Michael Chandler vs Justin Gaethje set for UFC 257?
It is being said that the UFC are reportedly planning to book UFC newcomer Michael Chandler vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 257.
Michael Chandler – “The Face of Bellator MMA“, hasn’t made his UFC debut yet. The former Bellator champion was the back-up fighter for the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 254. And, since then he has expressed his desire to fight top ranked UFC Lightweights and rightly so a match against Tony Ferguson seemed to be on the cards. But, Chandler didn’t welcome the idea of the fight being in December, as he wanted to fight at UFC 257 (in the co-main event). So, the fight went to Charles Oliveira instead.
More recently, John Morgan from MMA Junkie speaking to Submission Radio, shed light upon the Michael Chandler situation, revealing that Michael Chandler vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 257 is in the works.
“So my understanding is that’s what’s being worked on” – John Morgan
John Morgan was quoted as saying, “My understanding is that the UFC wants to see Michael Chandler vs Justin Gaethje and ideally what they would like is to get it done on January 23rd. That way it’s your co-main event to Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier. Plus, not only is that a lot of great Lightweight action to move the division forward, if something does happen, knock on wood, let’s hope not, but you got to have a back-up plan these days. We’re talking about everything that’s happening with COVID and that’s outside of all the injuries. They’d like to have that as the co-main event, so you got yourself some options. If one fighter falls out you can shift some things around. So my understanding is that’s what’s being worked on. With Chandler posting that he’s started his camp, that kind of shows you that he’s in.”
He concluded saying, “My understanding is that’s the fight the UFC is trying to put together right now.”
It would be a great introductory fight for Michael Chandler if it happens. What do you think of this?
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