Dan Hooker takes umbrage with Chandler calling for BMF title

Dan Hooker isn’t a fan of Michael Chandler throwing his title into the hat for a BMF title battle.

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) was initially gunning for a title battle with a win over Charles Oliveira Saturday at UFC 309, however after struggling a unanimous choice loss to the Brazilian at Madison Sq. Backyard, the 38-year-old turned his consideration to the BMF title, which Max Holloway presently holds.

“Hey, I had a bunch of callouts, I used to be supposed to indicate up tonight, do my job, and win the battle,” Chandler mentioned post-fight at UFC 309. “Overlook calling out Islam, Charles is doing that subsequent. Perhaps Max Holloway for the BMF belt.

“Or, Conor McGregor, for those who can ever get your own home again so as whereas us actual professionals have been protecting the octagon heat, we’re questioning the place you’ve been, Conor. Come again and beat me, for those who can!”

Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC), who since shedding to Chandler in January 2021 has received 4 of his previous six, criticized Chandler’s callout, and thinks the followers ought to determine who will get to battle for the BMF title.

“I don’t see Chandler calling for the BMF,” Hooker informed Submission Radio. “Why does everybody maintain throwing their palms up for the BMF? It’s lower than us. It’s not our title. It’s the BMF. The BMF title is for the followers. It’s as much as the followers. Individuals must cease calling out for the BMF title, brother. That’s the followers’ title – it’s their enjoyable.”