‘Really Hard to Get on a Microphone’- Michael Chandler Credits Moving to the UFC From Bellator MMA for his Explosive Post-Fight Interviews

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UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has become a household name in the MMA community ever since he signed up with the UFC. His burst in exposure has been spurred on in a major way by his ability to market himself on the mic following his breakout performances in the octagon.

The former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion spoke out on his explosive post-fight octagon interviews on the MMA Hour He talked about how signing with the UFC provided him the platform to market himself effectively.

While making his point, he also spoke about how Bellator MMA didn’t have the best fighters in the sport, thus making it futile to push himself towards being more outgoing on the mic.

“Sorry, Bellator does not have the best fighters in the world. There might be one or two outliers within that organization, but it’s just the truth… I’m very thankful for my history in the organization, but it’s really hard to get on a microphone and tell people I’m the most entertaining fighter in the world when I’m not fighting in the premier organization.”

“We can all admit — and if you don’t admit, you’re either a hater or you don’t know the sport — that the UFC is the premier organization. The fighters in the UFC are the premier fighters on the planet.”

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“That’s where it’s come from, that’s where I realized that all of the eyeballs, all the lights, all the cameras are on me, because I’m fighting at the highest level and that’s where you break out the extra wrinkles in your game.” [h/t MMA Fighting.com]

Michael Chandler has been at the very top of the sport ever since he knocked out Dan Hooker in his UFC debut at UFC 257. His inventive call-out on the mic was a large contributor to help him secure a title shot in his second fight.

Moreover, his most recent KO over Tony Ferguson produced yet another memorable soundbite that is sure to be used in promotional material moving forward. There’s no doubt that his skills on the microphone have been transformative in helping him rise up quickly in the sport of MMA.