{"id":37553,"date":"2025-04-07T13:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=37553"},"modified":"2025-04-07T13:15:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:15:17","slug":"michael-chandler-gives-his-take-on-cheating-allegations-ahead-of-ufc-314-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/michael-chandler-gives-his-take-on-cheating-allegations-ahead-of-ufc-314-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Chandler Gives His Take On Cheating Allegations Ahead Of UFC 314 Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC<\/a> lightweight division has never lacked drama or controversy. Fighters throw accusations at each other like jabs in the octagon. Some stick, others miss their mark. Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler finds himself dodging verbal punches these days as allegations of dirty fighting follow him into his next bout.<\/p>

Chandler joined the UFC with massive expectations. Fans hoped for a fresh contender to shake up the division. ‘Iron’ delivered with a spectacular knockout over Dan Hooker in his debut. But his recent fights have brought unwanted attention. Dustin Poirier accused him of fish-hooking and grabbing the inside of his gloves. Charles Oliveira pointed to fouls in their rematch. Now Chandler wants to set the record straight before facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314.<\/p>

Also Read: “One Foot On His Throat” – Michael Chandler Has A Violently Threatening Message For Next Opponent!<\/a><\/p>

Michael Chandler Defends His Fighting Style<\/h2>

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Chandler addressed the cheating allegations head-on. The lightweight contender seemed genuinely bothered by the accusations. He described himself as someone who “treats people right.” For a fighter who prides himself on honor, these allegations clearly sting more than some punches he has taken.<\/p>

“You’re always going to have those accusations, right? But I know who I am at my core. I’m a guy who tries to do things right, tries to treat people right, [and] tries to do things with honor and respect. So, the cheating accusations are a little tough on me. In the last fight, Charles Oliveira dug his chin so deep into my eye socket that I thought I was going to go blind. It is illegal… [But] these things happen when you’re inside the cage. I would never say Charles Oliveira is a cheater.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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Michael Chandler addresses cheating accusations ahead of #UFC314<\/a> fight with Paddy Pimblett:

\"I’m a guy who tries to do things right, tries to treat people right, do things with honor and respect. So the cheating narrative is a little tough for me.\"

(🎥 @mikeHeck_JR<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/Nf47Wist4n<\/a><\/p>— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) April 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>