In an electrifying night at Madison Square Garden, MMA fans witnessed one of the most anticipated bouts of UFC 309. Michael Chandler faced Charles Oliveira in an intense rematch. Despite Chandler’s relentless efforts to turn the tide, the fight ended with Oliveira securing a unanimous decision victory, opening the door to harsh criticism from one of Chandler’s former rivals.
Brent Primus Unleashes a Brutal Attack on Chandler
In an exclusive interview with MMAFighting.com, former Bellator champion Brent Primus didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment with Chandler’s performance, calling it far below expectations.
Primus, who shone at Bellator Paris 2023 with a win over Mansour Barnaoui, was blunt in his critique:
“He failed in his last fight. I couldn’t believe what I saw. His footwork was messy, and he seemed to be stumbling all over the place. His front strikes looked like he was throwing a baseball! His performance was disappointing, and even his post-fight callout was downright embarrassing.”
Primus Takes His Criticism Further
Primus didn’t stop at technical faults, escalating his attack to label Chandler as a “cheater” and a “dirty fighter.” He said:
“I don’t like this guy. I think he’s a dirty fighter and lacks integrity. Watching Oliveira dismantle him like that was incredibly satisfying, and I truly enjoyed it.”
A Rivalry with History
The animosity between Primus and Chandler is no secret. The two faced off twice in Bellator, with Primus winning their first fight due to a medical stoppage, while Chandler avenged the loss in their second bout with a unanimous decision. Despite the time that’s passed, the bad blood remains.
What’s Next for Each Fighter?
As Brent Primus prepares for round 10 of the Professional Fighters League against Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov, Michael Chandler is eyeing another big-money fight. Chandler hopes to step into the octagon with Conor McGregor, who personally congratulated him on his UFC 309 performance.
Will Chandler Bounce Back Stronger?
Despite the harsh criticism, the octagon is the ultimate proving ground. Chandler faces a significant challenge in regaining his footing and silencing his critics, as fans eagerly await his next move.
