M. Chandler at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Just days before facing Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 314 , Michael Chandler doesn't seem to have any intention of revisiting the past after next weekend. Besides the duel with the Englishman, this Saturday's event (12) also features the debut of Patrício Pitbull , a former opponent and rival of the fighter. Even with the possibility of re-enacting one of the most notorious fights in Bellator history in the Ultimate, he assures that he doesn't have this scenario in mind, at least not at the moment.
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P. Pitbull was the Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/InstagramP. Pitbull (photo) defeated M. Chandler in 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a press conference during the UFC 314 media day , last Wednesday (9), 'Iron' declared that he holds no grudges against the Brazilian, who knocked him out in the first round in May 2019. In addition, the 38-year-old fighter also brought an interesting perspective on the difference between personal life and career as a professional athlete.
“I don’t think so. I’m not interested in that (rematch). There may be a misconception about me, but I’m not the kind of guy who needs revenge. I sleep very well at night knowing that I’ve had my losses. I don’t need to fix what went wrong because, at the end of the day, fighting is not the most important thing in my life.
⚡️ Michael Chandler says fighting is not the most important thing in his life, therefore he sleeps fine after losses and is not interested in rematching Pitbull:
"I'm not a type of guy who needs to get revenge. I sleep just fine at night.
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— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) April 10, 2025
Michael Chandler and Patricio Pitbull had an intense rivalry
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Throwback to @PatricioPitbull becoming Bellator two-weight World Champion after his first round knockout win over Michael Chandler!
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The animosity between Michael Chandler and Patrício Pitbull began long before they shared the circular cage . The American knocked out the Brazilian's brother, Patricky, in 2016. The victory crowned the fighter as the new Bellator lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg). While celebrating the triumph, Iron was challenged by Patrício, who at the time held the belt in the lower weight class. The two only faced each other three years later.
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