Published 01/31/2023, 5:30 PM EST
Michael Chandler clearly has been in the line of fire of his Lightweight counterparts over the last week. After number eight-ranked Lightweight Arman Tsarukyan called him a low IQ fighter on Twitter, another fighter has set his sights on the former Bellator champ. Mateusz Gamrot, in a recent Instagram post, uploaded a video aimed at Chandler. The post was a clear call out of the 36-year-old, who in the video claimed that he hasn’t watched any of Gamrot‘s fights. It ended up stirring up quite a few reactions from the fans of the Polish mixed martial artist, with some even calling a possible fight a passing of the torch to the newer generation of fighters.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: Michael Chandler battles Dan Hooker during the UFC 257 event at UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
With the Lightweight division heating up as Islam Makhachev faces Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, it seems like the perfect time for the UFC to set up a few fights. Gamrot‘s call-out, in that regard, is an indication of the intent that the younger fighters in the division currently have in climbing up the rankings. Read on to check out how fans reacted to Gamrot‘s post aimed at Chandler.
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Fans react to Mateusz Gamrot’s callout of Michael Chandler
The video posted by Gamrot showed Michael Chandler in the UFC studio back when the polish fighter faced Jeremy Stephens. While rooting for Stephens, the video cuts to ‘Iron’ in another interview claiming he hasn’t really watched Gamrot‘s fights. The caption included in the post even called Chandler a liar.
“Michael Chandler. Stop lying to all people around, wake up after that choke already and don’t be afraid to fight. UFC in May. Miami. Let’s go! UFC”. Wrote Gamrot.
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Fans of the Polish fighter were quick to jump into the comment section calling out Chandler for ducking Gamrot. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions that stood out.
The first initial reactions were Gamrot‘s fans calling it a passing of the torch.
“old generation is scared… #teamgamrot”
“Time to next generation #teamgamrot”
A few of the comments clearly showed how fans thought Gamrot was a better fighter.
“Gamrot wins by murder”
“Clear them all out there, that’s what it’s all about.”
Gamrot‘s fans also called out Chandler and accused him of running away, while one even called him a liar.
“This clown said the same thing about Islam and Arman. He don’t want that smoke.”
“Michael Chandler STOP RUNNING FROM GAMROT.”
“Michael Chandler don’t be scared homie.”
“Caught that boy lying.”
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It is clearly evident that the fan following of Mateusz Gamrot is quite strong on this one.
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It doesn’t matter who Chandler faces, but ultimately one thing’s for sure, the former Bellator champ clearly has no lack of opponents in the promotion. Although it’s up to the UFC who they decide to set up ‘Iron’ against, fans can rest assured that it will definitely be a barn burner.
What do you think of Gamrot’s callout? Does the Polish fighter get his hand raised or will Chandler steal a win? Let us know in the comments below.