fighters rn, this dude is just too likable and brings it every time !

[@jasonred3874]

Everybody's putting Dustin as favorite in this fight because he's a big stricker and he's durable but Chandler can wrestle and bring the fight to the ground if he wants. In that case Dustin could be in big trouble there. Dustin gonna turn Chandler into a wrestler you'll see 😌

[@Youssef-hd5bl]

yeah but he's too stupid to do that, he will just stand with him there like a dumb.

[@OneCash]

No, Dustin is the favorite because he proved his spot. He beat Gaethje, Alvarez, Conor 2x, Holloway 2x, Pettis and many more. Chandler is 2-2 in the UFC so far and the wins are against guys who are on their way out of the rankings.

[@ADEOLADEEBO]

The best of DC comes out when he’s doing interviews on his own channel. Great interview 👌👍

[@hankw2587]

DC is one of the best interviews the UFC has. He can make any fighter comfortable.

[@motsy15]

I hate to see either of these dudes lose. Two of the best guys in the ufc in every way

[@adriansaldana8498]

"In what walk of life, is being a bad employee a good thing?" Colby covington- 👀 👀

[@Steve-gj3gf]

💪💪👊👊

[@JeromeBlessedHolloway]

Colby’s the goat. Cry about it

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@JeromeBlessedHolloway Embarassing comment and profile picture.

[@JeromeBlessedHolloway]

@@sukhdevr3489 cry

[@sukhdevr3489]

@@JeromeBlessedHolloway You must be 10 lol. Most Charles fans are toxic like you.

[@TheDrewzio]

Chandler gonna train many champions in the future. That’s dope

[@RustyShackleford9000]

“I will lunge in with my chin exposed, throwing looping hooks and overhands”

[@spencer9488]

EXTREME OWNERSHIP

[@TheChuddington]

A man of culture I see

[@spencer9488]

@@TheChuddington this is the way

[@justindavis8793]

love the DC looks like the cat who got the cream in his situation.. it's clear how much he appreciates his ability to earn a living from traveling around watching fights and chatting to people like him. great content man

[@samshongwe]

It’s crazy because I love Chandler’s energy and positivity, especially having seen him in long form on the PBD podcast - but I enjoy Colby’s toxicity and funny one liners too. * the duality of man *

[@marlonwelty8016]

Michael Chandler's toilet paper: god bless, see u in the crack

[@baby333]

DC's Energy with the Dagestanies is brotherhood, with fighters old school or new school is respect, acts humble and makes them feel appreciated without any ego although they're sitting next to a double champ goat!

[@YungTzee]

These are my two favorite fighters… Dustin and Michael. I want to say 1 thing and 1 thing only. Please don’t knock each other out, Please make it go to decision. Thanks lol

[@RyanDugan23]

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas waiting for this card!

[@vaughanscott7308]

You have done well Michael I love watching your fights.

[@freckface7443]

Man, i just love DC.. His energy and spirt is just contagious, great guy. MC and DC just vibe! Great interview Champ Champ!

[@mattkaiser8984]

“I’m what walk of life… is being a bad employee, a good thing???” I’m dead 💀

[@lowlowseesee]

Dc is my fav of all times. I love mike too. But these two are definitely company men. They have faulty positions like the quote you just shared but meanwhile have NEVER had an honest thing to say about the revenue share that goes to fighters. Only Joe rogan(company guy but makes more money elsewhere) talks openly and honestly about the exploitation

[@metalassassin8841]

I've been laughing my ass off the entire time. The cameraman seems to be quite comfortable in his "sniper" position 🤣

[@Sean-db1gx]

If Chandler gets sick before the fight we know why lmao..

[@luibond9418]

A masterpiece post fight speech

[@TheEwokExplorer]

Chandler said soliloquies hahaha. this guy is awesome

[@honkytears]

DC is excellent at everything he does. I could watch him interview my pet turtle, and I don't even have a pet turtle.

[@g8le]

DC you're gonna get Chandler sick when you're sitting there blowing your nose n shit

[@michaeldecarlo4594]

Been watching Chandler for a long time.. Awesome seeing him transition into the UFC. Hope he gets the W!

[@RecoilRabid]

Dude, I've been looking for interviews like this with fighters. Of course it would be you! Keep doing what you're doing DC, you're the man! 💪

[@BabyLungs03]

@@Last_Chance. w mma community

[@thealke1467]

DC is one of the most loved fighters of all time for a reason this guy his a legend inside and outside the octagon 🥇 congrats champchamp

[@Sam-ng3of]

Chandler is such an ENFJ/enneagram 3 And the whole 'coming across as perfect' thing 🤣

[@Sourcepowa]

"See you at the top ! " - El Diamante 2022 💎💎💎

[@papichulo23]

Michael Chandler is the man can't wait to watch him compete saturday!

[@cjsmith4152]

I have no doubt at all that Conor will be watching chandler Dustin closely praying that chandler wins so he can fight chandler if he wins it’s kinda like a win over Dustin whom he will probably never be able to get that loss back from

[@frostyglaze484]

That’s what I was thinking almost, if chandler wins that could be a potential comeback fight, mcgregors better than both of them with boxing and kicks except with Dustin he’s a better boxer than chandler so it’d be harder to land his ko shot and Dustin has a chin that can take his shots, with chandler ik for a fact he’ll stand with him and won’t wrestle. Still a 50/50 fight in my eyes if they fight. The question is always the same can mcgregor ko them before he gets tired in the 2nd

[@khanfamily95]

If he wins . Thts a long stretch coz he won’t come back coz the fight has evolved n Conor stayed stagnant.

[@frostyglaze484]

@@khanfamily95 mcgregors improved his standup, it’s just he has no cardio, he has 19 kos he finishes people quickly so it doesn’t go the distance, ppl are like “Conor during the Eddie fight was his prime” but Eddie can’t box that’s why it looked so easy, Dustin fucked up eddie and is a step above him and conor was boxing his head off until he got tired then got kod

[@kumaboyy.7443]

Such a confident respectful guy! Like him even more after the interview. Hope he beats Dustin!

[@hypemantv431]

DC WITH THE UNDISPUTED UPLOADS💪🏼💯

[@CoolToMe_]

DC was feeling that last speech

[@laloarvizu17]

Gotta love this guy ! Can’t wait to see him fight !

[@Sam-ng3of]

Lol the very first thing he said sounded very Chandler meme "I think life is all about..."

[@andrewjames1613]

Chandler is super motivational. I'm going to get his fitness app

[@connnmnn]

dc does really well at these 1 on 1 interviews

[@JoelReeves2006]

Chandler is motivation 110%

[@indefatigableargonaut]

PUT THE SHIRT BACK ON

[@mattdavies0792]

Never thought I would like chandler this much! Top class warrior

[@KV____]

Let’s fucking go mike!!!! This is gonna be such a crazy fucking fight I’m so glad the ufc added him to the lightweight division, he brings some crazy fights 💪🏻💪🏻

[@atronadhashi4550]

Brother DC, advance congratulations for 200k subscribers

[@mdm9096]

DC comfortable with the double side back rest and chandler is sitting on the edge without any back support 😂😂

[@hamnastyle4710]

masterpiece?....helllo ooooooooo

[@ll13gaming]

So much respect for Chandler I hope he gets it, total champ 🙌

[@JeremyEstes]

Man, this was a good job at selling Chandler vs Makhachev. I want to see it.

[@OneCash]

You really wanna see Mike die, huh?

[@GotMyDickInYaMouth]

i don’t, he don’t deserve it and he’ll get ran through

[@thatkidjoly]

Bruh you wanna see it because Chandler is your favorite fighter. Trust me it won't end good for him.

[@JeremyEstes]

@@thatkidjoly nope. I like them both. They did a good job selling it here though, which is why I commented.

[@thatkidjoly]

@@JeremyEstes Islam didn't promote shit for Chandler

[@AwayFromSociety1]

Hey DC! Congrats on 200k subs! Well deserved!

[@vandergruff]

Chandler giver better answers than DC’s questions.

[@billyblanco89]

Daniel 'where's my tissue' Cormier... Racking up subs quick DC, keep it up bro these open conversation type interviews are great. I'd like to see DC do an interview with Jake Paul on that same couch, that would be good stuff. Much luv big guy keep rep that boot. 👍

[@TundeEszlari]

Impressive premier.

[@Cavalakz]

I find it hilarious that I got a Popeyes ad. DC they're messing with you 😂

[@jayscott9860]

Chandler is a true perfectionist who is succeeding.

[@bunherebunthere]

DC!

[@TheEwokExplorer]

awesome interview! well done champs!

[@mansooranees6459]

Cameraman on the bed??

[@jasongardner9127]

Dam Mike u shook a snotty covered hand. I seen it coming from the wrip.

[@CraigBrosRacing]

Best vid so far!!!!!get Mike to sponsor your channel!!!!lol

[@softwareengineer9435]

Great interview as always

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

Michael Chandler has a great future in the UFC commentary & Analyst desk when he retires from MMA

[@kulaishimunyakayanza5938]

Dc; Hru? Chandler: “life is about having symbiotic relationships; mutually beneficial; the science of symbiosis is just amazing a a great philosophy………..”

[@jasonyassine871]

DC gives the best interviews

[@blitz8702]

this is gonna be good fight both of them are strong and they are experienced fighters now

[@darksoul624]

Two of the Best in the business

[@sebbo1496]

conor said he'd create a masterpiece against dustin too

[@BamOn742]

he did ...

[@emmyhaq2252]

Ohhh shitttt, now Im hooked to root for my guy Mike after this interview....

[@LateLastNight]

I don’t know what it is but I love hearing DC swear, shit gets me giddy.

[@shannonsteven3982]

Chandler is such a likeable human. If it's bullshit he does it well. Jones does the nice guy act and it sucks, he's far better being the villain, but Chandler does the nice guy so well.

[@harrytamang1154]

Win or lose,this guy is fan favourite for sure

[@sumairebrahim496]

Michael Chandler is very likable and hardworking fighter

[@Pippinm7]

Great interview

[@brakeroner]

Daniel Cormier's parents raised him to be the polite listener -- the psychologist

[@clm73]

Michael "lot's of free shit" Chandler..LOL

[@Tezok19]

They gotta make the main card fights 5 rounders. These 3 round fights have been to close to call recently.

[@mattcolecchia3645]

I really hope to see Chandler blast double Dustin. Man is a fucking animal on the ground

[@KharlHungus]

Naa…he try to slug it out. Like he did with geatje.

[@KharlHungus]

@Alex it was a hail marry.

[@rudyfromhouston8811]

DC Killin the interviews yo for real top notch quality content mayne I see you DC 👍💯💪

[@DsabanovicDemo]

How can u call a masterpiece a fight where u just brawl and fight like in a phone booth?😂😂!

[@shubhamgupta-fs3ml]

That's the Masterpiece

[@MrEdward4321]

Cameramen are like, “usually I skip this part!”😅

[@tatiaarchvadze2343]

Love you guys ❤️🤘 Dc is best 🐻

[@MassageMystic775]

DC sounds like he got a cold or something, y'all catch that?

[@xenanzelda9973]

Dc the best man for the job always

[@mirzinho8721]

10:45 was that DC eating a chips? lmaooooooooo

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

DC I love your content but we gotta get your cameras white balance figured out my guy. Let’s get that production value as high as you can make it since You’ve already got the great content covered! But yes, white balance… because hotel lights are always bad news on camera.

[@nemesisraleng17]

16:36 DC "that's the shit" ...motivated to fight again inside the Octagon 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@nybe5690]

Mike talking about being great Dc”that’s that shit “ 😂😂