UFC fighter pleads with Michael Chandler not to knock Paddy Pimblett out as he targets millionaire status
Carlos Prates asked Michael Chandler not to knock out Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 314 because he wants millionaire status. The two engaged in a light-hearted conversation, pleading with each other to not steal the show and take home the performance bonuses. Chandler also wants to boost his wealth after his fight against Conor McGregor fell throughGetty After every UFC event Dana White, the organisation’s president, gives a ‘performance bonus’ and ‘fight of the night bonus’ which are $50,000 each. Chandler said: “You’re a freaking stud, you’re trying to come for knockouts, me too. Let me get it.” In response Prates replied: “Maybe we both can get it.” At UFC 309 Chandler had a similar conversation with Jon Jones but the latter was one of three to earn a ‘performance bonus’, not the former. Chandler lost to Charles Oliveira but the two did earn $50,000 each due to their fight of the night bonus. “I’m sorry to tell you this but I’m gonna steal the show,” said Chandler. “You gotta have the attitude.” Prates said: “You were Bellator champ, you have a good contract in the UFC, now I’m trying to be a millionaire in Brazil. Please do a submission or something like that.” The welterweight will also hope his countryman, Diego Lopes, does not take the bonuses in his headline fight against Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 314 is set for Sunday, April 13 at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida. The featherweight title is on the line following Ilia Topuria vacating the belt in pursuit of lightweight gold. Pimblett faces Chandler at UFC 314Getty Volkanovski is a fan favourite but has only won a single performance of the night bonus alongside his three fight of the nights. In comparison to the Australian, Chandler has earned five bonuses in eight less UFC fights. His most memorable moments are his round one KO of Dan Hooker and his round two front kick finish against Tony Ferguson. Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett who has an eight match winning streak. Prates has racked up four bonuses in as many UFC fights, most recently his round one finish versus Neil Magny. The Brazilian will face Geoff Neal who is coming off a round one knockout victory against Rafael Dos Anjos. Where to buy UFC London tickets *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue. Please note that Stubhub and Viagogo are ticket resale sites and as such, tickets may be listed at above face value prices. With the UFC only coming to the UK a handful of times per year, the opportunity to see MMA’s biggest stars in action can be limited. However, this month UK-based MMA fans will have the opportunity to see the excitement live as the UFC returns to the 02 arena for UFC Fight Night 254, Edwards vs Brady. See some of the UK’s finest as Leon Edwards, Molly McCann, Nathaniel Wood and more take to the Octagon in what’s set to be a thrilling night of fights. To get tickets to UFC London, follow the links below. UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady (02 Arena, 22 March) UFC London tickets at Ticketmaster, from £308.40 – buy here UFC London tickets at Vivid Seats, from £316 – buy here UFC London tickets at Stubhub, from £181 – buy here UFC London tickets at Viagogo, from £209 – buy here For fans looking for an unrivalled Fight Night experience, Seat Unique offers UFC London hospitality packages complete with floor-level seating, UFC athlete appearances, post-fight Octagon experiences and more. Get your UFC London hospitality tickets below. UFC London hospitality tickets (02 Arena, 22 March) UFC London hospitality at Seat Unique, from £4,599 – buy here
Carlos Prates asked Michael Chandler not to knock out Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 314 because he wants millionaire status.
The two engaged in a light-hearted conversation, pleading with each other to not steal the show and take home the performance bonuses.
After every UFC event Dana White, the organisation’s president, gives a ‘performance bonus’ and ‘fight of the night bonus’ which are $50,000 each.
Chandler said: “You’re a freaking stud, you’re trying to come for knockouts, me too. Let me get it.”
In response Prates replied: “Maybe we both can get it.”
At UFC 309 Chandler had a similar conversation with Jon Jones but the latter was one of three to earn a ‘performance bonus’, not the former.
Chandler lost to Charles Oliveira but the two did earn $50,000 each due to their fight of the night bonus.
“I’m sorry to tell you this but I’m gonna steal the show,” said Chandler. “You gotta have the attitude.”
Prates said: “You were Bellator champ, you have a good contract in the UFC, now I’m trying to be a millionaire in Brazil. Please do a submission or something like that.”
The welterweight will also hope his countryman, Diego Lopes, does not take the bonuses in his headline fight against Alexander Volkanovski.
UFC 314 is set for Sunday, April 13 at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
The featherweight title is on the line following Ilia Topuria vacating the belt in pursuit of lightweight gold.
Volkanovski is a fan favourite but has only won a single performance of the night bonus alongside his three fight of the nights.
In comparison to the Australian, Chandler has earned five bonuses in eight less UFC fights.
His most memorable moments are his round one KO of Dan Hooker and his round two front kick finish against Tony Ferguson.
Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett who has an eight match winning streak.
Prates has racked up four bonuses in as many UFC fights, most recently his round one finish versus Neil Magny.
The Brazilian will face Geoff Neal who is coming off a round one knockout victory against Rafael Dos Anjos.
Where to buy UFC London tickets
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue. Please note that Stubhub and Viagogo are ticket resale sites and as such, tickets may be listed at above face value prices.
With the UFC only coming to the UK a handful of times per year, the opportunity to see MMA’s biggest stars in action can be limited.
However, this month UK-based MMA fans will have the opportunity to see the excitement live as the UFC returns to the 02 arena for UFC Fight Night 254, Edwards vs Brady.
See some of the UK’s finest as Leon Edwards, Molly McCann, Nathaniel Wood and more take to the Octagon in what’s set to be a thrilling night of fights.
To get tickets to UFC London, follow the links below.
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady (02 Arena, 22 March)
- UFC London tickets at Ticketmaster, from £308.40 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Vivid Seats, from £316 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Stubhub, from £181 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Viagogo, from £209 – buy here
For fans looking for an unrivalled Fight Night experience, Seat Unique offers UFC London hospitality packages complete with floor-level seating, UFC athlete appearances, post-fight Octagon experiences and more.
Get your UFC London hospitality tickets below.
UFC London hospitality tickets (02 Arena, 22 March)
- UFC London hospitality at Seat Unique, from £4,599 – buy here
