Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead of potential Conor McGregor money fight × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News Legacy is worth more than money - Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead of potential Conor McGregor money fight By Manjit Sarmah Modified 17 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead. [Image credits: Getty Images] Michael Chandler recently claimed that he is willing to forgo the Conor McGregor money fight if it means getting a title shot in the UFC. In a recent interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Chandler was asked to choose between a money fight against Conor McGregor and a lightweight title shot. Responding to this, 'Iron' confidently stated that he would choose the title fight as his ultimate goal is to become the "number one guy" in the world. Sharing his future aspirations, Chandler said: "I was never the number one guy in the world. I go out there, I win the UFC title, I am the number one guy in the world. I can rest my head on my pillow for the rest of my life knowing that I was a champion... I want to become the number one guy in the world and that is my ultimate goal. And I do think that's gonna happen. And I think that's in the cards for me. And then I fight Conor after that." You can check out 'Iron' givie his opinion on a potential fight against Conor McGregor below: View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Fans were quick to react to Chandler's comments and showered praise on the fighter for putting his championship ambitions before a money fight against the Irishman. One fan commented on Instagram, writing: "Legacy is worth more than money " Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead You can check out the fan reactions to Michael Chandler's comments on a potential money fight against Conor McGregor below: Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead Fans laud Michael Chandler for putting championship ambitions ahead Michael Chandler gives his take on vacant lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira MMA analysts and fans around the world are expecting Charles Oliveira to reclaim his title. He is scheduled in an upcoming lightweight title match against Islam Makhachev, and the opening odds have the Dagestani as the favorite. Adam Martin@MMAdamMartinCurrent odds for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. The champion is a pretty big underdog at the moment. #UFC28012311Current odds for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. The champion is a pretty big underdog at the moment. #UFC280 https://t.co/jjvTgLkRR0 Appearing on a recent episode of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, lightweight contender Michael Chandler is of the opinion that 'Do Bronx' will get his hands raised against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. Despite being the underdog for the upcoming fight, 'Iron' pointed out that the Brazilian "in everybody's eyes [was] champion for a reason". Giving his take on the upcoming title bout, the 36-year-old fighter said: "I think Charles wins that fight. I think it's crazy that Islam is a favorite... Aside from that [missing weight at UFC 274], he's looked very, very good. Finishing guys, his hands have come a long, long way... He's in everybody's eyes are champion for a reason, and I think he goes out there and beats Islam handily." Watch Chandler's interview on The MMA Hour, starting at 1:01:46, below: Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by micah.curtis85 × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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