With UFC 314 just under a month away, fans are already hyped for the event. The fight card features top-tier fighters like Alexander Volkanovski, Michael Chandler, Carlos Prates, and more. During a conversation between Chandler and Prates, the rising welterweight star jokingly told Chandler to avoid a knockout, as Prates is eyeing the bonus money.
The Brazilian fighter remains undefeated in the UFC and is set to take on Geoff Neal, while Michael Chandler is coming off a loss to Charles Oliveira. At UFC 314, ‘Iron’ will face Paddy Pimblett in a highly anticipated lightweight clash. However, during a conversation, Prates humorously tried to strike a deal with Chandler for the $50,000 bonus. In the video, ‘The Nightmare’ said:
“Bro, you was Bellator champ, you know. You have many fights in UFC. You have good contract. Now, I’m trying to be a millionaire in Brazil. So, please, you know, just do some submission or something like that. But don’t knock him out.”
Carlos Prates asks Michael Chandler to let him get the bonus at #UFC314 😭
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 19, 2025
“You have good contract. I’m trying to be millionaire in Brazil, so please. Do some submission, don’t knock him out.”
🎥 @thenightmare170 #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/anzb322TD4
Meanwhile, both Chandler and Prates possess elite knockout power, making them serious contenders for a highlight-reel finish. Fans are surely wondering who will take home the Knockout of the Night bonus.
Ben Askren Explains Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler May Never Happen
Conor McGregor has accomplished nearly everything in his career, from becoming a two-division UFC champion to making millions per fight. Despite teasing a return, fans are starting to doubt if he’ll ever step back into the octagon. Former UFC fighter Ben Askren recently shared why he believes McGregor won’t fight Michael Chandler, pointing to the Irishman’s extravagant lifestyle and lack of training discipline.
Askren believes McGregor’s constant partying is a major factor keeping him out of competition. In a video, he said, “It’s pretty obvious to me that Conor McGregor is an addict. And he is rich enough that it doesn’t really have a hugely negative impact on his life. Everyone kind of lets him do what he wants to do, but this guy clearly is out partying and can’t show up for training camp. There’s videos of him partying constantly.”
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While McGregor was originally set to fight Chandler at UFC 303, he withdrew due to a toe injury. Now, with no official fight announcement, doubts about his return continue to grow. UFC legend Chael Sonnen also weighed in, suggesting that making a comeback is becoming increasingly difficult for ‘The Notorious.’
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