Three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion Michael Chandler had the most memorable big show debut in UFC president Dana White’s memory at UFC 257, destroying #6 ranked Dan Hooker, and ultimately taking the #4 spot. During a recent appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, “Iron” talked about what he wants next – #1 contender Dustin Poirier, for the belt (assuming retired division champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired).

I think with Dustin Poirier’s performance, I think with my performance, I think both of those warrant for us to fight for the title next, argued Chandler. Dustin Poirier needs to be one half of that world title conversation, obviously. He’s earned it.

Poirier is adamant that no one should get a title shot after one fight in the UFC, and has plans if his first choice isn’t met.

If I don’t get the next title shot, I understand why, said Chandler. I’m just kind of taking it in stride. I will be indifferent about that decision. I think [#2 ranked Justin Gaethje] is a fight that excites me. I think it’s a fight where I match up extremely well. You had a guy who I tangled with a couple times named Eddie Alvarez, who beat Justin Gaethje whenever they fought for the unofficial title of most violent guy in the UFC. Eddie Alvarez won that fight. I think I’m the new most violent guy in the UFC, if Justin Gaethje wants to prove that, he’s gonna need to step into the octagon against me.

Chandler was offered a short-notice fight vs. #3 ranked Charles Oliveira, and flew to Florida to train for it, but “do Bronx” declined the offer.

I was ready to stay [in Florida] and train for the next eight days and then hop on a flight to Vegas, said Chandler. This opportunity did not come to fruition based on the other person saying no. But I said yes, I’m trying to get some clarity in this lightweight division.

UG, is Michael Chandler the most violent man in the UFC, and who do you want to see him fight next?

h/t Hunter Brownstein for Yahoo Sports