Michael Chandler does not need a significant amount to appear on stream with the controversial Adin Ross.
While on August 16 he is committed to his first UFC title against Dricus du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev received an offer from Ross.
The 24-year-old influencer made the revelation during the last stream on his kick canal and claimed that 'Borz' had asked $ 700,000 to appear after the Ross team had stopped.
It did not take long before another prominent UFC name jumps in and tries to fill the planned place of Chimaev – but his offer did not receive the reception he had hoped for.
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Michael Chandler tries to take advantage of Khamzat Chimaev who praises herself from Adin Ross Stream
When Chimaev Du Plessis challenges UFC 319, he will try to do what Michael Chandler was unable to do in his Octagon career.
While Chandler came close to Charles Oliveira in their title fight in 2022, he has since stayed far from a second shot after many setbacks. His most recent abuse by Paddy Pimblett has left 'Iron' with a 2-5 record in the UFC.
The former callator champion has not prevented that from following big names and to expect big fights. His last callout, however, was for a position on stream next to Ross.
After seeing Chimaev's excessive question, Chandler jumped in and told Ross that he would take the place that was intended for the Chechene for a considerably lower sum.
“Yo @adinross I'm going to stream for wayyy less than $ 700k (phone emoji),” he wrote on X.
Yo @adinross I'm going to stream for wayyy less than $ 700k 📞
– Michael Chandler (@mikesandlermma) August 1, 2025
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Michael Chandler comes under fire from fans for 'Shameless' Adin Ross offer
The former Bellator champion has long been a polarizing figure in the UFC, largely because of a self -assured attitude that many have said, is not back in the cage in his career at this stage.
Chandler's failed waiting for Conor McGregor also left some of some in the MMA fan base. With that in mind it might be to be expected that his range of Ross would be greeted with similar hatred.
“This is so desperate, man. It's a bad look.”
“Please have some shame, man.”
“Nobody wants to see that.”
“Of course you would do that.”
“Everything for a check at your age.”
“This is really tragic. Gurzed begged on Toast.”
“McGregor was bad, but now Adin Ross.”
“Adin doesn't pay anyone to go on stream, you get $ 0.”
This comes out as so desperate man, it's a bad look
– Taylor Johnson (@Taylorjohn41431) August 1, 2025
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But Chandler had a select number that supported his offer.
“I respect the crowds.”
“We need it.”
“See you on the current!”
“The only way we get Chandler against Conor.”
“God forbid a man who presses.”