Bellator president Scott Coker still holds new UFC signee Michael Chandler in high regard despite a professional parting of the ways between the two. “Michael has been the face of Bellator for the past 10 years, or his whole career, pretty much,” Coker told MMA Junkie, in his first public comment on Chandler’s departure. “He’s had some of the most amazing battles in the history of Bellator.” In early August, Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC), the former Bellator lightweight champion, fought out his contract and entered free agency for the first time. After a brief exploration period, Chandler was signed by the UFC
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Still a Michael Chandler fan, Scott Coker says UFC 254 role reflects Bellator’s quality – MMA Junkie