NEW YORK – Michael Chandler may not be getting his desired results in the octagon, but Dana White praised him for his performances.
Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) was submitted by Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) this past Saturday at UFC 281, pushing him further away from the title picture.
In five UFC appearances, Chandler has won four bonuses, including his Fight of the Year against Justin Gaethje, and Knockout of the Year contender against Tony Ferguson. His record may be under .500 in the octagon, but White had nothing but nice words to say about Chandler in the aftermath of the event, comparing him to legendary boxer Arturo Gatti, who was known for his heart and exciting fights.
