Free agent Michael Chandler expecting quick resolution, hoping for 'boatloads of money'

[jason73]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Michael Chandler is still exploring the world of free agency after his Bellator contract expired earlier this year.

Chandler (18-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA), a former two-time Bellator lightweight champion, has not signed any new contracts and is still in the thick of negotiations that will determine his future fighting home, he said. He called the process “exciting,” but also knows it’s an important business decision and said he has no intentions of taking an offer below his value.

“Business is business,” Chandler told MMAjunkie. “No. 1, I know my worth. No. 2, I know exactly what I’m fighting for. No. 3, I know exactly how good I am. I truly think I’m the best lightweight in the world, and I don’t think there’s anybody that can convince me otherwise. With that comes a lot of layered decision-making
.”Free agent Michael Chandler expecting quick resolution, hoping for 'boatloads of money' from suitors

 

[nuraknu]

I can't believe Chandler is still a free agent, he's a no-brainer

*edit - nevermind. The article says he's still in his exclusive negotiation period with Bellator, so they're both playing chicken right now

 

[jason73]

i dont know that he will see boatloads of money but i would like to see him in the ufc. a few guys have came over looking like world beaters only to look average when faced with the tougher competition.the boatloads of money comes after the first couple victories

 

[Aj Garcia]

It sucks that he spent most of his career in bellator. Would’ve loved to see him in the ufc years ago. There’s still some good match ups for him but he could’ve done some big things if he went there sooner.

 

[ECC170]

It sucks that he spent most of his career in bellator. Would’ve loved to see him in the ufc years ago. There’s still some good match ups for him but he could’ve done some big things if he went there sooner.

I think he's as good as he's ever been honestly.. Chandler vs Tony or Aldo would be sick.

 

[Papi Chingon]

I think he's as good as he's ever been honestly.. Chandler vs Tony or Aldo would be sick.

I agree, however I don't think he will have much more of a shelflife. He's been through some wars. It's a shame fighters like this only really cash in on their careers in the last few fights they have (unless he goes the Severn route and tries to milk it until he's 60).

 

[ECC170]

I agree, however I don't think he will have much more of a shelflife. He's been through some wars. It's a shame fighters like this only really cash in on their careers in the last few fights they have (unless he goes the Severn route and tries to milk it until he's 60).

He's not been brutally knocked out though and that's crucial