Gallery Photos: Best of Michael Chandler view 27 images Bellator champion Patricio Freire is happy Michael Chandler is sticking around the organization after it was announced Wednesday that the former lightweight titleholder had inked a new deal with the organization. However, Freire (27-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA) said it comes as no surprise. The reigning Bellator featherweight champ, who has been engaged in a war of words with Chandler (19-4 MMA, 15-4 BMMA) for several years now, didn’t believe there was any chance Chandler would move to the UFC, and he said he has a good reason. Related Darrion Caldwell trashes 'Pitbull' brothers after Bellator 204, says title comes before rivalry Champ Patricio 'Pitbull' expects Emmanuel Sanchez next, doubles down on SBG Ireland callout “Pitbull” is of the belief that Chandler is a long-time user of performance-enhancing drugs. And since the UFC has the most rigorous drug-testing program in MMA due to its partnership with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Freire said teasing a move to the promotion wasn’t real.
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