Michael Chandler's post-fight message to Tony Ferguson - UFC 274 interview

Michael Chandler speaks to Fox Sports' Duncan McKenzie-McHarg following his massive knockout win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.
#MMA #UFC #UFC274 #Chandler #Ferguson

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[@imoeazy]

This interviewer says weird casual stuff. Even licks his lips while looking at chandler wtf

[@truth-7380]

what a liar: "it's not the payday, that I want..."

[@caldale4941]

There are a lot of good dudes in MMA, but I've never seen someone so well put together, well spoken and mature as Chandler. He speaks with a sort of sensibility and wisdom you would expect from an older person who's been through a lot of life struggles and come out on top. Dude has strong leadership qualities.

[@powerglory736]

He was good in the hobbit

[@blackred1032]

its just being real and professional ... most fighters either arent smart or try to play the tough guy persona but sometimes from great confidence, everyone is humbled throughout there career youll see it in a lot of fighters

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

@@blackred1032 it's a testimony on how lots of fighters are just as smart and unprofessional as a slice of toast, now comes a dude who can talk and doesn't conduct himself like a lunatic and he gets praised as the new messiah^^

[@jerald3231]

Proverbs 9:10 King James Version 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

[@trainsacomin2088]

100 per cent

[@fc-kk6us]

Dude was a good guy to instantly not go after Tony.

[@Flavorstick311]

Yes he very well could have kept going but was a good sport

[@ruffhouse4123]

Chandler is a class act for sure! Hope he gets the belt before he hangs up the gloves.✌️

[@filth6996]

That was great. Chandler is the type of man we should all aspire to be.

[@sherminator1617]

Smart way from him, if you once inside Tonys head then theres no way out. Just ask khabib that Tony still tweet about fighting.

[@josiahgonzalez942]

@Notwwd OK? Came back and KOd a guy who took multiple bombs from gaethje and didn't get Kod 🤦‍♂️ Ferguson fan in denial?

[@xxjacksparrowxx6742]

Gotta respect Chandler, he's such a humble guy, didn't said a word that would disrespect Tony. Man you got my respect today, from a die hard fan of Tony Ferguson 💖 But still rooting for The D'arce Knight, El cucuy all the way 🤗

[@jailbreakoverlander]

yea......except maybe doing backflip after backflip and not even looking to see if tony was ok, dead etc. yea mad respect.

[@yukiomishima7568]

@@jailbreakoverlander That's true but Tony is also very proud and probably wouldn't have liked that. But besides that, all of these fighters know how much people love Tony, it's not easy to disrespect him because they know that would turn the fans against them. they dont want that..

[@SlayerofFiction]

@@jailbreakoverlander I'm a chandler fan, however yea that was BS, maybe he just had so much pent up energy and anger it was for the best. Is what it is he as always is super respectful and a proud daddy adopting child after child, what's not to like?

[@sherminator1617]

He should run for president. The man can talk

[@SlayerofFiction]

@@sherminator1617 Yes, because that is all the President has to do, is talk. What the fuck is wrong with you people?

[@mra2438]

Chandler is the most marketable fighter the UFC has acquired in a long time.

[@filth6996]

Awesome exciting fighting style ✅ Awesome dad and husband ✅ Awesome in interviews & on the mic ✅ Built like greek god & great jawline ✅ The guy I want to see fight Conor ✅

[@imoeazy]

For casuals who dont watch ufc

[@antoniocontreras7559]

He's good for fun fights like Conor and Nate Diaz but he's never winning a championship at this stage. He's 36 and was losing to a 38 year old who everyone said he was supposed to run over. That kick wasn't even part of his gameplan if that kick doesn't happen Chandler was in trouble Tony was starting to piece him up

[@johnboy1760]

@@antoniocontreras7559 I seriously don’t get this logic people in the comments are employing that he was losing. They’d had one round of three, the fight was 1/3 of the way through. That’s a negligible sample size to predict how the rest would go. A lot of fighters treat that round as a means of feeling out opponents. If the knockout were mid way through the 3rd round after a beat down you’d have a point. If we take that weak argument we can flip it on it’s head and say, well Chandler would have beaten Oliveira…until he stopped him in the second round. Or do we just apply that logic to fighters we like?

[@footlesskicks1750]

@@johnboy1760 Totally agree with you. If the kick didn't KO Tony then it would have been a Knockdown so Chandler would be winning on points as he also had the takedown and ground and pound. Tony was great but the truth is Chandler recovered smartly and took control of the fight. Just take a look at this angle in this video, Chandler looks perfectly fine and composed before executing the KO kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrFgHR-o6mnotU

[@victor-ib1jn]

everytime chandler speaks he makes me admire his humbleness even more

[@xxjacksparrowxx6742]

Exactly

[@noicemate9111]

These comments truly prove how stupid and gullible people are😂

[@andybussa1323]

Mike is a great role model, always respectful and humble,deserves all the success in his run with the UFC

[@aphiwematyolo3004]

I just realised this, I was pissed that a guy like him beat Tony but now I'm happy for him, but also sad for Tony, hope Tony gets back a 100%.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Steven Seagal taught Chandler that special kick. Gotta appreciate all the exciting fights, good man.

[@forloco6508]

steven seagal💀

[@jessekeen3786]

Dude is just teaching that kick to everyone nowadays. Marlon Vera has it now too.

[@dommysantana2864]

Ahhh yes

[@governmentandmediadivideth8889]

Nah dudes been watching cobra Kai

[@3FatStaffs]

Chuck Norris taught Chandler that kick 😂😆😂

[@MachTuck]

Nothing but respect to you Michael Chandler! Gentleman!

[@010295k]

Man much respect to chandler. Real likeable and humble guy deserves nothing but the best.

[@hipswankful]

Never took the time to listen to this man. After all said and done, and being a Ferguson fan...hats off to this fella. I dig his attitude.

[@emomc9557]

For sure! I hadn’t heard him either but I’m a fan now, very positive role model, not just for young men, but men in general. Dude adopted kids..and if I’m not mistaken they are African American..like..that says something. Never judge a book by its cover

[@Kaymaniii]

@@emomc9557 And you have to make it about race again.. smh

[@emomc9557]

@@Kaymaniiithat’s the beauty of it. Do you think EVERYONE in the world would adopt a child of color? The world could learn something from this man

[@dantory08]

A class act of a true warrior, you‘ll go all the way Michael!

[@neslisultan]

Chandler is such a stand up guy. Makes you want to support him more, makes you respect the sport more.

[@matthewguggemos2163]

What a great sportsman! As a fellow adoptive parent, you make me proud, sir!

[@maxhammer4067]

Have you got a black one too?

[@zulushanx7959]

@@maxhammer4067 racist

[@xxjacksparrowxx6742]

@@maxhammer4067 what's the problem with getting a black kid? What's wrong with you guys man cmmon

[@maxhammer4067]

@@xxjacksparrowxx6742 No one said it was a problem except you, you got some issues man, and implying chandler's balls don't work is just low.

[@explicitreverberation9826]

@@maxhammer4067 LOL melanin is the least of ya worries maximillion

[@domy1160]

So good that you guys are there and interviewing these guys.

[@feelmydribble3642]

Is not big deal

[@dave93x]

Chandler's one of the nicest fighters man I'm glad he's a part of the UFC.

[@howardgillingham4763]

What a classy dude right on

[@ducjoshnguyen]

Win in life and sports. Great human being with the way he lives his life.

[@azikolawy1]

This is the way how the real warrior and mma artist should behave - an absolute respect to his opponents and so grounded temper.

[@katadromeasgr]

One word: respect Not for the fight. For his words about his family. I hope one day I can have a wife and children and a happy family like his. Adopted them too. Man... god damn respect.

[@canadianmmaguy7511]

I wonder if steroids effected his junk so he adopts

[@extraaccount8981]

@@canadianmmaguy7511 lol the guy has never tested positive

[@shen2404]

@@canadianmmaguy7511 probably

[@shen2404]

@@extraaccount8981 Usada is a big L can't trust it

[@jimbombadill]

These are the type of people the sport should lift up! Not trash talking people that think they got to sell a game. Plenty of fight fans that like humbleness and respect.

[@informanti]

Mad respect for Chandler to say what he said to Tony ✊

[@Alexidrum]

So sad, Tony looked confident and i felt that he is gonna beat Michael.

[@kaylamcnutt7243]

Then your delusional AND ignorant... dana sent Tony to the cleaners.. the fact you think he could have won shows you casual...... a real fan see's the truth... wtf are you lookin at

[@zubingala5082]

He would have. He even won the 1st rd. Grr I hate that ko.

[@Victor-Soria]

@@zubingala5082 I would say the first round is closer to a draw, but tony was definitely on track to win. little mike better take more roids for next time

[@costforlove3812]

@@Victor-Soria clean tony win there what u thinking bro

[@Victor-Soria]

@@costforlove3812 tony got held down and punched and elbowed for literally more than half the round. what are you thinking? probably nothing.

[@timothythrash1201]

Would love to see Chandler versus any of the top guys. He is a beast and gentlemen at same time.

[@maxdawson6409]

Great interview all round

[@Honraxxx]

I really like this dude alot. True fighter and a great humble personality.

[@henryburton6529]

Great interview, both guys.

[@twodogs257]

Great interview 👊🏼

[@KP-ys6qo]

Great interview 🤙🏼

[@lancel71]

Well spoken, intelligent fighter. I love it!

[@guynakash]

I didn't follow his Bellator career but since he got signed with the UFC I get nothing but good vibes from this guy, seems like solid and grounded dude, I like it.

[@DarthNVious]

Steven Seagal taught him that kick.

[@martinsolomon5500]

He also taught Rose Namajumas how to pretend to fight for five rounds

[@russellm2555]

Zabba zabba zabba

[@beheremorningglory5585]

He’s been training those kicks for like 37 years

[@nice.one.mate.]

I don't think I've seen someone that wholesome before.

[@arefrigerator396]

I only ever watched his fight against Gaethje. Seeing him against Ferguson, Tony was giving back as good as he was getting it. Nice to see this dude not be a tosser when everyone knows a KO is a luck of the shot. Especially when you're facing Tony. Well done.

[@governmentandmediadivideth8889]

I love Tony he one of my fav but kinda glad chandler got the win as he hasn't been in UFC long and was on a losing streak. Hopefully he wins a few more this man always brings a war.

[@oldmedstudent1750]

True but losing to Gaethje and Oliveira isnt exactly something to be ashamed of. So many people wrote off Chandler after those fights as if he wasnt fighting the best of the best. And now that you see Oliveira's ground game, it's even more impressive that Chandler escaped.

[@governmentandmediadivideth8889]

@@oldmedstudent1750 always been a fan of Chandler even back in early bellator days. I know man nothing to be ashamed of is 100% right!! The man's a warrior and he always bring a good fight win or lose. He's one of the most humble MMA fighters out there hopefully see him win that belt at some point.

[@TorresBoxing]

Top notch video quality.

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Wow MC so awesome n humble

[@iwokeuplikethis3486]

"Wasn't how we scripted it" That's called a truth drop

[@travisa169]

This might be one of the most humble dudes to ever enter the octagon.

[@nicosmith5590]

Chandler u the man, very classy and respectful 💪

[@ArmyRanger483]

I like this guy, really good man and I hope he wins the belt. So Humble.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Respect to this guy for handling this win with humility and dignity!

[@mephstv]

Great interview

[@saphanlim3340]

Chandler is a warrior! Great guy!

[@moviemaniac1553]

One of the honest man ever great to see his hand raised

[@cuylshepherdton7437]

Michael chandler is so short and yet so huge.

[@bracoop2]

I love watching this dude fight.

[@fireside9503]

Just an incredible human being Chandler is.

[@Andrew-dd1lr]

I think chandler is my favourite fighter I didn't expect him to be this much of a beast hes a great guy too

[@wadeboothe4397]

He can talk quite well . I seldom listen to whole interviews anymore, I listened to all of this.

[@BLMann]

bro. I like this guy! not gonna lie I wasn't really trackin him before his fight with JG. but what a phenomenal fighter and stand up guy, sounds like he has something most people don't these days: character!

[@pressedinproductions]

Most entertaining fighter currently on the roster, good man, great father. Chandler is what I wish every fighter was.

[@nq6417]

What a great example of a man

[@aphiwematyolo3004]

Yeah, surprisingly a good dude.

[@jamesbrooks8115]

Hands down my favorite fighter in the sport. And we're both from Tennessee, so heck yeah baby....

[@tonywiley4357]

My man .what a good guy

[@collector2250]

I like chandler hes professional and classy

[@natliv1548]

Class act! Congrats Michael

[@Ammon6]

Hats off Man.

[@mikelangdon1937]

Chandler the kind of guy to thank the microphone for doing its job

[@byuhasz7]

The whole time i watched this i was inside my own head like, “is chandler a hobbit?” Is this interviewer like 7’

[@kekepaka2448]

Interviewer is 6'1

[@byuhasz7]

@@kekepaka2448 what!! Is chandler like 5’5”

[@ZoidOrange03]

@@byuhasz7 no way Chandler is like 5’6 ufc got his height wrong lmao

[@prebenlangedal3218]

My humble Chandler 😎 is a killer! Wow just much respect. Best regards Norway.

[@TheWolf-rz4oz]

Chandler you finally did it.

[@JMassone]

I love Michael

[@menacemichael]

What a athlete

[@theoteddy9665]

what a man!

[@freanklee4782]

What a guy

[@EljadedCynic]

I like the advice to other fighters about not drinking after a fight if you’ve taken some heavy shots.

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Didn’t know he adopted 2 boys mad respect for MC

[@gro5757]

Interviewer shows his nasty attitude with that comment about kicking the head like a football and chandler handled it with class by showing respect to Tony. Big ups to Chandler

[@Cc-df8yu]

I reckon mikes become my favorite fighter. What a great human and a BMF

[@concreteambassador]

I like this guy. What a gent

[@Hetbeterekanaal]

Great guy!!

[@meonlybro]

You can not, not respect Michael 😂 such a inspiration and a great role model 👍

[@kenopsia6748]

4:27 you can hear the crowd booing namajunas esparza

[@whereisyorick]

What a good guy

[@YoureSmartImDumb]

Chandler is all class.

[@JimChap]

That's a good man there. Great role model too. He has a great future in the sport after he retires.

[@babysoultetris997]

I was wondering if this interview happened right after the fight or after the whole card but after hearing the booing in the background I got my answer

[@HansumRob100]

absolute beast chandler...

[@MegaSloth]

Class act

[@jonathanrenner794]

Good man

[@robg8310]

Class act!

[@SupplyNinja]

what a guy :)

[@mitchellsand2349]

Very smart MAN.

[@natural9743]

Class act this Michael

[@picogram2025]

tht man is 100% class

[@marijuonko7092]

It's hard not to like this dude.

[@justin343wh]

That man has taken some knees before to the face I can tell

[@manfrombritain6816]

was a fantastic KO. i think if Chandler didn't get it i he was going to lose a decision cos he worked hard in rd 1 and he seems to tire after that. rd 1 was pretty even so i would see the rest of the fight favouring Ferguson. shame, i wanted to see Tony make a resurgence but also happy for Michael because he came VERY close to beating both the men in the main event

[@kevinobonyo6230]

Interesting what he said about the alcohol. I've always been curious as to whether fighters drink directly after a fight, given that the body's probably still worn from the weight cut.

[@koreyg8552]

Alcohol is a blood thinner. Def something you don’t want after getting the shit beaten out of you

[@nopenopers2913]

Alcohol swells the brain. Its for concussion risk. I played D tackle for ucf in 05-07 and they would tell us not to go drinking after the game.

[@koreyg8552]

@@nopenopers2913 it’s a blood thinner, I worked in the ER with a medical staff. That’s the issue.anytime a drunk came in with a bleeding injury it was upgraded to high risk due to the thinning effects. Same reason they ask when you go to a doctor or have surgery if you take blood thinners as medication

[@cm5933]

You can hear the crowd booing the rose/carla fight

[@joshuaaaa9660]

This is the nicest guy in Mma

[@nickperez_]

Chandler is a good dude

[@kpkp7777]

No follow up strikes after the kick says alot about this man.

[@brightlightstudiosus1313]

Bam

[@traphomebaby]

A stool would have made this interview little better lol

[@mesleyraves9983]

class act

[@CbfYo]

he's growing on me

[@LeatherfacePapi]

What a monster

[@luigichicolino6212]

Chandler is a good dude. Wish him the best. Hope he fights oliveira again and wins