Michael Chandler Next Fight: When does 'Iron' Mike compete again?

Michael Chandler is one of the most popular names in the UFC Lightweight division, but when will ‘Iron’ Mike be competing again?

Chandler has been one of the most exciting fighters on the roster since making the move from Bellator MMA in early 2021, and fans are eagerly anticipating his next venture into the world-famous octagon.

‘Iron’ Mike has already fought some of the best 155lb competitors in the company, including Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, so his next contest should be epic!

Here is everything you need to know regarding Michael Chandler’s next fight in the UFC following his big knockout win against Tony Ferguson.

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Chandler is set to return to the octagon to face Dustin Poirier as part of the Main Card of UFC 281.

Speaking ahead of his contest with Poirier to MMAFighting, Chandler discussed the rise of Islam Makhachev, but how he doesn’t believe he should be competing for Championships just yet ahead of his bout against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.

He said: “Nothing against Islam, you say he looks great, you say he looks unbeatable at times, but he hasn’t really fought anybody.

“That’s really the truth. He beat No. 14 and then he beat Dan Hooker, who was on a three or four-fight losing streak.

“Now people will say, ‘well, one of your wins was against Dan Hooker, what are you talking about?’ I fought Dan Hooker at a different time. He had just gone 25 minutes with Dustin Poirier, who at that time was the No. 2 lightweight on the entire planet.”

Chandler could end up facing Islam following his fight with Poirier at UFC 281, which makes these comments even more intriguing!

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