“He’s got a little bit of screw loose,” Michael Chandler talks Tony Ferguson’s biggest strengths ahead of potential fight
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Michael Chandler talks about Tony Ferguson fight
Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson are very close to signing bout agreements for a potential blockbuster matchup. The two superstars never disappoint inside the octagon. Chandler knows what Ferguson does best but is firm that he can get the better of the UFC veteran.
Tony Ferguson, the former lightweight interim champion is in the mix to fight UFC PPV star Michael Chandler in his next fight. Both the fighters are on losing streaks but still are one of the favorites to watch inside the octagon. In a recent interview with CBS Sports, Chandler gives an update on the Chandler vs Ferguson fight and breakdown the strengths of his potential rival.
“Sometime this summer, I don’t know the exact location, the exact date, but that’s who I am training for,” said Chandler in the interview. “My biggest advantage is I think I’m just basic and I’m going to keep a high pace. We know Tony can keep a high pace but I think it’s going to be a little bit sharper.”
Michael Chandler believes Tony Ferguson can’t handle his power
Chandler is one of the most vicious fighters in the octagon. The former Bellator champion has been known for his knockout power his entire career and Chandler believes that is exactly what Ferguson would find tough when fighting him. “I think my power is going to be a lot for him. I think I’m going to have a speed advantage and an athleticism advantage. I think I’m good in all that areas that Tony is good at,” said Michael in the interview.
Chandler acknowledges that Ferguson has a good ground game but Chandler is also confident in his own skills to keep up with El Cucuy’s Jiu-jitsu. “I think he’s got very slick jiu-jitsu. I have yet to ever be caught in a submission so I don’t see him catching me in anything like that,” said Chandler.
“But he is very dangerous on the ground. I think his biggest attribute, strength, and the thing that people fear the most is he’s got a little bit of a screw loose,” Chandler. “Iron” Mike is on a two-fight losing skid, coming off a “Fight Of The Year” scrap against Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. While Ferguson has not registered a win inside the octagon since 2019.
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